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SUMMARY:Toaster features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Toaster. \nToaster is a performace poet who has competed in the Individual World Poetry Slam\, National Poetry Slam\, Ink Slam and other “big money” poetry competitions. He has also\nperformed in a large variety of literary showcases such as Literary\nDeath Match\, The Encyclopedia Show\, Lit Quake and Beast Crawl. Toaster\nwas featured in SF Weekly\, on All Def Digital’s youtube channel and Season 4 of Lexus Verses and Flow. You can find his work on his website (idcarthouse.squarespace.com/toaster)\, his Instagram (@Toastersmodernlife) and his Twitter (toastersCANfly). \nBrennan ‘B Deep’ DeFrisco likes words and the way they move. He is an organizer and performer at the Berkeley Poetry Slam and will represent them in the upcoming 2015 National Poetry Slam. He is co-founder of Lucky Bastard Press and author of Highku: 4 & 20 Poems About Marijuana. His work can be found or is forthcoming in Words Dance\, TheThe Poetry’s Infoxicated Corner\, Drunk Monkeys\, JMWW’s Exquisite Duet\, Hermeneutic Chaos Literary Journal\, Yellow Chair Review & Revolution John. He loves a particularly beautiful and talented woman\, movies\, poker\, whiskey\, and Firefly. \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.
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150729T044111Z
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SUMMARY:Toaster features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Toaster. \nToaster is a performace poet who has competed in the Individual World Poetry Slam\, National Poetry Slam\, Ink Slam and other “big money” poetry competitions. He has also\nperformed in a large variety of literary showcases such as Literary\nDeath Match\, The Encyclopedia Show\, Lit Quake and Beast Crawl. Toaster\nwas featured in SF Weekly\, on All Def Digital’s youtube channel and Season 4 of Lexus Verses and Flow. You can find his work on his website (idcarthouse.squarespace.com/toaster)\, his Instagram (@Toastersmodernlife) and his Twitter (toastersCANfly). \nBrennan ‘B Deep’ DeFrisco likes words and the way they move. He is an organizer and performer at the Berkeley Poetry Slam and will represent them in the upcoming 2015 National Poetry Slam. He is co-founder of Lucky Bastard Press and author of Highku: 4 & 20 Poems About Marijuana. His work can be found or is forthcoming in Words Dance\, TheThe Poetry’s Infoxicated Corner\, Drunk Monkeys\, JMWW’s Exquisite Duet\, Hermeneutic Chaos Literary Journal\, Yellow Chair Review & Revolution John. He loves a particularly beautiful and talented woman\, movies\, poker\, whiskey\, and Firefly. \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/toaster-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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SUMMARY:Magpie Ulysses features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents\, Magpie Ulysses. \nWriter\, Rabble Rouser\, fancy talker; Magpie began performing at the age of 17 to save her life. Since then she has performed across North America at hundreds of venues\, is a veteran member of two national champion Vancouver poetry slam teams and was named a Poet of Honour at the Canadian festival Of Spoken Word In the Fall of 2012. \nHaving lived across BC in communities large and small for the better part of the past 20 years\, Magpie continuously finds herself asking questions of home and what it is to be human as part of the environment she dwells in. An activist at heart\, Magpie is known for her visceral writings about addictions\, environmental issues and working class struggle. She recently completed a collection of prose poems telling the stories of strangers and self from her experiences of hitchhiking over 25\,000km across North America in her late teens and early twenties. With an electric soundtrack composed by James Lamb\, the 40 minute show is a condensed\, yet expansive piece of writing exploring the themes of adaptations\, space\, fear\, faith\, place\, othering and the act of storytelling while following a rich Canadian landscape. \nMagpie has spent much of the past five years heavily involved in the arts while living in rural BC. She spent most of the winter of 2014/15 living in her recently alzheimer diagnosed 85 year old grandmother’s basement in Calgary\, Alberta with her husband\, grandma and a dog named Brandi. She has become increasingly interested in questions surrounding memory\, place\, body\, aging and how we choose to tell our own stories. Magpie has returned to call Vancouver home for the next while and is really looking forward to buying a condo and settling down in a quantitative life surrounded by stuff (just thought I’d see if you read that far). See you soon home slam.
