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SUMMARY:Hullabaloo Team Bouts: Round One
DESCRIPTION:This night will kick off the poetry slam section of Hullabaloo.\nAlma VanDusen & Peter Kaye rooms (downstairs from the main concourse).\nDoors at 6pm.\n6:30pm–8pm – First slate of preliminary team bouts.\n8:30pm-10pm – Second slate of preliminary team bouts.\nEvery team in Hullabaloo will perform in one bout this night\, 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.\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.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/hullabaloo-team-bouts-round-one-2/
LOCATION:Vancouver Public Library\, Central Branch\, 350 West Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6BB61\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hullabaloo 2016
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SUMMARY:Hullabaloo's 2016 All-Star Slam
DESCRIPTION:Are your students finding poetry boring? Unexciting? An archaic form practiced by old people obsessed with nature imagery? Try the All-Star Slam. It brings the poignancy\, hilarity\, and immediacy of slam poetry competitions to the stage. The All-Star Slam pits three poetic champions head to head to head in an all-out battle of poetic verve and wit. 2016’s All Stars will be Hullabaloo Poet of Honour Janet Rogers\, Toronto’s Lishai Peel\, and Kingston’s Winona Linn.  Hosted by 2010 Vancouver Poetry Slam Champion and Hullabaloo co-director\, Johnny MacRae. \nHow does it work? Simple. The poets perform one poem each in three rounds\, all of which are judged on a scale of zero to ten by the audience — in this case\, the students! In the end\, the winner is announced\, though in effect\, everyone has won. Students have been moved\, inspired\, and engaged by poetry\, often for the first time in their lives. \nThe topics are engaging\, the presentation is amazing\, and the competition is riveting. Guaranteed to jumpstart students into writing careers of their own. \nTo bring a school group to this show\, contact Johnny MacRae through wordplaypoets@gmail.com. \nDoors at noon.\n Show starts at 12:30pm.\n Show ends at 2pm. \nWant to see it in action? Voila: \n\nAccessibility: \nRead the updated overview of The Rio Theatre (completed in February 2015) or the complete updated audit for detailed accessibility information. These documents are available thanks to the important work of the Radical Access Mapping Project​.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/hullabaloos-2016-all-star-slam/
LOCATION:Annual General Meeting on May 25th
CATEGORIES:Hullabaloo 2016,poetry,Slam,Spoken Word Marquee Series,Verses 2016,Youth
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SUMMARY:Hullabaloo All Star Slam
DESCRIPTION:Are your students finding poetry boring? Unexciting? An archaic form practiced by old people obsessed with nature?  Try All-Star Slam at The Rio Theatre. It brings the poignancy\, hilarity\, and immediacy of slam poetry competitions to the stage. The All-Star Slam pits three poetry All Stars head-to-head-to-head in an all-out battle of poetic verve and wit.  2016’s All Stars will be Hullabaloo Poet of Honour Janet Rogers\, Toronto’s Lishai Peel\, and Kingston’s Winona Linn.  Hosted by 2010 Vancouver Poetry Slam Champion and Hullabaloo co-director\, Johnny MacRae.\nBuy tickets for All-Star Slam by contacting Hullabaloo co-director Johnny MacRae at wordplaypoets@gmail.com.  Tickets are $6 per student\, and free for teachers/chaperones.\nHow does it work? Simple. The poets perform one poem each in three rounds\, all of which are judged on a scale of zero to ten by the audience — in this case\, the students! In the end\, the winner is announced\, though in effect\, everyone has won. Students have been moved\, inspired\, and engaged by poetry\, often for the first time in their lives.\nAs one student had it: “This is better than Metallica!” The topics are engaging\, the presentation is amazing\, and the competition is riveting. Guaranteed to jumpstart students into writing careers of their own.\nDoors at noon.\nShow starts at 12:30pm.\nShow ends at 2pm.\nWant to see it in action? Check out this video of the All-Star Slam (which is also called “Travellin’Slam” when it goes on tour outside of Vancouver):\n[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sv-lUC17d0?rel=0] \n\nAccessibility:\nRead the updated overview of The Rio Theatre (completed in February 2015) or the complete updated audit for detailed accessibility information. These documents are available thanks to the important work of the Radical Access Mapping Project​.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/hullabaloo-all-star-slam/
LOCATION:Heading
CATEGORIES:Hullabaloo 2016
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160421T223000
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SUMMARY:Spoken Word Jamboree
DESCRIPTION:The Spoken Word Jamboree kicks off Verses Festival of Words’ youth stream\, Hullabaloo: BC’s Youth Spoken Word Festival. 16 school teams present short poems as an introduction to their team\, their work\, and themselves. The Spoken Word Jamboree features the truly remarkable work of Lishai Peel. \n\nAlice MacKay Room (downstairs from the main concourse.)\nDoors at 6:30pm.\nShow starts at 7:00pm. \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. This is\, however\, 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! \nAbout the feature: \nLishai Peel is an award winning poet\, creative consultant and community animator with roots in diasporic oral tradition. She develops and facilitates arts based programming in schools throughout Toronto and is the co-founder of Ink Veins: Young Women’s Writing Collective. In 2013\, she authored a graphic novel Why Birds and Wolves Don’t Trade Stones which is available on Amazon. And her debut album\, From Here On\, in collaboration with Waleed Abdulhamid\, is available on iTunes. She writes with a commitment to joy and integrity. \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.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/spoken-word-jamboree-2-2/
