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SUMMARY:Amplify Intensive Closing Performance | House Concert with Amplify Cohort & C.R. Avery (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this performance that closes out the Amplify: Spoken Word Intensive\, presented in partnership with Historic Joy Kogawa House! \nWhere: In-person Only at Historic Joy Kogawa House\nWhen: Sat\, March 22 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM\nCost: $15 (No one turned away for lack of funds: please contact: info@kogawahouse.com to request accommodations.) \nDESCRIPTION: Come celebrate the finale of the intensive at an intimate house concert featuring beloved Vancouver musicians\, artists\, conducted by C.R. Avery and featuring collaborations and presentations from the Amplify Cohort. \nARTIST BIO: \nwhat men do with their mouths\nBio for c.r avery\nBy P. Smith \ncue the frenzied combo of molar and spit.\nhis tongue touches every chroma on its way to blue.\nhe’s been rinsing with gravel\, flossing with wire\nand chewing brick again\, he’s been a bad\, bad boy.\nbut he is crackerjack conjurer of washboards and\nrubber\, even suburb girls welcome the twinging. i\nwant to nibble yesterday’s corona from his chin\, rub\nmy index finger along the surface of his laugh\, pull\nthe maw open to check the slick road of his throat.\nthere’s something illegal going on down there\, the\nsweet keening of ancient instruments. the orchestra\nis fidgety\, click-hipped\, steaming inside that skin.\nthe boy opens the beauteous and\, in gut rendering\,\nwords become both otherwise and everything \nREGISTER ON ZEFFY \nPlease Note:\n1. The registration page contains a drop down menu listing all public events by date and time\, as well as options for In-person or Online ticket purchases. Please ensure you select the correct date and ticket option. If you experience issues or have concerns\, please contact info@kogawahouse.com for support. \n2. To provide free services to Canadian non-profit organizations\, Zeffy automatically adds a 15% donation to your ticket fee. We encourage support for Zeffy\, but if you cannot afford the added cost\, you can change the donation option to “Other” and enter “0.” \nThis series is made possible thanks for the support of the Canada Council for the Arts & the BC Arts Council. \n  \nACCESSIBILITY INFO FOR HISTORIC JOY KOGAWA HOUSE:\n \nHistoric Joy Kogawa House is not currently wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for some individuals with mobility-related access needs. Here are some specifications for your consideration: \n\nA low-slope ramp allows access to the front yard\nThere are 5 steps leading to the front door\, each 121.5 cm in width and 8 cm in height\nThe front door and dining room entry are 85 cm wide\nThe bathroom entry is 70 cm wide\, with 17 cm clearance on each side of the toilet\nThe house has a range of chairs with arms and without arms\nAssistance animals are welcome\n\nAdditionally\, please note that while this event will not be mask-mandatory\, in-person attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks for the safety and comfort of their fellow attendees. \nIf you have specific questions or concerns about accessibility at Historic Joy Kogawa House\, please connect with them using their contact form.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/amplify-intensive-closing-performance-house-concert-with-amplify-cohort-c-r-avery-in-person/
LOCATION:Historic Joy Kogawa House\, 1450 West 64th Avenue\, Vancouver\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Writing Epic Poetry | Panel Discussion with Sheri-D Wilson & Renée Sarojini Salkikar (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this panel discussion as part of the Amplify: Spoken Word Intensive\, presented in partnership with Historic Joy Kogawa House! \nWhere: In-person Only at Historic Joy Kogawa House**\nWhen: Sat\, March 22 – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM\nCost: $15 (No one turned away for lack of funds: please contact: info@kogawahouse.com to request accommodations.)\n**This event will be filmed and available online at a later date. \nDESCRIPTION: A must-see panel where Sheri-D Wilson with special guest\, Renée Sarojini Saklikar\, discuss the evolution of poetry\, and the craft of creating epic poems. This panel will offer a Question and Answer talk back\, along with reading excerpts\, moderated by Johnny D Trinh. \nARTIST BIO: Sheri-D Wilson is an award-winning performer and author of fourteen books\, four short films\, three plays\, and four poetry & music albums. \nHer work has received many awards and honours\, including the Order of Canada\, an honorary Doctor of Letters – Honoris Causa from Kwantlen University\, Poet Laureate Emeritus of Calgary\, the Stephan G. Stephansson Award for Poetry\, and the Women of Vision Award. \nA strong advocate for social change & community building in 2003 she founded The Calgary Spoken Word Society and remains the Artistic Director today. For 11 years the society produced a very large Spoken Word Festival and sidekick School Program. In 2005 Sheri-D founded The Spoken Word Program at The Banff Centre and was Director/Head Faculty until 2012. \nSheri-D splits her time between Calgary & Vancouver with her dog Willow – where she’s as busy as the water-table-controlling Emblem of Canada. \nREGISTER ON ZEFFY \nPlease Note:\n1. The registration page contains a drop down menu listing all public events by date and time\, as well as options for In-person or Online ticket purchases. Please ensure you select the correct date and ticket option. If you experience issues or have concerns\, please contact info@kogawahouse.com for support. \n2. To provide free services to Canadian non-profit organizations\, Zeffy automatically adds a 15% donation to your ticket fee. We encourage support for Zeffy\, but if you cannot afford the added cost\, you can change the donation option to “Other” and enter “0.” \nThis series is made possible thanks for the support of the Canada Council for the Arts & the BC Arts Council. \n  \nACCESSIBILITY INFO FOR HISTORIC JOY KOGAWA HOUSE:\n \nHistoric Joy Kogawa House is not currently wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for some individuals with mobility-related access needs. Here are some specifications for your consideration: \n\nA low-slope ramp allows access to the front yard\nThere are 5 steps leading to the front door\, each 121.5 cm in width and 8 cm in height\nThe front door and dining room entry are 85 cm wide\nThe bathroom entry is 70 cm wide\, with 17 cm clearance on each side of the toilet\nThe house has a range of chairs with arms and without arms\nAssistance animals are welcome\n\nAdditionally\, please note that while this event will not be mask-mandatory\, in-person attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks for the safety and comfort of their fellow attendees. \nIf you have specific questions or concerns about accessibility at Historic Joy Kogawa House\, please connect with them using their contact form.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/writing-epic-poetry-panel-discussion-with-sheri-d-wilson-renee-sarojini-salkikar-in-person/
LOCATION:Historic Joy Kogawa House\, 1450 West 64th Avenue\, Vancouver\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Performance and Voice | Workshop with Johnny D Trinh (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this public workshop as part of the Amplify: Spoken Word Intensive\, presented in partnership with Historic Joy Kogawa House! \nWhere: In-person Only at Historic Joy Kogawa House\nWhen: Sat\, March 22 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nCost: $15 (No one turned away for lack of funds: please contact: info@kogawahouse.com to request accommodations.) \nDESCRIPTION: Johnny is a longtime educator in performance\, voice & text. This is a great opportunity for poets to be introduced to tools on activating the body and voice when preparing for a performance. \nARTIST BIO: Johnny D. Trinh is an interdisciplinary artist\, award-winning playwright\, and spoken word poet based in Vancouver\, British Columbia. As the Artistic Director of Vancouver Poetry House and Interim Executive Director of the Historic Joy Kogawa House Society\, Trinh is a key figure in Vancouver’s literary community. His leadership focuses on elevating the voices of marginalized communities and creating spaces for spoken word artists to thrive. He integrates spoken word\, music\, video\, movement\, theatre\, and creative technology to create immersive experiences that reflect the complex\, multi-layered realities of our world. \nTrinh’s practice is deeply rooted in socially engaged\, community-based art\, with a pedagogy aimed at fostering empowerment\, agency\, and compassion. He believes that art has the power to unite and create solidarity\, and he continually works toward accountability\, integrity\, and fostering inclusivity in his practice. A member of the League of Canadian Poets\, Trinh holds an MFA in Interdisciplinary Studies: Theatre & Creative Technology. His research focuses on auto-ethnographic performance and spoken word as a primary method in community-engaged art. \nWith several chapbooks and the audio album #undeniable released in 2017\, Trinh’s contributions extend beyond performance\, fostering the growth of emerging voices in the arts. His work is driven by the belief that it takes a community to build an artist\, whether through nurturing or resistance. \nREGISTER ON ZEFFY \nPlease Note:\n1. The registration page contains a drop down menu listing all public events by date and time\, as well as options for In-person or Online ticket purchases. Please ensure you select the correct date and ticket option. If you experience issues or have concerns\, please contact info@kogawahouse.com for support. \n2. To provide free services to Canadian non-profit organizations\, Zeffy automatically adds a 15% donation to your ticket fee. We encourage support for Zeffy\, but if you cannot afford the added cost\, you can change the donation option to “Other” and enter “0.” \nThis series is made possible thanks for the support of the Canada Council for the Arts & the BC Arts Council. \n  \nACCESSIBILITY INFO FOR HISTORIC JOY KOGAWA HOUSE:\n \nHistoric Joy Kogawa House is not currently wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for some individuals with mobility-related access needs. Here are some specifications for your consideration: \n\nA low-slope ramp allows access to the front yard\nThere are 5 steps leading to the front door\, each 121.5 cm in width and 8 cm in height\nThe front door and dining room entry are 85 cm wide\nThe bathroom entry is 70 cm wide\, with 17 cm clearance on each side of the toilet\nThe house has a range of chairs with arms and without arms\nAssistance animals are welcome\n\nAdditionally\, please note that while this event will not be mask-mandatory\, in-person attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks for the safety and comfort of their fellow attendees. \nIf you have specific questions or concerns about accessibility at Historic Joy Kogawa House\, please connect with them using their contact form.