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SUMMARY:Hullabaloo Slams: Bouts 1 & 2
DESCRIPTION:The preliminary rounds erupt\, with eight teams competing in two simultaneous slams!\nLocation: Alma VanDusen & Peter Kaye rooms (downstairs from the main concourse).\nDoors: 6:00 PM\nStart: 6:30 PM\nEnd: 8:00 PM\nEvery team in Hullabaloo will perform in one bout this evening\, either the first or second slate of prelims. The bout draw\, determining the time for each school’s bout\, will be conducted before the tournament begins.  All teams and audience members are encouraged to attend the entire evening\, especially Bouts 3 & 4 at 8:00 PM (and stick around afterwards for the Underground Indies!)\nThe poems will be judged by five random members of the audience who are not directly affiliated with any of the poets or schools. They will give each poem a score between 0 and 10. We will drop the high and low scores\, and each poem will receive a total score out of 30. Each bout has four rounds (three rounds of solo poems and a group piece round) so the highest possible team score is 120.\nOpen to the general public. All Ages. General seating. Seating cannot be reserved in advance.\nAccessibility info\nThe VPL Central Branch has elevators to reach the downstairs rooms where the Hullabaloo events are being held. There are wheelchair accessible bathrooms. For more details\, refer to their list of facilities.\nThere’s always an attentive audience at Hullabaloo\n 
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/hullabaloo-slams-bouts-1-2/
CATEGORIES:Hullabaloo 2017,Verses 2017
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SUMMARY:All Star Slam #2 @ Rio Theatre
DESCRIPTION:“The poets were total professionals and brought hot topics to life with their passion and energy.  The students were mesmerized and totally engaged.” – Tracy Sullivan\, Hugh Boyd Secondary \nThe always popular Hullabaloo All Star Slam at the Rio Theatre returns this year\, featuring a battle between heavyweights of the Canadian slam scene!\nHosted by Regina’s Johnny Trinh\, the 2017 edition of the All Star Slam sees Charlie C Petch from Toronto\, Dana I.D. Matthews from Vancouver\, and Rabbit Richards from Montreal compete in a three-round poetry slam – with students judging!  Once the dust has settled\, and the winner has been declared\, there’s time for a Q&A with the artists. \n\nThe All Star Slam was amazing!  My students are enthused\, pumped\, and excited about writing and presenting their own slam.” – Marion Humeniuk\, Maple Grove Elementary \n\nThis show usually SELLS OUT\, so you’ll want to get your tickets as soon as you can!\nDoors: 11:45 AM\n Start: 12:30 PM\nEnd: 2:00 PM\nTickets*: $6/student for school groups (FREE for teachers/chaperones)**\n $10 for public\nContact Johnny MacRae at wordplaypoets@gmail.com to book tickets or to find out more!\nHungry for more?  Johnny\, Charlie\, Dana\, and Rabbit will be back at it the next morning at 10:00 AM for our Adventures in Poetryland Workshops!\nJohnny Trinh returns to host the All Star Slam this year!\n*From April 10th on\, refunds will only be available for tickets up to 10% of the total purchasing price.\n**Booking more than 100 tickets?  Talk to Johnny about the large group discount.  (Hint: it’s 10% off!)
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/the-all-star-slam-the-rio-theatre/
LOCATION:Heading
CATEGORIES:Hullabaloo 2017
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170421T110000
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SUMMARY:All Star Slam #1 @ Rio Theatre
DESCRIPTION:“The poets were total professionals and brought hot topics to life with their passion and energy.  The students were mesmerized and totally engaged.” – Tracy Sullivan\, Hugh Boyd Secondary \nThe always popular Hullabaloo All Star Slam at the Rio Theatre returns this year\, featuring a battle between heavyweights of the Canadian slam scene!\nHosted by Regina’s Johnny Trinh\, the 2017 edition of the All Star Slam sees Charlie C Petch from Toronto\, Dana I.D. Matthews from Vancouver\, and Rabbit Richards from Montreal compete in a three-round poetry slam – with students judging!  Once the dust has settled\, and the winner has been declared\, there’s time for a Q&A with the artists. \n\nThe All Star Slam was amazing!  My students are enthused\, pumped\, and excited about writing and presenting their own slam.” – Marion Humeniuk\, Maple Grove Elementary \n\nThis show usually SELLS OUT\, so you’ll want to get your tickets as soon as you can!\nDoors: 8:45 AM\nStart: 9:30 AM\nEnd: 11:00 AM\nTickets*: $6/student for school groups (FREE for teachers/chaperones)**\n$10 for public\nContact Johnny MacRae at wordplaypoets@gmail.com to book tickets or to find out more!\nHungry for more?  Johnny\, Charlie\, Dana\, and Rabbit will be back at it the next morning at 10:00 AM for our Adventures in Poetryland Workshops!\nJohnny Trinh returns to host the All Star Slam this year!\n*From April 10th on\, refunds will only be available for tickets up to 10% of the total purchasing price.\n**Booking more than 100 tickets?  Talk to Johnny about the large group discount.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/all-star-slam-1-rio-theatre/
LOCATION:Heading
CATEGORIES:Hullabaloo 2017,open to all teens
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170422
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SUMMARY:All Star Slam #1 & #2
