Category Archives: Interesting things and press

Naomi, who came to SpokenWord and the Other Writers’ Group a lot when she lived here, sent me this: The two time Guardian Media Award winning MEAT MAGAZINE is bringing out its next issue and looking for new contributors.MEAT MAGAZINE … Continue reading →

By LARRY ROHTERPublished: June 2, 2009CHICAGO — Slam poetry was invited into the White House last month and it is also the focus of the recent HBO documentary series “Brave New Voices.” So you might think that the originator of … Continue reading →

Culture RapidePoetry slamming, where poets compete against each other by reading original works for judgement, originated in Chicago, but is now taking Paris by storm. Culture Rapide offers slam poetry nights in French every Tuesday, and English every other Monday, … Continue reading →

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Current ad campaign in the metro…

Filmed and set to music by Suzanne, a long time member who also runs it occasionally. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmikukZrx4A