LOCATION:What’s Happening at Vancouver Poetry House
CATEGORIES:Hullabaloo 2016,Spoken Word Marquee Series,Verses 2016,Youth
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SUMMARY:Spoken Word Jamboree
DESCRIPTION:The Spoken Word Jamboree kicks off Hullabaloo\, the youth spoken word section of the festival  with feature Toronto’s Lishai Peel. All teams will be invited to perform a one-minute intro poem to tell us more about themselves and their school.\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!\nAbout the feature:\nLishai Peel is an award winning poet\, creative consultant and community animator with roots in diasporic oral tradition. She develops and facilitates arts based programming in schools throughout Toronto and is the co-founder of Ink Veins: Young Women’s Writing Collective. In 2013\, she authored a graphic novel Why Birds and Wolves Don’t Trade Stones which is available on Amazon. And her debut album\, From Here On\, in collaboration with Waleed Abdulhamid\, is available on iTunes. She writes with a commitment to joy and integrity.\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.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/spoken-word-jamboree-2016/
LOCATION:Sonya Littlejohn features at the Van Slam
CATEGORIES:Hullabaloo 2016
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160418T220000
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SUMMARY:VAN SLAM SEMI FINALS #2 featuring Winona Linn
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Winona Linn. \nWinona Linn is a poet\, performer\, teacher and spoken word artist. Although originally from Kingston\, Ontario\, Linn made a name for herself in the thriving poetry community of Halifax\, Nova Scotia while attending the University of King’s College. In only her second year at school\, she slammed for and won a spot on the two-time champion Hali Slam team and competed on a national level at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word. \nGovernmental ideals and politics aside\, it is not uncommon for Linn’s poetry to draw on personal experiences\, looking to family and her childhood as sources of inspiration. Her dynamic personality is reflected in her performance\, as she frequently has her audience in a fit of laughter one moment with smart wordplay and comedy and close to tears the next as she quietly delivers solemn confessions. Linn has performed her poetry in numerous venues across Canada\, Europe\, and the United States\, winning slams and featuring at a variety of events. \nThe 8 poets competing tonight will be\n(in no particular order):\nSonder\nAndrew Warner\nBrandon Zhu\nEmily Kelsall\nEverett Montinola\nJulia Pileggi\nCoral More\nMartina Danserau \nThere will be two 3 minute rounds and all poets will compete in BOTH rounds. \nAs always\, there will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam\, (3 min) where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Van Slam team. \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/winona-linn-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160418T220000
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SUMMARY:VAN SLAM SEMI FINALS #2 featuring Winona Linn
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Winona Linn. \nWinona Linn is a poet\, performer\, teacher and spoken word artist. Although originally from Kingston\, Ontario\, Linn made a name for herself in the thriving poetry community of Halifax\, Nova Scotia while attending the University of King’s College. In only her second year at school\, she slammed for and won a spot on the two-time champion Hali Slam team and competed on a national level at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word. \nGovernmental ideals and politics aside\, it is not uncommon for Linn’s poetry to draw on personal experiences\, looking to family and her childhood as sources of inspiration. Her dynamic personality is reflected in her performance\, as she frequently has her audience in a fit of laughter one moment with smart wordplay and comedy and close to tears the next as she quietly delivers solemn confessions. Linn has performed her poetry in numerous venues across Canada\, Europe\, and the United States\, winning slams and featuring at a variety of events. \nThe 8 poets competing tonight will be\n(in no particular order):\nSonder\nAndrew Warner\nBrandon Zhu\nEmily Kelsall\nEverett Montinola\nJulia Pileggi\nCoral More\nMartina Danserau \nThere will be two 3 minute rounds and all poets will compete in BOTH rounds. \nAs always\, there will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam\, (3 min) where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Van Slam team. \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/van-slam-semi-finals-2-featuring-winona-linn/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160411T220000
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SUMMARY:VAN SLAM SEMI FINALS #1 Siaara Freeman
