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SUMMARY:CIPS Storm Poet Registration
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: REMAINING SPOTS ARE FULL. A WAITLIST HAS STARTED. \nRegister as a Storm Poet for the 2025 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam!! \nCIPS takes place from April 16 to April 19\, 2025. All competing poets must be available for CIPS Orientation on the morning of April 16th\, as well as evening competitions (beginning at 7 PM PST) on April 16\, 17 and 19.CIPS is a hybrid competition: poets may choose to compete in-person or online (via Zoom). All in-person events will take place at Chill X Studio (2270 Manitoba St). \n\nABOUT REGISTRATION\n\nSpaces are available on a first come\, first served basis. To secure a spot in CIPS\, fill out this registration form.\n\nOnce your form response has been received by the CIPS Tournament Director\, you will receive an email to confirm your registration status and\, if applicable\, how to complete payment. The cost to register is $75. Poets on the wait list will be invited to pay registration if or when a spot opens up.\n\n\nPoets registered in CIPS receive a Verses Festival Pass (which provides discounted registration to for the Beau Sia master class) and free registration in workshops that are exclusive to CIPS poets.\n\n\nCIPS FORMAT: \nCIPS will return to the original format in 2025:\n\n\nAll participants will perform a minimum of 4 poems during two\, 2-round preliminary bouts on April 16th and April 17th.\n\nPreliminary bouts will feature up to 12 poets\, with randomly selected judges giving scores between 0.0 and 10.0.\nBouts on April 16th will feature 2-minute and 3-minute poems.\nBouts on April 17th will feature of 4-minute and 1-minute poems.\n\n\nThe 10 highest-ranked poets after preliminaries will compete in CIPS Finals on April 19th.\n\nCIPS Finals will feature three rounds of 3-minute poems\, with “cut from below” elimination reducing the field between each round from 10 to 7 to 4.\nPoets must NOT repeat any material during the competition.\n\n\n\nFull details about the competition are available here.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/cips-storm-poet-registration/
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Poetry Slam feat. Jillian Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Poetry Slam is BACK! \nJoin us on Monday\, March 10th\, for our first show in our new home (Shamshiri Caveman (139 Keefer St)) with the fabulous Jillian Christmas as our feature poet. Can’t make it in-person? This event is hybrid\, so you can join us online as well! \nDoors: 7:00 PM  |  Sign up: 7:30 PM  |  Show: 8:00 PM\nEntry: $8 Advance  |  $10-$15 sliding scale at the door (No one turned away for lack of funds\nTickets on ZEFFY OR Register to attend online here \nWe’ll begin with a short open mic (3 spots)\, then enjoy a performance from our incredible feature poet\, Jillian Christmas!! Following a short break\, we SLAM! \nABOUT THE SLAM: \nThe slam will feature up to 10 poets in the first round. The top four poets make it to the second round AND qualify for the Van Slam Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Qualifier on April 7!! \nBoth rounds have a 3-minute time limit (with a 10-second grace period). Standard slam rules apply: original work only; no props; no costumes; no musical accompaniment; no animal acts; and no nudity. But remember\, as always: The point is NOT the points – the point is the POETRY! \nWant to know more about the Vancouver Poetry Slam format and the CIPS qualifying process? Find info here! \nABOUT OUR FEATURE: \nJillian Christmas is an artist\, creative facilitator\, curator\, consultant\, and advocate in the arts community. She is the long-time spoken word curator of the Vancouver Writers Fest\, and former artistic director of Verses Festival of Words. Utilizing an anti-oppressive lens\, Jillian has performed and facilitated workshops across North America and beyond. She is the author of The Gospel of Breaking (Arsenal Pulp Press 2020)\, and the children’s book\, The Magic Shell (Flamingo Rampant Press 2022). In Fall of 2023\, Christmas was appointed as the inaugural Poet-in-residence at the Vancouver Art Gallery\, where she can often be found daydreaming.  She is the current Curatorial Director at Kickstart Disability Arts and Culture. Working and living on the unceded territories of the Squamish\, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam people (Vancouver\, BC.)