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/performance-and-voice-workshop-with-johnny-d-trinh-in-person/
LOCATION:Historic Joy Kogawa House\, 1450 West 64th Avenue\, Vancouver\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Community-Engaged Art | Artist Talk with Johnny D Trinh (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this artist talk as part of the Amplify: Spoken Word Intensive\, presented in partnership with Historic Joy Kogawa House! \nWhere: In-person: at Historic Joy Kogawa House | Online: Zoom\nWhen: Fri\, March 21 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nCost: $15 (No one turned away for lack of funds: please contact: info@kogawahouse.com to request accommodations.) \nDESCRIPTION: This talk is for artists of any discipline\, interested in community-engaged art\, bringing their practices into community spaces\, or are new to designing/facilitating workshops. Johnny D Trinh will share examples of community-engaged art from individual artists\, to organizations. Trinh will highlight introductory concepts and considerations with engaging in community focusing on concepts of ethics\, accountability\, and consent. This event will be hybrid with an option to join online. \nARTIST BIO: Johnny D. Trinh is an interdisciplinary artist\, award-winning playwright\, and spoken word poet based in Vancouver\, British Columbia. As the Artistic Director of Vancouver Poetry House and Interim Executive Director of the Historic Joy Kogawa House Society\, Trinh is a key figure in Vancouver’s literary community. His leadership focuses on elevating the voices of marginalized communities and creating spaces for spoken word artists to thrive. He integrates spoken word\, music\, video\, movement\, theatre\, and creative technology to create immersive experiences that reflect the complex\, multi-layered realities of our world. \nTrinh’s practice is deeply rooted in socially engaged\, community-based art\, with a pedagogy aimed at fostering empowerment\, agency\, and compassion. He believes that art has the power to unite and create solidarity\, and he continually works toward accountability\, integrity\, and fostering inclusivity in his practice. A member of the League of Canadian Poets\, Trinh holds an MFA in Interdisciplinary Studies: Theatre & Creative Technology. His research focuses on auto-ethnographic performance and spoken word as a primary method in community-engaged art. \nWith several chapbooks and the audio album #undeniable released in 2017\, Trinh’s contributions extend beyond performance\, fostering the growth of emerging voices in the arts. His work is driven by the belief that it takes a community to build an artist\, whether through nurturing or resistance. \nREGISTER ON ZEFFY \nPlease Note:\n1. The registration page contains a drop down menu listing all public events by date and time\, as well as options for In-person or Online ticket purchases. Please ensure you select the correct date and ticket option. If you experience issues or have concerns\, please contact info@kogawahouse.com for support. \n2. To provide free services to Canadian non-profit organizations\, Zeffy automatically adds a 15% donation to your ticket fee. We encourage support for Zeffy\, but if you cannot afford the added cost\, you can change the donation option to “Other” and enter “0.” \nThis series is made possible thanks for the support of the Canada Council for the Arts & the BC Arts Council. \n  \nACCESSIBILITY INFO FOR HISTORIC JOY KOGAWA HOUSE:\n \nHistoric Joy Kogawa House is not currently wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for some individuals with mobility-related access needs. Here are some specifications for your consideration: \n\nA low-slope ramp allows access to the front yard\nThere are 5 steps leading to the front door\, each 121.5 cm in width and 8 cm in height\nThe front door and dining room entry are 85 cm wide\nThe bathroom entry is 70 cm wide\, with 17 cm clearance on each side of the toilet\nThe house has a range of chairs with arms and without arms\nAssistance animals are welcome\n\nAdditionally\, please note that while this event will not be mask-mandatory\, in-person attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks for the safety and comfort of their fellow attendees. \nIf you have specific questions or concerns about accessibility at Historic Joy Kogawa House\, please connect with them using their contact form.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/community-engaged-art-artist-talk-with-johnny-d-trinh-hybrid/
LOCATION:Historic Joy Kogawa House\, 1450 West 64th Avenue\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T154714
CREATED:20250222T185636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T193309Z
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SUMMARY:Genre Bending & Community Building: Spoken Word & Speculative Poetry | Workshops with Sheri-D Wilson (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this public workshop as part of the Amplify: Spoken Word Intensive\, presented in partnership with Historic Joy Kogawa House! \nWhere: In-person Only at Historic Joy Kogawa House\nWhen: Thu\, March 20 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM\nCost: $15 (No one turned away for lack of funds: please contact: info@kogawahouse.com to request accommodations.) \nDESCRIPTION: A drop-in workshop led by Sheri-D Wilson regarding genre mixing and community. \nARTIST BIO: Sheri-D Wilson is an award-winning performer and author of fourteen books\, four short films\, three plays\, and four poetry & music albums. \nHer work has received many awards and honours\, including the Order of Canada\, an honorary Doctor of Letters – Honoris Causa from Kwantlen University\, Poet Laureate Emeritus of Calgary\, the Stephan G. Stephansson Award for Poetry\, and the Women of Vision Award. \nA strong advocate for social change & community building in 2003 she founded The Calgary Spoken Word Society and remains the Artistic Director today. For 11 years the society produced a very large Spoken Word Festival and sidekick School Program. In 2005 Sheri-D founded The Spoken Word Program at The Banff Centre and was Director/Head Faculty until 2012. \nSheri-D splits her time between Calgary & Vancouver with her dog Willow – where she’s as busy as the water-table-controlling Emblem of Canada. \nREGISTER ON ZEFFY \nPlease Note:\n1. The registration page contains a drop down menu listing all public events by date and time\, as well as options for In-person or Online ticket purchases. Please ensure you select the correct date and ticket option. If you experience issues or have concerns\, please contact info@kogawahouse.com for support. \n2. To provide free services to Canadian non-profit organizations\, Zeffy automatically adds a 15% donation to your ticket fee. We encourage support for Zeffy\, but if you cannot afford the added cost\, you can change the donation option to “Other” and enter “0.” \nThis series is made possible thanks for the support of the Canada Council for the Arts & the BC Arts Council. \n  \nACCESSIBILITY INFO FOR HISTORIC JOY KOGAWA HOUSE:\n \nHistoric Joy Kogawa House is not currently wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for some individuals with mobility-related access needs. Here are some specifications for your consideration: \n\nA low-slope ramp allows access to the front yard\nThere are 5 steps leading to the front door\, each 121.5 cm in width and 8 cm in height\nThe front door and dining room entry are 85 cm wide\nThe bathroom entry is 70 cm wide\, with 17 cm clearance on each side of the toilet\nThe house has a range of chairs with arms and without arms\nAssistance animals are welcome\n\nAdditionally\, please note that while this event will not be mask-mandatory\, in-person attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks for the safety and comfort of their fellow attendees. \nIf you have specific questions or concerns about accessibility at Historic Joy Kogawa House\, please connect with them using their contact form.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/genre-bending-community-building-spoken-word-speculative-poetry-workshops-with-sheri-d-wilson-in-person/
LOCATION:Historic Joy Kogawa House\, 1450 West 64th Avenue\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T120000