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Siaara Freeman. \nSiaara Freeman was born and raised in Cleveland Ohio. She’s very proud of this even when others assume she’d feel otherwise. She began writing at 7 years old and actively slamming at 15 for the National Brave New Voices Competition until she was 19. She then entered the adult scene slamming for both Columbus and Cleveland Ohio. Siaara’s poems offers an actual face to the urban experience instead of a caricature. Siaara insists that you see the people she sees\, the stories she knows\, whether you find them respectable or not. She has traveled the country and she does not make fans she makes friends. \nShe met Maya Angelo and has a selfie for proof. She has been grandslam champ in both city’s she slammed for. She’s never done an individual competetion\, but she’d like to. Her team made it to final stage their first year at BNV in 2008\, which was pretty lit. Enough about slam doe:\n“Siaara is attempting to grow her afro so tall\, God mistakes it for a microphone and decides to speak into her”. \nThe 8 poets competing tonight will be\n(in no particular order)\nTasha Receno\nGriffin\nSavannah Pulfer\nSpillious\nSimon Massey\nJulie Peters\nSarah FioRito\nEmilee Nimetz \nThere will be two 3 minute rounds and all poets will compete in BOTH rounds. \nAs always\, there will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam\, (3 min) where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Van Slam team. \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/van-slam-semi-finals-1-siaara-freeman-2/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160411T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152337
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SUMMARY:VAN SLAM SEMI FINALS #1 Siaara Freeman
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Siaara Freeman. \nSiaara Freeman was born and raised in Cleveland Ohio. She’s very proud of this even when others assume she’d feel otherwise. She began writing at 7 years old and actively slamming at 15 for the National Brave New Voices Competition until she was 19. She then entered the adult scene slamming for both Columbus and Cleveland Ohio. Siaara’s poems offers an actual face to the urban experience instead of a caricature. Siaara insists that you see the people she sees\, the stories she knows\, whether you find them respectable or not. She has traveled the country and she does not make fans she makes friends. \nShe met Maya Angelo and has a selfie for proof. She has been grandslam champ in both city’s she slammed for. She’s never done an individual competetion\, but she’d like to. Her team made it to final stage their first year at BNV in 2008\, which was pretty lit. Enough about slam doe:\n“Siaara is attempting to grow her afro so tall\, God mistakes it for a microphone and decides to speak into her”. \nThe 8 poets competing tonight will be\n(in no particular order)\nTasha Receno\nGriffin\nSavannah Pulfer\nSpillious\nSimon Massey\nJulie Peters\nSarah FioRito\nEmilee Nimetz \nThere will be two 3 minute rounds and all poets will compete in BOTH rounds. \nAs always\, there will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam\, (3 min) where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Van Slam team. \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/van-slam-semi-finals-1-siaara-freeman/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160404T220000
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE SLAM featuring Molly Billows
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Molly Billows. \nMolly Billows is swift waters\, secrets\, and salal berries. Northern Coast Salish from the Homalco Nation\, she was adopted-out and grew up in and around Victoria. She has been living as a visitor in Vancouver\, on the territories of the Musqueam\, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations since 2011. She is a queer\, mixed\, urban\, Indigenous feminist\, a spoken word poet\, and a youth worker. She hopes to weave together stories in ways that lift up her communities\, and contribute to collective healing\, rage\, resurgence and love. \nTHIS IS THE LAST CHANCE SLAM where the the winner is automatically entered into the Semi Finals. Only poets who are not already in the top 15 can compete.There will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam (3 min). \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/last-chance-slam-featuring-molly-billows-2/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160404T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152337
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE SLAM featuring Molly Billows
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Molly Billows. \nMolly Billows is swift waters\, secrets\, and salal berries. Northern Coast Salish from the Homalco Nation\, she was adopted-out and grew up in and around Victoria. She has been living as a visitor in Vancouver\, on the territories of the Musqueam\, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations since 2011. She is a queer\, mixed\, urban\, Indigenous feminist\, a spoken word poet\, and a youth worker. She hopes to weave together stories in ways that lift up her communities\, and contribute to collective healing\, rage\, resurgence and love. \nTHIS IS THE LAST CHANCE SLAM where the the winner is automatically entered into the Semi Finals. Only poets who are not already in the top 15 can compete.There will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam (3 min). \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/last-chance-slam-featuring-molly-billows/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160328T223000
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SUMMARY:Youth Poetry Slam Finals featuring Aaron Simm at The Wise Hall
