September 23 2015 = End Of The World??
I keep on hearing about Wednesdays new apocalypse theory happening in my news feed and I remembered the end of the Mayan Calendar in 2012. I thought , the world cant end because there is so much happening this week.
"It's Destiny That The End Of the World Coincide With My Open Mic"
When I found out that this doomsday just so happened to coincide with my monthly open mic, I saw it as destiny. We are going to dedicate the evening theme to Apocalyptic & Transformative poetry. Any Poetry That You Will Want To Read For The End Of The World...
"If your last words were a poem, Which poem would you choose?"
Let's hear it Wednesday Night....
Let us recite poetry as Rome burns...
Here is Your Weekly Planner For Armageddon...
Plan Accordingly....
Disclaimer:
A NASA spokesman said: “NASA knows of no asteroid or comet currently on a collision course with Earth, so the probability of a major collision is quite small. In fact, as best as we can tell, no large object is likely to strike the Earth any time in the next several hundred years.”
Here is a list of Poetry events That is going on in the KC Metro Area this week.
TUESDAY NIGHT:
WERE BAAAAACK!
Urban Literation (ULIT) Presents: SlamUlit
Do you enjoy spoken word? Do you think you have what it takes to compete with the best poets in Kansas City, and eventually the world? Then Slam ULIT is for you!
Last year the team went to Oakland, California and REPRESENTED - WHO WILL KEEP UP THE LEGACY? Come find out - it could be YOU!
Taking place every 4th Tuesday of the month, whether you come for the awesome happy hour drinks, the tasty tacos, as a supporter of the arts or to be one of the competing poets... YOUR TUESDAYS JUST GOT A LOT MORE INTERESTING!
This Is Slam ULIT's second season as a PSI Poetry Slam, Inc. certified slam venue. Meaning that winners of these slams will go on to our finals where they will battle it out for bragging rights and the chance to go Decatur, Georgia to represent Kansas City and ULIT at the world's largest poetry competition: as 2016 NPS (National Poetry Slam) SlamULIT slam team.
Located At Johns Big Deck
$5 Cover
CASH PRIZE for 1st place!
Food and drink specials
Happy Hour until 8
Sign up is at 6:30.
Slam starts PROMPTLY at 7pm.
Judges in free.*Some restrictions apply.
Hosted By Slammasters M'Vyonne Payne & Nightlife Jones
In Association With Kc Poet Tree
Urban Literation (ULIT) Presents: SlamUlit
Do you enjoy spoken word? Do you think you have what it takes to compete with the best poets in Kansas City, and eventually the world? Then Slam ULIT is for you!
Last year the team went to Oakland, California and REPRESENTED - WHO WILL KEEP UP THE LEGACY? Come find out - it could be YOU!
Taking place every 4th Tuesday of the month, whether you come for the awesome happy hour drinks, the tasty tacos, as a supporter of the arts or to be one of the competing poets... YOUR TUESDAYS JUST GOT A LOT MORE INTERESTING!
This Is Slam ULIT's second season as a PSI Poetry Slam, Inc. certified slam venue. Meaning that winners of these slams will go on to our finals where they will battle it out for bragging rights and the chance to go Decatur, Georgia to represent Kansas City and ULIT at the world's largest poetry competition: as 2016 NPS (National Poetry Slam) SlamULIT slam team.
Located At Johns Big Deck
$5 Cover
CASH PRIZE for 1st place!
Food and drink specials
Happy Hour until 8
Sign up is at 6:30.
Slam starts PROMPTLY at 7pm.
Judges in free.*Some restrictions apply.
Hosted By Slammasters M'Vyonne Payne & Nightlife Jones
In Association With Kc Poet Tree
WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
BEATNIK FREAKNIK Is Our 4th Wednesday Installation Of Poetic Underground Open Mic - This Special Night Is For Poets, Poetry Lovers , Rappers , Performance Artists and Musicians To Get Together for A Raw Uncensored & Often Times Transcendental Poetry Open Mic Experience. This Is Not A Night You Will Want To Miss. Located at the Uptown Arts Bar...Magical Things Happen On This Night - BE THERE .. Hosted ByNightlife Jones & Ogechi Ofodu
In Association With Kc Poet Tree . Teen Poets From Louder Than a Bomb - KC Are Welcome to perform. We hope to see you there...
In Association With Kc Poet Tree . Teen Poets From Louder Than a Bomb - KC Are Welcome to perform. We hope to see you there...
FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT:
Prospero's Books is hosting the first ever KC edition of the National Beat Poetry Festival. This organization works to bring non-traditional poets to the stage and recognize their contributions to the art.
This year features the posthumous publication of local neo-beat poet Victor Allen Smith's collected works. Smith was a legendary figure in the KC poetry community, a homeless veteran with a tracheotomy, he was known and loved for his outrageous stories and huge heart. He traveled through all circles of KC, from the academia to the underside of bridges, and created poetry with a powerful voice. His book, Blowing up Oz from the Inside, will be available throughout the Festival.