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/vancouver-poetry-slam-feat-jillian-christmas/
LOCATION:Shamshiri Caveman\, 139 Keefer St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Imagery and Constraint: Workshop with Brandon Wint (Hybrid Event)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this public workshop as part of the Amplify: Spoken Word Intensive\, presented in partnership with Historic Joy Kogawa House! \nWhere: In-person: Historic Joy Kogawa House | Online: Zoom\nWhen: Wed\, March 19 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM\nCost: $15 (No one turned away for lack of funds: please contact: info@kogawahouse.com to request accommodations.) \nDESCRIPTION: A writing workshop about form\, image/metaphor and how they evolve to fit within a specific poetic constraint (literary form\, device\, rhythm\, metre\, etc.) There will be space for each student to share their work and have it discussed with feedback from Brandon. \nARTIST BIO: Brandon Wint is an Ontario-born poet\, spoken word artist\, educator and filmmaker based in western Canada. For more than a decade\, Brandon has been a sought-after touring performance poet\, having shared his work all over Canada\, and internationally at festivals and showcases in the United States\, Australia\, Jamaica\, Latvia and Lithuania. \nBrandon is ever-grateful for the power of poetry as a spiritual technology and social force. He is devoted to using poetry as a tool for refining his sense of justice\, love\, and intimacy. \nBrandon Wint’s poems and essays have been published in The Ex Puritan\, Event Magazine\, Arc Poetry Magazine\, and Black Writers Matter\, among other places. Divine Animal (Write Bloody North\, 2020) is his debut collection of poetry. In recent years\, his films have screened at  DOXA documentary film festival and Reelworld Film Festival and Vancouver International Film Festival Centre. \nREGISTER ON ZEFFY \nPlease Note:\n1. The registration page contains a drop down menu listing all public events by date and time\, as well as options for In-person or Online ticket purchases. Please ensure you select the correct date and ticket option. If you experience issues or have concerns\, please contact info@kogawahouse.com for support. \n2. To provide free services to Canadian non-profit organizations\, Zeffy automatically adds a 15% donation to your ticket fee. We encourage support for Zeffy\, but if you cannot afford the added cost\, you can change the donation option to “Other” and enter “0.” \nThis series is made possible thanks for the support of the Canada Council for the Arts & the BC Arts Council. \n  \nACCESSIBILITY INFO FOR HISTORIC JOY KOGAWA HOUSE:\n \nHistoric Joy Kogawa House is not currently wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for some individuals with mobility-related access needs. Here are some specifications for your consideration: \n\nA low-slope ramp allows access to the front yard\nThere are 5 steps leading to the front door\, each 121.5 cm in width and 8 cm in height\nThe front door and dining room entry are 85 cm wide\nThe bathroom entry is 70 cm wide\, with 17 cm clearance on each side of the toilet\nThe house has a range of chairs with arms and without arms\nAssistance animals are welcome\n\nAdditionally\, please note that while this event will not be mask-mandatory\, in-person attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks for the safety and comfort of their fellow attendees. \nIf you have specific questions or concerns about accessibility at Historic Joy Kogawa House\, please connect with them using their contact form.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/imagery-and-constraint-workshop-with-brandon-wint-hybrid-event/
LOCATION:Historic Joy Kogawa House\, 1450 West 64th Avenue\, Vancouver\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Curation of a Set | Artist Talk with Brandon Wint (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this public workshop as part of the Amplify: Spoken Word Intensive\, presented in partnership with Historic Joy Kogawa House! \nWhere: In-person: Historic Joy Kogawa House | Online: Zoom\nWhen: Thu\, March 20 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nCost: $15 (No one turned away for lack of funds: please contact: info@kogawahouse.com to request accommodations.) \nDESCRIPTION: Award winning\, nationally celebrated poet\, Brandon Wint\, discusses his process on how to curate a set for a reading. He will offer considerations for different types of stages\, readings\, and will follow with a Question and Answer period. Facilitated by Johnny D Trinh. \nARTIST BIO: Brandon Wint is an Ontario-born poet\, spoken word artist\, educator and filmmaker based in western Canada. For more than a decade\, Brandon has been a sought-after touring performance poet\, having shared his work all over Canada\, and internationally at festivals and showcases in the