DESCRIPTION:For the past 8 months poets have been competing to earn the privilege to compete for a spot on the Vancouver Youth Poetry Slam Team. On this night the top 8 scoring poets from the season will go head to head to make it on to the 2016 team. \nCompeting poets include Everett Montinola\, Martina Dansereu\, Santiago Urena\, Nicola Durrant\, Angelica Poversky\, Vienna Claire Jeffery\, Andrew Warner and Emma Field \nDoors at 7pm. Show at 8 pm\n$8 for 18 and under\n$12 for 19 and up\nAll proceeds help fund raise for the youth slam/workshops/travel \nAlong with 3 rounds of poetry (2 three minute rounds and 1 one minute “lightning round” we will also have a feature performance from the outstanding Aaron Simm \n“Aaron Simm is a poet\, playwright\, hip-hop artist\, and workshop facilitator currently living in Victoria\, BC. He is a multiple time poetry slam champion\, and has been a featured artist at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word.  \nHe has worked for the Winnipeg International Writers Festival\, and was the co-founder of the Winnipeg Spoken Word Festival. His poetry has been published in a handful of literary journals\, including CV2\, Lemon Hound\, and Arc Poetry. Aaron also enjoys writing raps\, rants\, haiku\, short stories\, and biographies about himself.” \nWe acknowledge this event is taking place on unceded Coast Salish Territory. \nrcarcee2@gmail.com for more info.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/youth-poetry-slam-finals-featuring-aaron-simm-at-the-wise-hall/
LOCATION:Wise Hall\, 1882 Adanac St\, Vancouver\, BC\, British Columbia\, V5L 4E5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160321T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152337
CREATED:20160308T012155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160308T012155Z
UID:1291-1458586800-1458597600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Bryan Roessel and Kelsey Warren feature at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poets Kelsey Warren and Bryan Roessel. \nKelsey Warren stumbled across the world of poetry in late 2014\, when a series of tragedies led her to this psuedo-therapy. This year she competed at the Women of the World Poetry Slam in Albequerque\, NM\, and was part of the Visalia team competing at the National Poetry Slam in Oakland\, CA. One of her poems has been featured on Button Poetry. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvJuTi5tLUc\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtNn72yAduA \nBryan Roessel is a poet/science teacher in New York’s Lower Hudson Valley. He is the founder and slammaster of Rock Slam (formerly Suffern Slam Society). He has competed at the National Poetry Slam 4 times. His poetry is chiefly about science\, sadness\, and relationships. He has also been featured on Button Poetry. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkIWeEgmTZc\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sctn7a18MNY \nAs always\, there will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam\, (3 min)where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Van Slam team. \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/bryan-roessel-and-kelsey-warren-feature-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160321T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152337
CREATED:20160308T011224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160308T011224Z
UID:1205-1458586800-1458597600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Bryan Roessel and Kelsey Warren feature at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poets Kelsey Warren and Bryan Roessel. \nKelsey Warren stumbled across the world of poetry in late 2014\, when a series of tragedies led her to this psuedo-therapy. This year she competed at the Women of the World Poetry Slam in Albequerque\, NM\, and was part of the Visalia team competing at the National Poetry Slam in Oakland\, CA. One of her poems has been featured on Button Poetry. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvJuTi5tLUc\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtNn72yAduA \nBryan Roessel is a poet/science teacher in New York’s Lower Hudson Valley. He is the founder and slammaster of Rock Slam (formerly Suffern Slam Society). He has competed at the National Poetry Slam 4 times. His poetry is chiefly about science\, sadness\, and relationships. He has also been featured on Button Poetry. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkIWeEgmTZc\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sctn7a18MNY \nAs always\, there will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam\, (3 min)where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Van Slam team. \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/bryan-roessel-and-kelsey-warren-feature-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160314T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152337
CREATED:20160308T003730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160308T003730Z
UID:1288-1457982000-1457992800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Charles Ekabhumi Ellik features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet\, Charles Ekabhumi Ellik. \nCharles Ekabhumi Ellik is a poet\, artist\, husband\, student and teacher of Classical Tantric Hatha Yoga. He teaches Yoga Asana at Yoga Tree’s Telegraph studio\, where he designed the “Dancing Peacock Feathers” mural. A former Options Broker\, he quit finance to produce poetry events full-time in 1999\, when his team of poets won the National Poetry Slam. Co-founder of the Berzerkeley Poetry Slam\, poets he coached have since won numerous national and regional titles. In 2007\, he became the national Head 2 Head Haiku champion\, and in 2009 he chaired the Home City Committee of the Individual World Poetry Slam. He has performed and taught in numerous high schools\, theaters\, universities\, bars\, and living rooms across North America and Britain. In 2010 he retired from producing poetry events to focus on producing sacred art and teaching Yoga. His poems and artworks have appeared in several publications\, most recently Tantra Illuminated by Christopher Wallis (2011). When not writing\, painting\, or practicing Yoga\, he can be found in his garden learning directly from Nature. \nAs always\, there will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam\, (3 min)where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Van Slam team. \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/charles-ekabhumi-ellik-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160314T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152337
