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SUMMARY:Crackerjack Lipsmacker Youth Poetry Slam #98 featuring Mariah Dear
DESCRIPTION:This will be your second to last chance to qualify for the youth slam playoffs in March. This is especially important because to qualify you must slam/compete at least twice during the season. That means if you have not competed yet but are interested in going out for the team then you need to compete in January and February and hopefully earn enough points to do so. \nThis event is open to poets who are between 13-20 years of age. Another stipulation for making the team is you cannot turn 21 years of age BEFORE Sept 1st\, 2016. \nAs well as the poetry slam we will have a feautre performance from our 2015 youth slam GRAND SLAM CHAMPION\, Mariah Dear \n“Mariah Dear began writing poetry as a child and in 2013 she began to actively compete in slam poetry competitions. She earned a spot as a member of the 2013 Vancouver Youth Slam Poetry Team which placed 4th in the country at YouthCanSlam\, Canada’s national youth slam poetry competition. She was a member of the team again in 2014 when the Vancouver Youth Slam Poetry Team placed 1st in the nation. In addition to this she was crowned UBC’s Grand Slam Champion in 2014 and had the honour of representing UBC at the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam (CIPS) where she placed 19th in the country. In 2015 she was crowned Vancouver’s Youth Grand Slam Champion and took on a leadership role with UBC Slam Poetry\, where she continues to organize and facilitate biweekly poetry workshops for people of all ages and experiences.” \nYou should prepare at least two 3 minute length poems for the competition (if you make the 2nd round.) No props or costumes or musical accompaniment allowed in your performance. You must also have written the work you perform. \n$4 for 18 and under. $6-$10 for 19 and up. \nWe acknowlege this event takes place on unceded Coast Salish Territory. We also strive to have our events be trans friendly spaces. Cafe Deux Soleils has single stall non gendered washrooms. We also strive to be wheelchair and mobility impaired accessible. \nBe nice to our door staff. They are volunteers and are working with the venues fire cood restrictions. CASH ONLY at the door. \nrcarcee2@gmail.com for more info.  \nBe weird\, be brave\, be yourself.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/crackerjack-lipsmacker-youth-poetry-slam-98-featuring-mariah-dear/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160118T220000
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SUMMARY:DMP features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, DMP. \nDaniel Mark Patterson (DMP) is a Spoken Word Artist who is not easy to define. He writes confessional\, heartbreaking poetry\, but is not a depressing poet. Sometimes he writes funny\, irreverent poetry\, but he is not a comedic poet. He is a traveler on the spectrum of human emotions telling tales of the journey. DMP is also a 6 time Slam Finalist (3 in Vancouver\, 3 in Ottawa) and a member of the 2014 Urban Legends Poetry Slam Team as well as a 2015 Capital Slam Team Member. \nHe wrote\, produced and acted in his own Spoken Word Theatre show Confessions of a Modern Day Penguin to glowing media reviews in 2015. He has released 7 chapbooks of poetry collectively known as The Modern Day Penguin Chronicles\, and his first book length manuscript Penguin by Lamplight will be released in the upcoming months. DMP is looking forward to gracing your stage and waddling into your heart. \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/dmp-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165651
CREATED:20151221T213426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151221T213426Z
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SUMMARY:Dewey Decibel Youth Poetry Workshop and Poetry Slam featuring Johnny MacRae
DESCRIPTION:Start the new year off with a poetry workshop and youth poetry slam featuring the wonderful Johnny MacRae. \nThis is a FREE event at the downtown branch of the Vancouver Public Library. We have a 1 hour writing workshop from 5:30-6:30 where poets create new work to be followed by an open mic/poetry slam. It’s open to poets 13-20 years of age. It’s a lot of fun and FREE. \nThere will also be a 3 poem mini feature by our workshop leader. \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. \nWorkshop Description: “Lying to Tell the Truth” \nStarting from the premise that creative expression can never be “the honest truth\,” this workshop examines the creative possibilities of using fictional frameworks as a way to express personal truths. In particular\, this workshop focuses on channeling the personal urgency of speaking from the heart into extended metaphor\, as a means of making your poems for effective vehicles for what you want to say\, while expanding opportunities for random members of your audience to engage with your work.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/dewey-decibel-youth-poetry-workshop-and-poetry-slam-featuring-johnny-macrae/
LOCATION:Vancouver Poetry House Staff Picks for February
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160104T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20151226T175859Z