United States\, Australia\, Jamaica\, Latvia and Lithuania. \nBrandon is ever-grateful for the power of poetry as a spiritual technology and social force. He is devoted to using poetry as a tool for refining his sense of justice\, love\, and intimacy. \nBrandon Wint’s poems and essays have been published in The Ex Puritan\, Event Magazine\, Arc Poetry Magazine\, and Black Writers Matter\, among other places. Divine Animal (Write Bloody North\, 2020) is his debut collection of poetry. In recent years\, his films have screened at  DOXA documentary film festival and Reelworld Film Festival and Vancouver International Film Festival Centre. \nREGISTER ON ZEFFY \nPlease Note:\n1. The registration page contains a drop down menu listing all public events by date and time\, as well as options for In-person or Online ticket purchases. Please ensure you select the correct date and ticket option. If you experience issues or have concerns\, please contact info@kogawahouse.com for support. \n2. To provide free services to Canadian non-profit organizations\, Zeffy automatically adds a 15% donation to your ticket fee. We encourage support for Zeffy\, but if you cannot afford the added cost\, you can change the donation option to “Other” and enter “0.” \nThis series is made possible thanks for the support of the Canada Council for the Arts & the BC Arts Council. \n  \nACCESSIBILITY INFO FOR HISTORIC JOY KOGAWA HOUSE:\n \nHistoric Joy Kogawa House is not currently wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for some individuals with mobility-related access needs. Here are some specifications for your consideration: \n\nA low-slope ramp allows access to the front yard\nThere are 5 steps leading to the front door\, each 121.5 cm in width and 8 cm in height\nThe front door and dining room entry are 85 cm wide\nThe bathroom entry is 70 cm wide\, with 17 cm clearance on each side of the toilet\nThe house has a range of chairs with arms and without arms\nAssistance animals are welcome\n\nAdditionally\, please note that while this event will not be mask-mandatory\, in-person attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks for the safety and comfort of their fellow attendees. \nIf you have specific questions or concerns about accessibility at Historic Joy Kogawa House\, please connect with them using their contact form.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/curation-of-a-set-artist-talk-with-brandon-wint/
LOCATION:Historic Joy Kogawa House\, 1450 West 64th Avenue\, Vancouver\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Genre Bending & Community Building: Spoken Word & Speculative Poetry | Workshops with Sheri-D Wilson (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this public workshop as part of the Amplify: Spoken Word Intensive\, presented in partnership with Historic Joy Kogawa House! \nWhere: In-person Only at Historic Joy Kogawa House\nWhen: Thu\, March 20 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM\nCost: $15 (No one turned away for lack of funds: please contact: info@kogawahouse.com to request accommodations.) \nDESCRIPTION: A drop-in workshop led by Sheri-D Wilson regarding genre mixing and community. \nARTIST BIO: Sheri-D Wilson is an award-winning performer and author of fourteen books\, four short films\, three plays\, and four poetry & music albums. \nHer work has received many awards and honours\, including the Order of Canada\, an honorary Doctor of Letters – Honoris Causa from Kwantlen University\, Poet Laureate Emeritus of Calgary\, the Stephan G. Stephansson Award for Poetry\, and the Women of Vision Award. \nA strong advocate for social change & community building in 2003 she founded The Calgary Spoken Word Society and remains the Artistic Director today. For 11 years the society produced a very large Spoken Word Festival and sidekick School Program. In 2005 Sheri-D founded The Spoken Word Program at The Banff Centre and was Director/Head Faculty until 2012. \nSheri-D splits her time between Calgary & Vancouver with her dog Willow – where she’s as busy as the water-table-controlling Emblem of Canada. \nREGISTER ON ZEFFY \nPlease Note:\n1. The registration page contains a drop down menu listing all public events by date and time\, as well as options for In-person or Online ticket purchases. Please ensure you select the correct date and ticket option. If you experience issues or have concerns\, please contact info@kogawahouse.com for support. \n2. To provide free services to Canadian non-profit organizations\, Zeffy automatically adds a 15% donation to your ticket fee. We encourage support for Zeffy\, but if you cannot afford the added cost\, you can change the donation option to “Other” and enter “0.” \nThis series is made possible thanks for the support of the Canada Council for the Arts & the BC Arts Council. \n  \nACCESSIBILITY INFO FOR HISTORIC JOY KOGAWA HOUSE:\n \nHistoric Joy Kogawa House is