CREATED:20160308T003206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160308T003948Z
UID:1203-1457982000-1457992800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Charles Ekabhumi Ellik features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet\, Charles Ekabhumi Ellik. \nCharles Ekabhumi Ellik is a poet\, artist\, husband\, student and teacher of Classical Tantric Hatha Yoga. He teaches Yoga Asana at Yoga Tree’s Telegraph studio\, where he designed the “Dancing Peacock Feathers” mural. A former Options Broker\, he quit finance to produce poetry events full-time in 1999\, when his team of poets won the National Poetry Slam. Co-founder of the Berzerkeley Poetry Slam\, poets he coached have since won numerous national and regional titles. In 2007\, he became the national Head 2 Head Haiku champion\, and in 2009 he chaired the Home City Committee of the Individual World Poetry Slam. He has performed and taught in numerous high schools\, theaters\, universities\, bars\, and living rooms across North America and Britain. In 2010 he retired from producing poetry events to focus on producing sacred art and teaching Yoga. His poems and artworks have appeared in several publications\, most recently Tantra Illuminated by Christopher Wallis (2011). When not writing\, painting\, or practicing Yoga\, he can be found in his garden learning directly from Nature. \nAs always\, there will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam\, (3 min)where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Van Slam team. \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/ekabhumi-charles-ellik-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160307T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152337
CREATED:20160210T034355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160210T034355Z
UID:4392-1457377200-1457388000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Johnny MacRae features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Johnny MacRae. \nJohnny MacRae is a mouthy poet. The 2013 Poet of Honour for the Victoria Spoken Word Festival\, he has been a regional and a national poetry slam champion. Since 2010\, MacRae has regularly toured across Canada and the United States\, both solo and as a member of psychedelic spoken word duo\, 2 Dope Boys in a Cadillac. Photo credit to Derek Ford Photography. \nAs always\, there will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam\, (3 min)where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Van Slam team. \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-macrae-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160307T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152337
CREATED:20160210T033902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160210T033902Z
UID:1194-1457377200-1457388000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Johnny MacRae features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Johnny MacRae. \nJohnny MacRae is a mouthy poet. The 2013 Poet of Honour for the Victoria Spoken Word Festival\, he has been a regional and a national poetry slam champion. Since 2010\, MacRae has regularly toured across Canada and the United States\, both solo and as a member of psychedelic spoken word duo\, 2 Dope Boys in a Cadillac. Photo credit to Derek Ford Photography. \nAs always\, there will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam\, (3 min)where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Van Slam team. \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-macrae-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160301T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152337
CREATED:20160227T034902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160227T034902Z
UID:4393-1456858800-1456869600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Ransford Brempong features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Ransford Brempong. \nWhen trying to describe Ransford you will find that it’s never quite that easy! He is complicated\, diverse\, humble\, a world traveler\, extremely positive\, artistic mind\, ex professional basketball player\, self proclaimed underdog. He’s a seeker of truth & knowledge\, and someone who’s always looking to find the positive in every situation. He has always loved playing with words and using them to connect the dots! One of his favorite things to do is to be able to break stereotypes that others might have of him. \nAs always\, there will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam\, (3 min)where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Van Slam team. \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/ransford-brempong-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160301T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152337
CREATED:20160227T034116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160227T034116Z