DESCRIPTION:“The poets were total professionals and brought hot topics to life with their passion and energy.  The students were mesmerized and totally engaged.” – Tracy Sullivan\, Hugh Boyd Secondary \nThe always popular Hullabaloo All Star Slam at the Rio Theatre returns for two shows this year\, featuring a battle between heavyweights of the Canadian slam scene! \nHosted by Regina’s Johnny Trinh\, the 2017 edition of the All Star Slam sees Charlie C Petch from Toronto\, Dana I.D. Matthews from Vancouver\, and Rabbit Richards from Montreal compete in a three-round poetry slam – with students judging!  Once the dust has settled\, and the winner has been declared\, there’s time for a Q&A with the artists. \nThe All Star Slam was amazing!  My students are enthused\, pumped\, and excited about writing and presenting their own slam.” – Marion Humeniuk\, Maple Grove Elementary \nThese shows are SOLD OUT\, so next year you’ll want to get your tickets as soon as you can! \n#1: Doors: 8:45 AM; Start: 9:30 AM; End: 11:00 AM\n#2: Doors: 11:45 AM; Start: 12:30 PM; End 2 PM \nTickets*: $6/student for school groups (FREE for teachers/chaperones)**\n$10 for public \nContact Johnny MacRae at wordplaypoets@gmail.com to book tickets or to find out more! \nHungry for more?  Johnny\, Charlie\, Dana\, and Rabbit will be back at it the next morning at 10:00 AM for our Adventures in Poetryland Workshops!
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/all-star-slam-1-2/
LOCATION:Annual General Meeting on May 25th
CATEGORIES:Hullabaloo 2017,poetry,Slam,Verses 2017,Youth
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170420T213000
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SUMMARY:Spoken Word Jamboree featuring Ronnie Dean Harris aka. Ostwelve
DESCRIPTION:The Spoken Word Jamboree kicks off not only Hullabaloo\, but also Verses Festival of Words!   All teams will be invited to perform a one-minute intro poem to tell us more about themselves and their school\, and Ronnie Dean Harris aka Ostwelve will rock the house as the night’s feature.\nAlice MacKay Room (downstairs from the main concourse).\nDoors at 6:30pm.\nShow starts at 7:30pm.\nThe Jamboree provides all participating poets a chance to meet each other outside of a competition setting. It’s also where all the teams will register. Poets and coaches will receive artist passes that allow them free access to all Hullabaloo events. There will be a brief orientation and then the poetry will begin. However\, this is a public event. You don’t need to be on a participating team to attend. Don’t be shy. Come on down and help us start this festival right!\nOpen to the general public. All Ages. General seating. Seating cannot be reserved in advance.\nAbout the feature: Ronnie Dean Harris aka Ostwelve is a Stō:lo/St’át’imc/Lil’wat/N’laka’pamux multimedia artist based in Vancouver\, BC. He has been an actor on a national TV series named Moccasin Flats and lead starring role in the made for TV film Moccasin Flats: Redemption\, toured internationally as a Hip-hop performer\, been a composer for both TV and film\, been a director\, programmer and producer for the Vancouver Indigenous Media Arts Festival and now is the Project Director and Lead Facilitator for “Reframing Relations”\, an ideation and interface workshop series focusing on Indigenous artists speaking to youth in classrooms and community centres about reconciliation.\nRonnie Dean Harris aka Ostwelve will help get Hullabaloo (and Verses) off to a wicked start!\n \nAccessibility info\nThe VPL Central Branch has elevators to reach the downstairs rooms where the Hullabaloo events are being held. There are wheelchair accessible bathrooms. For more details\, refer to their list of facilities.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/spoken-word-jamboree-featuring-ronnie-dean-harris-aka-ostwelve-2/
LOCATION:Sonya Littlejohn features at the Van Slam
CATEGORIES:free event,Hullabaloo 2017
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SUMMARY:Spoken Word Jamboree featuring Ronnie Dean Harris aka Ostwelve
DESCRIPTION:The Spoken Word Jamboree kicks off not only Hullabaloo\, but also Verses Festival of Words 2017!   All teams will be invited to perform a one-minute intro poem to tell us more about themselves and their school\, and Ronnie Dean Harris aka Ostwelve will rock the house as the night’s feature. \nAlice MacKay Room (downstairs from the main concourse).\nDoors at 6:30pm.\nShow starts at 7:30pm. \nThe Jamboree provides all participating poets a chance to meet each other outside of a competition setting. It’s also where all the teams will register. Poets and coaches will receive artist passes that allow them free access to all Hullabaloo events. There will be a brief orientation and then the poetry will begin. However\, this is a public event. You don’t need to be on a participating team to attend. Don’t be shy. Come on down and help us start this festival right! \nOpen to the general public. All Ages. General seating. Seating cannot be reserved in advance. \nAbout the feature: Ronnie Dean Harris aka Ostwelve is a Stō:lo/St’át’imc/Lil’wat/N’laka’pamux multimedia artist based in Vancouver\, BC. He has been an actor on a national TV series named Moccasin Flats and lead starring role in the made for TV film Moccasin Flats: Redemption\, toured internationally as a Hip-hop performer\, been a composer for both TV and film\, been a director\, programmer and producer for the Vancouver Indigenous Media Arts Festival and now is the Project Director and Lead Facilitator for “Reframing Relations”\, an ideation and interface workshop series focusing on Indigenous artists speaking to youth in classrooms and community centres about reconciliation.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/spoken-word-jamboree-featuring-ronnie-dean-harris-aka-ostwelve/
CATEGORIES:Hullabaloo 2017,poetry,Spoken Word Marquee Series,Verses 2017,Youth
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170501
DTSTAMP:20260423T122008
CREATED:20170414T052352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170414T052352Z
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SUMMARY:2017 Verses Festival of Words passes now only $30!