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SUMMARY:Lucia Misch features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Lucia Misch. \nRaised at an astronomical observatory in California\, Lucia Misch began writing and performing as a teen. She placed second at the 2011 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam\, has been a member of the Vancouver Slam Team\, and continues to perform and teach poetry across North America. Lucia has written and presented spoken word pieces for organizations including Human Rights Watch and the United Food Workers Union Women’s Network\, been an an ArtStarts project poet in residence\, and performed this year as part of both the Vancouver Fringe Festival and the Vancouver Writer’s Festival. \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/lucia-misch-features-at-the-van-slam-3/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160104T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20151226T175708Z
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SUMMARY:Lucia Misch features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Lucia Misch. \nRaised at an astronomical observatory in California\, Lucia Misch began writing and performing as a teen. She placed second at the 2011 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam\, has been a member of the Vancouver Slam Team\, and continues to perform and teach poetry across North America. Lucia has written and presented spoken word pieces for organizations including Human Rights Watch and the United Food Workers Union Women’s Network\, been an an ArtStarts project poet in residence\, and performed this year as part of both the Vancouver Fringe Festival and the Vancouver Writer’s Festival. \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/lucia-misch-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151228T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151228T221500
DTSTAMP:20260423T165651
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LAST-MODIFIED:20151211T232153Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Slam Dec 28th with Maya Hersh
DESCRIPTION:In between Christmas and New Year’s Eve can be a dead zone for many people. So if you’re feeling haggard and on low batteries come and recharge and reinvigorate at December’s youth poetry slam. \nIt’s open to poets 13-20 years of age. There are 2 rounds of competition with 12 poets in the first round and the top 5 (barring ties) in the second. No props or costumes or musical accompaniement may be used in your performance. You must write your own work and you do not have to memorize your poem. \nIf you are competing to make the 2016 youth slam team you must slam AT LEAST TWICE during the 2015/2016 season and you CANNOT be turning 21 BEFORE September 1st\, 2016. \nAll styles of poetry is welcome. \nWe also have a poetry open mic and a featured performer. This month we are truly lucky to have Seattle’s Maya Hersh as our featured poet \n“Maya Hersh is a three time member of the Seattle Poetry Slam team\, and has competed at National Poetry Slam\, Individual World Poetry Slam and Women of the World Poetry Slam. She was Seat tle Poetry Slam representative for Individual World Poetry Slam in 2012. Originally from the East coast\, she left her home slam to find a place with more rainfall and less bagels. She has been published in Pangaia magazine\, and featured on NPR and CBS. One time\, she was stuck in a cave for 12 hours\, but she has not written any poems about it yet.” \n$4 for 18 and under. $6-$10 for 19 and up. \nWe acknowledge this event is taking place on unceded Coast Salish Territory. We also strive to be a trans friendly venue so do your part in making everyone feel welcome. It’s CASH ONLY at the door and be please be kind to our door VOLUNTEERS. They are simply enforcing fire code regs passed on to them from the venue in regards to capacity rules. \nWe look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/youth-slam-dec-28th-with-maya-hersh/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151221T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165651
CREATED:20151216T023750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151216T023750Z
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SUMMARY:Cathy Petch features at The Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Cathy Petch. \nCathy Petch is a playwright\, spoken word artist\, haiku deathmaster and musical saw player for The Silverhearts. Her new play “Mel Malarkey” is being produced by Theatre Trent. She has several handsome chapbooks and most recently published her poetry book “Late Night Knife Fights” with LyricalMyrical Press. She has been published by Descant\, The Toronto Quarterly and Joypuke journals. She is a member of The League of Canadian Poets and “The Dildettes” a queer spoken word/comedy troupe along with Regie Cabico and David Bateman. Petch was a member of both the 2011 and 2012 Toronto Poetry Slam Teams\, was the coach of the 2015 team and is the creative director of “Hot Damn It’s A Queer Slam”. She is happiest onstage. \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/cathy-petch-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151221T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165651