UID:1197-1456858800-1456869600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Ransford Brempong features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Ransford Brempong. \nWhen trying to describe Ransford you will find that it’s never quite that easy! He is complicated\, diverse\, humble\, a world traveler\, extremely positive\, artistic mind\, ex professional basketball player\, self proclaimed underdog. He’s a seeker of truth & knowledge\, and someone who’s always looking to find the positive in every situation. He has always loved playing with words and using them to connect the dots! One of his favorite things to do is to be able to break stereotypes that others might have of him. \nAs always\, there will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam\, (3 min)where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Van Slam team. \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/ransford-brempong-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160222T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160222T221500
DTSTAMP:20260423T152337
CREATED:20160118T194346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160118T194346Z
UID:4388-1456171200-1456179300@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Crackerjack Lipsmacker Youth Poetry Slam #99 featuring Dana ID Matthews
DESCRIPTION:This will be the last opportunity for poets to qualify for the youth slam playoffs in March. To qualify you must slam/compete during the 2015/2016 regular season (July 2015-Feb 2016) at least twice AND you CANNOT be turning 21 BEFORE Sept 1st\, 2016. \nOnly poets who have not yet qualifed for the playoffs will be allowed to compete on this night. \nAs well as the poetry slam we will be having a poetry open mic and a feature performace from DANA ID MATTHEWS \n“Dana\, a Haitian born poet & MC\, was adopted and raised in Timmins/London\, Ontario. 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. \nSince then\, Dana has made a multitude of collaboration music with people all over the world through the help of social media. Notably\, his professional Hip-Hop mixtape\, “Hippies & Aliens”\, released in 2014 under a small label to glowing audience response. Currently\, Dana has released an independent mixtape called ” Piece of Pie”\, and is working on expanding his resume\, focusing on building his own brand that surrounds his recording\, engineering\, & editing skills.” \nWe are super excited to have Dana as our feature. Come fill the Cafe with positive vibes and hot words for our last chance slam. \nWe acknowledge that our event is taking place in unceded Coast Salish Territory. We also strive to be a trans friendly space. The Cafe has 3 gender neutral washromms for use. \nBe nice to our door staff as they are all volunteers and only enforcing the capacity codes provided to them by the venue. CASH ONLY AT THE DOOR.  \n$4 for 18 and under\n$6-$10 for 19 and up \nrcarcee2@gmail.com for more info
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/crackerjack-lipsmacker-youth-poetry-slam-99-featuring-dana-id-matthews/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160215T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152337
CREATED:20160210T031734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160210T031734Z
UID:4391-1455562800-1455573600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Imani Sims features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Imani Sims. \nImani Sims is a spicy Chai tea-loving Seattle native who spun her first performance poem at the age of fourteen. Since then\, she has developed an infinitely rippling love for poetry in all of its forms. She believes in the healing power of words and the transformational nuance of the human story. Imani works to empower youth and adults through various writing courses and interdisciplinary shows all over Washington. She is a 2016 Kore Biters curator and Gay City Arts Fellow. Her book (A)live Heart is forthcoming on Sibling Rivalry Press this fall. \nAs always\, there will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam\, (3 min)where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Van Slam team. \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/imani-sims-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160215T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152337
CREATED:20160210T031417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160210T031417Z
UID:1191-1455562800-1455573600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Imani Sims features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Imani Sims. \nImani Sims is a spicy Chai tea-loving Seattle native who spun her first performance poem at the age of fourteen. Since then\, she has developed an infinitely rippling love for poetry in all of its forms. She believes in the healing power of words and the transformational nuance of the human story. Imani works to empower youth and adults through various writing courses and interdisciplinary shows all over Washington. She is a 2016 Kore Biters curator and Gay City Arts Fellow. Her book (A)live Heart is forthcoming on Sibling Rivalry Press this fall. \nAs always\, there will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam\, (3 min)where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Van Slam team. \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/imani-sims-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152337
CREATED:20160118T193823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160118T193823Z
UID:4387-1455125400-1455134400@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Dewey Decibel Youth Slam and FREE Workshop with DANA ID MATTHEWS