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SUMMARY:Magpie Ulysses features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House presents\, Magpie Ulysses. \nWriter\, Rabble Rouser\, fancy talker; Magpie began performing at the age of 17 to save her life. Since then she has performed across North America at hundreds of venues\, is a veteran member of two national champion Vancouver poetry slam teams and was named a Poet of Honour at the Canadian festival Of Spoken Word In the Fall of 2012. \nHaving lived across BC in communities large and small for the better part of the past 20 years\, Magpie continuously finds herself asking questions of home and what it is to be human as part of the environment she dwells in. An activist at heart\, Magpie is known for her visceral writings about addictions\, environmental issues and working class struggle. She recently completed a collection of prose poems telling the stories of strangers and self from her experiences of hitchhiking over 25\,000km across North America in her late teens and early twenties. With an electric soundtrack composed by James Lamb\, the 40 minute show is a condensed\, yet expansive piece of writing exploring the themes of adaptations\, space\, fear\, faith\, place\, othering and the act of storytelling while following a rich Canadian landscape. \nMagpie has spent much of the past five years heavily involved in the arts while living in rural BC. She spent most of the winter of 2014/15 living in her recently alzheimer diagnosed 85 year old grandmother’s basement in Calgary\, Alberta with her husband\, grandma and a dog named Brandi. She has become increasingly interested in questions surrounding memory\, place\, body\, aging and how we choose to tell our own stories. Magpie has returned to call Vancouver home for the next while and is really looking forward to buying a condo and settling down in a quantitative life surrounded by stuff (just thought I’d see if you read that far). See you soon home slam.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/magpie-ulysses-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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SUMMARY:Rachel Taylor features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Rachel Taylor. \nRachel Taylor is a spoken word artist currently hailing from Beyond The Wall (otherwise known as Fort McMurray\, Alberta)\, where she fights White Walkers and attempts to understand the economic advantage of sending crude oil to Texas for refining and then buying back gasoline at twice the price. Rachel has been producing original work since her debut film “The Barbie Massacre” in 1993. Alas\, the final cut of this film was lost forever when it was recorded over with Vicar of Dibley reruns by Rachel’s father in 1994. Rachel is a reading fanatic\, a comic-book-movie addict\, and can quote The Princess Bride nearly verbatim.\nShe is thrilled to come home. Photo courtesy of Reckless Photography \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.
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SUMMARY:Rachel Taylor features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Rachel Taylor. \nRachel Taylor is a spoken word artist currently hailing from Beyond The Wall (otherwise known as Fort McMurray\, Alberta)\, where she fights White Walkers and attempts to understand the economic advantage of sending crude oil to Texas for refining and then buying back gasoline at twice the price. Rachel has been producing original work since her debut film “The Barbie Massacre” in 1993. Alas\, the final cut of this film was lost forever when it was recorded over with Vicar of Dibley reruns by Rachel’s father in 1994. Rachel is a reading fanatic\, a comic-book-movie addict\, and can quote The Princess Bride nearly verbatim.\nShe is thrilled to come home. Photo courtesy of Reckless Photography \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/rachel-taylor-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150713T183258Z
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SUMMARY:The Vancouver Poetry Slam’s 2015 Queer Slam
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again! We need to crown our 2015 Queer Slam Champion. \nWithout putting too many definitions on what a Queer Slam is\, this competition will showcase\, express\, and celebrate the work of Van Slam’s writers of queer poetry. \nWe can’t wait to hear what you’ve been working on! \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/the-vancouver-poetry-slams-2015-queer-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150729T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173720
CREATED:20150713T182949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150713T183334Z
UID:990-1438196400-1438196400@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:The Vancouver Poetry Slam's 2015 Queer Slam