CREATED:20151216T023448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151216T023448Z
UID:1138-1450724400-1450735200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Cathy Petch features at The Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Cathy Petch. \nCathy Petch is a playwright\, spoken word artist\, haiku deathmaster and musical saw player for The Silverhearts. Her new play “Mel Malarkey” is being produced by Theatre Trent. She has several handsome chapbooks and most recently published her poetry book “Late Night Knife Fights” with LyricalMyrical Press. She has been published by Descant\, The Toronto Quarterly and Joypuke journals. She is a member of The League of Canadian Poets and “The Dildettes” a queer spoken word/comedy troupe along with Regie Cabico and David Bateman. Petch was a member of both the 2011 and 2012 Toronto Poetry Slam Teams\, was the coach of the 2015 team and is the creative director of “Hot Damn It’s A Queer Slam”. She is happiest onstage. \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/cathy-petch-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151214T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165651
CREATED:20151203T054532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151203T054532Z
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SUMMARY:Shyla Hardwick features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet\, Shyla Hardwick. \nShyla Hardwick is a queer poet and biologist from Detroit\, MI interested in exploring the transitional space between different levels of organization. Shyla teaches\, reads\, and learns at schools\, venues\, and bookstores across the nation. \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/shyla-hardwick-features-at-the-van-slam/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151214T220000
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CREATED:20151203T054318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151203T054318Z
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SUMMARY:Shyla Hardwich features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents feature poet\, Shyla Hardwick. \nShyla Hardwick is a queer poet and biologist from Detroit\, MI interested in exploring the transitional space between different levels of organization. Shyla teaches\, reads\, and learns at schools\, venues\, and bookstores across the nation. \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/shyla-hardwich-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165651
CREATED:20151203T053215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151203T053215Z
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SUMMARY:Tasha Receno features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Tasha Receno. \nTasha Receno is a Spoken Word Artist\, a Non-Fiction and a Fiction writer. She has competed in the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word representing Vancouver in 2014. Has made it to the finals stage of the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Championships in 2015\, Competed in National Poetry Slam alongside the Vancouver Poetry Slam Team in Oakland and Saskatoon in 2015\, and is the 2015 Vancouver Poetry Grand Slam Champion. \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/tasha-receno-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151207T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165651
CREATED:20151203T052958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151203T052958Z
UID:1129-1449471600-1449525600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Tasha Receno features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Tasha Receno. \nTasha Receno is a Spoken Word Artist\, a Non-Fiction and a Fiction writer. She has competed in the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word representing Vancouver in 2014. Has made it to the finals stage of the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Championships in 2015\, Competed in National Poetry Slam alongside the Vancouver Poetry Slam Team in Oakland and Saskatoon in 2015\, and is the 2015 Vancouver Poetry Grand Slam Champion. \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/tasha-receno-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151130T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165652
CREATED:20151111T222249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151111T222249Z
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SUMMARY:Paradigm features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Paradigm. \nA native of the Universe\, Joann Cathleen Roberts — known as simply “Jo” or by her recent stage alias “Paradigm”– grew up in the Chicago area. A poet/MC\, musician\, and producer; she discovered a love for playing instruments\, such as drums\, bass\, and guitar at the age of 10 and by 13 was writing her own poetry and songs. \nJo’s focus is the promotion of reflection\, growth\, healing\, and awareness through art. She is known for her laid back\, mellow stage presence that is complimented by powerful words and has had featured shows from Japan and Las Vegas\, to Chicago\, New York City\, and Atlanta. Jo has also performed poetry on stage with Reggae artist Pato Banton and has opened for Dr. Cornel West at Everett College in Washington. Her