DESCRIPTION:Your 2017 Verses Festival of Words Pass gives you full access to all #VS17 events:\nHullabaloo Youth Poetry Slam Competition – free at VPL Central\nThree Showcases:\n“Oceans to Sail” Showcase with Saul Williams and Guests\nSounds Like Fire: Femme4Femme\nThe Body Is Not An Apology\nFive Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Championships bouts:\nDay One Preliminary Bouts at Cafe Deux Soleils\nDay One Preliminary Bouts at Havana Theatre\nDay Two Preliminary Bouts at Cafe Deux Soleils\nDay Two Preliminary Bouts at Havana Theatre\nCanadian Individual Poetry Slam Championship Finals\nFive afternoon group shows:\nJangle & Shout HullaVerses Remixer\nBlack Lives Matter Showcase\nSpoken Nerd\nRadical (Re)Imaginings: Visions of a Queer Future\nChicken Session #26\nTwo night-time cabaret shows:\nMashed Poetics: Spice by the Spice Girls\nMighty Mike McGee & Friends Featuring Sheri-D Wilson’s Dragon Rouge CD Launch with the Orbiting Ouroboros\nTwo Launches in One:\nGeist 104 and Oratorealis 3\nAnd two Talk the Talk community discussions:\nActivism and the Arts\nIntersectionality and Arts Communities \nAll this for only $75. http://bpt.me/2925794 \nFestival passes do not apply to Masterclasses or workshops; those require separate registration.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/verses-festival-pass/
CATEGORIES:Book launch,CIPS,Comedy,Community Stage,Development,Hullabaloo 2017,Music,Open Mic,poetry,Preliminary slam bouts,Slam,Spoken Word Marquee Series,Storytelling,Verses 2017
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SUMMARY:Verses 2017
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URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/verses-2017/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170417T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170417T223000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122008
CREATED:20170406T204057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170406T204057Z
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SUMMARY:Van Slam Semi Final #2 featuring Rabbit Richards
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry Slam presents feature poet\, Rabbit Richards! \nThis slam is the second of two Semi-Finals bouts which will select 8 poets who will compete (alongside the Last Chance Slam winner) in the VanSlam Team final on April 24th during Verses Festival of Words. Poets competing in this slam have qualified by collecting points throughout the regular season. THIS IS NOT AN OPEN SLAM\, however there will be 3 spots available for signup on the open mic.  \nCompeting poets include (in no particular order):  \nMatt Loeb\nBrianna Price\nKay Kassirer\nAyanda\nNatalie Zakon\nMartina Dansereau\nJaye simpson\nSpilious  \nRabbit Richards is a New York born performance poet who is currently based in Montreal. Their/her stories and poetry blend the politics of race\, love and gender with the emotional grounding of lived experience. She is a member of the Kalmunity Vibe Collective and a practiced improv artist. Richards is also the two time captain of Montreal’s Throw Poetry Collective and the 2015 winner of the Underground Indies poetry slam. She is currently serving on the board of SpoCan and as the chairperson of their Anti-Oppression Committee. Richards is a story teller at heart\, and a staple of the Montreal Poetry Community. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/van-slam-semi-final-2-featuring-rabbit-richards/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170410T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170410T223000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122008
CREATED:20170406T203708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170406T203708Z
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SUMMARY:Van Slam Semi Final #1 featuring Johnny MacRae
DESCRIPTION:This slam is the first of two Semi-Finals bouts which will select 8 poets who will compete (alongside the Last Chance Slam winner) in the VanSlam Team final on April 24th during Verses Festival of Words. Poets competing in this slam have qualified by collecting points throughout the regular season. THIS IS NOT AN OPEN SLAM\, however there will be 3 spots available for signup on the open mic.  \nCompeting poets include (in no particular order):\nJulia Pileggi\nMolly Billows\nSantiago\nLip Balm\nNova\nJohnny Trinh\nFrankie Mcgee\nDuncan Shields \nJohnny MacRae is a spoken word artist from Vancouver\, BC. MacRae established himself as a dynamic performer and innovative writer on the poetry slam stage. A three-time Vancouver Poetry Slam champion (2010 team champion; 2013/2016 individual champion)\, he has represented Vancouver on twice and Victoria once\, competing in the national team championship at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word. In 2013\, MacRae was named the Victoria Spoken Word Festival Poet of Honour. He has toured widely across Canada and the United States performing at poetry series\, and music\, theatre\, and folk arts festivals\, both solo\, and as a member of collaborative acts 2 Dope Boys in a Cadillac (with shayne avec i grec) and The Dambassadors (with avec i grec\, “Mighty” Mike McGee\, and Chelsea D.E. Johnson). In addition to his writing and performance\, MacRae has been a dedicated arts educator\, offering over 250 workshops and performances in schools across Canada since 2010. A passionate organizer\, MacRae founded the UBC Poetry Slam in 2009\, and created the Victoria Poetry Project’s youth education program\, Raising Voices\, in 2013. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/van-slam-semi-final-1-featuring-johnny-macrae/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170327T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170327T223000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122008