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again! We need to crown our 2015 Queer Slam Champion. \nWithout putting too many definitions on what a Queer Slam is\, this competition will showcase\, express\, and celebrate the work of Van Slam’s writers of queer poetry. \nWe can’t wait to hear what you’ve been working on! \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/the-vancouver-poetry-slams-2015-queer-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150727T221500
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CREATED:20150713T182445Z
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SUMMARY:Crackerjack Lipsmacker Youth Poetry Slam #91 featuring the 2015 Youth Slam Team
DESCRIPTION:Let the games begin! July is the start of the new youth slam season. From now til February 2016 poets will have a chance to garner points towards making the youth slam playoffs in March of 2016. \nThe youth slam is open to all poets who are 13-20 years of age. The youth slam happens on the 4th Monday of each month at Cafe Deux Soleils. Sign up at the day of the show only. \nThere will be 2 rounds of 3 minute poems. 12 poets in the 1st round and the top 5 advance to the 2nd (unless there is a tie) Each poet in the 2nd round is awarded points. Cash and prizes are up for grabs as well. \nAnd this month we feature the debut of the 2015 youth slam team which is comprised of our grand slam champion Mariah Dear along with Vienna Claire Jeffery\, Andrew Warner\, Alex Montinola and Emma Field. Come celebrate their first performance as a team. It should be fun. \nDoors and sign up at 7pm. Show at 8 o’clock.\n$4 for 18 and under. $6-$10 sliding scale for 19 and up. \nThis event takes place on unceded Coast Salish Territory. We also strive to keep our events a trans friendly experience. And be kind to our door staff please. They are volunteering to help out with the show and must follow the capacity rules laid out by the venue and the City of Vancouver. Cash only at the door. \nThanks \nrcarcee2@gmail.com if you have any questions
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/crackerjack-lipsmacker-youth-poetry-slam-91-featuring-the-2015-youth-slam-team-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150727T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173720
CREATED:20150713T182141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150713T182141Z
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SUMMARY:Crackerjack Lipsmacker Youth Poetry Slam #91 featuring the 2015 Youth Slam Team
DESCRIPTION:Let the games begin! July is the start of the new youth slam season. From now til February 2016 poets will have a chance to garner points towards making the youth slam playoffs in March of 2016. \nThe youth slam is open to all poets who are 13-20 years of age. The youth slam happens on the 4th Monday of each month at Cafe Deux Soleils. Sign up at the day of the show only. \nThere will be 2 rounds of 3 minute poems. 12 poets in the 1st round and the top 5 advance to the 2nd (unless there is a tie) Each poet in the 2nd round is awarded points. Cash and prizes are up for grabs as well. \nAnd this month we feature the debut of the 2015 youth slam team which is comprised of our grand slam champion Mariah Dear along with Vienna Claire Jeffery\, Andrew Warner\, Alex Montinola and Emma Field. Come celebrate their first performance as a team. It should be fun. \nDoors and sign up at 7pm. Show at 8 o’clock.\n$4 for 18 and under. $6-$10 sliding scale for 19 and up. \nThis event takes place on unceded Coast Salish Territory. We also strive to keep our events a trans friendly experience. And be kind to our door staff please. They are volunteering to help out with the show and must follow the capacity rules laid out by the venue and the City of Vancouver. Cash only at the door. \nThanks \nrcarcee2@gmail.com if you have any questions
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/crackerjack-lipsmacker-youth-poetry-slam-91-featuring-the-2015-youth-slam-team/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173720
CREATED:20150702T192946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150702T192946Z
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SUMMARY:Al Mader features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Al Mader. \nAs a member of this year’s Vancouver Poetry Slam Team\, Al Mader has wowed stateside audience with his unique and quirky blendy of wordplay\, charm\, and whimsy. AKA the Minimalist Jug Band\, Al Mader is an underground legend. \nCheck out a couple of online reviews….this man blows people away:\nhttp://www.litlive.ca/story/315\nhttp://alienatedinvancouver.blogspot.ca/2010/04/minimalist-jug-band-and-such.html \nNot a show to miss. A rare treat! \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/donte-johnson-features-at-the-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173720
CREATED:20150702T192509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150718T075626Z