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SUMMARY:Curation of a Set | Artist Talk with Brandon Wint (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this public workshop as part of the Amplify: Spoken Word Intensive\, presented in partnership with Historic Joy Kogawa House! \nWhere: In-person: Historic Joy Kogawa House | Online: Zoom\nWhen: Thu\, March 20 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nCost: $15 (No one turned away for lack of funds: please contact: info@kogawahouse.com to request accommodations.) \nDESCRIPTION: Award winning\, nationally celebrated poet\, Brandon Wint\, discusses his process on how to curate a set for a reading. He will offer considerations for different types of stages\, readings\, and will follow with a Question and Answer period. Facilitated by Johnny D Trinh. \nARTIST BIO: Brandon Wint is an Ontario-born poet\, spoken word artist\, educator and filmmaker based in western Canada. For more than a decade\, Brandon has been a sought-after touring performance poet\, having shared his work all over Canada\, and internationally at festivals and showcases in the United States\, Australia\, Jamaica\, Latvia and Lithuania. \nBrandon is ever-grateful for the power of poetry as a spiritual technology and social force. He is devoted to using poetry as a tool for refining his sense of justice\, love\, and intimacy. \nBrandon Wint’s poems and essays have been published in The Ex Puritan\, Event Magazine\, Arc Poetry Magazine\, and Black Writers Matter\, among other places. Divine Animal (Write Bloody North\, 2020) is his debut collection of poetry. In recent years\, his films have screened at  DOXA documentary film festival and Reelworld Film Festival and Vancouver International Film Festival Centre. \nREGISTER ON ZEFFY \nPlease Note:\n1. The registration page contains a drop down menu listing all public events by date and time\, as well as options for In-person or Online ticket purchases. Please ensure you select the correct date and ticket option. If you experience issues or have concerns\, please contact info@kogawahouse.com for support. \n2. To provide free services to Canadian non-profit organizations\, Zeffy automatically adds a 15% donation to your ticket fee. We encourage support for Zeffy\, but if you cannot afford the added cost\, you can change the donation option to “Other” and enter “0.” \nThis series is made possible thanks for the support of the Canada Council for the Arts & the BC Arts Council. \n  \nACCESSIBILITY INFO FOR HISTORIC JOY KOGAWA HOUSE:\n \nHistoric Joy Kogawa House is not currently wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for some individuals with mobility-related access needs. Here are some specifications for your consideration: \n\nA low-slope ramp allows access to the front yard\nThere are 5 steps leading to the front door\, each 121.5 cm in width and 8 cm in height\nThe front door and dining room entry are 85 cm wide\nThe bathroom entry is 70 cm wide\, with 17 cm clearance on each side of the toilet\nThe house has a range of chairs with arms and without arms\nAssistance animals are welcome\n\nAdditionally\, please note that while this event will not be mask-mandatory\, in-person attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks for the safety and comfort of their fellow attendees. \nIf you have specific questions or concerns about accessibility at Historic Joy Kogawa House\, please connect with them using their contact form.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/curation-of-a-set-artist-talk-with-brandon-wint/
LOCATION:Historic Joy Kogawa House\, 1450 West 64th Avenue\, Vancouver\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Joy Kogawa House":MAILTO:info@kogawahouse.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T154714
CREATED:20250222T183436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T183436Z
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SUMMARY:Imagery and Constraint: Workshop with Brandon Wint (Hybrid Event)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this public workshop as part of the Amplify: Spoken Word Intensive\, presented in partnership with Historic Joy Kogawa House! \nWhere: In-person: Historic Joy Kogawa House | Online: Zoom\nWhen: Wed\, March 19 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM\nCost: $15 (No one turned away for lack of funds: please contact: info@kogawahouse.com to request accommodations.) \nDESCRIPTION: A writing workshop about form\, image/metaphor and how they evolve to fit within a specific poetic constraint (literary form\, device\, rhythm\, metre\, etc.) There will be space for each student to share their work and have it discussed with feedback from Brandon. \nARTIST BIO: Brandon Wint is an Ontario-born poet\, spoken word artist\, educator and filmmaker based in western Canada. For more than a decade\, Brandon has been a sought-after touring performance poet\, having shared his work all over Canada\, and internationally at festivals and showcases in the United States\, Australia\, Jamaica\, Latvia and Lithuania. \nBrandon is ever-grateful for the power of poetry as a spiritual technology and social force. He is devoted to using poetry as a tool for refining his sense of justice\, love\, and intimacy. \nBrandon Wint’s poems and essays have been published in The Ex Puritan\, Event Magazine\, Arc Poetry Magazine\, and Black Writers Matter\, among other places. Divine Animal (Write Bloody North\, 2020) is his debut collection of poetry. In recent years\, his films have screened at  DOXA documentary film festival and Reelworld Film Festival and Vancouver International Film Festival Centre. \nREGISTER ON ZEFFY \nPlease Note:\n1. The registration page contains a drop down menu listing all public events by date and time\, as well as options for In-person or Online ticket purchases. Please ensure you select the correct date and ticket option. If you experience issues or have concerns\, please contact info@kogawahouse.com for support. \n2. To provide free services to Canadian non-profit organizations\, Zeffy automatically adds a 15% donation to your ticket fee. We encourage support for Zeffy\, but if you cannot afford the added cost\, you can change the donation option to “Other” and enter “0.” \nThis series is made possible thanks for the support of the Canada Council for the Arts & the BC Arts Council. \n  \nACCESSIBILITY INFO FOR HISTORIC JOY KOGAWA HOUSE:\n \nHistoric Joy Kogawa House is not currently wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for some individuals with mobility-related access needs. Here are some specifications for your consideration: \n\nA low-slope ramp allows access to the front yard\nThere are 5 steps leading to the front door\, each 121.5 cm in width and 8 cm in height\nThe front door and dining room entry are 85 cm wide\nThe bathroom entry is 70 cm wide\, with 17 cm clearance on each side of the toilet\nThe house has a range of chairs with arms and without arms\nAssistance animals are welcome\n\nAdditionally\, please note that while this event will not be mask-mandatory\, in-person attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks for the safety and comfort of their fellow attendees. \nIf you have specific questions or concerns about accessibility at Historic Joy Kogawa House\, please connect with them using their contact form.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/imagery-and-constraint-workshop-with-brandon-wint-hybrid-event/
LOCATION:Historic Joy Kogawa House\, 1450 West 64th Avenue\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250310T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T154714
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Poetry Slam feat. Jillian Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Poetry Slam is BACK! \nJoin us on Monday\, March 10th\, for our first show in our new home (Shamshiri Caveman (139 Keefer St)) with the fabulous Jillian Christmas as our feature poet. Can’t make it in-person? This event is hybrid\, so you can join us online as well! \nDoors: 7:00 PM  |  Sign up: 7:30 PM  |  Show: 8:00 PM\nEntry: $8 Advance  |  $10-$15 sliding scale at the door (No one turned away for lack of funds\nTickets on ZEFFY OR Register to attend online here \nWe’ll begin with a short open mic (3 spots)\, then enjoy a performance from our incredible feature poet\, Jillian Christmas!! Following a short break\, we SLAM! \nABOUT THE SLAM: \nThe slam will feature up to 10 poets in the first round. The top four poets make it to the second round AND qualify for the Van Slam Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Qualifier on April 7!! \nBoth rounds have a 3-minute time limit (with a 10-second grace period). Standard slam rules apply: original work only; no props; no costumes; no musical accompaniment; no animal acts; and no nudity. But remember\, as always: The point is NOT the points – the point is the POETRY! \nWant to know more about the Vancouver Poetry Slam format and the CIPS qualifying process? Find info here! \nABOUT OUR FEATURE: \nJillian Christmas is an artist\, creative facilitator\, curator\, consultant\, and advocate in the arts community. She is the long-time spoken word curator of the Vancouver Writers Fest\, and former artistic director of Verses Festival of Words. Utilizing an anti-oppressive lens\, Jillian has performed and facilitated workshops across North America and beyond. She is the author of The Gospel of Breaking (Arsenal Pulp Press 2020)\, and the children’s book\, The Magic Shell (Flamingo Rampant Press 2022). In Fall of 2023\, Christmas was appointed as the inaugural Poet-in-residence at the Vancouver Art Gallery\, where she can often be found daydreaming.  She is the current Curatorial Director at Kickstart Disability Arts and Culture. Working and living on the unceded territories of the Squamish\, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam people (Vancouver\, BC.)