work has been featured on many LGBTQ websites\, blog talk radio stations\, and promoted by many organizations such as Butch Voices\, The Quare Square Collective\, and The Spitfire Poetry Group. She is the Savannah Slam champion for years 2013 and 2014\, and continues to release a number of albums and poetry books since first taking her art on the road in 2012. \nIf not gracing the stage Jo is either traveling\, hosting poetry workshops\, tutoring and teaching Math to middle school students\, dwelling in nature\, stargazing\, and/or volunteering with various clubs and organizations. Her passions include both astronomy and physics\, metaphysics\, human (r)evolution\, and having a positive impact on the world via artistic expression and art therapy. Jo studied Philosophy and Aviation Flight in college\, and is a licensed private pilot. \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
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/paradigm-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151125T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165652
CREATED:20151122T190816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151122T190816Z
UID:4379-1448478000-1448488800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:The Anarchy Slam
DESCRIPTION:Art is best with rules. That’s a rule. \nPoetry Slams have lots of rules\, that’s what makes them great art. Some people seem to disagree with this clearly factual scientific based rule fact so we’re tossing it all out the window! It’s going to be anarchy I tell you! Anarchy! Once you set foot on that stage there are no rules! \nThat’s right! It’s an anarchy slam. So where there used to be a rules such as: \nNo Props\nNo Costumes\nNo Musical Accompaniment\nNo Animal Acts\nNo Nudity\nWork must be original\nNo Team Poems \nNOW WE’VE JUST REPLACED THOSE RULES AND ENCOURAGE: \nBring Props\nWear Costumes\nUse some Musical accompaniment (Please\, Please\, Please\, someone have a theremin)\nTrained Animal Acts!! ( They can be untrained but let’s be safe here\, people. Don’t cover yourself in meat to lure a cougar from North Van onto the Seabus then onto the skytrain then finally onto the stage just cause you couldn’t be bothered to ask Facebook if there was a cat to borrow. It’s Vancouver; someone has a cat. We all have cats.)\nNo Nudity (probably still a good guideline but that’s all it can be this time)\nPerform someone elses work!\nDo a group Poem.\nDo All of the above!!\nHave a question? Why? Stop that. The answer is do it\, there’s no rules anymore. \nDoors and up at 7pm. $6-$10 Sliding scale. Show at 8 o’clock. Who knows how long it will go for. \nWe acknowledge this event is taking place on unceded Coast Salish Territory. We also strive to be a trans friendly venue. Please be kind to our volunteer door staff. They are simply enforcing fire code rules when allowing people into the venue. CASH ONLY at the door.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/the-anarchy-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151125T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165652
CREATED:20151122T190601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151122T190601Z
UID:1108-1448478000-1448488800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:The Anarchy Slam
DESCRIPTION:Art is best with rules. That’s a rule. \nPoetry Slams have lots of rules\, that’s what makes them great art. Some people seem to disagree with this clearly factual scientific based rule fact so we’re tossing it all out the window! It’s going to be anarchy I tell you! Anarchy! Once you set foot on that stage there are no rules! \nThat’s right! It’s an anarchy slam. So where there used to be a rules such as: \nNo Props\nNo Costumes\nNo Musical Accompaniment\nNo Animal Acts\nNo Nudity\nWork must be original\nNo Team Poems \nNOW WE’VE JUST REPLACED THOSE RULES AND ENCOURAGE: \nBring Props\nWear Costumes\nUse some Musical accompaniment (Please\, Please\, Please\, someone have a theremin)\nTrained Animal Acts!! ( They can be untrained but let’s be safe here\, people. Don’t cover yourself in meat to lure a cougar from North Van onto the Seabus then onto the skytrain then finally onto the stage just cause you couldn’t be bothered to ask Facebook if there was a cat to borrow. It’s Vancouver; someone has a cat. We all have cats.)\nNo Nudity (probably still a good guideline but that’s all it can be this time)\nPerform someone elses work!\nDo a group Poem.\nDo All of the above!!\nHave a question? Why? Stop that. The answer is do it\, there’s no rules anymore. \nDoors and up at 7pm. $6-$10 Sliding scale. Show at 8 o’clock. Who knows how long it will go for. \nWe acknowledge this event is taking place on unceded Coast Salish Territory. We also strive to be a trans friendly venue. Please be kind to our volunteer door staff. They are simply enforcing fire code rules when allowing people into the venue. CASH ONLY at the door.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPOSTS
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/the-anarchy-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165652
CREATED:20151019T201354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151019T201354Z