UID:988-1437418800-1437418800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Al Mader features at the Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Al Mader. \nAs a member of this year’s Vancouver Poetry Slam Team\, Al Mader has wowed stateside audience with his unique and quirky blendy of wordplay\, charm\, and whimsy. AKA the Minimalist Jug Band\, Al Mader is an underground legend. \nCheck out a couple of online reviews….this man blows people away:\nhttp://www.litlive.ca/story/315\nhttp://alienatedinvancouver.blogspot.ca/2010/04/minimalist-jug-band-and-such.html \nNot a show to miss. A rare treat! \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/donte-johnson-features-at-the-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150713T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173720
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SUMMARY:Cynthia French features at Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Cynthia French. \nCynthia French is a member of the 2015 Seattle Poetry Slam.  Other award type things she’s proud of include earning her MFA in Writing from Hamline University\, being the 2013 Minneapolis Women’s Poetry Slam Champion\, a member of the 2010 SlamMN! Poetry Slam Team\, receiving the Verve Grant for spoken word twice\, receiving a Five Wings Arts Council Individual Artist Grant\, being published in the Spoken Word Revolution Reduxand having one of her poems chosen by the audience to be included inAlight: Best Loved Poems of the Women of the World Poetry Slam 2014. She has been involved in the poetry slam community for 17 years. \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/cynthia-french-features-at-van-slam-2-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150713T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173720
CREATED:20150702T190251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150702T190251Z
UID:987-1436814000-1436814000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Cynthia French features at Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Cynthia French. \nCynthia French is a member of the 2015 Seattle Poetry Slam.  Other award type things she’s proud of include earning her MFA in Writing from Hamline University\, being the 2013 Minneapolis Women’s Poetry Slam Champion\, a member of the 2010 SlamMN! Poetry Slam Team\, receiving the Verve Grant for spoken word twice\, receiving a Five Wings Arts Council Individual Artist Grant\, being published in the Spoken Word Revolution Reduxand having one of her poems chosen by the audience to be included inAlight: Best Loved Poems of the Women of the World Poetry Slam 2014. She has been involved in the poetry slam community for 17 years. \n  \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/cynthia-french-features-at-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150706T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150706T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173720
CREATED:20150608T203618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150608T203618Z
UID:4364-1436209200-1436209200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Ayda features at Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Ayda \nBorn in Iran\, raised in Vancouver\, Ayda’s work deals with the bicultural experience and pays homage to the struggles faced by her immigrant parents\, as well as exploring and critiquing topics such as gender dynamics\, sex\, religion\, existentialism\, and mental illness through the lens of firsthand experience and portraits of intrapersonal relationships. Currently earning her Bachelor’s in English Literature and Philosophy\, Ayda just released her first chapbook of poetry\, “Canaries with Dirty Lungs”. \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/ayda-features-at-van-slam/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/media/Ayda-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150706T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150706T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173720
CREATED:20150608T203131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150608T203131Z
UID:976-1436209200-1436209200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Ayda features at Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Ayda \nBorn in Iran\, raised in Vancouver\, Ayda’s work deals with the bicultural experience and pays homage to the struggles faced by her immigrant parents\, as well as exploring and critiquing topics such as gender dynamics\, sex\, religion\, existentialism\, and mental illness through the lens of firsthand experience and portraits of intrapersonal relationships. Currently earning her Bachelor’s in English Literature and Philosophy\, Ayda just released her first chapbook of poetry\, “Canaries with Dirty Lungs”. \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/ayda-features-at-van-slam-3/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150629T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173720
CREATED:20150530T154606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150530T154606Z