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SUMMARY:Youth Poetry Slam Finals featuring Spillious the Ridiculous One
DESCRIPTION:Our top 8 scoring poets from the 2016/2017 youth slam season compete head to head in 3 rounds of poetry slam to determine who will be a part of this year’s team and who will be our 2017 Youth Slam Grand Slam Champion.  We have some returning youth slam vets plus a number of new faces/voices from the year.  It should be an exciting night.  This will be an all ages event at the WISE Hall on 1882 Adanac Street. \nWe will also have a feature performance from 2016 Vancouver Poetry Slam team member\, Spilious the Ridiculous One…Spillious (the Ridiculous One) is a Trans-feminine poetic creature from Vancouver Canada. They are sometimes loud\, sometimes funny\, sometimes poignant\, and always brutally honest. They touch on what it is to be queer\, Trans femme\, a father and an educator all at the same time. Spillious is also a musician\, father\, high school music teacher\, workshop facilitator and academic. The boring letters that would follow their name are M. Ed\, B.Mus\,  They have been performing spoken word for over a decade and have been featured in venues all over Canada and in the US. \nDoors at 7.  Show at 8pm sharp. \nWe acknowledge this event is taking place on unceded Musqueam\, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Territories.  We also strive to create trans friendly events and ask that you help us towards that goal.  Cash only at the door.  There is an ATM in the WISE Hall Lounge. \n$10-$15
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/youth-poetry-slam-finals-featuring-spillious-the-ridiculous-one/
LOCATION:Wise Hall\, 1882 Adanac St\, Vancouver\, BC\, British Columbia\, V5L 4E5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170320T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122008
CREATED:20170319T235040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170319T235040Z
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SUMMARY:Lisa Baird features at the VanSlam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry Slam presents feature poet\, Lisa Baird. \nLisa Baird is a queer performance poet based on Attawandaron/ Attawandaronk territory (Guelph Ontario). She has toured nationally and internationally\, performing at national and international festivals\, basement shows\, demos\, kitchens\, conferences\, and classrooms. She’s done a lot of slam stuff too. You can find her online at www.lisabaird.ca. \nShe’s really happy about featuring at Van Slam. She lived in Vancouver for awhile and it broke her heart to leave. She’s as friendly as she looks. Come say hi. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/lisa-baird-features-at-the-vanslam/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170313T220000
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SUMMARY:Ian Martinez features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry Slam presents feature poet\, Ian Martinez. \nIan Martinez is a longtime resident of Seattle\, though he grew up in New York. Ian is the current co-slammaster and reigning Grand Slam champion of Rain City Poetry Slam\, Seattle’s only all-ages\, PSi-certified slam. He has competed in\, coached for\, and staffed various National Poetry Slam\, Individual World Poetry Slam\, and Women of the World poetry slams nationwide. Ian was formerly a Writing Center Fellow at Georgetown University\, and has had a career as a political journalist\, organizer\, and speechwriter. Sometimes he sells out for money. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/ian-martinez-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
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SUMMARY:Ian Martinez features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry Slam presents feature poet\, Ian Martinez. \nIan Martinez is a longtime resident of Seattle\, though he grew up in New York. Ian is the current co-slammaster and reigning Grand Slam champion of Rain City Poetry Slam\, Seattle’s only all-ages\, PSi-certified slam. He has competed in\, coached for\, and staffed various National Poetry Slam\, Individual World Poetry Slam\, and Women of the World poetry slams nationwide. Ian was formerly a Writing Center Fellow at Georgetown University\, and has had a career as a political journalist\, organizer\, and speechwriter. Sometimes he sells out for money. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/ian-martinez-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170306T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122008
CREATED:20170305T204201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170305T204201Z
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SUMMARY:Erin Cotton features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry Slam presents feature poet\, Erin Cotton. \nErin Cotton is an ocean of gay. She is slowly eroding the rock of patriarchy through her performances at shows like the Big Gay Cabaret\, Siren’s Echo and Victoria Pride in the Word. She’s a two timing slam champion and there’s no going back for her now. All the way to the webpage\, give it up for Erin! \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/erin-cotton-features-at-the-van-slam-2-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170306T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122008
CREATED:20170305T203731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170305T203731Z
UID:1444-1488826800-1488837600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Erin Cotton features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry Slam presents feature poet\, Erin Cotton. \nErin Cotton is an ocean of gay. She is slowly eroding the rock of patriarchy through her performances at shows like the Big Gay Cabaret\, Siren’s Echo and Victoria Pride in the Word. She’s a two timing slam champion and there’s no going back for her now. All the way to the webpage\, give it up for Erin! \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/erin-cotton-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170227T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170227T221500