UID:1114-1447700400-1447711200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Mona Mousa features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Mona Mousa. \nInspired by several Canadian and American slam poets\, Mona found herself in an addictive relationship with the written and spoken word. At 17 she hit the stage for the first time at Toronto’s well-known annual Open Minds Respect events. 9 year later Mona has been on the road almost non stop\, Having recently come off her 2015 Summer tour schedule to the southern US\, and Hawaii. \nOver the past 9 years Mona’s mission has been to work to empower young adults engaging them in discussion. The mission is about promoting real love\, love as an action that we commit to unconditionally. This love is about safe spaces no matter your religion\, social class\, gender or sexual orientation. The mission is education & tolerance\, no exceptions. It’s about a queer posi and body posi state of mind. The mission is mental health awareness\, and letting people or yourself know that rescue is possible\, that your story is important . It’s helping you turn your scars into stories. \nIn many reviews written about this young lady\, one thing is quite evident\, her charm and passion drive her and she is ready to take Canada by storm\, as one of Manitoba’s most promising\, up and coming performance poets. \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
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/mona-mousa-features-at-the-van-slam-3/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165652
CREATED:20151019T201033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151019T201033Z
UID:1097-1447700400-1447711200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Mona Mousa features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Mona Mousa. \nInspired by several Canadian and American slam poets\, Mona found herself in an addictive relationship with the written and spoken word. At 17 she hit the stage for the first time at Toronto’s well-known annual Open Minds Respect events. 9 year later Mona has been on the road almost non stop\, Having recently come off her 2015 Summer tour schedule to the southern US\, and Hawaii. \nOver the past 9 years Mona’s mission has been to work to empower young adults engaging them in discussion. The mission is about promoting real love\, love as an action that we commit to unconditionally. This love is about safe spaces no matter your religion\, social class\, gender or sexual orientation. The mission is education & tolerance\, no exceptions. It’s about a queer posi and body posi state of mind. The mission is mental health awareness\, and letting people or yourself know that rescue is possible\, that your story is important . It’s helping you turn your scars into stories. \nIn many reviews written about this young lady\, one thing is quite evident\, her charm and passion drive her and she is ready to take canada by storm\, as one of Manitoba’s most promising\, up and coming performance poets. \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
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/mona-mousa-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:20151111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151111T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165652
CREATED:20151111T222503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151111T222503Z
UID:4378-1447268400-1447279200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Paradigm features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Paradigm. \nA native of the Universe\, Joann Cathleen Roberts — known as simply “Jo” or by her recent stage alias “Paradigm”– grew up in the Chicago area. A poet/MC\, musician\, and producer; she discovered a love for playing instruments\, such as drums\, bass\, and guitar at the age of 10 and by 13 was writing her own poetry and songs. \nJo’s focus is the promotion of reflection\, growth\, healing\, and awareness through art. She is known for her laid back\, mellow stage presence that is complimented by powerful words and has had featured shows from Japan and Las Vegas\, to Chicago\, New York City\, and Atlanta. Jo has also performed poetry on stage with Reggae artist Pato Banton and has opened for Dr. Cornel West at Everett College in Washington. Her work has been featured on many LGBTQ websites\, blog talk radio stations\, and promoted by many organizations such as Butch Voices\, The Quare Square Collective\, and The Spitfire Poetry Group. She is the Savannah Slam champion for years 2013 and 2014\, and continues to release a number of albums and poetry books since first taking her art on the road in 2012. \nIf not gracing the stage Jo is either traveling\, hosting poetry workshops\, tutoring and teaching Math to middle school students\, dwelling in nature\, stargazing\, and/or volunteering with various clubs and organizations. Her passions include both astronomy and physics\, metaphysics\, human (r)evolution\, and having a positive impact on the world via artistic expression and art therapy. Jo studied Philosophy and Aviation Flight in college\, and is a licensed private pilot. \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
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/paradigm-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151109T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165652
