KANSAS CITY POETRY SCENE HAS SURVIVED ANOTHER WINTER SEASON WITHOUT THE LOSS OF A VENUE. SO HOPEFULLY NOW ATTENDANCE CAN NOW GET BACK TO WHERE IT SHOULD BE. I UNDERSTAND THAT ITS HARD TO SUPPORT SO MANY EVENTS. ESPECIALLY WHILE ITS COLD. APRIL IS THE MONTH OF POETRY, THAT MEANS THE MAJORITY OF POETRY BOOKING WILL HAPPEN THIS MONTH. NOW IS THE TIME TO PUT YOUR WORK IN.
Here is a list of Poetry events That is going on in the KC Metro Area this next week.
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.
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 By Nightlife Jones & Ogechi Ofodu
Kansas City, our scene is evolving. We have so much going on that it can be hard to keep up with all of the events. Here is a good way to stay in the loop #fourthweekkc is gonna be very busy this month. Plan accordingly...
Here is a list of Poetry events That is going on in the KC Metro Area this next week.
Our personal power concept is based on work by Patricia Deegan, Ph.D.She did a research study asking people what helped them through emotional struggles. It turned out that most people talked about activities they did and people that gave them meaning in life, rather than medications they took. Dr. Deegan coined the term “personal medicine” to describe this. Personal medicine is what we do, but pill medicine is what we take.
Sharing our stories and increasing personal contact is one of the most effective ways that we can start to change images, perceptions, and fears about emotional suffering that often get labeled as mental illness. Our project objective is to enhance the personal power of participants by helping them communicate the many ideas, visions, and emotions of their toughest moments. This can be done in a short amount of time using the very dense and tight art form of spoken word poetry.
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.
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 By Nightlife Jones & Ogechi Ofodu
* Youth Organizations * Church Organizations * Poetry Teams
Perform and recieve a chance to WIN PRIZES!!! Also, join us for discussion and debate topics!
#KCTEENMIC Empowering are youth through performing arts.
Wanna sponsor one of our events? Please contact us! We can help spread the word about your product, service or organization.
Friday night:
FOLLOW THIS FOR THE EVENT PAGE Micro Slam is switching things up for the month of February!!! With a special edition show on Slam Ulit's home quarters at John's Big Deck!!! Don't miss this!!!
8-10 Poets - Elimination
Rounds
1st Round: 3:00 min Piece
2nd Round: 2:00 min Piece
3rd Round: Micro Piece (30 sec or less)
There is an additional haiku round In the event of a 3rd round tie breaker. Saturday Day:
Ms. Harris got her slam start in the Bay Area of California before returning to her Kansas roots and single-handedly redefining the slam poetry scene in KC. But her dedication to building a community is second fiddle to her fierce and joyful commitment to creating soul-saving, grateful and witty poetry. Her work is a redemption for the lost souls, a redeeming light for the abused and an exclamation of what it means to believe in one's self. Few poets have been able to be nurturing without nostalgia, sweet without saccharine, and powerful without force. Jen is one of these poets.
Come out tonight not to celebrate her MANY accomplishments (opening for Andrea Gibson, Slammaster and founder of PoUnd SLAM for inaugural 2 years, one of KC's top 3 poets according to Pitch Magazine, LGBT rights activist, winner of the Jim Wanser Pride award and so much more!), come out to be touched and elevated by her stunning poetry.
Cover is $10 for the event, which includes a copy of "SLAMMED".
The long running PIT Poetry Open Mic precedes Ms. Harris' reading from 7-8! Sign ups start at 6:30!
Featured reading at 8:30 sharp! Hang out after for book signing party and poetic mixer.
Your friendly door-girl and MC, Jeanette Powers will be in the house!
Baron von Ryberg hosts open mic!
Will Leatham behind the bar!
and Tom Wayne brings the snark and the woodwork, as always.
CASH ONLY! also ... DO NOT PARK AT MIA'S! SHE TOWS FAST! ALSO
Come join this fantastic line of characters for a burlesque show with an old school twist... these ice princesses will have you on your knees, begging for more charm and fantasy than you remember from your childhood. This is a burlesqueapade you will never forget! Brouhgt to you by MissConception and Fleurdeflirt Productions Featuring Performers: Miss Conception Voodoo Pusse Cher D Blame Astro the Clown Kelsey Freidrichson Paul Oldham Madame Q Pre-show fire performance by Sophie Sassafrass