Additional Info "Boyfriend Interview" by Haley Mosley as performed at CUPSI 2014. Information courtesy, YouTube
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Hot Pick: Sounds of Poetry (via Beaumont Enterprise)
Local author Dorothy Sells Clover is hosting local poets who will share their hearts and minds in this showcase event. Artists, craftsmen and vendors will be on site, so bring some cash. When: 7 p.m. Saturday Where: The Music Studio, 215 Orleans St., Beaumont Cost: Free Info: “The Music Studio” on Facebook Click here for … Continue reading Hot Pick: Sounds of Poetry (via Beaumont Enterprise)
(Video) Jasmine Mans | I Know You Didn’t Mean to Kill Him
Additional Info Jasmine Mans performing live at The Strivers Row presents "Viewers Choice". http://www.thestriversrow.com Information courtesy, YouTube
Norwell Middle School continues poetry, art tradition (via Wicked Local)
For the past 11 years, eighth-graders at Norwell Middle School have had their poetry memorialized on the walls of the school. The most recent batch of framed poetry and art was revealed last week, replacing the pieces by now high school seniors that were hung four years ago. Around 30 students’ works are chosen … Continue reading Norwell Middle School continues poetry, art tradition (via Wicked Local)
(Video) Hanif Willis-Abdurraqib | All Of The Ways I’ve Kept Myself Alive
Additional Info Check out Hanif's book: http://bit.ly/hanifcrown About Button: Button Poetry is committed to developing a coherent and effective system of production, distribution, promotion and fundraising for spoken word and performance poetry. Information courtesy, YouTube
Whataburger Is Looking For A Few Good Poets (via Texas Monthly)
How do Texans love Whataburger? Let us count the ways. There’s the #2 (double meat Whataburger), #5 (bacon and cheese Whataburger), #10 (Whatachick’n Sandwich), the #25 (Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit) . . . the list goes on. And if celebrating your love of Whataburger in verse is something you enjoy—and why wouldn’t it be?—you can … Continue reading Whataburger Is Looking For A Few Good Poets (via Texas Monthly)
(Video) Jessie Nunoo | Lord Don’t Take Me Now
Additional Info Subscribe for more poetry! http://bit.ly/alldefpoetry Today's featured poem is "Lord Don't Take Me Now" by Jessie Nunoo. All Def Poetry is a new channel brought to you by Russell Simmons - a world-renowned champion of the spoken word art form. Fresh, riveting, and featuring some of the best voices in the genre, All … Continue reading (Video) Jessie Nunoo | Lord Don’t Take Me Now
At The 9th Massachusetts Poetry Festival, ‘Words Matter’ (via WBUR)
This event took place May 5-7, 2017. The ninth Massachusetts Poetry Festival will bring more than 150 poets to Salem to present nearly 100 poetry readings and workshops, a small press and literary fair, panels, poetry slams, and open-air readings from Friday, May 5, to Sunday, May 7. “I think it’s about the festival coming together … Continue reading At The 9th Massachusetts Poetry Festival, ‘Words Matter’ (via WBUR)
(Video) Amena Brown | Betting it All
Additional Info Amena Brown's "Betting it All" Information courtesy, YouTube
D.C.’s best poetry and spoken word locations (via Curbed)
Poetry enthusiasts, rejoice! Finally, there is a map that will guide your way to the locations you've been looking for, locations that offer a space for spoken word and poetry readings. From Busboys & Poets to the Black Cat, see what the nation's capital has to offer for those in love with all things rhythmic, … Continue reading D.C.’s best poetry and spoken word locations (via Curbed)