Hey all,
So if you haven't noticed, the Peterborough Poetry Slam Series is taking a break for the summer months (although there are some rumblings about some guerrilla poetry happening around the city in the meantime).
The poetry slam will be back in September with a run of fantastic events and features for you to participate in and enjoy.
Over the summer...Here's some events to keep your ears open.
1. TOMORROW July 2nd Sadleir House Poetry Workshop
Are you interested in writing? You've written poetry or short-stories? Do you want to share your work?
Come to the Sadleir House Poetry Workshop!
Thursday July 2nd at 7pm in the Senior Common Room.
Hosted in partnership with the PRCSA and OPIRG.
2. WORD UP! WEDNESDAYS @ THE ROOSTER.
-every other wednesday (next event July 8th with D-Sisive
-ALL AGES / $5.
-10PM - 2AM.
-DETAILS:
10pm - 11pm open mic / freestyles and battles and Rap-syncing contest (bring a costume and an mp3 to perform/act out)
11-1AM Live Hip Hop
1-2am HipHop Dance Party with DJ WHO.
3. Toronto Poetry Slam
Sat. July 11
Drake Underground (1150 Queen St. W.)
Signup 7:30, slam 8
Featuring Brendan McLeod from Vancouver
(Psssst....Brendan McLeod will be gracing us in Peterborough in October!)
4. Slam poets take over the Fringe...
THE DREAM CHASERS presents I HATE POETRY: I Hate Poetry catches three of Toronto's top spoken word poets preparing for their first ever Fringe show. Nerves, and an inability to concentrate have made their final rehearsal far from perfect, but they are determined to get it together on time. Through satire, humour, and the tackling of tough subject matter, I Hate Poetry breaks away from the poetry we hated as students, and offers a glimpse into the world of spoken word, offering something for everyone, no matter how they feel about poetry! Check out our event "I HATE POETRY" featuring at the HAMILTON FRINGE FESTIVAL this July 2009.
Originally these 3 spoken word poets united to represent Toronto at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word; they placed 2nd in the country 2 years in a row (as a 4 person team) and have decided to take their group writing styles and team performance skills to a new level...
The Dream Chasers are Dwayne Morgan, Leviathan and Tomy "BAM BAM" Bewick... Watch here for more info: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=21169898710
If you have an event you would like to add, please e-mail ptbopoetryslam@gmail.com.
Have a good summer, cats. See you in September.
Kate.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Next Round April 23rd! feat. Truth Is...
1. THIS Thursday, April 23rd the Next Round of the Peterborough Poetry slam! Feat. Truth Is...
2. Toronto Poetry Slam Finals, April 25th feat. Shane Koyczan and Mike Mcgee (sold out, but you can show up at the door)
3. After the slam on Thursday...D12, Eternia and DJ WHO at the Moho
1. The next round of the Peterborough Poetry Slam happens on Thursday April 23rd at The Spill.
Hosted by meaghan kelly.
And featuring Truth Is... from Toronto (yeah!)
Bring two poems to compete, volunteer to be an audience "judge," or just sit back, get a drink and enjoy.
Sign-up will start at 7:30, with the show starting at 8 (sharp? let's try that again!) Show up between then to be an audience judge!
Invite your friends! This will be awesome.
Truth Is... A great leader and powerful public speaker of our time was noted for using thunderclap rhythm with a distinctive voice, blending ecstasy and despair. That would also be a perfect description of Truth Is. . .. Her Passion is only surpassed by her desire to explore and express the truth itself and this becomes obvious when her poetry is spoken. As a member of the 2006 Canadian Festival of Spoken Word Toronto Slam Team she experienced a third place finish amongst grueling and intense competition, she is also a Toronto Poetry Slam & co-ESC Mississauga Slam Champion. Truth Is. . . has been performing spoken word at schools, Music & word events leaving a wake of inspired people in her path for many years, but has only been slamming for just over one.
http://www.myspace.com/truthisellipsis
(If some of you haven't been before, a poetry slam is a mock competition between poets. There are two rounds of 8-12 poets, who each perform a poem and are then given a score from 1.0 (meh) - 10.0 (fuck yeah!) by a panel of five randomly selected audience judges. Often emotionally and politically charged, the audience is expected
and allowed to cheer and jeer the judges and the poets and each other. Expect any and all styles of poetry from folk ballads to hip-hop. And remember - the points aren't the point, the poetry is the point!)
