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SpokenWord Monday, May 2nd–Jason Stoneking on the “Cosmic Frontier”

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Antonia Alexandra Klimenko

In his own words :”Jason Stoneking  is a guy who writes stuff. Mostly poems and essays. He’s been around for a long time. He’s read with so-and-so, and published in the such-and-such. He’s had brushes with fame and brushes with … Continue reading →

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SpokenWord Paris Monday, April 25th–John Hicks on the DREAMS theme

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Antonia Alexandra Klimenko

He doesn’t remember  how he ended up in Paris, but can only assume it was for a good reason..A former member of many bands of which you have never heard : Incandescent Rabbits — Washington DC; Crash and Burn  — … Continue reading →

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Open Secret tonight, featuring fine French poet Adeline Baldacchino! “Il y a l’amour, puis l’art, puis rien.” (-Montherlant)

Posted on April 20, 2016 by David Leo Sirois

Greetings, people of Earth! David Leo La Nouvelle Scène “Le Bateau Ivre” upon the Seine “Please buy our Madeleines” Amen! Sirois pontificating here. Open Secret welcomes you, your 4-armed open mic (porting poetry, song, comedy, & all-things-theatric in each of … Continue reading →

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David Leo Sirois features at SpokenWord 2nite – bring breadcrumbs! ;)

Posted on March 28, 2016 by David Leo Sirois

David Leo Lots o’ Cliché No Beret Thought-He-Was-Gay “How do you say?” Sirois here – This is just to say that I have been invited, after coming every week like church for 3 & 1/2 years, to feature at SpokenWord! … Continue reading →

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Kind reminder: Open Secret 2nite with comedian/poet Rebecca Larkin!

Posted on March 9, 2016 by David Leo Sirois

Yes, this fine evening, the crazyfunny Rebecca Larkin graces our stage! This brilliant Brit is not to be missed. Her bio appears below, after some of my very silly propaganda. (Future features listed at the bottom of this message…) David … Continue reading →

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Poets Live presents Alberto Rigettini vs Dante Alighieri

Posted on February 13, 2016 by albertorigettini

From the series “Whadda Hell ?!?” or “Divine Comedy for Dummies”, a new episode starring Dante Alighieri & Beatrice Portinari, Francesco Petrarca & Laura De Noves, Heloise & Abelard, Queen Guinevere & Sir Lancelot. The pimp of the Poetry Brothel … Continue reading →

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banter banter

Posted on January 27, 2016 by David Barnes

Coming soon… out of the Paris writers’ community… Watch the trailer

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January’s gone. It was great. This is going to be another unforgettable year.

Posted on January 26, 2016 by albertorigettini

Photos taken downstairs at the Chat Noir by Sabine Dundure:

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Gentle reminder: Open Secret’s 1st Birthday Party, 2nite, Wednesday, 13/01/2016! “Get real.” With a double feature of singer/songwriters Tim Watt & Cat Rickman!

Posted on January 13, 2016 by David Leo Sirois

David J. Alfred Prufrock Wah-Wah Pedal Sirois on the scene (free new pigeon poem below), inviting you to a special 1-year-precisely-anniversary episode of Open Secret, your open-minded “Bigmouth Strikes Again” open mic. Words, words, words – yes indeed, but also … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year Spokenworders!

Posted on January 1, 2016 by albertorigettini

It’s been an unforgettable year, 2015, Monday after Monday, downstairs au Chat Noir. Thank you everybody. Thank you Sabine Dundure for your pictures. Welcome 2016!

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