By Yolanda Melton
Contributing Writer
The Fly Curve, a plus-size women’s boutique in Lemon Grove, is selling more than just fashionable and affordable clothing; they’re also selling a good time.
Friday, February 21 was their first — of many to come — open mic night. But what does plus-size clothing and music have to do with each other? “The space is conducive for that; it’ll give the boutique more exposure, and it’ll give people something else to on Friday night,” said Fly Curve owner, Brittany Cooper, who is a singer as well with the David Dredden & Undefeated gospel group.
For a boutique that has only been operating since October 2013, the turn-out was amazing, turning into a standing-room only event long before the night was through. Yet the amount of talent in that room was bursting at the seams! Although it was an open mic, hosted by the comedic styling of Evie Pree and catering to a vast amount of phenomenal singers, there were also four featured local artists — JerVae, Jonnae Thompson, Peach, and Caresa Lynnett — all of whom almost blew the roof clean off the building with their sensational vocals. Thunderous hand claps, screams of “You betta sang!” and standing ovations were in abundance.
Cooper states that she plans to hold the open mic once a month, so those who missed out this time will definitely have another opportunity to either patronize or test their own skills behind the microphone where all sorts of talents are welcome.
For more information about The Fly Curve boutique and/or future open mic nights, visit www.theflycurve.com and www.facebook.com/theflycurve.
The Fly Curve is located at 2607 Lemon Grove Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945.