not currently wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for some individuals with mobility-related access needs. Here are some specifications for your consideration: \n\nA low-slope ramp allows access to the front yard\nThere are 5 steps leading to the front door\, each 121.5 cm in width and 8 cm in height\nThe front door and dining room entry are 85 cm wide\nThe bathroom entry is 70 cm wide\, with 17 cm clearance on each side of the toilet\nThe house has a range of chairs with arms and without arms\nAssistance animals are welcome\n\nAdditionally\, please note that while this event will not be mask-mandatory\, in-person attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks for the safety and comfort of their fellow attendees. \nIf you have specific questions or concerns about accessibility at Historic Joy Kogawa House\, please connect with them using their contact form.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/genre-bending-community-building-spoken-word-speculative-poetry-workshops-with-sheri-d-wilson-in-person/
LOCATION:Historic Joy Kogawa House\, 1450 West 64th Avenue\, Vancouver\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Community-Engaged Art | Artist Talk with Johnny D Trinh (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this artist talk as part of the Amplify: Spoken Word Intensive\, presented in partnership with Historic Joy Kogawa House! \nWhere: In-person: at Historic Joy Kogawa House | Online: Zoom\nWhen: Fri\, March 21 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nCost: $15 (No one turned away for lack of funds: please contact: info@kogawahouse.com to request accommodations.) \nDESCRIPTION: This talk is for artists of any discipline\, interested in community-engaged art\, bringing their practices into community spaces\, or are new to designing/facilitating workshops. Johnny D Trinh will share examples of community-engaged art from individual artists\, to organizations. Trinh will highlight introductory concepts and considerations with engaging in community focusing on concepts of ethics\, accountability\, and consent. This event will be hybrid with an option to join online. \nARTIST BIO: Johnny D. Trinh is an interdisciplinary artist\, award-winning playwright\, and spoken word poet based in Vancouver\, British Columbia. As the Artistic Director of Vancouver Poetry House and Interim Executive Director of the Historic Joy Kogawa House Society\, Trinh is a key figure in Vancouver’s literary community. His leadership focuses on elevating the voices of marginalized communities and creating spaces for spoken word artists to thrive. He integrates spoken word\, music\, video\, movement\, theatre\, and creative technology to create immersive experiences that reflect the complex\, multi-layered realities of our world. \nTrinh’s practice is deeply rooted in socially engaged\, community-based art\, with a pedagogy aimed at fostering empowerment\, agency\, and compassion. He believes that art has the power to unite and create solidarity\, and he continually works toward accountability\, integrity\, and fostering inclusivity in his practice. A member of the League of Canadian Poets\, Trinh holds an MFA in Interdisciplinary Studies: Theatre & Creative Technology. His research focuses on auto-ethnographic performance and spoken word as a primary method in community-engaged art. \nWith several chapbooks and the audio album #undeniable released in 2017\, Trinh’s contributions extend beyond performance\, fostering the growth of emerging voices in the arts. His work is driven by the belief that it takes a community to build an artist\, whether through nurturing or resistance. \nREGISTER ON ZEFFY \nPlease Note:\n1. The registration page contains a drop down menu listing all public events by date and time\, as well as options for In-person or Online ticket purchases. Please ensure you select the correct date and ticket option. If you experience issues or have concerns\, please contact info@kogawahouse.com for support. \n2. To provide free services to Canadian non-profit organizations\, Zeffy automatically adds a 15% donation to your ticket fee. We encourage support for Zeffy\, but if you cannot afford the added cost\, you can change the donation option to “Other” and enter “0.” \nThis series is made possible thanks for the support of the Canada Council for the Arts & the BC Arts Council. \n  \nACCESSIBILITY INFO FOR HISTORIC JOY KOGAWA HOUSE:\n \nHistoric Joy Kogawa House is not currently wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for some individuals with mobility-related access needs. Here are some specifications for your consideration: \n\nA low-slope ramp allows access to the front yard\nThere are 5 steps leading to the front door\, each 121.5 cm in width and 8 cm in height\nThe front door and dining room entry are 85 cm wide\nThe bathroom entry is 70 cm wide\, with 17 cm clearance on each side of the toilet\nThe house has a range of chairs with arms and without arms\nAssistance animals are welcome\n\nAdditionally\, please note that while this event will not be mask-mandatory\, in-person attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks for the safety and comfort of their fellow attendees. \nIf you have specific questions or concerns about accessibility at Historic Joy Kogawa House\, please connect with them using their contact form.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/community-engaged-art-artist-talk-with-johnny-d-trinh-hybrid/