2. Toronto Poetry Slam Finals almost sold out!
The Toronto Poetry Slam FINALS NIGHT will be going down on SATURDAY APRIL 25 @ Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St. W.
This slam will determine who is on the Toronto Poetry Slam Team.
Who's competing? Tomy Bewick, Lara, Truth Is, Nolan, Peace, Valentino Assenza, Ariel Platt and Kimiko.
Guest feature: Shane Koyczan and Mike McGee, two of the top poets in the world. Maybe even the galaxy.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Advance tickets are sold out, but show up early at the door to get in.
If you still want to come and not sit a table (only choice now), then call Hugh's Room at 416 531 6604. There are limited seats available by the bar.
For more info, torontopoetryslam.com
3. After the slam...check out D12, Eternia and DJ WHO at the Moho!
D12
Eternia
DJ WHO
Live in concert!
Tickets $25 adv $30@Door
Available @ The Moho
282 Aylmer St.
*Limited Tickets*
19+ show
http://www.myspace.com/d12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJnqlVrfTps
www.thebesthiphop.com
2. Toronto Poetry Slam Finals, April 25th feat. Shane Koyczan and Mike Mcgee (sold out, but you can show up at the door)
3. After the slam on Thursday...D12, Eternia and DJ WHO at the Moho
1. The next round of the Peterborough Poetry Slam happens on Thursday April 23rd at The Spill.
Hosted by meaghan kelly.
And featuring Truth Is... from Toronto (yeah!)
Bring two poems to compete, volunteer to be an audience "judge," or just sit back, get a drink and enjoy.
Sign-up will start at 7:30, with the show starting at 8 (sharp? let's try that again!) Show up between then to be an audience judge!
Invite your friends! This will be awesome.
Truth Is... A great leader and powerful public speaker of our time was noted for using thunderclap rhythm with a distinctive voice, blending ecstasy and despair. That would also be a perfect description of Truth Is. . .. Her Passion is only surpassed by her desire to explore and express the truth itself and this becomes obvious when her poetry is spoken. As a member of the 2006 Canadian Festival of Spoken Word Toronto Slam Team she experienced a third place finish amongst grueling and intense competition, she is also a Toronto Poetry Slam & co-ESC Mississauga Slam Champion. Truth Is. . . has been performing spoken word at schools, Music & word events leaving a wake of inspired people in her path for many years, but has only been slamming for just over one.
http://www.myspace.com/truthisellipsis
(If some of you haven't been before, a poetry slam is a mock competition between poets. There are two rounds of 8-12 poets, who each perform a poem and are then given a score from 1.0 (meh) - 10.0 (fuck yeah!) by a panel of five randomly selected audience judges. Often emotionally and politically charged, the audience is expected
and allowed to cheer and jeer the judges and the poets and each other. Expect any and all styles of poetry from folk ballads to hip-hop. And remember - the points aren't the point, the poetry is the point!)
2. Toronto Poetry Slam Finals almost sold out!
The Toronto Poetry Slam FINALS NIGHT will be going down on SATURDAY APRIL 25 @ Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St. W.
This slam will determine who is on the Toronto Poetry Slam Team.
Who's competing? Tomy Bewick, Lara, Truth Is, Nolan, Peace, Valentino Assenza, Ariel Platt and Kimiko.
Guest feature: Shane Koyczan and Mike McGee, two of the top poets in the world. Maybe even the galaxy.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Advance tickets are sold out, but show up early at the door to get in.
If you still want to come and not sit a table (only choice now), then call Hugh's Room at 416 531 6604. There are limited seats available by the bar.