UID:4362-1435604400-1435604400@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Lindi Nolte features at Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House introduces Lindi Nolte. \nLindi Nolte is a Vancouver-based spoken word artist\, world traveller\, story-teller and nature enthusiast. She was born and raised in Rustenburg\, South Africa and immigrated to Canada with her family at age 10. Although Lindi loves the English language\, Afrikaans is her mother tongue. After graduating from the University of Pretoria\, South Africa\, where she completed her Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology\, Lindi moved back to Vancouver to pursue a career in performing arts. She was first seduced by spoken word at Café Deux Soleil in 2013. After her first night at a poetry slam she wrote this of the experience: “it was like discovering the world had unicorns\, and all the unicorns had a secret language and a secret club.” Lindi is honoured to now be a part of the club and to spread the language of art and poetry. She is excited to attend UBC in September for the Bachelor of Education program. Wherever she goes\, she goes with all her heart. \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/lindi-nolte-features-at-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/media/lindi-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150629T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173720
CREATED:20150530T154014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150530T154014Z
UID:963-1435604400-1435604400@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Lindi Nolte features at Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Poetry House introduces Lindi Nolte. \nLindi Nolte is a Vancouver-based spoken word artist\, world traveller\, story-teller and nature enthusiast. She was born and raised in Rustenburg\, South Africa and immigrated to Canada with her family at age 10. Although Lindi loves the English language\, Afrikaans is her mother tongue. After graduating from the University of Pretoria\, South Africa\, where she completed her Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology\, Lindi moved back to Vancouver to pursue a career in performing arts. She was first seduced by spoken word at Café Deux Soleil in 2013. After her first night at a poetry slam she wrote this of the experience: “it was like discovering the world had unicorns\, and all the unicorns had a secret language and a secret club.” Lindi is honoured to now be a part of the club and to spread the language of art and poetry. She is excited to attend UBC in September for the Bachelor of Education program. Wherever she goes\, she goes with all her heart. \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/lindi-nolte-features-at-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/media/lindi.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150622T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150622T221500
DTSTAMP:20260423T173720
CREATED:20150608T171705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150608T171705Z
UID:4363-1435003200-1435011300@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Youth Poetry Slam featuring Thursdays Writing Collective
DESCRIPTION:This is our last youth poetry slam before the new youth slam season begins.  It will be a simple 2 round fun slam for cash and prizes.  Both rounds are 3 minutes in lengths.  We will also have a poetry open mic to start things off. \nThis month our features are the Thursdays Writing Collective featuring Donna Dykeman\,Ghia Aweda\, Harry Langen and James Witwick. \n“Thursdays Writing Collective runs free\, drop-in creative writing classes at Carnegie Community Centre for members of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside\, an area challenged by poverty-related issues and beloved by residents for its optimism\, activism and creativity. \nSince the Collective’s inception in 2008\, more than 150 writers ranging in age from 18-86 years old have participated in writing sessions\, events and festivals including the Heart of the City\, Spirit Rising\, Candahar Art Bar at the Cultural Olympiad\, Word on the Street\, V125 Poetry Conference\, the Memory Festival and numerous artistic collaborations with diverse literary communities\, including UBC Law students. \nThe Collective has published six chapbook anthologies with the support of Canada Council\, City of Vancouver\, SFU and Carnegie Community Centre. \nIf you would like more information about visiting or participating in any way\, please contact Elee Kraljii Gardiner at thursdayseditor@telus.net.” \nWe acknowledge this event takes place on unceded First Nation’s territory. We also strive to have this show be a trans friendly event. Also\, be nice to our door staff. They are volunteering and need to follow the occupancy rules given to us by the cafe. AND it’s cash only at the door.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/youth-poetry-slam-featuring-thursdays-writing-collective/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150622T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173720
CREATED:20150608T185655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150608T190137Z