LOCATION:Historic Joy Kogawa House\, 1450 West 64th Avenue\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260716T083303
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SUMMARY:Performance and Voice | Workshop with Johnny D Trinh (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this public workshop as part of the Amplify: Spoken Word Intensive\, presented in partnership with Historic Joy Kogawa House! \nWhere: In-person Only at Historic Joy Kogawa House\nWhen: Sat\, March 22 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nCost: $15 (No one turned away for lack of funds: please contact: info@kogawahouse.com to request accommodations.) \nDESCRIPTION: Johnny is a longtime educator in performance\, voice & text. This is a great opportunity for poets to be introduced to tools on activating the body and voice when preparing for a performance. \nARTIST BIO: Johnny D. Trinh is an interdisciplinary artist\, award-winning playwright\, and spoken word poet based in Vancouver\, British Columbia. As the Artistic Director of Vancouver Poetry House and Interim Executive Director of the Historic Joy Kogawa House Society\, Trinh is a key figure in Vancouver’s literary community. His leadership focuses on elevating the voices of marginalized communities and creating spaces for spoken word artists to thrive. He integrates spoken word\, music\, video\, movement\, theatre\, and creative technology to create immersive experiences that reflect the complex\, multi-layered realities of our world. \nTrinh’s practice is deeply rooted in socially engaged\, community-based art\, with a pedagogy aimed at fostering empowerment\, agency\, and compassion. He believes that art has the power to unite and create solidarity\, and he continually works toward accountability\, integrity\, and fostering inclusivity in his practice. A member of the League of Canadian Poets\, Trinh holds an MFA in Interdisciplinary Studies: Theatre & Creative Technology. His research focuses on auto-ethnographic performance and spoken word as a primary method in community-engaged art. \nWith several chapbooks and the audio album #undeniable released in 2017\, Trinh’s contributions extend beyond performance\, fostering the growth of emerging voices in the arts. His work is driven by the belief that it takes a community to build an artist\, whether through nurturing or resistance. \nREGISTER ON ZEFFY \nPlease Note:\n1. The registration page contains a drop down menu listing all public events by date and time\, as well as options for In-person or Online ticket purchases. Please ensure you select the correct date and ticket option. If you experience issues or have concerns\, please contact info@kogawahouse.com for support. \n2. To provide free services to Canadian non-profit organizations\, Zeffy automatically adds a 15% donation to your ticket fee. We encourage support for Zeffy\, but if you cannot afford the added cost\, you can change the donation option to “Other” and enter “0.” \nThis series is made possible thanks for the support of the Canada Council for the Arts & the BC Arts Council. \n  \nACCESSIBILITY INFO FOR HISTORIC JOY KOGAWA HOUSE:\n \nHistoric Joy Kogawa House is not currently wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for some individuals with mobility-related access needs. Here are some specifications for your consideration: \n\nA low-slope ramp allows access to the front yard\nThere are 5 steps leading to the front door\, each 121.5 cm in width and 8 cm in height\nThe front door and dining room entry are 85 cm wide\nThe bathroom entry is 70 cm wide\, with 17 cm clearance on each side of the toilet\nThe house has a range of chairs with arms and without arms\nAssistance animals are welcome\n\nAdditionally\, please note that while this event will not be mask-mandatory\, in-person attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks for the safety and comfort of their fellow attendees. \nIf you have specific questions or concerns about accessibility at Historic Joy Kogawa House\, please connect with them using their contact form.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/performance-and-voice-workshop-with-johnny-d-trinh-in-person/
LOCATION:Historic Joy Kogawa House\, 1450 West 64th Avenue\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260716T083303