DESCRIPTION:Time for another FREE workshop and “poetry slam” at the Vancouver Public Library. Usually the DDYS happens on the 1st Wednesday of the month but due to a scheduling conflict we will be taking place on the 2nd Wednesday which is February 10th. We will be on the lower level in the Peter Kaye room. The workshop starts at 5:30 and is open to poets 13-20 years of age as is the “poetry slam.” \nThis month we will have a guest host: Jillian Christmas as I will be away. \nWe are excited to have as our workshop leader and mini feature–Dana ID Matthews \nWorkshop Description: My focus is on developing a style you can call your own\, whilst still providing you with fundamental rhyming techniques and a few of my own. \n1. 2-5 games focused on rhyme and rhythm techniques  \n2. 1-3 Games designed around personification  \n3. 2-5 Writing excessive designed to train your brain to ”think deeper” \n4. 1-3 Writing exercises around continuing to write even when you think it’s ”bad” and overall honesty to yourself in poetry \n“Dana\, a Haitian born poet & MC\, was adopted and raised in Timmins/London\, Ontario. 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. \nSince then\, Dana has made a multitude of collaboration music with people all over the world through the help of social media. Notably\, his professional Hip-Hop mixtape\, “Hippies & Aliens”\, released in 2014 under a small label to glowing audience response. Currently\, Dana has released an independent mixtape called ” Piece of Pie”\, and is working on expanding his resume\, focusing on building his own brand that surrounds his recording\, engineering\, & editing skills.” \nAGAIN THIS IS A FREE EVENT. \nWe also acknowledge that this will be taking place on unceded Coast Salish Territory. The venue is wheelchair accessible and you can take an elevator to the lower level where the workshop is taking place if you need to.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/dewey-decibel-youth-slam-and-free-workshop-with-dana-id-matthews/
LOCATION:Vancouver Poetry House Staff Picks for February
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152337
CREATED:20160203T212917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T212917Z
UID:4390-1454958000-1454968800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Sonya Littlejohn features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Sonya Littlejohn. \nSonya Littlejohn is a Vancouver based writer and poet. Her poem “Grey: a Biracial Poem” was published in Other Tongues: Mixed Race Women Speak Out an anthology of poetry about cultural identity\, by Inanna Press in 2010. She works with the Vancouver Poetry House organization\, Word Play Poetry in Schools as a workshop facilitator. She is also a member of the Black Dot Roots and Culture Collective. She represented them with the first ever BeDRoCC Slam Team at the 2011 Canadian Festival of Spoken Word in Toronto and was cast in the ensemble of Poets at the\n2012 Victoria Spoken Word Festival. She has collaborated with many other spoken word artists within Vancouver and Canada. Her themes revolve around social responsibility\, justice and love. \nAs always\, there will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam\, (3 min)where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Van Slam team. \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 \nAs always\, there will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam\, (3 min)where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Van Slam team. \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. \nPhoto credit to Janet Kvammen
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/garfield-hillson-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152337
CREATED:20160202T075742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160205T024908Z
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SUMMARY:Sonya Littlejohn features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Sonya Littlejohn.\nSonya Littlejohn is a Vancouver based writer and poet. Her poem “Grey: a Biracial Poem” was published in Other Tongues: Mixed Race Women Speak Out an anthology of poetry about cultural identity\, by Inanna Press in 2010. She works with the Vancouver Poetry House organization\, Word Play Poetry in Schools as a workshop facilitator. She is also a member of the Black Dot Roots and Culture Collective. She represented them with the first ever BeDRoCC Slam Team at the 2011 Canadian Festival of Spoken Word in Toronto and was cast in the ensemble of Poets at the 2012 Victoria Spoken Word Festival. She has collaborated with many other spoken word artists within Vancouver and Canada. Her themes revolve around social responsibility\, justice and love. \nAs always\, there will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam\, (3 min)where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Van Slam team. \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 \nAs always\, there will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam\, (3 min)where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Van Slam team. \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 \nPhoto credit to Janet Kvammen
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/garfield-hillson-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160201T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152337
CREATED:20160118T193651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160118T193651Z