UID:967-1435003200-1435003200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Crackerjack Lipsmacker Youth Poetry Slam #90 featuring Thursday Writing Collective
DESCRIPTION:This is our last fun slam for cash and prizes before the new slam season starts in July. \nWe’ll have 2 rounds of 3 minute poems plus a poetry open mic. This event is for poets 13-20 years of age. \nWe also have a treat as our feature\, members of the Thursdays Writing Collective. Our featured poets will be Donna Dykeman\, Ghia Aweida\, Harry Langen and James Witwick \n“Thursdays Writing Collective runs free\, drop-in creative writing classes at Carnegie Community Centre for members of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside\, an area challenged by poverty-related issues and beloved by residents for its optimism\, activism and creativity. \nSince the Collective’s inception in 2008\, more than 150 writers ranging in age from 18-86 years old have participated in writing sessions\, events and festivals including the Heart of the City\, Spirit Rising\, Candahar Art Bar at the Cultural Olympiad\, Word on the Street\, V125 Poetry Conference\, the Memory Festival and numerous artistic collaborations with diverse literary communities\, including UBC Law students. \nThe Collective has published six chapbook anthologies with the support of Canada Council\, City of Vancouver\, SFU and Carnegie Community Centre. \nIf you would like more information about visiting or participating in any way\, please contact Elee Kraljii Gardiner at thursdayseditor@telus.net.” \nWe acknowledge this event takes place on unceded First Nation’s territory. We also strive to have this show be a trans friendly event. Also\, be nice to our door staff. They are volunteering and need to follow the occupancy rules given to us by the cafe. AND it’s cash only at the door.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/crackerjack-lipsmacker-youth-poetry-slam-90-featuring-thursday-writing-collective/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150622T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173720
CREATED:20150608T190645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150608T190645Z
UID:937-1434999600-1434999600@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Crackerjack Lipsmacker Youth Poetry Slam #90 featuring Thursday Writing Collective
DESCRIPTION:This is our last fun slam for cash and prizes before the new slam season starts in July. \nWe’ll have 2 rounds of 3 minute poems plus a poetry open mic. This event is for poets 13-20 years of age. \nWe also have a treat as our feature\, members of the Thursdays Writing Collective. Our featured poets will be Donna Dykeman\, Ghia Aweida\, Harry Langen and James Witwick \n“Thursdays Writing Collective runs free\, drop-in creative writing classes at Carnegie Community Centre for members of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside\, an area challenged by poverty-related issues and beloved by residents for its optimism\, activism and creativity. \nSince the Collective’s inception in 2008\, more than 150 writers ranging in age from 18-86 years old have participated in writing sessions\, events and festivals including the Heart of the City\, Spirit Rising\, Candahar Art Bar at the Cultural Olympiad\, Word on the Street\, V125 Poetry Conference\, the Memory Festival and numerous artistic collaborations with diverse literary communities\, including UBC Law students. \nThe Collective has published six chapbook anthologies with the support of Canada Council\, City of Vancouver\, SFU and Carnegie Community Centre. \nIf you would like more information about visiting or participating in any way\, please contact Elee Kraljii Gardiner at thursdayseditor@telus.net.” \nWe acknowledge this event takes place on unceded First Nation’s territory. We also strive to have this show be a trans friendly event. Also\, be nice to our door staff. They are volunteering and need to follow the occupancy rules given to us by the cafe. AND it’s cash only at the door.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/crackerjack-lipsmacker-youth-poetry-slam-90-featuring-thursday-writing-collective-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150615T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173720
CREATED:20150529T015410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150529T015410Z
UID:4361-1434394800-1434394800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Elisa Chavez features at Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Elisa Chavez. \nElisa Chavez is a spoken word poet\, pen-for-hire\, and nonprofit foot soldier in Seattle\, WA. She represented Rain City Slam at the 2014 National Poetry Slam in Oakland\, CA\, where her team placed 7th out of 72 teams. She also competed at the 2015 Women of the World Poetry Slam in Albuquerque\, New Mexico\, as one of the 72 top female poets in the United States and Canada. She does not get a lot of sleep. \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/elisa-chavez-features-at-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150615T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173720