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SUMMARY:Writing Epic Poetry | Panel Discussion with Sheri-D Wilson & Renée Sarojini Salkikar (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this panel discussion as part of the Amplify: Spoken Word Intensive\, presented in partnership with Historic Joy Kogawa House! \nWhere: In-person Only at Historic Joy Kogawa House**\nWhen: Sat\, March 22 – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM\nCost: $15 (No one turned away for lack of funds: please contact: info@kogawahouse.com to request accommodations.)\n**This event will be filmed and available online at a later date. \nDESCRIPTION: A must-see panel where Sheri-D Wilson with special guest\, Renée Sarojini Saklikar\, discuss the evolution of poetry\, and the craft of creating epic poems. This panel will offer a Question and Answer talk back\, along with reading excerpts\, moderated by Johnny D Trinh. \nARTIST BIO: Sheri-D Wilson is an award-winning performer and author of fourteen books\, four short films\, three plays\, and four poetry & music albums. \nHer work has received many awards and honours\, including the Order of Canada\, an honorary Doctor of Letters – Honoris Causa from Kwantlen University\, Poet Laureate Emeritus of Calgary\, the Stephan G. Stephansson Award for Poetry\, and the Women of Vision Award. \nA strong advocate for social change & community building in 2003 she founded The Calgary Spoken Word Society and remains the Artistic Director today. For 11 years the society produced a very large Spoken Word Festival and sidekick School Program. In 2005 Sheri-D founded The Spoken Word Program at The Banff Centre and was Director/Head Faculty until 2012. \nSheri-D splits her time between Calgary & Vancouver with her dog Willow – where she’s as busy as the water-table-controlling Emblem of Canada. \nREGISTER ON ZEFFY \nPlease Note:\n1. The registration page contains a drop down menu listing all public events by date and time\, as well as options for In-person or Online ticket purchases. Please ensure you select the correct date and ticket option. If you experience issues or have concerns\, please contact info@kogawahouse.com for support. \n2. To provide free services to Canadian non-profit organizations\, Zeffy automatically adds a 15% donation to your ticket fee. We encourage support for Zeffy\, but if you cannot afford the added cost\, you can change the donation option to “Other” and enter “0.” \nThis series is made possible thanks for the support of the Canada Council for the Arts & the BC Arts Council. \n  \nACCESSIBILITY INFO FOR HISTORIC JOY KOGAWA HOUSE:\n \nHistoric Joy Kogawa House is not currently wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for some individuals with mobility-related access needs. Here are some specifications for your consideration: \n\nA low-slope ramp allows access to the front yard\nThere are 5 steps leading to the front door\, each 121.5 cm in width and 8 cm in height\nThe front door and dining room entry are 85 cm wide\nThe bathroom entry is 70 cm wide\, with 17 cm clearance on each side of the toilet\nThe house has a range of chairs with arms and without arms\nAssistance animals are welcome\n\nAdditionally\, please note that while this event will not be mask-mandatory\, in-person attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks for the safety and comfort of their fellow attendees. \nIf you have specific questions or concerns about accessibility at Historic Joy Kogawa House\, please connect with them using their contact form.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/writing-epic-poetry-panel-discussion-with-sheri-d-wilson-renee-sarojini-salkikar-in-person/
LOCATION:Historic Joy Kogawa House\, 1450 West 64th Avenue\, Vancouver\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Amplify Intensive Closing Performance | House Concert with Amplify Cohort & C.R. Avery (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this performance that closes out the Amplify: Spoken Word Intensive\, presented in partnership with Historic Joy Kogawa House! \nWhere: In-person Only at Historic Joy Kogawa House\nWhen: Sat\, March 22 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM\nCost: $15 (No one turned away for lack of funds: please contact: info@kogawahouse.com to request accommodations.) \nDESCRIPTION: Come celebrate the finale of the intensive at an intimate house concert featuring beloved Vancouver musicians\, artists\, conducted by C.R. Avery and featuring collaborations and presentations from the Amplify Cohort. \nARTIST BIO: \nwhat men do with their mouths\nBio for c.r avery\nBy P. Smith \ncue the frenzied combo of molar and spit.\nhis tongue touches every chroma on its way to blue.\nhe’s been rinsing with gravel\, flossing with wire\nand chewing brick again\, he’s been a bad\, bad boy.