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TX - FORT WORTH POETRY SLAMS PRESENTS THE HOTTEST, MOST CONCIOUS POETS
Updated Info:
The Friday Night Dallas Poetry Slam. Established 1994 IS NOW:
Every Friday night: 10pm-12am. All ages welcome!
Free admission! Free to Open Mic! $3 to slam!
Co-Hosted by: Rockbaby and Militant X. Amerikkkan.
Cafe Madrid. 408 North Bishop Avenue, Suite 108.
Dallas, TX 75208.
For more information, please contact Militant X:
(214) 293-3865 Call or text.
militantx_amerikkkan @ yahoo.com.
militantx_amerikkkan (Yahoo Messenger).
Website: www.myspace.com/dallaspoetryslam.
FREE POETRY AND FEATURED ARTIST EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT. JUST ADDED D.J. AND A LIVE BAND. THE FUNKY ALL-STARS
COME GET YOUR LOVE JONES ON!
AND WHEN THATS OVER. GET YOUR REVOLUTION ON!
FREE FREE FREE .... Last week we had a packed house.
They loved the show and they will love you.
Come on out as the HOTTEST SPOKEN WORD ARTIST ARE SHOWN MAD LOVE BY THE COUNTRY'S TOP OPEN MIC HOST. Mr. Michael Guinn.....
CONTEST- SINGING-POETRY- IT DON'T GET ANY BETTER
AND ITS FREEEEEEEEEEEE!
NOW THE ONLY FREE SPOKEN WORD SLAM AND OPEN
MIC IN THE ENTIRE METROPLEX.
WE PAY OUR FEATURES, GIVE AWAY TONS OF PRIZES
AND OH.... YOU REALLY DO ENJOY THE VERY BEST POETS IN THE ENTIRE METROPLEX!
COME ON OUT AND BE APART OF HISTORY!
RSVP FOR YOUR VERY OWN TABLE.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES WELCOMED.
See ya Next Tuesday NIGHT WHERE OUR FEATURE WILL BE NONE OTHER THAN
"YOU".
NEW POETRY AND SPOKEN WORD OPEN MIC SPOTS ALL OVER THE DFW: PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT:
Please pass on this to any one interested in supporting the art of poetry and spoken word in the metroplex. Especially Fort Worth Texas. jordanmichaelg @ yahoo.com, ( 817 ) 412 )-3964-cell
fax ( 817 ) 561-1632 www.mikeguinn.com www.myspace.com/mikeguinn
www.cdbaby.com/michaelguinn for more on how to book Michael
APRIL IS NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH AND NATIONAL POETRY MONTH
This coming Tuesday and every Tuesday night. 8-10:30PM
FREE ADMISSION
FREE FOR EVERYONE. NO COVER CHARGE, JUST THE BEST POETS
SHARING THEIR SOULS.
COME BE A PART OF THE FORT WORTH FAMILY! FORT WORTH
SLAMS
LIVE AND EMOTIONAL
Hosted by National Spoken Word Poets
Michael Guinn and Anthony Douglas
With Janean Livingston, A.J. Houston and more of Dallas Fort Worths
Spoken Word Legends in the making.
More than 7 years of national prominence, showcasing the hottest poets, free giveaways, paid feature poets, Live
music, Smooth D.J. Poetry contest... international respect from the world spoken word community and its all FREE!!!!!!
LIVE AT THE EMBARGO- 210 E. 8th Street Downtown Fort Worth Texas
FORT WORTH POETRY SLAM AND OPEN MIC TALENT SHOWCASE
HOSTED BY THE FORT WORTH SLAM TEAM
Sponsored By Fariway Independent Mortagage Corp
Arlington at the Ball Park
LADIES YOU CAN NOT MISS THIS SHOW.
FELLAS, YOU WILL BE AMAZED BY SOME THE MOST POWERFULLY ENERGETIC POETRY PERFORMANCES EVER.
THIS IS WHERE THE GROWN FOLKS GO.
AND THE ONLY PURE POETRY VENUE IN THE METROPLEX
D.J. TC on the wheels.... $2.00 drink specials.... and more.....
FORT WORTH CONTINUES TO BRING IN SOME OF THE BIGGEST NAMES IN POETRY AND SPOKEN WORD AS WELL AS SOME OF THE BEST THE METROPLEX HAS TO OFFER. AND WE INVITE YOU TO COME OUT AND ENJOY THE FUN WITH US.
ITS FREE!!!!!
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MORE ON THE EMBARGO BAR:
The sensual rythyms of salsa cubana, the cool refreshment of the classic mojito, the vibrant pallet of the carribbean isles...sound like paradise? embargo, may just be that. An exotic lounge drenched in all of the colors and sensations of the forbidden island with the comfortable atitude of it's people, embargo is a place to relax with friends over
a refreshing beverage, or dance the night away to it's alluring pulse. Come experience the passion and the pleasure of this urban paradise, no passport required.
210 E. 8th on the corner of Calhoun and 8th - Downtown Fort Worth, Texas
817.870.9750
The poetry slam is sponsored by Fairway Independent Mortagage Corp.