For more info, torontopoetryslam.com
3. After the slam...check out D12, Eternia and DJ WHO at the Moho!
D12
Eternia
DJ WHO
Live in concert!
Tickets $25 adv $30@Door
Available @ The Moho
282 Aylmer St.
*Limited Tickets*
19+ show
http://www.myspace.com/d12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJnqlVrfTps
www.thebesthiphop.com
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Urgent - Next Poetry Slam THIS Thursday the 26th!
This Thursday the 26th of March will be the next round of the Peterborough Poetry Slam & Spoken Open Stage!
Bring two pieces to take part in the shenanigans that have been happening monthly at the Spill since Nov. '07!
There is a large amount of awesome stuff happening that night in the downtown, so we are going to try and start at 8pm sharp!
If you want to read, show up around 7:30 to get on the sign-up list. Last month filled up in ten minutes.
Tell your friends and lovers, come down, listen to and/or speak some poetry, and get your drink on.
(If some of you haven't been before, a poetry slam is a mock competition between poets. There are two rounds of 8-12 poets, who each perform a poem and are then given a score from 1.0 (meh) - 10.0 (fuck yeah!) by a panel of five randomly selected audience judges. Often emotionally and politically charged, the audience is expected and allowed to cheer and jeer the judges and the poets and each other. Expect any and all styles of poetry from folk ballads to hip-hop. And remember - the points aren't the point, the poetry is the point!)
Bring two pieces to take part in the shenanigans that have been happening monthly at the Spill since Nov. '07!
There is a large amount of awesome stuff happening that night in the downtown, so we are going to try and start at 8pm sharp!
If you want to read, show up around 7:30 to get on the sign-up list. Last month filled up in ten minutes.
Tell your friends and lovers, come down, listen to and/or speak some poetry, and get your drink on.
(If some of you haven't been before, a poetry slam is a mock competition between poets. There are two rounds of 8-12 poets, who each perform a poem and are then given a score from 1.0 (meh) - 10.0 (fuck yeah!) by a panel of five randomly selected audience judges. Often emotionally and politically charged, the audience is expected and allowed to cheer and jeer the judges and the poets and each other. Expect any and all styles of poetry from folk ballads to hip-hop. And remember - the points aren't the point, the poetry is the point!)
Saturday, March 7, 2009
new event!
Want feedback on some works-in-progress?
Want to gain some more stage/microphone confidence?
Have some pieces that wouldn't "work" at the slam, but you want to perform?
Miss the open stage aspect of the monthly slams?
Don't like the competition of the slam?
Love the competition, but want to try out your pieces on somebody first?
Just can't get enough poetry?!
On Monday March 9th at the Spill, ziy will be leading the first of a
series of monthly informal workshops focused on various aspects of
writing & performance intended to complement the Peterborough Poetry
Slam.
Bring your poems, prose, works-in-progress, ideas for collaboration,
to practice and perform at a table or on the stage. Come to read, give
feedback or just come to listen!
Monday March 9th
The Spill
7:30pm
free!
Want to gain some more stage/microphone confidence?
Have some pieces that wouldn't "work" at the slam, but you want to perform?
Miss the open stage aspect of the monthly slams?
Don't like the competition of the slam?
Love the competition, but want to try out your pieces on somebody first?
Just can't get enough poetry?!
On Monday March 9th at the Spill, ziy will be leading the first of a
series of monthly informal workshops focused on various aspects of
writing & performance intended to complement the Peterborough Poetry
Slam.
Bring your poems, prose, works-in-progress, ideas for collaboration,
to practice and perform at a table or on the stage. Come to read, give
feedback or just come to listen!
Monday March 9th
The Spill
7:30pm
free!
Monday, February 16, 2009
February 26th!!
February's Peterborough Poetry Slam will happen on Thursday, February 26th at The Spill!
Last month's winner, jes will be hosting, with Meagh Culkeen as our sacrificial poet, AND featuring kenji tokawa from t.o.!
Sign-up at 8 and show at 8:30! Bring two poems to compete!
Show up early for a seat and if you think you might want to try being an audience judge!