\nbut he is crackerjack conjurer of washboards and\nrubber\, even suburb girls welcome the twinging. i\nwant to nibble yesterday’s corona from his chin\, rub\nmy index finger along the surface of his laugh\, pull\nthe maw open to check the slick road of his throat.\nthere’s something illegal going on down there\, the\nsweet keening of ancient instruments. the orchestra\nis fidgety\, click-hipped\, steaming inside that skin.\nthe boy opens the beauteous and\, in gut rendering\,\nwords become both otherwise and everything \nREGISTER ON ZEFFY \nPlease Note:\n1. The registration page contains a drop down menu listing all public events by date and time\, as well as options for In-person or Online ticket purchases. Please ensure you select the correct date and ticket option. If you experience issues or have concerns\, please contact info@kogawahouse.com for support. \n2. To provide free services to Canadian non-profit organizations\, Zeffy automatically adds a 15% donation to your ticket fee. We encourage support for Zeffy\, but if you cannot afford the added cost\, you can change the donation option to “Other” and enter “0.” \nThis series is made possible thanks for the support of the Canada Council for the Arts & the BC Arts Council. \n  \nACCESSIBILITY INFO FOR HISTORIC JOY KOGAWA HOUSE:\n \nHistoric Joy Kogawa House is not currently wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for some individuals with mobility-related access needs. Here are some specifications for your consideration: \n\nA low-slope ramp allows access to the front yard\nThere are 5 steps leading to the front door\, each 121.5 cm in width and 8 cm in height\nThe front door and dining room entry are 85 cm wide\nThe bathroom entry is 70 cm wide\, with 17 cm clearance on each side of the toilet\nThe house has a range of chairs with arms and without arms\nAssistance animals are welcome\n\nAdditionally\, please note that while this event will not be mask-mandatory\, in-person attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks for the safety and comfort of their fellow attendees. \nIf you have specific questions or concerns about accessibility at Historic Joy Kogawa House\, please connect with them using their contact form.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/amplify-intensive-closing-performance-house-concert-with-amplify-cohort-c-r-avery-in-person/
LOCATION:Historic Joy Kogawa House\, 1450 West 64th Avenue\, Vancouver\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Amplify Intensive | WordPlay Youth Workshop with Anjalica Solomon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this public workshop as part of the Amplify: Spoken Word Intensive\, presented in partnership with Historic Joy Kogawa House! \nWhere: In-person: Historic Joy Kogawa House\nWhen: Sun\, March 23 – 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM\nCost: $15 (No one turned away for lack of funds: please contact: info@kogawahouse.com to request accommodations.) \nDESCRIPTION: Come delve into the mesmerizing realm of spoken word poetry with Anjalica in “What We Remember” workshop. This immersive experience invites participants to explore the artistry and techniques that breathe life into writing impactful spoken word poems based on our own memories. We will also discuss and practice bringing performances to life. \nAnjalica\, a seasoned poet\, lyricist\, and performer\, will guide you through the intricacies of crafting compelling narratives that are based on the 5 senses\, memory and point of view. Together we will explore  delivering poetry with authenticity and emotion. \nFrom writing through the body\, harnessing the rhythm of language to exploring the nuances of performance\, participants will learn to channel their unique voices into resonant\, unforgettable spoken word pieces. \nThis workshop offers a supportive space to refine your skills\, experiment with poetic forms\, and discover the transformative potential of spoken word poetry! We will be ending with a collective jam session\, where participants will be invited to share courageously on the mic. \nARTIST BIO: Anjalica Solomon is a genderfluid Desi singer\, songwriter\, lyricist\, pianist\, loop pedalist\, poet\, spoken word artist\, organiser and multi-disciplinary performer based in what is colonially known as Vancouver\, BC on the stolen and unsurrendered territories of the Coast Salish\, Squamish\, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam Nations. \nTheir poetic work often seeks to proclaim the possibilities of love and resilience. Anjalica is a poet of startling emotional intellect and candour whose work testifies to a deep faith in beauty\, the power of nature\, and ultimately\, the human capacity to salvage integrity\, radiance and joy from moments of struggle. In this way\, Anjalica Solomon’s poems and performances offer robust visions of hope\, tenacity\, and love. Follow @Anjalicrush on Instagram to learn more about upcoming poetry collections\, music\, short films\, experimental fringe