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/vancouver-poetry-slam-feat-jillian-christmas/
LOCATION:Shamshiri Caveman\, 139 Keefer St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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SUMMARY:CIPS Storm Poet Registration
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: REMAINING SPOTS ARE FULL. A WAITLIST HAS STARTED. \nRegister as a Storm Poet for the 2025 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam!! \nCIPS takes place from April 16 to April 19\, 2025. All competing poets must be available for CIPS Orientation on the morning of April 16th\, as well as evening competitions (beginning at 7 PM PST) on April 16\, 17 and 19.CIPS is a hybrid competition: poets may choose to compete in-person or online (via Zoom). All in-person events will take place at Chill X Studio (2270 Manitoba St). \n\nABOUT REGISTRATION\n\nSpaces are available on a first come\, first served basis. To secure a spot in CIPS\, fill out this registration form.\n\nOnce your form response has been received by the CIPS Tournament Director\, you will receive an email to confirm your registration status and\, if applicable\, how to complete payment. The cost to register is $75. Poets on the wait list will be invited to pay registration if or when a spot opens up.\n\n\nPoets registered in CIPS receive a Verses Festival Pass (which provides discounted registration to for the Beau Sia master class) and free registration in workshops that are exclusive to CIPS poets.\n\n\nCIPS FORMAT: \nCIPS will return to the original format in 2025:\n\n\nAll participants will perform a minimum of 4 poems during two\, 2-round preliminary bouts on April 16th and April 17th.\n\nPreliminary bouts will feature up to 12 poets\, with randomly selected judges giving scores between 0.0 and 10.0.\nBouts on April 16th will feature 2-minute and 3-minute poems.\nBouts on April 17th will feature of 4-minute and 1-minute poems.\n\n\nThe 10 highest-ranked poets after preliminaries will compete in CIPS Finals on April 19th.\n\nCIPS Finals will feature three rounds of 3-minute poems\, with “cut from below” elimination reducing the field between each round from 10 to 7 to 4.\nPoets must NOT repeat any material during the competition.\n\n\n\nFull details about the competition are available here.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/cips-storm-poet-registration/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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SUMMARY:Poetry Jam #1
DESCRIPTION:Feb 18\, 2025 – UPDATE: Due to Covid exposure at Historic Joy Kogawa House\, this event will be ONLINE ONLY. \n  \nABOUT POETRY JAM \n“It takes a community to build an artist\, whether we resist against it\, or are nurtured by it.” \nFor all poets and folks interested in spoken word poetry. Poetry Jam offers an opportunity for folks to write\, edit\, rehearse\, discuss\, and share spoken word poetry. Led by Vancouver Poetry House Artistic Director\, and Historic Joy Kogawa House Interim Executive Director\, Johnny D Trinh\, this series aims to remove the pressure of performance at a slam or open mic\, and amplify the space and time needed to explore\, be weird\, and practice the craft together. Come as a witness to see the action happening\, or sign up at the door to share your work and get feedback! \nUp to 17 people can attend in person. Spots available for around 5-6 people who want to sign up to share and receive feedback on their poems. Sign up happens at the event. \nDate: Thurs\, Feb 20th\, 2025\nTime: Doors: 6:30 | Jam: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM\nWhere: Online Only\nCost: $10 suggested (No one turned away for lack of funds)\nTo join: Register on ZEFFY. \nACCESSIBILITY NOTE:\n \nUnfortunately\, Historic Joy Kogawa House is not currently wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for some individuals with mobility-related access needs. Here are some specifications for your consideration: \n\nA low-slope ramp allows access to the front yard\nThere are 5 steps leading to the front door\, each 121.5 cm in width and 8 cm in height\nThe front door and dining room entry are 85 cm wide\nThe bathroom entry is 70 cm wide\, with 17 cm clearance on each side of the toilet\nThe house has a range of chairs with arms and without arms\nAssistance animals are welcome\n\nAdditionally\, please note that while this event will not be mask-mandatory\, in-person attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks for the safety and comfort of their fellow attendees. \nIf you have specific questions or concerns about accessibility at Historic Joy Kogawa House\, please connect with them using their contact form. \nIf you have questions or concerns about matters pertaining to the accessibility and inclusivity of Vancouver Poetry House events\, please contact the Inclusion Coordinator\, Sonya Littlejohn\, at inclusion@vancouverpoetryhouse.com.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/poetry-jam-1-feb-20-2025/
LOCATION:Historic Joy Kogawa House\, 1450 West 64th Avenue\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250228T235900
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SUMMARY:Series Registration for 2025 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam
DESCRIPTION:Register your slam series to submit a representative to compete in the 2025 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam! Registration is open exclusively to series until February 28\, 2025. \nCIPS 2025 takes place in Vancouver and online from April 16th to 19th. All CIPS events will take place at Chill X Studio (2270 Manitoba St) in Vancouver’s Mt. Pleasant neighbourhood. To register your series: complete this form\n \nIf you are an individual poet hoping to compete in CIPS\, but your local series qualifier won’t be held until after this date\, we recommend that you to register as a Storm Poet to ensure your spot in CIPS is guaranteed. Storm Poet registration will open at 12:00 noon (PST) on March 1\, 2025 and will be on a first come\, first served basis. \nABOUT SERIES REGISTRATION \nThe cost to register a series rep is $75. As soon as possible following registration\, you will receive an email from the CIPS Tournament Director to confirm that registration has been received\, as well as information about how to complete payment. \nYour series does NOT need to have selected its representative in order to be registered. Completing the registration process will ensure a spot is held for them. If your series rep is not yet known\, we ask that you return to update the form once you have their information. \nCIPS FORMAT: \nCIPS will return to the original format in 2025:\n\n\nAll participants will perform in two\, 2-round preliminary bouts on April 16th and April 17th.\nThe 10 highest-ranked poets after preliminaries will compete in CIPS Finals on April 19th.\nPreliminary bouts will feature up to 12 poets\, with random judges giving scores between 0 and 10. Bouts on April 16th will feature 2-minute and 3-minute poems. Bouts on April 17th will feature of 4-minute and 1-minute poems. CIPS Finals on April 19th will feature three rounds of 3-minute poems\, with “cut from below” elimination reducing the field between each round.\n\nFull competition information is available here. If you have questions or concerns\, please contact the CIPS Tournament Director\, Matt Miller\, at cips@vancouverpoetryhouse.com.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/series-registration-for-2025-canadian-individual-poetry-slam/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:CIPS
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SUMMARY:MRG Live presents Shane Koyczan at Vogue Theatre
DESCRIPTION:MRG Live presents Shane Koyczan at Vogue Theatre*\nThursday\, December 5th\nDoors @ 7:00 PM / Show @ 8:00 PM\n$29.50 – $34.50 (+fees)\nTickets available here \nThere are some artists who happen to be in the right place at the right time: that moment when the door is still slightly open and there’s just enough space to sneak through. \nThen there are those artists who find themselves standing in front of a closed door\, but instead of waiting for it to open they kick it in to go through. In the rise of Spoken Word’s popularity\, that open door cannot be discussed without saying the name Shane Koyczan. \nIn 2010\, the world caught a glimpse of Koyczan’s prodigious talent with his presentation at the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. This stand-out performance helped shine a light on this street poet from Vancouver’s downtown east side. \nShane had been an artist\, inches away from living on the street\, who even in those troubled times was putting out work like To This Day\, a video that’s garnered 24 million views and is used worldwide in classrooms as a teaching tool\, as well in speech and forensic competitions. His second book\, Stickboy\, was adapted into an opera by Vancouver Opera. His voice has been sought after by luminaries like George Miller\, who worked with Shane on Mad Max: Fury Road. Koyczan also created the piece\, Shoulders\, which he toured with David Suzuki as part of The Blue Dot Tour\, a movement to enshrine environmental rights in the constitution. \nA collaborator with artists such as Ani DiFranco\, Dan Mangan\, Tanya Tagaq\, and others\, Koyczan has elevated the art form of Spoken Word from its humble beginnings in afterhour cafes to stages both grand and distant. Shane brings an authenticity to his work that connects with audiences\, as evidenced by his fiercely honest TED Talk\, which highlights the kind of humanity he brings to each performance. \nNot just a poet moving on from one subject to the next\, Shane weavves his pieces together in a spellbinding narrative that show audiences themes that stretch over our lives. Koyczan continues to trek through the difficult parts of our existence with humour in heart\, and