UID:4386-1454353200-1454364000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Robert Lashley features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Robert Lashley. \nA 2016 Jack Straw Fellow\, Robert Lashley has had poems published in such Journals as Feminete\, No Regrets\, and Your Hands\, Your Mouth. His work was also featured in Many Trails To The Summit\, an anthology of Northwest form and Lyric poetry. He has featured at the Kerouac Institute for performing arts\, Goddard\, and Seattle Central College\, read and was a guest lecture at The University of Washington-Tacoma and Western Washington university\, and was in the IWPS page/stage panel and showcase in 2013. In May of 2014\, he won the Cascadia Poetry Festival’s beer slam title\, and in november he will be one of the storytellers in the Western Literary Festival. His full length book: The Homeboy Songs\, was published by Small Doggies press in April 2014. \nAs always\, there will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam\, (3 min)where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Van Slam team. \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/robert-lashley-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160201T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152337
CREATED:20160118T193358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160118T193358Z
UID:1172-1454353200-1454364000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Robert Lashley features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Robert Lashley. \nA 2016 Jack Straw Fellow\, Robert Lashley has had poems published in such Journals as Feminete\, No Regrets\, and Your Hands\, Your Mouth. His work was also featured in Many Trails To The Summit\, an anthology of Northwest form and Lyric poetry. He has featured at the Kerouac Institute for performing arts\, Goddard\, and Seattle Central College\, read and was a guest lecture at The University of Washington-Tacoma and Western Washington university\, and was in the IWPS page/stage panel and showcase in 2013. In May of 2014\, he won the Cascadia Poetry Festival’s beer slam title\, and in november he will be one of the storytellers in the Western Literary Festival. His full length book: The Homeboy Songs\, was published by Small Doggies press in April 2014. \nAs always\, there will be an open mic and two-round poetry slam\, (3 min)where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Van Slam team. \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/robert-lashley-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160127T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160127T223000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152337
CREATED:20160125T191333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160125T191333Z
UID:4389-1453923000-1453933800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Vancouver Poetry Slam Family Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Who is the Vancouver Poetry Slam Family? If you’re reading this\, then it probably includes YOU! Maybe you enjoy hearing poetry\, or reading it\, or hosting\, or volunteering\, or just knowing that there are people doing such things in a place where you are always welcome. And just like any family\, our Van Slam family needs to convene from time to time to make sure that voices are heard\, great ideas are drummed up\, and that this community has all of the fuel that it needs to keep moving forward into poetry glory. There will also be snacks. \nCome on out this wednesday and make your voice heard\, your support felt and maybe even make a new friend. \nThe agenda is still in the works and will be posted within the days before the meeting. If you have a pressing issue that you’d like added to the agenda feel free to send a message to Jillian Christmas\, or Duncan Shields and they will add it to the agenda. There will also be some time given for new items at the meeting. \nHope to see you all there. \nThanks for making this community the lovely home that it is! \n**Accessibility info will be posted presently**
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/vancouver-poetry-slam-family-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160127T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160127T223000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152337
CREATED:20160125T190424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160125T190424Z
UID:1174-1453923000-1453933800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Vancouver Poetry Slam Family Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Who is the Vancouver Poetry Slam Family? If you’re reading this\, then it probably includes YOU! Maybe you enjoy hearing poetry\, or reading it\, or hosting\, or volunteering\, or just knowing that there are people doing such things in a place where you are always welcome. And just like any family\, our Van Slam family needs to convene from time to time to make sure that voices are heard\, great ideas are drummed up\, and that this community has all of the fuel that it needs to keep moving forward into poetry glory. There will also be snacks. \nCome on out this wednesday and make your voice heard\, your support felt and maybe even make a new friend. \nThe agenda is still in the works and will be posted within the days before the meeting. If you have a pressing issue that you’d like added to the agenda feel free to send a message to Jillian Christmas\, or Duncan Shields and they will add it to the agenda. There will also be some time given for new items at the meeting. \nHope to see you all there. \nThanks for making this community the lovely home that it is! \n**Accessibility info will be posted presently**
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/vancouver-poetry-slam-family-meeting/
LOCATION:Woodwards Building\, 111 West Hastings\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 1H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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