productions\, virtual workshops. You can listen to their poem/ song When I Use My Voice on all streaming platforms. \nREGISTER ON ZEFFY \nPlease Note:\n1. The registration page contains a drop down menu listing all public events by date and time\, as well as options for In-person or Online ticket purchases. Please ensure you select the correct date and ticket option. If you experience issues or have concerns\, please contact info@kogawahouse.com for support. \n2. To provide free services to Canadian non-profit organizations\, Zeffy automatically adds a 15% donation to your ticket fee. We encourage support for Zeffy\, but if you cannot afford the added cost\, you can change the donation option to “Other” and enter “0.” \nThis series is made possible thanks for the support of the Canada Council for the Arts & the BC Arts Council. \n  \nACCESSIBILITY INFO FOR HISTORIC JOY KOGAWA HOUSE:\n \nHistoric Joy Kogawa House is not currently wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for some individuals with mobility-related access needs. Here are some specifications for your consideration: \n\nA low-slope ramp allows access to the front yard\nThere are 5 steps leading to the front door\, each 121.5 cm in width and 8 cm in height\nThe front door and dining room entry are 85 cm wide\nThe bathroom entry is 70 cm wide\, with 17 cm clearance on each side of the toilet\nThe house has a range of chairs with arms and without arms\nAssistance animals are welcome\n\nAdditionally\, please note that while this event will not be mask-mandatory\, in-person attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks for the safety and comfort of their fellow attendees. \nIf you have specific questions or concerns about accessibility at Historic Joy Kogawa House\, please connect with them using their contact form.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/amplify-intensive-wordplay-youth-workshop-with-anjalica-solomon/
LOCATION:Historic Joy Kogawa House\, 1450 West 64th Avenue\, Vancouver\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Poetry Slam feat. Catherine Lewis
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, March 24th\, for another Van Slam at Shamshiri Caveman (139 Keefer St)! \nVancouver Poetry Slam returns for our second of two slams qualifying poets for the April 7th Van Slam Finals! \nThis will be a 2-round poetry slam. The top 4 poets will qualify for the Van Slam Finals on April 7th where we’ll find out who represents Van Slam in the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam! The event begins with a 3-person open mic\, followed by a performance from featured poet\, Catherine Lewis. Following a short break\, we’ll be back with a 2-round poetry slam! \nDoors: 7:00 PM  |  Sign up: 7:30 PM  |  Show: 8:00 PM\nEntry: $8 Advance  |  $10-$15 sliding scale at the door (No one turned away for lack of funds) \nPurchase advanced tickets here or register to attend online here.\n \nCan’t make it in-person? This event is hybrid\, so you can join us online by registering here! \nWe’ll begin with a short open mic (3 spots)\, then enjoy a performance from an incredible feature poet\, Catherine Lewis! Following a short break\, we SLAM! \nABOUT THE SLAM: \nThe slam will feature up to 10 poets in the first round. The top four poets make it to the second round AND qualify for the Van Slam Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Qualifier on April 7!! \nBoth rounds have a 3-minute time limit (with a 10-second grace period). Standard slam rules apply: original work only; no props; no costumes; no musical accompaniment; no animal acts; and no nudity. But remember\, as always: The point is NOT the points – the point is the POETRY! \nWant to know more about the Vancouver Poetry Slam format and the CIPS qualifying process? Find info here! \nABOUT OUR FEATURE: \nBorn in Hong Kong and raised in Canada\, Catherine Lewis (she/her) is a Chinese Canadian writer based on the unceded territories of the Musqueam\, Squamish\, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples\, colonially known as Vancouver. Her debut poetry chapbook Zipless (845 Press) is a finalist for two Bisexual Book Awards\, and her work has been published in PRISM international\, The Fiddlehead\, The Humber Literary Review\, Pulp Literature\, and Plenitude Magazine. She has performed at the Verses Festival of Words\, the Poets Corner Reading Series\, and Word Vancouver. \nA graduate of SFU’s Writer’s Studio Certificate program\, she is a two-time Banff Centre Literary Arts alumna. Catherine holds a UBC Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Information Technology\, and has worked as a software developer for over two decades.
URL:https://www.vancouverpoetryhouse.com/event/vancouver-poetry-slam-feat-catherine-lewis/
LOCATION:Shamshiri Caveman\, 139 Keefer St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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