DTSTAMP:20260423T122008
CREATED:20170214T222115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T222115Z
UID:4432-1488225600-1488233700@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Last Chance Youth Slam featuring Fannon Holland
DESCRIPTION:This will be the last chance slam for youth poets trying to make the youth slam playoffs in March. Poets who have slammed only once during the season and those not in the top 8 already will be given preference. If you’ve already qualified you are encouraged to come out and cheer on those poets still trying to make the playoffs. \nSign up starts at 7pm. Show begins at 8 with a poetry open mic followed by our featured poet\, from Guelph\, Ontario\, Fannon Holland \n“Fannon comes to us from Pittsburgh via Chicago where he met his Canadian wife … which only goes to show you that poets have great taste in women. Fannon believes that spoken word poetry is the perfect marrage between writer and actor and is honoured to put his BA in theater to good use on local and national stages.\nHis seven year journey to win Guelph a national title took him as close to second in the nation in 2014 and that goal was accomplished in 2016 at CFSW in Winnipeg.” \n$4 for 18 and under. $6-$10 for 19 and up. \nWe acknowledge this event is taking place on stolen First Nations territory of the Musqueam\, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. We also strive to be a trans friendly event. Help us accomplish that goal. \nIt’s also CASH ONLY at the door. Be nice to our volunteer door staff please. \nrcarcee2@gmail.com for more info
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/last-chance-youth-slam-featuring-fannon-holland/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170220T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122008
CREATED:20170203T184908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170203T184908Z
UID:4431-1487617200-1487628000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Vanessa McGowan features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry Slam presents feature poet\, Vanessa McGowan. \nVanessa McGowan is a queer spoken word artist & singer/songwriter living with Cerebral Palsy. McGowan’s EP “Alive” was released by Factory Fast Records\, NYC & her work can be heard as the only poetry\, on musical compilations “Americana Retrofit” and “Smoking Gun” She opened for Buddy Wakefield during his 2014/15 world tour\, was the highest ranking Canadian poet to perform in the Finals at The Capturing Fire Slam 2015 in Washington\, DC. She has featured at venues across North America and is currently recording her first full length album. Publications include Divine Cockeyed Genius (bojit Press\, 2012). McGowan is a proud co-founder of WordSpell\, a female and gender non binary spoken word series in Toronto where she resides. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/vanessa-mcgowan-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170220T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122008
CREATED:20170203T184539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170203T184539Z
UID:1418-1487617200-1487628000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Vanessa McGowan features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry Slam presents feature poet\, Vanessa McGowan. \nVanessa McGowan is a queer spoken word artist & singer/songwriter living with Cerebral Palsy. McGowan’s EP “Alive” was released by Factory Fast Records\, NYC & her work can be heard as the only poetry\, on musical compilations “Americana Retrofit” and “Smoking Gun” She opened for Buddy Wakefield during his 2014/15 world tour\, was the highest ranking Canadian poet to perform in the Finals at The Capturing Fire Slam 2015 in Washington\, DC. She has featured at venues across North America and is currently recording her first full length album. Publications include Divine Cockeyed Genius (bojit Press\, 2012). McGowan is a proud co-founder of WordSpell\, a female and gender non binary spoken word series in Toronto where she resides. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/vanessa-mcgowan-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122008
CREATED:20170203T182917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170203T182917Z
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SUMMARY:Sonya Littlejohn features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry Slam presents feature poet\, Sonya Littlejohn. \nSonya Littlejohn is a Williams Lake based poet and language arts workshop facilitator with a passion for multiple forms of creative expression. Her first spoken word piece as a sacrifice for semi-finals at CFSW 2008 (Calgary) called “Sacrificial Poet”. Inanna Press published “Grey: a Biracial Poem” in Other Tongues: Mixed Race Women Speak Out (2010)\, an anthology of poetry about cultural identity edited by poet Andrea Thompson. Sonya went on to self-publish a chapbook of her own poems in the winter of 2011\, learning of her best friend’s suicide the same day. She works with the Vancouver Poetry House’s Word Play Poetry in Schools and is inspired when sharing ideas with younger generations. In 2016\, Sonya released an apocalypse-themed spoken word album\, “Lemonade in January\,” which is available for download on Bandcamp. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/sonya-littlejohn-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122008
CREATED:20170203T182554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170203T182554Z