a notepad in hand; he scribbles down the whispers inside us and uses laughter as a poultice to press against our wounds. \nIn 2017 Shane invited us deep into family trauma with the documentary “Shut Up And Say Something”\, an emotional trip through his past as he comes to terms with his estranged father. The film went on to win Most Popular Documentary at Vancouver International Film Festival\, moving audiences with its bravery and vulnerability. \nAfter a number of critical successes in the book world\, Shane chose to depart from convention and carve out his own path as an independent artist. Koyczan launched his own publishing house\, Stickboy Press\, whose first collection was brought to life by a crowd funding campaign in which 1\,688 backers pledged $91\,154 to make A Bruise On Light\, a Guinness record holder as the most money raised through crowdfunding for a book of poetry. \nShane followed this success by publishing two graphic novels\, Silence Is A Song I Know All The Words To and Turn On A Light. It feels safe to say that there seems no territory beyond the reach of Koyczan’s pen or of his heart. An artist whose work has transgressed genres and given breath to a new generation of voices\, Shane Koyczan wears the mantle of human and dares others to discover what that means. \nA self-motivating machine\, Shane also recently released a new collection of poems called The Basement In My Attic\, and worked with Theytus Books to publish Inconvenient Skin\, a journey into Canada’s own troubled history with residential schools and the treatment of indigenous people. \nIt feels safe to say that there seems no territory beyond the reach of Koyczan’s pen or of his heart. An artist whose work has transgressed genres and given breath to a new generation of voices\, Shane Koyczan wears the mantle of human and dares others to discover what that means \nACCESSIBILITY INFO\nPatrons requiring accessible seating should purchase the accessible seating marked on the seat map. Please reach out to accessibility@themrggroup.com for any special arrangements needed at the venue or if you require companion seating. \n  \n*Vancouver Poetry House is a promotional partner for this event. Any inquiries about the event should be directed to MRG Live.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/mrg-live-presents-shane-koyczan-at-vogue-theatre/
LOCATION:Vogue Theatre\, 918 Granville Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Mentors on the Mic at Word Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Poetry House is excited to sponsor this event as part of Word Vancouver this year! \nPoets need teachers\, and opportunities to grow. Sometimes mentors are found in a classroom\, in a workshop\, on stage\, in the community. Sometimes\, all it takes is someone to give us a chance\, or teach us that one important lesson that sets us on our path. This panel invites some of Vancouver’s most engaged Spoken Word Poets who have mentored\, taught\, and significantly impacted many poets across the country. Moderated by Johnny D Trinh\, this panel – including CR Avery\, Johnny MacRae\, Kiran Kaur\, Leslie Stark\, and Brandon Wint – promises to be an engaging and powerful gathering that will be filled with diverse poetic performances\, and discussion. \nWhen: Saturday\, September 28 – 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM\nWhere: HSBC Hall in UBC Robson Square (located at the bottom of the staircase on the classroom level)\nCost: FREE
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/mentors-on-the-mic-at-word-vancouver/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5S0G4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240817T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240817T180000
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Poetry House AGM
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday\, August 17\, 3pm\, at the Historic Joy Kogawa House (1450 West 64th Avenue Vancouver\, BC V6P 2N4). A virtual option is available using Zoom \nLet us Know You’re attending: Please Register to Attend AGM Below \nEveryone is welcome to the AGM but only members will be able to vote.   \nNew members must wait for 30 days before they can vote so you must have become a member on or before July 19th. Renewing members can vote right away. If a member allows their membership to lapse for more than 30 days then they need to wait for 30 days before they can vote. \nForget to Renew? Become a Member or Renew Here \nMaking a motion at the AGM: \nAs in past years\, we will be using an anonymous virtual ballot system. \nSubmitting a motion:\nTo submit a motion in advance email the motion to: admin@vancouverpoetryhouse.com by July 25th 2024. \nThe AGM may be recorded (in video and audio) solely to create accurate minutes. We will destroy the recording when the minutes are complete. \n  \nVenue Accessibility: \nThis is a masked meeting. Face masks will be provided if you forget to bring yours \nThis is also hybrid event. \nThe Historic Joy Kogawa House has 5 steps\, if you would prefer to attend in person and have accessibility needs please email: admin@vancouverpoetryhouse.com \nCurrent Board Members \nCatherine Lewis \nMichelle Ibalio \nParv Sachdeva \nAmanda Eagleson \nLucy Yang \nBelow is a link to the VPH bylaws and policy that describe board composition and AGM guidelines. \nVPH By-Laws and Policy Manual
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/vancouver-poetry-house-agm/
LOCATION:Historic Joy Kogawa House\, 1450 West 64th Avenue\, Vancouver\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Art Overhead in Partnership with Downtown Van
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Van in collaboration with the Vancouver Poetry House\, is thrilled to launch the summer installation of the “Art Overhead” series!\n\n\nDowntown Van is kicking of their Art Overhead installation series this year by celebrating Pride month with colourful translucent letters forming an excerpt from SJ Valiquette’s poem “Pride\,” which will be casting beautiful shadows on the Robson Square Plaza during the summer months. The installation will be up from July 31st to September 30th\, 2024. \nPhotography Tips\n\nMake sure to visit between 10 AM – 2 PM as the sun will be at its highest point and the reflection of the poem will be in its best form.\nIf taking a photo from below\, the words will be mirrored. Flip the image to get the correct view.\n\n  \nRead the full poem here.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/art-overhead-in-partnership-with-downtown-van/
LOCATION:Robson Square
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240506T190000
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SUMMARY:From the Lost and Found Department
DESCRIPTION:May 6th at 7:00 pm \n910 Richards St. – Unit 204 \n  \nA reading of Joy Kogawa ft. Joy Kogawa & Poets including \nRenite Gosal \nJohnny Trinh \nAnge Yeung \nHari Alluri \nCatherine Lewis \nHerbert Fong \nAlongside the esteemed author herself\, an ensemble of poets will read excerpts from Joy Kogawa’s collection\, From the Lost and Found Department. Curated by Johnny Trinh\, the ensemble will also be sharing their own works inspired by the collection. Joy Kogawa has intended From the Lost and Found Department to be her final book. Copies will be available for purchase at the event. \n  \n\nTickets Sliding scale $15 – $25 – $40\n  \nCO-PRESENTED BY\nJoy Kogawa House \nVancouver Poetry House \nOdd Meridian Arts \n  \nMore information at the Odd Meridian event page.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/from-the-lost-and-found-department/
LOCATION:Morrow Creative Space\, 910 Richards St. – Unit 204\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T190000
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SUMMARY:Write Bloody North Author Showcase
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS \nWrite Bloody North authors from across Canada will be sharing readings of their publications. Write Bloody North publishes spoken word artists from diverse genres\, this promises to be an engaging and moving performance from some of Canada’s leading spoken word poets. In partnership with Vancouver Writers Fest. \nPlease note this is a Mask Mandatory Event. \nLes auteurs de Write Bloody North de partout au Canada partageront des lectures de leurs publications. Write Bloody North publie des artistes de poésie orale de divers genres. Cela promet d’être une performance engageante et émouvante de la part de certains des plus grands poètes orales du Canada. \nBroadcast live on POETV \n 
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/write-bloody-north-authour-showcase/
LOCATION:The Nest\, 1398 Cartwright St 3rd Floor\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Verses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T154714
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SUMMARY:Public Keynote - Lillian Allen | The Nest - Granville Island
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS \nDub Poet\, educator\, changemaker\, Lillian Allen will be offering a talk on spoken word\, the movement ahead\, and what is needed to continue the evolution of spoken word poets. In partnership with Vancouver Writers Fest. \nPlease note this is a Mask Mandatory Event. \nPoète dub\, éducatrice et actrice du changement\, Lillian Allen offrira une conférence sur la création parlée\, le mouvement à venir et ce qui est nécessaire pour poursuivre l’évolution des poètes de la création parlée. \nBroadcast live on POETV \n 
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/public-keynote-lillian-allen-the-nest-granville-island/
LOCATION:The Nest\, 1398 Cartwright St 3rd Floor\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6H 3R8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240426T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240426T210000