CREATED:20150529T015014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150530T153238Z
UID:961-1434394800-1434394800@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Elisa Chavez features at Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Elisa Chavez. \nElisa Chavez is a spoken word poet\, pen-for-hire\, and nonprofit foot soldier in Seattle\, WA. She represented Rain City Slam at the 2014 National Poetry Slam in Oakland\, CA\, where her team placed 7th out of 72 teams. She also competed at the 2015 Women of the World Poetry Slam in Albuquerque\, New Mexico\, as one of the 72 top female poets in the United States and Canada. She does not get a lot of sleep. \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/elisa-chavez-features-at-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150608T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173720
CREATED:20150529T014606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150529T014606Z
UID:4360-1433790000-1433790000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:The illustrious RC Weslowski steps in to save the day for Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:**Update – due to unfortunate border issues Cynthia French will not be able to feature for us tonight\, but fear not! The wonderful RC Weslowski is here to make sure it’s another amazing Monday of poetry here in Vancouver ** \nVancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Cynthis French. \nCynthia French is a member of the 2015 Seattle Poetry Slam.  Other award type things she’s proud of include earning her MFA in Writing from Hamline University\, being the 2013 Minneapolis Women’s Poetry Slam Champion\, a member of the 2010 SlamMN! Poetry Slam Team\, receiving the Verve Grant for spoken word twice\, receiving a Five Wings Arts Council Individual Artist Grant\, being published in the Spoken Word Revolution Redux and having one of her poems chosen by the audience to be included in Alight: Best Loved Poems of the Women of the World Poetry Slam 2014. She has been involved in the poetry slam community for 17 years. \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. \n 
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/cynthia-french-features-at-van-slam-3/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150608T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173720
CREATED:20150529T013043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150608T223708Z
UID:959-1433790000-1433790000@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:The illustrious RC Weslowski steps in to save the day for Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:**Update – due to unfortunate border issues Cynthia French will not be able to feature for us tonight\, but fear not! The wonderful RC Weslowski is here to make sure it’s another amazing Monday of poetry here in Vancouver ** \nVancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Cynthia French. \nCynthia French is a member of the 2015 Seattle Poetry Slam.  Other award type things she’s proud of include earning her MFA in Writing from Hamline University\, being the 2013 Minneapolis Women’s Poetry Slam Champion\, a member of the 2010 SlamMN! Poetry Slam Team\, receiving the Verve Grant for spoken word twice\, receiving a Five Wings Arts Council Individual Artist Grant\, being published in the Spoken Word Revolution Redux and having one of her poems chosen by the audience to be included in Alight: Best Loved Poems of the Women of the World Poetry Slam 2014. She has been involved in the poetry slam community for 17 years. \n  \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/cynthia-french-features-at-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/media/10167972_10153066640711233_1585574004128043306_n.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150601T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173720
CREATED:20150527T015349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150527T015349Z
UID:4358-1433185200-1433185200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Kimmortal features at Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Kimmortal. Kimmortal is a Vancouver-based soul artist known for her deep vocals and bold lyricism. Her hybrid of soul and rap transcends autobiography and delves into topics such as race\, ancestry\, queer love\, and mental health. Born to first-generation Filipino immigrant parents and raised in Surrey BC\, it was ultimately through art and music that Kimmortal was able to gain insight into her identity and history. After completing a visual arts degree in 2011\, Kimmortal has juggled her work as an arts-based youth facilitator and a performer. In the winter of 2014\, she released her first album “Sincerity”\, a community-funded album of songs Kim wrote over the span of 6 years performing at open mics around Vancouver. The songs reflect her vast musical appreciation for soul\, acoustic\, indie rock\, and hip hop. Some of her favourite moments include performing at Zulu Nation’s 604 Vancouver Hip Hop Showcase\, headlining The Bridge Old School Festival\, and acting in Montreal’s hip-hop theatre production “Sal Capone: The Lamentable Tragedy Of”. Now\, back from showcasing at Canadian Music Week in Toronto\, Kimmortal is excited to work on her next album due in 2016. \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/kimmortal-features-at-van-slam-2/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20150601T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T173720