$5/PWYC. all ages. licensed.
kenji tokawa is a proud member of the Toronto Asian Arts Freedom School, Toronto's radical Asian writing and arts workshop for Asian youth, and has had the honour of writing, performing and shit-disturbing with them since June 2007. He has been published in Boyoboy Zine for young queer guys, and CultureSHOCK! the only anti-racist literary publication out of Queens University. He is first-generation mixed-race, studying Asian American poetry for fun and nourishment, writes to heal and hopes one day there will be no need for it. he just published his first chapbook entitled "missing the moon"
(If some of you haven't been before, a poetry slam is a mock competition between poets. There are two rounds of 8-12 poets, who each perform a poem and are then given a score from 1.0 (meh) - 10.0 (fuck yeah!) by a panel of five randomly selected audience judges. Often emotionally and politically charged, the audience is expected and allowed to cheer and jeer the judges and the poets and each other. Expect any and all styles of poetry from folk ballads to hip-hop. And remember - the points aren't the point, the poetry is the point!)
Last month's winner, jes will be hosting, with Meagh Culkeen as our sacrificial poet, AND featuring kenji tokawa from t.o.!
Sign-up at 8 and show at 8:30! Bring two poems to compete!
Show up early for a seat and if you think you might want to try being an audience judge!
$5/PWYC. all ages. licensed.
kenji tokawa is a proud member of the Toronto Asian Arts Freedom School, Toronto's radical Asian writing and arts workshop for Asian youth, and has had the honour of writing, performing and shit-disturbing with them since June 2007. He has been published in Boyoboy Zine for young queer guys, and CultureSHOCK! the only anti-racist literary publication out of Queens University. He is first-generation mixed-race, studying Asian American poetry for fun and nourishment, writes to heal and hopes one day there will be no need for it. he just published his first chapbook entitled "missing the moon"
(If some of you haven't been before, a poetry slam is a mock competition between poets. There are two rounds of 8-12 poets, who each perform a poem and are then given a score from 1.0 (meh) - 10.0 (fuck yeah!) by a panel of five randomly selected audience judges. Often emotionally and politically charged, the audience is expected and allowed to cheer and jeer the judges and the poets and each other. Expect any and all styles of poetry from folk ballads to hip-hop. And remember - the points aren't the point, the poetry is the point!)
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Jan. 22nd! The Next Round!
Thursday January 22nd, come to the Spill for another night of poetry, performance, heartbreak and laughter.
Last month's poetry slam winner and purveyor of awesomeness, Meagh Culkeen will be hosting the show, with PLUG poetry team member Fraser as our sacrificial poet.
Sign-up at 7:30 and show at 8! Bring two poems to compete!
Show up early for a seat and if you think you might want to try being an audience judge!
PWYC/$5. all ages. licensed.
(If some of you haven't been before, a poetry slam is a mock competition between poets. There are two rounds of 8-12 poets, who each perform a poem and are then given a score from 1.0 (meh) - 10.0 (fuck yeah!) by a panel of five randomly selected audience judges. Often emotionally and politically charged, the audience is expected and allowed to cheer and jeer the judges and the poets and each other. Expect any and all styles of poetry from folk ballads to hip-hop. And remember - the points aren't the point, the poetry is the point!)
E-mail ptbopoetryslam@gmail.com, or visit http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=43559651523 for more info!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
THIS THURSDAY - Spoken Open Stage and Open Meeting
THIS Thursday December 18th, come to the Spill for an awesome spoken open stage and open meeting about the Peterborough Poetry Slam and Spoken Open Stage.
Bring your poems/prose/plays/etc to read in an open stage format.
Stay around after the poems to meet with the organizers and if you want to give YOUR opinion on the slam so far, and what you want the slam to be in the future.
The next round is what YOU make it. Should be a good show.
We have a lot of exciting things planned for the new year, and we would like YOUR input.
Sign up starts at 7:30. Show at 8. Debauchery to follow.
If you have something to say, and can't make it, send any thoughts to ptbopoetryslam@gmail.com
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