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Shaun Barber Features Sci-Fi Poetry at First Draft, Friday June 18, 2010

From Joanna Schroeder, host of Writer’s Block First Draft:

“This Friday, don’t miss Shaun Barber’s Sci-fi Feature at First Draft!

Shaun Barber is a talented poet, and one of the most unique voices in town. Don’t miss his set of all new work, including the debut of some new dual voiced sci-fi poems with sound effects!

The traditional First Draft Open mic will follow Shaun’s feature. New poems and new poets always welcome – poems with a sci-fi or geek theme will get extra applause!

The most fun $3 can buy! See you there!

First Draft Open Mic
Kafe Kerouac
2250 N High St, Columbus, OH
Friday, June 18
8pm”

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Simone Beaubien Comes to Columbus May 18,19, and 22, 2010

Simone Beaubien at the Cantab Lounge

Simone Beaubien at the Cantab Loung

Boston performance poet Simone Beaubien will be featuring at two of Columbus’ premier poetry venues next week.

She is a “decade-plus-veteran of the New England poetry scene” who brings the “arts of slam and storytelling simultaneously to the poetry stage”. In addition to performing, she is the Slam Master for the Boston Poetry Slam and host of the Wednesday night poetry night at the Cantab Lounge. She adds to this list of talents producer and slam coach. I can’t possibly fit everything that this woman does into one post without overwhelming you, so I urge you to go check out her bio.

And you will have not one, not two, but THREE chances to see her in Columbus. She’ll be featuring at Writing Wrongs Poetry Slam on Tuesday, May 18 and Writer’s Block Poetry on Wednesday, May 19. Additionally, she features with a set of ALL NEW POEMS at Writer’s Block First Draft on Friday, May 22. Either way, you will not want to miss her.

All shows begin at 8:00 PM. Writing Wrongs is held at the Urban Spirit Coffee Shop, located at 893 E Long St, Columbus, OH 43203 (View Map). Writer’s Block Poetry and WB First Draft are held at Kafe Kerouac, located at 2250 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43201 (View Map)

You can find out more about Ms. Beaubien at her website, Crushing a Bird.

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Dain Michael Down Features @ WB First Draft, Friday, April 16, 2010

Dain Michael Down features at Writer’s Block First Draft Poetry Night, hosted by WB’s own Joanna Schroeder, on Friday, April 16@ 8:00 PM.

Who is Dain Michael Down? You’ll have to find out. Go here in the meantime to find out a little more about him.

His feature will be followed by the traditional First Draft Open Mic where new poems and new poets are always welcome.

Hope to see you there!

First Draft Open Mic
Kafe Kerouac
2250 N High Street (View Map)
April 16, 2010 @ 8pm
$3 Cover

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Blair and the Boyfriends Feature @ Writing Wrongs Poetry, April 6, 2010

Blair, the Poet

Blair

From Writing Wrongs Poetry:

“Blair is a poet, singer, musician and an author of a Brand New Penmanship Book (www.penmanshipbooks.com).

This time, he’s coming back to Writing Wrongs with his band and you don’t want to miss the performance.”

When: April 6, 8:00 PM
Where: Urban Spirit Coffee Shop
Cover: $5.00

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Scott Woods’ 24-Hour Poetry Feature @ Kafe Kerouac, March 27/28, 2010

As dedicated, passionate, and crazy as ever (about poetry), Scott Woods will be doing his annual 24-hour poetry feature from March 27 – March 28, 2010. The feature will be held at Kafe Kerouac and runs from 8:00 PM Saturday until 8:00 PM Sunday.

Scott sez: “This is a performance you’re not going to want to miss. And you don’t have to. It’s a 24-hour feature, son!”

Kafe Kerouac (View Map) is at 2250 N. High Street, Columbus, OH. There is no cover for this event.

SCHEDULE OF AUTHORS (all performed by Scott Woods):
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Scott Woods
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Patricia Smith’s “Blood Dazzler”
10:00 pm – 11:00 pm – Erin Belieu / Dorothy Barresi
11:00 pm – Midnight – Charles Bukowski
Midnight – 1:00 am – Scott Woods “The Gospel of Smoke: A Prose Poem”
1:00 am – 2:00 am – George Bilgere / Carl Dennis
2:00 am – 3:00 am – Howard Nemerov
3:00 am – 4:00 am – Jack Spicer
4:00 am – 5:00 am – Brenda Shaughnessy / Joy Harjo
5:00 am – 6:00 am – Kay Ryan
6:00 am – 7:00 am – Rane Arroyo
7:00 am – 8:00 am – Stephgen Dunn
8:00 am – 9:00 am – Li-Young Lee
9:00 am – 10:00 am – Marvin Bell
10:00 am – 11:00 am – Claudia Emerson / Jonathan Aaron
11:00 am – Noon – Kim Addonizio / Louise Gluck
Noon – 1:00 pm – Martin Espada / C. K. Williams
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – William Matthews
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Cornelius Eady
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz / Kathleen Sheeder Bonanno
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Billy Collins
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Ai / Lucille Clifton
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Sherman Alexie “Face”
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Scott Woods

Coffee bean poet – Charles Bukowski

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Chauncey Beaty Features @ Writer’s Block First Draft, Friday, March 19, 2010

From Joanna Schroeder, the host of Writer’s Block First Draft:

“Fresh off the WoWps finals stage – First Draft is proud to present a feature of all new work by hometown favorite Chauncey Beaty. If you’ve been writing all week off the endorphin high of seeing Columbus’ first national poetry event storm our local stages last weekend – bring out what you’ve got and share it with an audience that loves new poems and new poets!

Chauncey Beaty is an Atlanta-based poet (and OSU alum) who rocked the Women of the World poetry slam all the way to the final round of the competition. She is also an artist who uses her words to effect change in the world through her dedication to writing. Her annual Hope Springs Writing Retreat has been described as a nourishing and transformative experience for the women who attend. Come out to experience the intensity of her work and stay for her lightning fast metaphors. Some people win the Super Bowl and then go to Disneyland. Chauncey Beaty was crowned the third-best female slammer at WoW and she is coming to First Draft. Come out and hear what new change is jangling in her pockets.

Chauncey’s feature will be followed by the traditional First Draft Open Mic where new poems and new poets are always welcome. Bring us the new and shiny, or the dusty journal you had stashed behind the couch. If it is new, or has never been performed before, we will give you and your piece mad love and applause.

Hope to see you there!”

First Draft Open Mic
Kafe Kerouac
2250 N High Street
March 19, 2010
8pm
$3 Cover

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Sierra DeMulder and Colin Gilbert Double Feature @Writing Wrongs March 16, 2010

Sierra Mulder and Colin Gilbert

Sierra Mulder and Colin Gilbert

From the Writing Wrongs Poetry Mailing List:

“If you’ve got a hangover from the Women of the World Poetry Slam, then Writing Wrongs has a cure for what ails you. Sierra DeMulder and Colin Gilbert are giving a double feature!

Sierra DeMulder has had one of the most successful years in poetry slam’s recent history. After being on the St. Paul National Poetry Slam Championship Team in 2009, Sierra followed that up by becoming a finalist at both the 2010 Individual and Women of the World Poetry Slams.

Colin Gilbert is a multiple Dallas, TX all city champ and 2008 Individual World Poetry Slam Finalist.

You don’t want to miss these two perform!”

Tuesday, March 16 (That’s Tonight, Folks!)
Urban Spirit Coffee Shop
893 E Long St, Columbus, OH (View Map)
$5 admission, $4 w/ student ID
8pm Start time

Check out Writing Wrongs Poetry Slam.

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