CREATED:20150525T224246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150525T224246Z
UID:950-1433185200-1433185200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:Kimmortal features at Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Kimmortal. Kimmortal is a Vancouver-based soul artist known for her deep vocals and bold lyricism. Her hybrid of soul and rap transcends autobiography and delves into topics such as race\, ancestry\, queer love\, and mental health. Born to first-generation Filipino immigrant parents and raised in Surrey BC\, it was ultimately through art and music that Kimmortal was able to gain insight into her identity and history. After completing a visual arts degree in 2011\, Kimmortal has juggled her work as an arts-based youth facilitator and a performer. In the winter of 2014\, she released her first album “Sincerity”\, a community-funded album of songs Kim wrote over the span of 6 years performing at open mics around Vancouver. The songs reflect her vast musical appreciation for soul\, acoustic\, indie rock\, and hip hop. Some of her favourite moments include performing at Zulu Nation’s 604 Vancouver Hip Hop Showcase\, headlining The Bridge Old School Festival\, and acting in Montreal’s hip-hop theatre production “Sal Capone: The Lamentable Tragedy Of”. Now\, back from showcasing at Canadian Music Week in Toronto\, Kimmortal is excited to work on her next album due in 2016. \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/kimmortal-features-at-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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SUMMARY:The Vancouver Poetry Slam COVER SLAM!
DESCRIPTION:This is a COVER SLAM and poets competing must perform poems that are not their own; so poets\, here is your chance show off your favourites. \nRead out the work of people you admire. Read out the work of people you want to expose others to. Read out the work of people that takes your breath away. Read out work that is important to our time and relevant to our truths. \nIt’ll be a two-round slam like in our fall season so make sure to bring two pieces in case you make it to the second round. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/the-vancouver-poetry-slam-cover-slam/
LOCATION:DMP-300×190
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UID:956-1432753200-1432753200@www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com
SUMMARY:The Vancouver Poetry Slam COVER SLAM!
DESCRIPTION:This is a COVER SLAM and poets competing must perform poems that are not their own; so poets\, here is your chance show off your favourites. \nRead out the work of people you admire. Read out the work of people you want to expose others to. Read out the work of people that takes your breath away. Read out work that is important to our time and relevant to our truths. \nIt’ll be a two-round slam like in our fall season so make sure to bring two pieces in case you make it to the second round. \nCafe Deux Soleils and the Van Slam strive to be a trans friendly place and a hate speech free zone. Help us with that. We also acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded First Nations Territory. \nAlso\, be kind to our VOLUNTEER door staff. They have to follow BC Liquor Board Rules and once we are sold out we can’t let anyone in unless someone leaves. You cannot save seats for people in line. Let them know if you are leaving. Also no ATM at the door\, it’s cash ONLY. \nGet there early if you want a seat or want to slam. Before 7pm.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/the-vancouver-poetry-slam-cover-slam-2/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver
CATEGORIES:Van Slam
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SUMMARY:Mike McGee features at Van Slam
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet\, Mike McGee. “Mighty” Mike McGee is a funny stand-up poet from San José\, California. He’s performed comedy\, storytelling and poetry in thousands of cities and towns for millions of ears. McGee has won all of the most coveted poetry slam titles and is one of the best known and liked people in the world of talkative writers. He’s been featured on CBC\, NPR and HBO multiple times. Check him out at: MikeMcGee.net \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/mike-mcgee-features-at-van-slam/
LOCATION:Café Deux Soleils\, 2096 Commercial Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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