Additionally, Natasha Ria El-Scari releases her first book of poetry, Screaming Times, as part of the monthly POP POETRY:#12poetsin12months sequence sponsored by Spartan Press.
Open mics will run throughout the day, along with featured readers from across Kansas City and Missouri, including PoUnd SLAM, SLAM ULIT, Eat Their Words and more. Folks are encouraged to bring their own work to read.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH:
6PM - Stan Banks and Janet Banks, Shawn Pavey,
Al Ortolani and Steven H. Bridgens
This year features the posthumous publication of local neo-beat poet Victor Allen Smith's collected works. Smith was a legendary figure in the KC poetry community, a homeless veteran with a tracheotomy, he was known and loved for his outrageous stories and huge heart. He traveled through all circles of KC, from the academia to the underside of bridges, and created poetry with a powerful voice. His book, Blowing up Oz from the Inside, will be available throughout the Festival.
Additionally, Natasha Ria El-Scari releases her first book of poetry, Screaming Times, as part of the monthly POP POETRY:#12poetsin12months sequence sponsored by Spartan Press.
Open mics will run throughout the day, along with featured readers from across Kansas City and Missouri, including PoUnd SLAM, SLAM ULIT, Eat Their Words and more. Folks are encouraged to bring their own work to read.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH:
6PM - Stan Banks and Janet Banks, Shawn Pavey,
Al Ortolani and Steven H. Bridgens
7PM - Nique (featuring Nick Givechi, Dose, Christopher Selby,
Tyler Trismegistus Early, Eric Antony Maldonado, Sierra Gilbert andEmery Diercks)
8PM - Eat Their Words will be performing
Allen Ginsberg's "Howl"
9PM - Victor Smith book release party
SATURDAY, SEPTMBER 26TH:
Tyler Trismegistus Early, Eric Antony Maldonado, Sierra Gilbert andEmery Diercks)
8PM - Eat Their Words will be performing
Allen Ginsberg's "Howl"
9PM - Victor Smith book release party
SATURDAY, SEPTMBER 26TH:
12PM - KC Poet Tree featuring Doug Rosenbrook
2PM - Jason Preu
3PM - Keith L. Bohannon, Garret Tufte, Gustavo Adolfo Aybar
and Mark Matzeder
4PM - Poetry + Funk Featuring Kevin Rabas
5PM - Slam Ulit featuring M'Vyonne Payne
- Jen Harris
6PM - Pound SLAM
8PM - Natasha Ria El-Scari's book release party
and open mic.
Stay tuned.
More announcements to come!
info about the parent organization:
The International Beat Poetry Festival, as a non-profit organization, is dedicated to hosting, collaborating, and fostering joint partnerships for Beat themed poetry readings, workshops, plays, radio shows and much more locally and across America--and even internationally at times. The collaborations and joint partnerships extend to individuals, organizations, and representatives of universities and colleges. NBPF supports the further development and exposure of non-traditional poetry from people of all ages and backgrounds within communities where interest is significant and/or where interest needs support. The Beat Generation's significant writings and history of its original prime movers lives on from its inception in the early 1940's, and its legacy continues today by way of new writers, poets and artists of disparate influences and means of expression. The NBFP is committed to not only supporting venues in existence, but also in developing new venues where cultural preservation and the works of new artists can show yesterday meeting the living voices of today. NBFP's activities promote literacy and open exchange dialogue which incorporates the Beat history and art at its base, to break boundaries and bridge cultures with new thought, ideas, and free expression.
Remember To Mark Your Calendars....
AphroCentrik Entertainment Welcomes you to a night of RnB Singers, Wonderful Poetry, a Live Band to play throughout the evening .
FEATURED POETS INCLUDE
- Dose 117
- M'vyonne Payne
- Angela Roux
SINGERS
- Jayquaylah Taylor
- Gabrielle Seven
- Carlton
Light Food and Drinks will be provided
$10 Cover @Door
Donation Box To benefit
"Not For Sale" - A Movement To End Modern Day Slavery and Sex Trafficking
FEATURED POETS INCLUDE
- Dose 117
- M'vyonne Payne
- Angela Roux
SINGERS
- Jayquaylah Taylor
- Gabrielle Seven
- Carlton
Light Food and Drinks will be provided
$10 Cover @Door
Donation Box To benefit
"Not For Sale" - A Movement To End Modern Day Slavery and Sex Trafficking
Learn More About Not For Sale Here
Formal Attire (no sagging, baseball caps, athletic wear etc)
Come out, Network with Local Artists, and Have Fun!
Formal Attire (no sagging, baseball caps, athletic wear etc)
Come out, Network with Local Artists, and Have Fun!
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