Tag Archives: Poetry

March has gone. Memories from a basement.

Posted on April 4, 2016 by albertorigettini

Welcome April. March has gone. So many memories. But in case you forgot we still have a monthly selection of Sabine Dundure‘s pictures, so that when you’ll be old enough you can show your grandchildren how it was in Paris, … Continue reading →

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Monday February 22nd. The theme is “Actors/Acting” with Frank Klötgen, our guest from Germany.

Posted on February 19, 2016 by albertorigettini

Frank Klötgen, is a slam poet from Munich and writer of hyperfictions. Singer of the band Marilyn’s Army for more than 25 years and 15 albums. In 1998, his multimedia novel “Die Aaleskorte der Ölig” was awarded with the “Pegasus”, … Continue reading →

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Monday 15th: UNFAIRNESS & PREJUDICE with our guest poet Nicholas Karavatos

Posted on February 12, 2016 by albertorigettini

NICHOLAS KARAVATOS is a poet. A graduate of Humboldt State University in Arcata and New College of California in San Francisco, he currently teaches literature & writing at the American University of Sharjah near Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. … Continue reading →

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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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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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December 21st our guest poet is Youssef Alaoui-Fdili. Theme: Winter

Posted on December 20, 2015 by albertorigettini

December 21st at SpokenWord, the theme is Winter and our guest poet: Youssef Alaoui-Fdili. Moroccan-Latino, born in California, his family and heritage are an endless source of inspiration for his varied, dark, spiritual and carnal writings. He has an MFA … Continue reading →

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November’s gone. Some pictures to remember it.

Posted on November 29, 2015 by albertorigettini

Photos taken by Sabine Dundure during these November Mondays:

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“After a Night of Terror, Poets Rewrite Their Love Affair With Paris”. An article by Chris Newens on Narratively.

Posted on November 27, 2015 by albertorigettini

This article on Narratively talks about a group of poets in Paris during this period of terror. You might recognize poets like Alberto Rigettini, David Barnes, Josh Cake, the Poetry Brothel’s Crew and many others, including yourself, downstairs au Chat … Continue reading →

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A new exciting season is about to start…

Posted on October 23, 2015 by albertorigettini

Well, yes, a new exciting season already started. We are glad to discover that spending a Monday night at SpokenWord Paris is considered: N.3 among the experiences to have in Paris before you die. And we’d like to share with … Continue reading →

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Spoken Word in Paris April 27th: Time!

Posted on May 1, 2015 by albertorigettini

April 27th, the theme is time running out and the bell keeps sounding for 3 rounds and 22 performers if we don’t count that the whole room took part to a Poetry Workshop The Other Writers Group style. Special guests … Continue reading →

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