WE WON'T OVER CHARGE YOU LIKE THE OTHER POETRY EVENTS DO
WE WILL ASK THAT YOU BRING YOUR OPEN MIND AND READY SOUL TO SOAK UP THE SHEER PASSION AND CREATIVITY OUR POETS BRING TO THE STAGE EACH AND EVERY WEEK!
FREE GIVEAWAYS
POETRY CONTEST
DRINK SPECIALS
FREE PARKING
SAFE - ARTISTIC ENVIRONMENT
AFTER WARDS WE HAVE LIVE MUSIC FROM THE FUNKY ALL STARS
visit www.mikeguinn. com for more on this ecletic event or call me direct to reserve VIP seating up close and personal.
COME GROW WITH US.
THE ONLY FREE OPEN MIC AND SLAM POETRY EVENT IN THE STATE
FORT WORTH TEXAS WELCOMES YOU HOME!
Michael Guinn coordinates and caters this show for a multicultural audience as a ecletic melding of different genres together in this ecletic gathering of souls. Come see your favorite poet as well as other great artist each week.
Its never the same old thing.... its always exciting, educational and entertaining.
"As Spoken Word Should Be"
THE OPEN MIC AND SLAM is now officially Every Tuesday Night and the EMBARGO is our brand new home. Visit www.embargo. com or call Mike Guinn For Details. Also visit www.mikeguinn. com or www.myspace. com/mikeguinn
Notable Features:
Step to The Mic Competition- Stockton Ca
Make it Wet Spit fest Winner and Finalist...
Mocha Sisters- Hosted By Heisman Trophy Winner - Tim Brown
Toronto International Slam Championships- Dewayne Morgan
The Guild Theatre- Coordinated by Georgia West ( Mother of NBA Great Kevin Johnson )
Countless Appearances at The Black Academy Of Arts And Letters
Has presented in the presence of some of the most prestigious writers of our time.
Amiri Baraka, Sonia Sanchez, Niki Giovani, Maya Angelou, Saul Williams, Marvin X. Quincy Troupe, Jessica Care Moore, Co-Founder of Def Poetry Jam - Bruce George and the list goes on.
Actor and lead in four plays.....including the California Musical Theater's "Keeping The Dream Alive" and The Dream Goes On.
2 time AIPF Slam Finalist
2006 AIPF FEATURED POET AND HOST
Multiple TULSA OKLAHOMA LIBRARY EVENTS
2 TIME POETRY SOCIETY OF TEXAS PERFORMANCE POETRY CHAMPION
And the dedication to excellence goes on.....
Mike Guinn with Hesiman Trophy Winner and NFL Legend TIM BROWN
You may learn more about the many faces of Michael at www.mikeguinn. com or email him at jordanmichaelg@ yahoo.com For more information about his workshops or to book him for feature presentations call him at 817 ) 412-3964 www.cdbaby.com/ michaelguinn for my cd.
MORE TOP NOTCH SPOKEN WORD EVENTS
WHY DO MAIN STREAM ACADEMIC POETRY COMMUNITIES DISTANCE
THEMSELVES FROM SPOKEN WORD ARTIST AND SLAM POETS.
A Ghetto-torial By Michael Guinn-MSW March 13th 2007
There seems an utter disdain for spoken word artist because they are seen as un disciplined and only trash the art of poetry.
The topic has sparked a huge debate here in Texas and as a result we are having a POETRY COMMUNITY WIDE TOWN HALL MEETING ON APRIL 1st.
I was a poet long before I was a spoken word artist.
So I take particular offense to the biased, cliquish arrogant behavior that is expressed towards my fellow performance poets, spoken word artist just because they SLAM or present their work in a manner that is not traditional.
To me it goes against Freedom of speech and slef expression which is the very core of the oral tradition.
I guess the mainstream arts community feels threatened by the attention given spoken word artist by such outlets as HBO, BET and other outlets.... nationally.
The energy, the passion, the pure power we bring to the stage through our words is nothing short of a lyrical transformation. One that tradiitonal poets sometime fail to accomplish.
for more on this visit my blog...... up in a few days... check out the www.thewritersgarret.org
And stay tuned to www.mikeginn.com for more on this topic from the country's foremost advocates for social justie through the art of poetry and spoken word. Michael Guinn ( 817 ) 412-3964 for questions or email... jordanmichaelg@ yahoo.com
Michael's schedule for APRIL
Talke down the schedule for jan-Feb and add these dates... to the schedule.... .
Mike Guinn is slated to appear in two plays this spring.
I wish I had Waited on April 7th At The Irving Arts Council
Michael plays the father of a daughter who is waiting to see if she has tested positive for HIV... see the irving black arts council online for tickets
Michael is also slated to act in EUGENE LEE'S Play. Somebody Called.
LIVE AT THE Jubilee Theater- Late Spring, early summer ... stay tuned for details...
Also in the play Stormi Demerson and Demetrius Ethely with Tyrone King and other Jubilee Ensemble Cast members.