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SUMMARY:Sonya Littlejohn features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry Slam presents feature poet\, Sonya Littlejohn. \nSonya Littlejohn is a Williams Lake based poet and language arts workshop facilitator with a passion for multiple forms of creative expression. Her first spoken word piece as a sacrifice for semi-finals at CFSW 2008 (Calgary) called “Sacrificial Poet”. Inanna Press published “Grey: a Biracial Poem” in Other Tongues: Mixed Race Women Speak Out (2010)\, an anthology of poetry about cultural identity edited by poet Andrea Thompson. Sonya went on to self-publish a chapbook of her own poems in the winter of 2011\, learning of her best friend’s suicide the same day. She works with the Vancouver Poetry House’s Word Play Poetry in Schools and is inspired when sharing ideas with younger generations. In 2016\, Sonya released an apocalypse-themed spoken word album\, “Lemonade in January\,” which is available for download on Bandcamp. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/sonya-littlejohn-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122008
CREATED:20170203T180441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170203T180441Z
UID:4429-1486407600-1486418400@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Dana I.D Matthews features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry Slam presents feature poet\, Dana I.D Matthews. \nDana\, a Haitian born poet & MC\, was adopted and raised in Canada. Now an independent Vancouver based artist\, Dana has a voice that naturally commands the attention of anyone in the room. His diverse lyricism springs from his unique upbringing & extensive spoken word poetry background. Dana’s first memories of writing were in form of French short stories\, as he was raised bi-lingual. He first got into Hip-Hop music after being introduced to it at 13 years of age. \nAs previously mentioned\, Dana has an extensive background in spoken word poetry. In 2009\, the London Poetry Slam became Dana’s creative outlet. Dana was part of the London’s Poetry Slam team at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word (CFSW) Ottawa (2010)\, and was Its team captain the very next year in Toronto (2011); was Grand Slam Champion in London (2011); and traveled as London’s representative to the inaugural 2010 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam (CIPS) in Vancouver. \nDana is integral to the Vancouver and Kwantlen Poetry Slams\, since moving in 2012. A 2012 Vancouver Poetry Slam team finalist\, and independent finalist at CIPS 2013\, Dana represented Kwantlen’s first team\, both as KPU’s Grand Slam Champion and captain at CFSW Victoria 2014. \nLately\, he represented KPU’s 3rd team\, again as KPU’s Grand Slam Champion at CFSW Winnipeg 2016.\nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/dana-i-d-matthews-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122008
CREATED:20170203T180049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170203T180049Z
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SUMMARY:Dana I.D Matthews features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry Slam presents feature poet\, Dana I.D Matthews. \nDana\, a Haitian born poet & MC\, was adopted and raised in Canada. Now an independent Vancouver based artist\, Dana has a voice that naturally commands the attention of anyone in the room. His diverse lyricism springs from his unique upbringing & extensive spoken word poetry background. Dana’s first memories of writing were in form of French short stories\, as he was raised bi-lingual. He first got into Hip-Hop music after being introduced to it at 13 years of age. \nAs previously mentioned\, Dana has an extensive background in spoken word poetry. In 2009\, the London Poetry Slam became Dana’s creative outlet. Dana was part of the London’s Poetry Slam team at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word (CFSW) Ottawa (2010)\, and was Its team captain the very next year in Toronto (2011); was Grand Slam Champion in London (2011); and traveled as London’s representative to the inaugural 2010 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam (CIPS) in Vancouver. \nDana is integral to the Vancouver and Kwantlen Poetry Slams\, since moving in 2012. A 2012 Vancouver Poetry Slam team finalist\, and independent finalist at CIPS 2013\, Dana represented Kwantlen’s first team\, both as KPU’s Grand Slam Champion and captain at CFSW Victoria 2014. \nLately\, he represented KPU’s 3rd team\, again as KPU’s Grand Slam Champion at CFSW Winnipeg 2016.\nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/dana-i-d-matthews-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170201T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170303T235500
DTSTAMP:20260423T122008
CREATED:20170201T080138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170126T073143Z
UID:1389-1485907200-1488585300@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:CIPS Venue Rep Registration: FEBRUARY 1 to MARCH 3\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:We can’t wait to find out who you’re sending to Vancouver to win the title of Canadian Individual Poetry Slam champion!!  And we hope you’re ready to tell us you’re sending someone: registration for SpoCan venue reps will open on FEBRUARY 1st\, 2017. \nIf you are the host\, or Slam Master of a Canadian poetry slam and are on the list of registered SpoCan venues\, you are invited to send a venue representative to compete in the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam championships (CIPS). \nCIPS occurs during the 2017 Versəs Festival between April 26th and April 29th.  Each year the winner of this competition goes on to represent English speaking Canada during the World Poetry Slam in Paris\, France\, the following year.  (Our congrats and support to last year’s CIPS champion\, Andre Prefontaine\, who will go to Paris later this year). \nRep registration information can be sent to CIPS Tournament Director Johnny Trinh at CIPS.Tournament.Director@gmail.com. The fee for each venue rep is $35 (which can be paid at our online Box Office).  Venue registration closes on MARCH 3rd\, 2017. \nWant to know how CIPS works?  Check out the FAQ section on our website for so much cool information. \nRegistration for Storm Poets (poets not representing a particular venue) begins March 4th at noon\, and is first come\, first served.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/cips-venue-rep-registration-february-1-2017/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170131T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170331T235500