CREATED:20151031T051652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151031T051652Z
UID:4377-1447095600-1447106400@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Rachel Rosenberg features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Rachel Rosenberg. \nThe Truth: \nRachel Rosenberg is a 27-year-old lawyer/recent graduate of Lewis & Clark Law School and an alumnus of Kenyon College. She has been writing poetry for 19 years and performing it for the last three. Her poems have been published in a number of online and print journals\, most recently in The Leaning House Press and The Sparrow Ghost Collective Anthology of Poetry: Vol.’s 1 and 2. Her love of words is intriguingly electrifying. \nThe Fun: \nRachel Rosenberg is a superhero; mild mannered lawyer by day\, kickass poet by night. She swoops down onto stages throwing words of razor sharp wit\, screaming her battle cry of “more pretzels\, please!” Her utility belt is full of funny\, sexy\, and awkward-y. Meet Rachel Rosenberg; meet…Poetic Justice! \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
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/rachel-rosenberg-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151109T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165652
CREATED:20151031T051417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151031T051417Z
UID:1100-1447095600-1447106400@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Rachel Rosenberg features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Rachel Rosenberg. \nThe Truth: \nRachel Rosenberg is a 27-year-old lawyer/recent graduate of Lewis & Clark Law School and an alumnus of Kenyon College. She has been writing poetry for 19 years and performing it for the last three. Her poems have been published in a number of online and print journals\, most recently in The Leaning House Press and The Sparrow Ghost Collective Anthology of Poetry: Vol.’s 1 and 2. Her love of words is intriguingly electrifying. \nThe Fun: \nRachel Rosenberg is a superhero; mild mannered lawyer by day\, kickass poet by night. She swoops down onto stages throwing words of razor sharp wit\, screaming her battle cry of “more pretzels\, please!” Her utility belt is full of funny\, sexy\, and awkward-y. Meet Rachel Rosenberg; meet…Poetic Justice! \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
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/rachel-rosenberg-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:20151102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151102T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165652
CREATED:20151013T224758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151013T224758Z
UID:1110-1446490800-1446501600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Chimwemwe Undi features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Chimwemwe Undi. \nChimwemwe Undi is a writer\, performer and arts organizer. In 2015\, she was an alumni ensemble member at the Victoria Spoken Word Festival\, artist-in-residence at the Spur Festival and the featured poet at the Prairie Theatre Exchange’s Carol Shields Festival of New Work. She is the co-founder and director of Voices\, Ink.\, the Winnipeg Youth Slam and coordinator for the Speaking Crow open mic series. Her work has appeared in Prairie Fire\, CV2\, Lemonhound and others. She has five too many teeth and knows all the words to most important power ballads. \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/chimwemwe-undi-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/media/One-1.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151102T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165652
CREATED:20151013T224305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151013T224305Z
UID:1095-1446490800-1446501600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Chimwemwe Undi features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Chimwemwe Undi. \nChimwemwe Undi is a writer\, performer and arts organizer. In 2015\, she was an alumni ensemble member at the Victoria Spoken Word Festival\, artist-in-residence at the Spur Festival and the featured poet at the Prairie Theatre Exchange’s Carol Shields Festival of New Work. She is the co-founder and director of Voices\, Ink.\, the Winnipeg Youth Slam and coordinator for the Speaking Crow open mic series. Her work has appeared in Prairie Fire\, CV2\, Lemonhound and others. She has five too many teeth and knows all the words to most important power ballads. \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/chimwemwe-undi-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151019T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165652
CREATED:20150930T030932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150930T030932Z
UID:1099-1445281200-1445292000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Yes features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Estefania Alfonso. \nYes!\nYes\, or Estefania for those who refuse stage names\, is a queer feminist Cuban immigrant and toronto based political activist who also tries to be funny in her free time.\nShe won at the Canadian festival of spoken word and was accepted at her very first slam to the team (which is an arbitrary accomplishment even by artistic standards).\nShe is okay most days\, and sometimes even great.\nAt the very least she never fails to entertain\nand Stephen Harper stole her dog.\nFucking Harper. \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.\n\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
