Radical Monk and Dandelion are at it again hosting a Poetry Slam on Sunday, May 9, at the WOW Hall! The "WOW MOM WOW Slam" will have a Mothers Day theme and a few featured poets who will set the tone.
The first test Slam on March 7 was a big hit and drew more than 250 people to the WOW HALL. The WOW Hall Poetry Slam Team is hoping to double that this time and get a lot more organizations from the community involved with sponsoring the event as well as setting up info tables for those do-good poets to get involved in. Also there will be a micro gallery where artists will display minimized art pieces that fit in the palm of your hand.
There will be a writers workshop starting at 7:00 pm and you can either join in or check out the art tables and organization booths. The competition starts at 8:00. FREE FOOD will be available in the lobby from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.
A poetry slam is a competition at which poets read or recite original work (or, more rarely, that of others). These performances are then judged on a numeric scale by previously selected members of the audience. Typically, slam poetry is highly politicized, speaking on many issues including current social and economic issues, gender injustices, and racial issues. Poets are judged not only on the content of their slam but the manner of delivery and passion behind their words.
If you are a Slam Poet and want to compete, you can sign up early by e-mailing tobiaht@gmail.com or, by finding Monk or Dandelion at a local open mic and signing up in person. If you wish to join the WOW Hall Slam Crew and volunteer to promote, photograph, videotape, set up, fundraise, or be part of the think tank, come into the WOW Hall and sign up or e-mail wegotslammed@gmail.com.
"This is about more than just a poetry slam competition, or winning some money, this is about sharing your soul with the crowd, having a message, making an impact in peoples lives with your words, spreading truth, and giving love and appreciation to the creative minds that deserve it. The spoken word, or slam poetry, has now become the present day soapbox for people to express their views, emotions, live experiences and open a window for you to peer into their souls," says Radical Monk.
Since it is Mother's Day, all moms get in free, for everyone else it's $3 to watch and $5 to enter the poetry competition.
For a review of the last show visit:
SHOWTIME: 8:00 PM, PRICE: $5 to compete; $3 to watch; mom's free!..
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