DTSTAMP:20260423T122008
CREATED:20170201T055338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T055338Z
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SUMMARY:Hullabaloo 2017 Teams Registration
DESCRIPTION:Our seventh annual celebration of BC youth spoken word returns to the Vancouver Public Library’s Central Branch from April 20th to 22nd.  Spaces are now available for school or community teams that wish to join in the festivities!  Teams consist of 3 to 6 poets aged 13 to 18\, all of whom must perform solo once during the Hullabaloo preliminary bouts on April 21st and 22nd.  Registration is first come\, first served.  Registration is FULL\, but you may still register to get added to the waitlist.  You can also purchase tickets for our All Star Slam on Friday\, April 21st.\nRegistration can be done in two easy steps: \n\nContact Hullabaloo co-director Johnny MacRae at wordplaypoets@gmail.com with the name of your school\, and a contact name and phone number to reserve a spot.\nMail payment of $200 to “Vancouver Poetry House” at #210 111 W Hastings St\, Vancouver\, BC V6B 1H4.  If you need an invoice to pay registration\, Johnny can do that for you!\n\nWhat does registration get you and your team?  Great question!  Your $200 registration fee gets you: \n\nEntry for your team into the Hullabaloo team poetry slam tournament.\nEligibility to enter a representative into the Underground Indies.\nA two-hour workshop for your team with a member of the WordPlay Poets roster.\nFree entry into the All Star Slam.\nFirst choice of Adventures in Poetryland workshops.\nFestival passes that are good for entry into (almost) all Verses Festival of Words events\, including the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam!\nSWEET T-SHIRTS AND A PIZZA PARTY!!\n\nSo don’t wait!  Contact Johnny today to register your team for Hullabaloo 2017!\nSeriously: Verses Festival passes for all Hullabaloo participants! These things are like $60 each!
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/hullabaloo-2017-teams-registration/
CATEGORIES:Hullabaloo 2017
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170130T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122009
CREATED:20170125T093041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T093041Z
UID:4428-1485802800-1485813600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Johnny D Trinh features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry Slam presents feature poet\, Johnny Trinh. \nJohnny D Trinh is an interdisciplinary and spoken word artist.”It takes a community to build an artist. In this form\, and this scene- I found my voice.” So looking forward to his Van Slam Debut! Words full of love\, sharp wit\, and real questions- always looking for that #undeniable– let’s talk. Highlights: 2016 Regina Slam Champion\, Finalist- CIPS 2016\, Coach and member of Regina Word Up Slam Team\, Finalist- Capturing Fire 2015 (Washington\, DC). Feature performances: Canadian Festival of Spoken Word (2016\, 2015)\, Capturing Fire (2016\, 2015)\, Pride Toronto (2016)\, Toronto Poetry Slam\, Tonight It’s Poetry (Saskatoon)\, Victoria Poetry Slam\, Toronto Art Bar Poetry Series\, Saskatchewan Festival of Words (2017\,2016\,2015). Training: Banff Centre for the Arts\, MFA: Interdisciplinary Studies: Theatre & Creative Technology- University of Regina\, Dell’Arte International School for Physical Theatre: Summer Intensive\, Musical Theatre Performance: Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts\, Hon. BA- Drama- University of Waterloo. \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/johnny-d-trinh-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170130T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T122009
CREATED:20170125T092751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T092751Z
UID:1392-1485802800-1485813600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Johnny D Trinh features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry Slam presents feature poet\, Johnny D Trinh. \nJohnny D Trinh is an interdisciplinary and spoken word artist.”It takes a community to build an artist. In this form\, and this scene- I found my voice.” So looking forward to his Van Slam Debut! Words full of love\, sharp wit\, and real questions- always looking for that #undeniable– let’s talk. Highlights: 2016 Regina Slam Champion\, Finalist- CIPS 2016\, Coach and member of Regina Word Up Slam Team\, Finalist- Capturing Fire 2015 (Washington\, DC). Feature performances: Canadian Festival of Spoken Word (2016\, 2015)\, Capturing Fire (2016\, 2015)\, Pride Toronto (2016)\, Toronto Poetry Slam\, Tonight It’s Poetry (Saskatoon)\, Victoria Poetry Slam\, Toronto Art Bar Poetry Series\, Saskatchewan Festival of Words (2017\,2016\,2015). Training: Banff Centre for the Arts\, MFA: Interdisciplinary Studies: Theatre & Creative Technology- University of Regina\, Dell’Arte International School for Physical Theatre: Summer Intensive\, Musical Theatre Performance: Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts\, Hon. BA- Drama- University of Waterloo. \nDuring the Winter Season (from September–March)\, the slam format consists of two rounds of 3-minute poems. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/johnny-d-trinh-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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SUMMARY:The WOWPS Playoffs featuring Mary Pinkoski