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/estefania-alfonso-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151019T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165652
CREATED:20150930T030658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151013T223841Z
UID:1086-1445281200-1445292000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Yes features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Estefania Alfonso. \nYes!\nYes\, or Estefania for those who refuse stage names\, is a queer feminist Cuban immigrant and toronto based political activist who also tries to be funny in her free time.\nShe won at the Canadian festival of spoken word and was accepted at her very first slam to the team (which is an arbitrary accomplishment even by artistic standards).\nShe is okay most days\, and sometimes even great.\nAt the very least she never fails to entertain\nand Stephen Harper stole her dog.\nFucking Harper. \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.\n\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
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/estefania-alfonso-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:20151012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151012T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165652
CREATED:20150926T072757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150926T072757Z
UID:4375-1444676400-1444687200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Andre Prefontaine features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Andre Prefontaine. \nAndre Prefontaine is a prairie boy living in the big city that hitchhiked from Calgary to Toronto with nothing but a dream\, a backpack and a head full of possibilities. A quintessential childless dad-joke machine\, he’s been knighted as a tragicomic force of nature known as “Hurricane Sassy.” \nHe is a slam veteran with many accomplishments under his belt. Most notably the two-time consecutive win at the Canadian Underground Poetry Slam Champion (2012-2013) and the first place victory at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word with the Toronto Poetry Slam team in 2014. As an ugly duckling growing up\, Andre has learned to funnel caustic wit into imagery and metaphors that never fail. Published in North America’s queer anthology “Flicker and Sparkle” his life experiences propel him to connect to the disenfranchised for reasons no better stated than “it takes one to know one.” \nHis performances are piñatas of high energy\, bursting laughs throughout the room and seasoned with tear jerkering vulnerability. Brace yourselves for one heck of a wild ride\, for Hurricane Sassy comes this way. \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/andre-prefontaine-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151012T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165652
CREATED:20150926T072454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150926T231516Z
UID:1082-1444676400-1444687200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Andre Prefontaine features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Andre Prefontaine. \nAndre Prefontaine is a prairie boy living in the big city that hitchhiked from Calgary to Toronto with nothing but a dream\, a backpack and a head full of possibilities. A quintessential childless dad-joke machine\, he’s been knighted as a tragicomic force of nature known as “Hurricane Sassy.” \nHe is a slam veteran with many accomplishments under his belt. Most notably the two-time consecutive win at the Canadian Underground Poetry Slam Champion (2012-2013) and the first place victory at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word with the Toronto Poetry Slam team in 2014. As an ugly duckling growing up\, Andre has learned to funnel caustic wit into imagery and metaphors that never fail. Published in North America’s queer anthology “Flicker and Sparkle” his life experiences propel him to connect to the disenfranchised for reasons no better stated than “it takes one to know one.” \nHis performances are piñatas of high energy\, bursting laughs throughout the room and seasoned with tear jerkering vulnerability. Brace yourselves for one heck of a wild ride\, for Hurricane Sassy comes this way. \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/andre-prefontaine-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151005T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165652
CREATED:20150930T030005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150930T030005Z