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SUMMARY:CIPS FINALS
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nDoors open at 6 pm for live and online audience \nFeaturing Lillian Allen \nLive on POETV: Finals\nThe top 6 poets from Preliminary Round 1\, and the top 6 poets from Second Chance Night will go head to head.  The knockout format is as follows: 6 groups of 2\,  2 groups of 3 and the final faceoff between two poets and then the last poet standing will be crowned the CIPS winner. \nThe  7th Poet Laureate  of Toronto\, Lillian Allen is a professor of creative writing at Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD). Two time JUNO Award winner and trailblazer in the field of spoken word and dub poetry\, Allen artistically explores the aesthetics of old and new sounds in music to create her distinctive leading edge brand of Canadian reggae with new world sounds in her poetry recordings\, with her powerful reggae dub poetry/spoken word recordings including her latest single Woken & Unbroken (2018)\, album ANXIETY (2012)\, her groundbreaking first solo Juno awardwinning album Revolutionary Tea Party\, a Ms. Magazine Landmark Album\, followed by another Juno winner\, Conditions Critical. Her third album\, Freedom & Dance and her recording for children and young people\, Nothing But a Hero\, were released to critical acclaim. \nLe vendredi 26 avril\, de 18h30 à 21h (heure du Pacifique)  \nL’ouverture des portes à 18h pour le public en direct et en ligne \nWise Hall | Billets 18 $ \nAvec Lillian Allen \nLes 6 meilleurs poètes du premier tour préliminaire et les 6 meilleurs poètes de Second Chance Night s’affronteront. Le format des éliminations est le suivant : \n6 groupes de 2\, \n2 groupes de 3 \net la confrontation finale entre deux poètes  \nPuis le dernier poète debout sera couronné vainqueur du CIPS. \nLillian Allen\, 7e poète lauréate de Toronto\, est professeur d’écriture créative à l’Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD). Deux fois lauréate d’un prix JUNO et pionnière dans le domaine de la création parlée et de la poésie dub\, Allen explore artistiquement l’esthétique des sons anciens et nouveaux dans la musique pour créer sa marque avant-gardiste distinctive de reggae canadien avec des sons du nouveau monde dans ses enregistrements de poésie\, avec elle de puissants enregistrements de poésie et de créations orales reggae dub\, dont son dernier single Woken & Unbroken (2018)\, son album ANXIETY (2012)\, son premier album solo révolutionnaire\, Revolutionary Tea Party\, lauréat d’un prix Juno\, un album phare de Ms. Magazine\, suivi d’un autre lauréat Juno\, Conditions Critique. Son troisième album\, Freedom & Dance\, et son enregistrement pour enfants et jeunes\, Nothing But a Hero\, ont été acclamés par la critique. \nFollowed by a performance by Kimmortal\, 9pm $5 at the door \nKimmortal is a queer non-binary filipinx artist and rapper known for their powerful stage presence and multi-dimensional approach to music. A musician with a background in art and theatre\, Kimmortal’s honest wordplay and visuals tell stories of reclaiming one’s power and confronting social issues facing their generation. Their concept album “X marks the Swirl” was longlisted for the Polaris Music Prize\, recognized as top 19 albums of 2019 via CBC\, and nominated in the 2020 “Hip Hop and Rap” category of Breakout West Music Awards. Kimmortal has opened for some of their favorite artists including Thundercat\, Shad K\, Ruby Ibarra\, Saba\, and Saul Williams. They have performed in SXSW\, Junofest\, Rifflandia\, NXNE\, Winnipeg Pride Festival and Reeperbahn Germany. Their third album shoebox is out everywhere now.  \nSuivi d’une performance de Kimmortal\, 21h 5$ à la porte \nKimmortal est un/e artiste et rappeur/e philippin/e queer non binaire connu/e pour sa puissante présence scénique et son approche multidimensionnelle de la musique. Musicien/e avec une formation en art et en théâtre\, les jeux de mots et les visuels honnêtes de Kimmortal racontent des histoires de reconquête de son pouvoir et de confrontation aux problèmes sociaux auxquels sa génération est confrontée. Leur album concept « Xmarks the Swirl » a été sélectionné pour le Polaris Music Prize\, reconnu parmi les 19 meilleurs albums de 2019 via CBC et nominé dans la catégorie « Hip Hop et Rap » 2020 des Breakout West Music Awards. Kimmortal a ouvert pour certains de leurs artistes préférés\, notamment Thundercat\, Shad K\, Ruby Ibarra\, Saba et Saul Williams. Iel se sont produit au SXSW\, au Junofest\, à Rifflandia\, au NXNE\, au Winnipeg Pride Festival et à Reeperbahn Germany. Leur/e troisième album Shoebox est désormais disponible partout. \n  \nCANADIAN INDIVIDUAL POETRY SLAM  \nCIPS is a nationally recognized poetry slam. This year\, the competition will take place online and in-person \, as part of the Verses Festival of Words. 24 poets representing spoken word series and regions across Canada will compete in a head-to-head double knock out tournament\, presenting poems that are 3 minutes in length. Winners of each head-to-head will be determined by 5 random judges from the in-person and/or online audiences. This judging system aligns with our vision of the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Champion being chosen by fellow community members – without hierarchy\, without prioritizing expertise\, cultivating a way of accessing poetry for all. \n 
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/cips-finals-3/
LOCATION:The WISE Hall\, 1882 Adanac Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5L4E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Verses
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SUMMARY:Stage to Page: Interdisciplinary Edition
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS \nMasterclass\nFeaturing: Leo Johnson\, Adrian Neblett\, CR Avery\, Jon Hedderwick\, Kimmortal\, Chris Tse \nHosted by: Johnny D Trinh \nStage to Page produces public masterclasses/workshops led by a panel of industry professionals featuring poets\, producers\, theatre makers\, and more. Vancouver Poetry House is partnering with Stage to Page Performance Society to bring a special public masterclass for Verses 2024. Audiences are allowed to audit and attend the workshop even if they are not being workshopped. \nThis year\, Stage to Page\, broadens the scope of interdisciplinary work. Selected poets will be invited to have their submitted poems workshopped and discussed in terms of combining it with music\, theatre\, and alternative art forms. Their work will be read and performed by the panelists. Concepts on how the pieces may be produced through theatre\, culinary art\, site specific work\, and installation will be discussed. Followed by a collective creation\, where artistic producer/host\, Johnny D Trinh will facilitate an improvised jam session to take the work further. Following the jam\, will be a Q&A period with the panelists and poets. \nWorkshop participants will be selected by a submission process which will open in March. For more information: stagetopageperformance@gmail.com \nWise Hall\, de 14h à 15h30 (heure du Pacifique) \nBillets 20 $ \nAvec : Leo Johnson\, Adrian Neblett\, CR Avery\, Jon Hedderwick\, Kimmortal\, Chris Tse \nHôte : Johnny D. Trinh \nStage to Page produit des masterclasses/ateliers publics animés par un panel de professionnels de l’industrie comprenant des poètes\, des producteurs\, des créateurs de théâtre et bien plus encore. La Vancouver Poetry House s’associe à la Stage to Page Performance Society pour organiser une masterclass publique spéciale pour Verses 2024. Le public est autorisé à auditer et à assister à l’atelier même s’il ne participe pas à un atelier. \nCette année\, Stage to Page élargit la portée du travail interdisciplinaire. Les poètes sélectionnés seront invités à participer à un atelier et à discuter de leurs poèmes soumis en termes de combinaison avec la musique\, le théâtre et des formes d’art alternatives. Leurs travaux seront lus et interprétés par les panélistes. Les concepts sur la manière dont les pièces peuvent être produites à travers le théâtre\, l’art culinaire\, le travail spécifique au site et l’installation seront discutés. Suivie d’une création collective\, où le producteur artistique/animateur\, Johnny D Trinh animera une jam session improvisée pour pousser le travail plus loin. Après le jam\, il y aura une période de questions-réponses avec les panélistes et les poètes. \nLes participants à l’atelier seront sélectionnés selon un processus de soumission qui s’ouvrira en mars. Pour plus d’informations : stagetopageperformance@gmail.com
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/stage-to-page-interdisciplinary-edition/
LOCATION:The WISE Hall\, 1882 Adanac Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5L4E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Verses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240425T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T154714
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SUMMARY:CIPS PRELIMS Bout 2
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS \nDoors open at 6 pm for live and online audience \nPoets will be paired up via random draw and compete head-to-head. This will be a double knockout competition. The poets competing will be the 12 poets who lost in the First Preliminary Night. The top 6 poets who survive the first round\, will compete against the 6 poets who were knocked out in the final round of the First Preliminary Night. This will determine the top 6 poets. Both rounds will be 3 minutes long.  \nJeudi 25 avril de 18h30 à 20h30 (heure du Pacifique) \nSalle SAGE | Billets 15 $ \nOuverture des portes à 18h pour le public en direct et en ligne \nLes poètes seront jumelés par tirage au sort et s’affronteront en tête-à-tête. Ce sera une compétition à double élimination directe. Les poètes en compétition seront les 12 poètes ayant perdu lors de la première soirée préliminaire. Les 6 meilleurs poètes qui ont survécu au premier tour affronteront les 6 poètes éliminés lors du tour final de la première soirée préliminaire. Cela déterminera les 6 meilleurs poètes. Les deux tours dureront 3 minutes. \nLive on POETV: CIPS Preliminaries – Round 2