APRIL 6th. SEXUAL ABUSE AWARENESS POETRY READING CALLED...
Can We Talk About It?
A Social Poetry Read-In featuring Michael Guinn, www.mikeguinn.com
Founder of the Ft. Worth Poetry Slam.
April 6th from 7pm to 8pm
At the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center in Dallas, TX.
This event is to highlight Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
For more information on the Poetry Read-In or to RSVP please email us at admin @ marianjefferson.org. Can't wait to see you there!
www.marianjefferson.org
We have all been affected by this issue, it's just that some of us don't know it yet! April is both Sexual Assault Awareness month and National Poetry Month. The Lift Project, in an effort to raise awareness of issues regarding sexual assault, is having a poetry/essay contest. To participate, write a poem of 150-200 words or less about your personal experience:
As a survivor of sexual assault or
Your experience as the friend or loved one of a survivor
The role of Faith in the recovery process
The role of friendships in the recovery process
The importance of healthy relationships in the recovery process
Why some secrets are never good to keep
How to support someone you know is hurting
Essay topics ( no more than 3 pages in length ) may include:
What makes a sexually violent culture: factors, ideas, behaviors, environments.
Letter to my son: what could you say to a young boy/man about respect: for self, for life, and for women? Let's talk about it!
There will be for 1st place a prize of $200, for 2nd place a prize of $100 and for 3rd place a prize of $50. The announcement of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be made April 5, 2007. Make all submissions to The Lift Poetry Project by March 15, 2007. You may make online submissions to admin @ marianjefferson.org. Submissions sent as attachments can not be accepted. For all mail submissions, you may contact us directly at the following address:The Lift Poetry Project P. O. Box 380327. Duncanville, TX. 75138-0327 History of Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Different Types of Poetry Genre Performance Poetry
Shadow Poetry
Dub Poetry
Slam Poetry
www.mikeguinn.com
www.myspace.com/mikeguinn
www.cdbaby.com/michaelguinn
MORE EVENTS
April 7th. I WISH I HAD WAITED. PLAY AT THE IRVING ARTS COUNCIL
A play about three teenage girls who try to recover from bad decisions
and the people who love and support them on their journey.
A real life event.
Featured Actor- Mike Guinn with potry performance at intermission.
Spread the work and come on out.
www.irvingblackartscouncil.org
Presented By The Irving Black Arts Council.
April 12th - 14th AUSTIN INTERNATIONAL POETRY FESTIVAL
see www.aipf.org for complete festivities.
April 24th FORT WORTH POETRY SLAM OFF'S HOSTED BY ?????
MORE TO COME...
Coming Soon The Official Grand Opening of the All New
THE VERSE
An open mic and live music event
& LATE NIGHT POETRY PARTY
Email me at jordanmichaelg@ yahoo.com
to be automatically added to the signup list for any event I host around the metroplex.
COME HAVE SOME FUN WITH US!
Mike Guinn is also looking to feature a different artist each month at this and other area events.
PLEASE KEEP IT GOING BY SLIDING ON OVER TO THE FAMOUS BLACK FOREST THEATER FOR LYRICAL-RIGHTEOUS AND AMAZING SPOKEN WORD FEATURING LIVE MUSIC BY SWAY BAND. 1908 MLK next Sankofa Arts Kafe. $5.00 Admission. **** out 5 stars....
Mike Guinn reciting I'm Ready Featured Poets Night Beatnix Coffeehouse Waco, Tx
3 min 12 sec - Mar 16, 2007
Description: 11-30-06 www.mikeguinn.com
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OTHER POETRY EVENTS TO SUPPORT IN THE METROPLEX
DALLAS POETRY SLAMS REVITALIZED
Slam poetry will explode every Friday night as two Dallas venues go head to head and pump out some of our nation's best spoken word artists.
After enduring a two month hiatus, the Dallas Slams will resume at a new location, The Soda Gallery ( somewhere in OakCliff ) and hosted by the Bad Boy Duo of Militant X Amerikka and RockBaby.
Well into their second successful year, the Poetry Grind at Pugley's Library ( I-35 & Walnut Hill ) competes on a new stage, on a new night, and hosted by Bob "Whoppeecat" Stephenson and "Konnichiwa" Zach Schrotter.
Sign-ups at both venues begin at about 7:00 pm and an Open-Mic segment will launch the slams.
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Re: TX - FORT WORTH POETRY SLAMS PRESENTS THE HOTTEST, MOST CONCIOUS POETS
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NJoy Productions Present: Very Impressive Friday@Xouba Lounge. Located on 2301 N Collins St Arlington TX 76011. For directions call 817-462-3777. For contact info call 817-657-0316 John R. myspace.com/njoyproductionsest.2002
April 20th 2007
Poetry 9:30 pm-11: 30 pm
Music 11:30 pm-2:00 am
$5.00 cover. 21 and up.
Drinks and Sushi Samples
Dress code strictly enforced
This is an exclusive spot, with a laid back Atmosphere for the Metroplex's mature, upwardly mobile. So come out and lend us your eyes and ears. Socialize, relax and Njoy!
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