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SUMMARY:Scruffmouth features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Scruffmouth. \nKevan Anthony Cameron\, a.k.a. Scruffmouth\, is a Canadian-Jamaican spoken word artist\, performer\, poet and scribe with the ability to disseminate ancient indigenous knowledge in contemporary forms of creative expression. He is creative director for Black Dot Roots and Culture Collective the community that produces the annual events at Hogan’s Alley Poetry Festival & Pan African Slam. Scruffmouth uses contemporary hip-hop culture infused with creation mythology to generate a unique style of “spoken dub poetry” His current projects\, are exploring publishing opportunities for an audiovisual spoken dub enhanced cd with a graphic poetry chapbook and touring internationally. His poetry gives voice to historical and philosophical content in the style of the West African griot on the North American continent.\nHe is the co-editor of The Great Black North: Contemporary African Canadian Poetry. \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/scruffmouth-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20151005T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165652
CREATED:20150930T025656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150930T025656Z
UID:1084-1444071600-1444082400@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Scruffmouth features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Scruffmouth. \nKevan Anthony Cameron\, a.k.a. Scruffmouth\, is a Canadian-Jamaican spoken word artist\, performer\, poet and scribe with the ability to disseminate ancient indigenous knowledge in contemporary forms of creative expression. He is creative director for Black Dot Roots and Culture Collective the community that produces the annual events at Hogan’s Alley Poetry Festival & Pan African Slam. Scruffmouth uses contemporary hip-hop culture infused with creation mythology to generate a unique style of “spoken dub poetry” His current projects\, are exploring publishing opportunities for an audiovisual spoken dub enhanced cd with a graphic poetry chapbook and touring internationally. His poetry gives voice to historical and philosophical content in the style of the West African griot on the North American continent.\nHe is the co-editor of The Great Black North: Contemporary African Canadian Poetry. \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/scruffmouth-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150922T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165652
CREATED:20150831T185843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150912T211033Z
UID:1065-1442948400-1442962800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Chris Gilpin features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Chris Gilpin. \nChris has performed at many literary and music festivals\, including Calgary Spoken Word Festival\, Victoria Spoken Word Festival\, Kispiox Music Festival\, v125 Poetry Conference\, and Edmonton Poetry Festival. At the 2012 Vancouver International Poetry Festival\, Chris won both the Nerd Slam and Erotica Slam. He is a two-time member of the Vancouver Poetry Slam Team (2008 & 2009)\, sole survivor of Vancouver’s 2008 Haiku Death Match\, finalist in the 2010 Write Bloody Press manuscript competition\, winner of Vancouver’s 2009 CBC Poetry Face-off\, and the 2011 Vancouver Individual Poetry Slam champion. \nHis literary work has been published in Geist\, PRISM international\, Arc Poetry Magazine\, CV2\, Poetry is Dead\, Vancouver Review\, and The Canadian Review of Literature in Performance. \n“Chris writes great stuff\, none of it easy or sentimental\, all of it unique and thought provoking. Plus\, he’s a killer performer.” – Brendan McLeod \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.” in the existing September events and then the rest of them going forward until April. Thank you. \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/chris-gilpin-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150921T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T165652
CREATED:20150831T190222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150831T190222Z
UID:4373-1442862000-1442876400@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Chris Gilpin features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Chris Gilpin. \nChris has performed at many literary and music festivals\, including Calgary Spoken Word Festival\, Victoria Spoken Word Festival\, Kispiox Music Festival\, v125 Poetry Conference\, and Edmonton Poetry Festival. At the 2012 Vancouver International Poetry Festival\, Chris won both the Nerd Slam and Erotica Slam. He is a two-time member of the Vancouver Poetry Slam Team (2008 & 2009)\, sole survivor of Vancouver’s 2008 Haiku Death Match\, finalist in the 2010 Write Bloody Press manuscript competition\, winner of Vancouver’s 2009 CBC Poetry Face-off\, and the 2011 Vancouver Individual Poetry Slam champion. \nHis literary work has been published in Geist\, PRISM international\, Arc Poetry Magazine\, CV2\, Poetry is Dead\, Vancouver Review\, and The Canadian Review of Literature in Performance. \n“Chris writes great stuff\, none of it easy or sentimental\, all of it unique and thought provoking. Plus\, he’s a killer performer.” – Brendan McLeod \nThere will be an open mic and three-round poetry slam: 2 min\, 1 minute and 4 minute rounds where poets accumulate points to qualify for the Vancouver Individual Poetry Slam championships. \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/chris-gilpin-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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