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/cips-prelims-bout-2/
LOCATION:The WISE Hall\, 1882 Adanac Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5L4E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Verses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240425T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240425T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T154714
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SUMMARY:How to Fnck up a Poem
DESCRIPTION:Chances are it’s happened to you. You’re at the mic\, delivering your poem. Then something happens: maybe you stumble or say the wrong word\, maybe you make eye contact with someone and get momentarily distracted\, maybe an unexpected surge of emotion hits you\, maybe the words simply stop coming to you. Whatever the case\, the poem vanishes. Gone. And now you’re frozen on stage\, desperately trying to recall the poem while a roomful of people stare at you. They snap. They call out\, “You got this!” But you don’t got this… how do you rescue the moment? \nIn this workshop\, we’ll look at ways to do just that! We’ll consider the way instinctive fight\, flight or freeze responses kick in when a poem gets “dropped\,” we’ll look at “fnck ups” from the audiences’ perspective\, and we’ll explore ways to prepare for performance that improve our capacity to adapt in the moment. Drawing on training in improv and clown\, and 15+ years of experience fncking up poems on stages big and small\, Johnny will show how “fnck ups” create opportunities to make the audience love you even more! \nIMPORTANT: Some exercises in this workshop deliberately re-create the stress of “dropping” the poem in front of an “audience” of other workshop participants. Participants should be prepared with a short poem or segment of a poem (approx 30 seconds) to share with other participants to learn and repeat in front of the group. Please consider work with content you’re comfortable hearing spoken by other participants who may not share your background or experience. \nAccessibity \nVancouver Poetry House events take place on the ancestral territories of the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh\, and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh First Nations\, whose lands were never sold\, ceded\, or relinquished\,—lands that were taken. Vancouver Poetry House supports the resurgence of Indigenous culture and the work of Indigenous poets.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/how-to-fnck-up-a-poem/
LOCATION:The WISE Hall\, 1882 Adanac Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5L4E5\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240425T111500
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SUMMARY:Love Letters for an Aching World
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS \nHumans are capable of simultaneously holding both the love and the mess — how can we write to honour this duality? \nThis workshop offers space to explore writing as an act of love and to consider what it is to be human in a profoundly difficult yet terribly beautiful world. Together we will reflect\, write\, listen and discuss in a mutually respectful and collaborative atmosphere*. \nPoetry is a way of reaching towards each other; of closing the spaces between us and this work can be how we imagine a way forward\, how we birth new worlds. \nPlease come prepared with an open mind\, something to write with and water or any refreshments you need to be comfortable. \n*This workshop is a consent-focused space and participants can engage at whatever level is comfortable for them. \nAccessibity \nVancouver Poetry House events take place on the ancestral territories of the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh\, and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh First Nations\, whose lands were never sold\, ceded\, or relinquished\,—lands that were taken. Vancouver Poetry House supports the resurgence of Indigenous culture and the work of Indigenous poets.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/love-letters-for-an-aching-world/
LOCATION:WISE Hall\, 1882 Adanac Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5L 4E5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240424T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240424T230000
DTSTAMP:20260422T154714
CREATED:20240301T021206Z
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SUMMARY:Da Luv Jones Showcase
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS \nProduced in partnership with Fade to Black Entertainment and Vancouver Writers Fest \nDoors at 8:30\, show at 9pm \nA showcase of Black poetics\, featuring established and emerging poets to celebrate Black stories. Fade to Black Entertainment curates and produces events and programs that amplify and preserve historical and contemporary Black culture\, recognizing its impact in the arts landscape. Their programs include Da Luv Jones Slam\, Vancouver Black Independent Film Festival\, and Vancouver Black Music Month led by Lincoln Thorne.  \nRéalisé en partenariat avec Fade to Black Entertainment et Vancouver Writers Fest \nLe mercredi 24 avril\, 9-10h30\, les portes à 20h30 \nWise Hall \n10$ d’avance \n15$ à la porte \n  \nUne vitrine de la poétique noire\, mettant en vedette des poètes établis et émergents pour célébrer les histoires noires. Fade to Black Entertainment organise et produit des événements et des programmes qui amplifient et préservent la culture Africaine historique et contemporaine\, reconnaissant son impact dans le paysage artistique. Leurs programmes comprennent Da Luv Jones Slam\, le Vancouver Black Independent Film Festival et le Vancouver Black Music Month dirigé par Lincoln Thorne. \nHotesses: Sonya Littlejohn et Michelle St. Hill \nBroadcast live on POETV \n 
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/da-luv-jones-showcase/
LOCATION:The WISE Hall\, 1882 Adanac Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5L4E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Verses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T154714
CREATED:20240301T022044Z
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SUMMARY:CIPS PRELIMS Bout 1
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS \nDoors open at 6pm for live and online audience \nPoets will be paired up via random draw and compete head-to-head. The first round of poems are 3 minutes long. This will be a double knockout competition. Meaning 24 poets will compete with each other in 12 groups of 2. Bout two will be held on Thursday and Finals on Friday. \nMercredi 24 avril\, de 18h30 à 20h30 (heure du Pacifique) \nWise Hall | Billets 15 $ \nOuverture des portes à 18h pour le public en direct et en ligne \nLes poètes seront jumelés par tirage au sort et s’affronteront en tête-à-tête. La première série de poèmes dure 3 minutes. Ce sera une compétition à double élimination directe. Cela signifie que 24 poètes s’affronteront en 12 groupes de 2. Le combat deux aura lieu jeudi et la finale vendredi. \nLivestream: CIPS PRELIMS – Round 1\nCANADIAN INDIVIDUAL POETRY SLAM  \nCIPS is a nationally recognized poetry slam. This year\, the competition will take place online and in-person \, as part of the Verses Festival of Words. 24 poets representing spoken word series and regions across Canada will compete in a head-to-head double knock out tournament\, presenting poems that are 3 minutes in length. Winners of each head-to-head will be determined by 5 random judges from the in-person and/or online audiences. This judging system aligns with our vision of the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Champion being chosen by fellow community members – without hierarchy\, without prioritizing expertise\, cultivating a way of accessing poetry for all. \nCIPS est un slam poétique reconnu à l’échelle nationale. Cette année\, le concours se déroulera en ligne et en présentiel\, dans le cadre du Verses. 24 poètes représentant des séries de créations orales et des régions du Canada s’affrontent dans un tournoi à double élimination directe\, présentant des poèmes d’une durée de 3 minutes. Les gagnants de chaque face-à-face seront déterminés par 5 juges aléatoires issus du public en personne et/ou en ligne. Ce système de jugement s’aligne sur notre vision du champion canadien de slam individuel de poésie choisi par les autres membres de la communauté – sans hiérarchie\, sans prioriser l’expertise\, cultivant un moyen d’accéder à la poésie pour tous.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/cips-prelims-bout-1/
LOCATION:The WISE Hall\, 1882 Adanac Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5L4E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Verses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T154714
CREATED:20240301T021633Z
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SUMMARY:Embodying Spoken Word
