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Poetry takes center stage at Dodge festival in Newark, NJ (via NewsWorks)
Truth and lies. Killing and survival. Sex, war, and rock and roll. This weekend, thousands of people will be going on a three-day poetry bender. "In America, a lot of people have an idea of poetry that was shaped by their experience being taught it -- an idea that it's difficult, challenging, and they have … Continue reading Poetry takes center stage at Dodge festival in Newark, NJ (via NewsWorks)
(Video) Sir Abstraxxx | Have You Ever
Additional Info Directed By: Adrian Twitter: @krazy_kootr Youtube: VistaNiceGuy I Present To You "Have You Ever" The Official Video For The Single Off My Mixtape "Friday Night Sunset". This Visual Shows Love Between A Couple And Im The Narrator. -Subscribe & Enjoy -Peace Is Poetry -Sir Abstraxxx Information courtesy, YouTube
Poetry, Arts Unlock Our Understanding Of Life (via HartfordCourant)
I worry that our focus on raising the level of education in America has put extraordinary emphasis on training students in practical subjects that seem to lead more directly to work and jobs, leaving behind study of the arts and humanities that can tap a spiritual side of us that should not be ignored. In … Continue reading Poetry, Arts Unlock Our Understanding Of Life (via HartfordCourant)
(Video) Lady Caress | Fashion the Puppeteer
Additional Info For over 10 years, nationally recognized poet, Lady Caress has dedicated her life to the art of communication as both a poet and public speaker. With her unique set of comedy, music, beat boxing and theatrics, she truly is a mesmerizing performer. As a National Poetry Champion in 2010 at Pi Kappa Delta, … Continue reading (Video) Lady Caress | Fashion the Puppeteer
Poetry runs deep in fabric of Georgia city (via Washington Times)
Macon lost its elder statesman of poetry, Seaborn Jones, last month. The author of five books of poetry, who was also widely published in literary magazines, was 71. Macon had such a statesman in part because he was not alone in creating poetry here. Jones was a friend and mentor to several Macon poets, and … Continue reading Poetry runs deep in fabric of Georgia city (via Washington Times)
(Video) Rage Almighty | Science to Loving a Pregnant Woman
Additional Info Spoken Word Artist: Rage Almighty performs his poem "Science To Loving A Pregnant Woman" before his appearance on TV Ones Lexus Verses and Flow Season 4 Information courtesy, YouTube
Interview: Theresa Lola
THERESA LOLA We recently interviewed the extremely poetic and talented spoken word artist, Theresa Lola. She has been making waves within UK's spoken word community. Check out the interview below to find out more about her journey and plans for the future! What impact has your involvement with the spoken word community had on … Continue reading Interview: Theresa Lola
Sistahs With Ink hosts poetry event at book store (via Contra Costa Times)
What: "Voices of Poetry, an East County Poets and Artists Showcase" When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 18 Where: Barnes and Noble, 5709 Lone Tree Way, Antioch (California) Info: Luella Hill-Dudley, sistahswithink@gmail.com or visit http://www.sistahswithink.com Cost: Free One might call her an accidental author. Twenty years ago, Luella Hill-Dudley had been planning to self-publish a book of … Continue reading Sistahs With Ink hosts poetry event at book store (via Contra Costa Times)
(Video) Dana Gilmore | Wife, Woman, Friend
Additional Info Dana Gilmore - Wife, Woman, Friend on Def Jam Poetry Information courtesy, YouTube