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry Slam presents feature poet\, Mary Pinkoski. \nMary Pinkoski\, 5th Poet Laureate of the City of Edmonton (2013-2015)\, is an internationally recognized poet. She has performed on stages across North American and at the 2015 Winter Lights Festival in Reykjavik\, Iceland. Her work has appeared in multiple anthologies. She is the 2011 Canadian National Spoken Word Champion and a winner of the 2008 CBC National Poetry Face-off. In 2015\, Mary was recognized as an Edmonton Top 40 Under 40 and also awarded a University of Alberta Alumni Horizon Award for her poetry work in the Edmonton community\, in particular for facilitating youth poetry workshops and her creation of the City of Edmonton’s Youth Poet Laureate role which she continues to coordinate in partnership with the City of Edmonton Youth Council. \n* Names to be added January 18th\, 2017 \nPoets will participate in a three round poetry slam (4 minutes\, 1 minute round and a final 2 minute round). All poets perform in each round of the competition.\nThe order of performance in the 4 minute round will be by random draw. The 1 minute round will be in reverse order of the 4 minute round. The last round will be random draw once again.\nAs far as scoring goes all three rounds will be added up for each poet. The poet with the highest cumulative score will be this year’s Vancouver Women’s Poetry Slam Champion and WOWPS Representative. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory.\nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/the-wowps-playoffs-featuring-mary-pinkoski-2/
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SUMMARY:The WOWPS Playoffs featuring Mary Pinkoski
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry Slam presents feature poet\, Mary Pinkoski. \nMary Pinkoski\, 5th Poet Laureate of the City of Edmonton (2013-2015)\, is an internationally recognized poet. She has performed on stages across North American and at the 2015 Winter Lights Festival in Reykjavik\, Iceland. Her work has appeared in multiple anthologies. She is the 2011 Canadian National Spoken Word Champion and a winner of the 2008 CBC National Poetry Face-off. In 2015\, Mary was recognized as an Edmonton Top 40 Under 40 and also awarded a University of Alberta Alumni Horizon Award for her poetry work in the Edmonton community\, in particular for facilitating youth poetry workshops and her creation of the City of Edmonton’s Youth Poet Laureate role which she continues to coordinate in partnership with the City of Edmonton Youth Council. \n* Names to be added January 18th\, 2017 \nPoets will participate in a three round poetry slam (4 minutes\, 1 minute round and a final 2 minute round). All poets perform in each round of the competition.\nThe order of performance in the 4 minute round will be by random draw. The 1 minute round will be in reverse order of the 4 minute round. The last round will be random draw once again.\nAs far as scoring goes all three rounds will be added up for each poet. The poet with the highest cumulative score will be this year’s Vancouver Women’s Poetry Slam Champion and WOWPS Representative. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory.\nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/the-wowps-playoffs-featuring-mary-pinkoski/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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SUMMARY:Youth Poetry Slam featuring Santiago Urena
DESCRIPTION:Poets 13-20 years of age are encouraged to particpate in this event. No props or costumes mor musical accompaniment is allowed in your performance. Just you and your poem with the words you wrote. 3 minute time limit. 2 rounds. \nThis is the second to last youth slam of the current regular season. That means if you have not competed yet and you still want to go out for the 2017 team you need so slam this month AND Feb to at least have a chance because every poet in the playoffs needs to compete at least twice during the season. No more procrastination. \nBesides the poetry slam we will also have a poetry open mic and a feature performance from the current Youth Slam Grand Slam Champion\, Santiago Urena \n“Santiago Ureña is a mexican-born collector of quirky neckties\, thrift store mug connoisseur\, and professional rambler. \nAn accomplished second-guesser\, Santiago is Vanslam’s current youth slam champion; they like to write about their experiences\, love\, their strange infatuation with meteorological phenomena\, a possible lack of clean underwear. \nWhen they aren’t writing poetry or being a massive fan and aspiring friend of Carly Rae Jepsen\, you might find them doing such things as playing music in an indie rock band\, eating cereal with warm milk\, putting pineapple on pizza\, or trying to figure out what it is the word “adult” really means and why everybody seems to want to be one nowadays.” \nThe youth slam is open to poets 13-20 years of age. You CANNOT be turning 21 BEFORE Sept 1st\, 2017 if you want to qualify for the team. \n$4 for 18 and under. $6-$10 for 19 and up. \nWe acknowledge this event is occuring on unceded Coast Salish territory. We also strive to create trans friendly spaces. Please help us in doing that. It’s also cash only at the door. \nrcarcee2@gmail.com for more info
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/youth-poetry-slam-featuring-santiago-urena/
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