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS \nJohnny Trinh Workshop \nPerformance Poetry is a practice that engages the body and the voice in the sharing of the words. The ways in which we communicate and perform work is as important as the formation of the words themselves. \nIn this workshop\, poets who perform or want to perform their works will be invited to experiment with and practice various techniques in embodying their poetry in performance.  \nAreas covered in the workshop: \n\nPhysicalizing performance and exploring ways to maintain authenticity\, intentionality\, and clarity in the body.\nVocal health and sound production- learning techniques to maximize the efficiency of the voice and reducing tension/strain/wear and tear from phonation\nLearn exercises and tools that engage the body in the support of memorizing words\n\nThe workshop will be delivered in English\, and is readily accessible for most abilities\, with adaptations available with notice. Please reach out to artisticdirector@vancouverpoetryhouse with specific adaptation needs when registering so we can ensure that we provide them to the best of our ability. Please contact artisticdirector@vancouverpoetryhouse.com if you would like to attend this workshop remotely using zoom. \nThis workshop focuses primarily on connecting physical gesture and body movement to vocal sound production. However\, non-verbal participants are also able to participate\, with options available to suit diverse needs. \nAtelier avec Johnny Trinh \nMercredi 24 avril\, de 13h à 15h (heure du Pacifique) \nSalle SAGE | Gratuit \n  \nIncorporant Poésie Orale \n  \nLa poésie performance est une pratique qui engage le corps et la voix dans le partage des mots. La manière dont nous communiquons et effectuons notre travail est aussi importante que la formation des mots eux-mêmes. \n  \nDans cet atelier\, les poètes qui interprètent ou souhaitent interpréter leurs œuvres seront invités à expérimenter et à pratiquer diverses techniques pour incarner leur poésie dans la performance. \n  \nDomaines abordés lors de l’atelier : \n\nPhysicaliser la performance et explorer des moyens de maintenir l’authenticité\, l’intentionnalité et la clarté du corps.\n\n\nSanté vocale et production sonore – techniques d’apprentissage pour maximiser l’efficacité de la voix et réduire les tensions/efforts/usures dues à la phonation\n\n\nApprenez des exercices et des outils qui engagent le corps dans la mémorisation de mots\n\n  \nL’atelier sera dispensé en anglais et est facilement accessible pour la plupart des niveaux\, avec des adaptations disponibles avec préavis. Veuillez contacter artistiquedirector@vancouverpoetryhouse si vous avez des besoins d’adaptation spécifiques lors de votre inscription afin que nous puissions nous assurer que nous les fournissons au mieux de nos capacités. Veuillez contacter artistiquedirector@vancouverpoetryhouse.com si vous souhaitez assister à cet atelier à distance en utilisant zoom. \n  \nCet atelier se concentre principalement sur la connexion du geste physique et du mouvement du corps à la production sonore vocale. Cependant\, les participants non verbaux peuvent également participer\, avec des options disponibles pour répondre à divers besoins. \n  \nJohnny D Trinh est le directeur artistique de la Vancouver Poetry House et un artiste interdisciplinaire engagé dans la communauté. Johnny a plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans la pratique de l’enseignement et l’étude du théâtre physique\, de la voix et du texte\, du chant classique\, du yoga et du fitness. Trinh est co-coach principale de TEDxSurrey et a donné des ateliers et coaché ​​la prise de parole en public dans des environnements postsecondaires et professionnels à l’échelle internationale.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/embodying-spoken-word/
LOCATION:The WISE Hall\, 1882 Adanac Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5L4E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Verses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240423T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240423T230000
DTSTAMP:20260422T154714
CREATED:20240301T020804Z
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SUMMARY:Mashed Poetics | I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS \nDoors at 8:30\, show at 9 \nMashed Poetics is a night of spoken word and music mashups where poets present new work based on a music album chosen by the organizers.  A live band plays all the songs live with the poets performing in between the songs and sometimes along with them.  On Tuesday April 23rd we continue celebrating our 15th season of shows by featuring Sinead O’Connor’s “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got” at Vivace on the Dive and with Sinead O’Cpnnor cover band “Tosh and the Bad Comparisons” plus the following 10 poets…Jillian Christmas\, Mary Duffy\, Laurie Bricker\, Roger Blenman\, Timothy Shay\, Shauna Paull\, Adonis King\, Steffi Tad-y\, and  Mariah Dear..   \nMashed Poetics est une soirée de créations orales et de mashups musicaux où des poètes présentent de nouvelles œuvres basées sur un album de musique choisi par les organisateurs. Un groupe live joue toutes les chansons en direct avec les poètes jouant entre les chansons et parfois avec elles. Le mardi 23 avril\, nous continuons à célébrer notre 15e saison de spectacles en présentant “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got” de Sinead O’Connor à Vivace on the Dive et avec le groupe de reprises de Sinead O’Connor “Tosh and the Bad Comparisons“. Plus les 10 poètes suivants… Jillian Christmas\, Mary Duffy\, Laurie Bricker\, Roger Blenman\, Timothy Shay\, Shauna Paull\, Adonis King\, Steffi Tad-y et Mariah Dear. \nBroadcast live on POETV
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/mashed-poetics-i-do-not-want-what-i-havent-got/
LOCATION:Vancouver Film School | VFS Cafe\, 390 West Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Verses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240423T203000
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SUMMARY:Famous Last Words
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS \nDoors at 6:30\, show at 7  \nA night of funny people and hilarious poems brought to you through a collaboration between Death Rides a Unicorn and Vancouver Poetry House. \nIn Famous Last Words\, five contestants attempt to win their way into the heart of our master of ceremonies\, Sara Bynoe through games designed to test their literary and comedic merit. With the assistance of the audience and her trusty sidekick Uni the Unicorn \, our master of ceremonies will decide who performs best while dolphining a balloon on their nose; whose picture of a puppy most looks like a famous poet and whose poem directed at another panelist is most provocative. \nFeaturing: \nDina Del Bucchia\, Duncan Shields\, Marie Metaphor\, Meris Goodfellow\, Patrick de Belen\, Sara Bynoe and Sonya Littlejohn \n  \nMardi 23 avril\, portes à 18h30\, spectacle à 19h \nCafé VFS\, 390\, rue West Hastings | Billets 10$ à l’avance\, 15$ à la porte \nUne soirée de gens drôles et de poèmes hilarants présentés grâce à une collaboration entre Death Rides a Unicorn et Vancouver Poetry House.Dans Famous Last Words\, cinq candidats tentent de gagner le cœur de notre maître de cérémonie\, Sara Bynoe\, à travers des jeux conçus pour tester leur mérite littéraire et comique. Avec l’aide du public et de son fidèle acolyte Uni la Licorne\, notre maître de cérémonie décidera qui performera le mieux en faisant flotter un ballon sur son nez ; quelle photo d’un chiot ressemble le plus à un poète célèbre et quel poème adressé à un autre panéliste est le plus provocateur. \nAvec: \nDina Del Bucchia\, Duncan Shields\, Marie Metaphor\, Meris Goodfellow\, Patrick de Belen\, Sara Bynoe et Sonya Littlejohn \nBroadcast live on POETV
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/famous-last-words-2/
LOCATION:Vancouver Film School | VFS Cafe\, 390 West Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Verses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240422T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240422T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T154714
CREATED:20240229T230711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T235453Z
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SUMMARY:Oral Traditions
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS \nDoors at 7:30\, show at 8 \nA celebration at the failed attempts to silence the Native voice. A collaboration between the Native Hip Hop Festival Society and Vancouver Poetry House.  \nHosted by Derek Edenshaw \n  \nLundi 22 avril\, portes à 7h30\, spectacle à 20h \nCafé VFS\, 390\, rue West Hastings | Billets 10$ PWYC \nUne célébration des tentatives infructueuses visant à faire taire la voix autochtone. Une collaboration entre la Native Hip Hop Festival Society et la Vancouver Poetry House. \nAvec: \nHôte : Derek Edenshaw
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/oral-traditions-2/
LOCATION:Vancouver Film School | VFS Cafe\, 390 West Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Verses
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SUMMARY:Hullabaloo FINALS featuring Marie Metaphor Specht
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\nDoors at 7:00 PM\, Show at 8:00 PM \nThe top four Hullabaloo teams from preliminaries compete for the Hullabaloo championship! Feature performance by Marie Metaphor. \nSamedi 20 avril\, 19h00-22h00\, Portes à 19h00\, Spectacle à 20h00 \nFinales par équipe Hullabaloo avec Marie Metaphor \nLes quatre meilleures équipes Hullabaloo des préliminaires s’affrontent pour le championnat Hullabaloo ! Performance de Marie Metaphor. \nÉcole de cinéma de Vancouver / Gratuit \nCafé VFS\, 390\, rue West Hastings \n  \nHullabaloo – BC’s Youth Spoken Word Festival \nHullabaloo is BC’s Youth Spoken Word Festival.  Students representing high schools from around the province share their poetry to appreciative audiences every year.  Find out what the youth have to say.  \nHullabaloo est le festival de création orale pour les jeunes de la Colombie-Britannique. Chaque année\, des étudiants représentant des écoles secondaires de toute la province partagent leur poésie devant un public reconnaissant. Découvrez ce que les jeunes ont à dire.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/hullabaloo-finals-featuring-marie-metaphor-specht/
LOCATION:Vancouver Film School | VFS Cafe\, 390 West Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hullabaloo,Verses
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