Raven’s Wing Poetry

This page is to announce my performance schedule, as well as various Poetry events around Central Ohio and online. This includes open-mic nights, public performances, special readings, and other events.

To make things simpler, I have mentioned general details about ongoing events I frequently participate in and/or attend. For specific events, check out:

http://ravenswingpoetry.com/category/events-and-venues/

ALSO, Pudding House has a calendar of poetry events for the Columbus area on their website. Visit:

http://www.puddinghouse.com/calendar.htm

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Every Monday (During the School Year):

The Poetry Forum holds their poetry show @ the Rumba Cafe every Monday from 7PM until 9:30 PM. For more info, go to: http://www.puddinghouse.com/calendar.htm — the calendar lists all of the dates for The Poetry Forum.

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Every Tuesday:

Writing Wrongs holds their poetry show @ the Urban Spirit Coffee Shop every Tuesday from 8PM until 11PM. Urban Spirit Coffee Shop is located at 893 E Long St, Columbus, OH. Admission $5 ($4 w/student ID). The show is awesome and usually includes an open mic and a feature. Every first and third Tuesday, there will usually be a slam. Other events are also planned for 2009.

For more info, go to: http://www.myspace.com/writingwrongspoetry

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Every Wednesday:

Writer’s Block Poetry Night at Kafe Kerouac, 2250 N. High Street, Columbus, OH, 43201, has their open mics and slams every Wednesday.

Check out their schedule and events for 2009 here.

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Every Thursday:

Cover Me presents “The Art of…” happens every Thursday at Zanzibar Brews, located at 750 East Long Street, Columbus. Cover Me does Poetry, Music, Art, and more — and there is an open mic. Show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $4 (students w/ ID $3).

For more information, email: NickCoverMeCEO AT yahoo DOT com

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One Sunday a Month:

Poetry Super Highway holds its Worldwide Open Reading at 2:00 pm PDT/5:00 pm EST on at least one Sunday per month (usually the second Sunday).

Rick Luppert, the creator and webmaster of PSH, says to “call in and read your poetry, open mic style. No content or style restrictions. Share details about your local poetry community with our listeners. We want to hear you!”

Our Live events are hosted through BlogTalk Radio and can be accessed during the event by visiting http://blogtalkradio.com/psh and clicking on the “Click to Listen” button.

You can listen to the shows through your web browser as well as call in and ask questions live through by dialing (646) 716-7362 during the live broadcast.”

For more info, go to: http://www.poetrysuperhighway.com/PoetLinks.html

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Every Third Friday:

Writer’s Block holds its First Draft Poetry Night every Third Friday at 8:00 PM at Kafe Kerouac, 2250 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio. Admission is $3. This is a night to read new poems only and is hosted by WB’s only Joanna Schroeder.

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Every Third Saturday, July – September:

Poetry in the Park is a summer poetry series held in Goodale Park at 6:00 P.M. every Third Saturday during the summer. This year’s schedule has been posted, and readings will be held in July, August, and September. For more details and a schedule of featured poets, please visit:

http://www.poetryinthepark.com/

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Quarterly:

Wet Ink is an erotic poetry night held quarterly by Writer’s Block Poetry. There is always an open mic and usually featured poets and/or a slam. If you want to hear some sexy, poetic hotness, this is the place to be!

For more info, go to: http://www.myspace.com/wetinkpoetry

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