Jan. 8; Beau Williams & Sam Teitel
Feb. 12; Donald Wellman & Alexandria Peary
Mar. 12; Diana Seanz & Marshall Harvey
Ap. 9; Rene Schwiesow & Louisa Clerici
May 14; Valerie Raudonis & Robin Linn
Jun. 11;
Jul. 9; "pencil" Anathea & Liz
Aug. 13; Peddlar & Friends
Sept. 10;
Oct. 8; D. A. Boucher & TBA
Nov. 12;
Dec. 10; Doc Cote & TBA
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Slam Free or Die 4th Annual Valentine's Day Erotic Open Mic
Manchester, NH -- Looking for a new way to celebrate Valentine's Day?
On Friday, February 5, 2010, the Bridge Café in Manchester continues its popular open mic and poetry slam competition series, Slam Free or Die, produced by Russian Roulette Productions.
The night includes a special themed open mic poetry session, "Erotic Poetry," in honor of Valentine's Day. Poets are encouraged to bring their best romantic and erotic to work to share, and all are encouraged to 'dress to impress' because no one should be lonely on Valentine's Day. It is advised to arrive early, as the annual event often draws standing-room-only crowds. In addition to the open mic, there will also be the 6th official poetry slam of the 2010 season and a special feature by Diane Haas.
About Diane Haas
Diane was Worcester Slam Champion of 1994, performed at Lollapalooza in RI and went to the Nationals as part of the Worcester Slam Team.
Tragically, In 1995, she suffered a nearly fatal attack of capitalism. No one heard from her again until she was laid off in 2009 and stumbled into the Bridge Cafe in Manchester, NH sputtering something about bees beating off. However, it was her poem "Not The Girl Next Door" that earned her the feature slot for Erotic Poetry Night on February 5th, despite the fact that it rhymes. Diane has promised a unique performance for the Erotic Poetry Night feature that includes wearing something rumored to be illegal in 22 states.
Similar to a "Gallagher" performance, front row audience members should be equally cautious of full contact watermelons.
On Friday, February 5, 2010, the Bridge Café in Manchester continues its popular open mic and poetry slam competition series, Slam Free or Die, produced by Russian Roulette Productions.
The night includes a special themed open mic poetry session, "Erotic Poetry," in honor of Valentine's Day. Poets are encouraged to bring their best romantic and erotic to work to share, and all are encouraged to 'dress to impress' because no one should be lonely on Valentine's Day. It is advised to arrive early, as the annual event often draws standing-room-only crowds. In addition to the open mic, there will also be the 6th official poetry slam of the 2010 season and a special feature by Diane Haas.
About Diane Haas
Diane was Worcester Slam Champion of 1994, performed at Lollapalooza in RI and went to the Nationals as part of the Worcester Slam Team.
Tragically, In 1995, she suffered a nearly fatal attack of capitalism. No one heard from her again until she was laid off in 2009 and stumbled into the Bridge Cafe in Manchester, NH sputtering something about bees beating off. However, it was her poem "Not The Girl Next Door" that earned her the feature slot for Erotic Poetry Night on February 5th, despite the fact that it rhymes. Diane has promised a unique performance for the Erotic Poetry Night feature that includes wearing something rumored to be illegal in 22 states.
Similar to a "Gallagher" performance, front row audience members should be equally cautious of full contact watermelons.
Poetry Benefit Reading for Haiti - February 10, 2010
On February 10 at 7:30 pm, Robert Pinsky, Rosanna Warren, Jorie Graham, and a dozen other Boston-area poets will join together for a collaborative reading to benefit "Partners in Health" and the people of Haiti. It will take place at Longfellow Hall/Harvard, Appian Way, Cambridge, MA.
As of today, the confirmed readers are:
Robert Pinsky
Jorie Graham
Rosanna Warren
Afaa Michael Weaver
Fred Marchant
Christina Davis
Daniel Tobin
Barbara Helfgott-Hyett
Jean-Dany Joachim
Patrick Sylvain
Wendy Mnookin
Marilene Phipps-Kettlewell
Nadia Herman-Colburn
Kim Stafford
Tom Daley
Jericho Brown
Franny Lindsey
Requested donation will be $10, with all proceeds going to Partners in Health (PIH). Poets' books will also be on sale, with all proceeds after cost going to PIH.
The event is being co-sponsored by the Woodberry Poetry Room at Harvard and Harvard's Technical and Clerical Workers Union, which is providing much-needed logistical support.
As of today, the confirmed readers are:
Robert Pinsky
Jorie Graham
Rosanna Warren
Afaa Michael Weaver
Fred Marchant
Christina Davis
Daniel Tobin
Barbara Helfgott-Hyett
Jean-Dany Joachim
Patrick Sylvain
Wendy Mnookin
Marilene Phipps-Kettlewell
Nadia Herman-Colburn
Kim Stafford
Tom Daley
Jericho Brown
Franny Lindsey
Requested donation will be $10, with all proceeds going to Partners in Health (PIH). Poets' books will also be on sale, with all proceeds after cost going to PIH.
The event is being co-sponsored by the Woodberry Poetry Room at Harvard and Harvard's Technical and Clerical Workers Union, which is providing much-needed logistical support.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Writing in a Winter Wonderland
Watching from my penthouse perch,
crystalline forms float past my windows
touching down on roof & road
evergreens now temporary-whites
black tar & grey cement paths & walks
slowly disappear under cold blanket;
bare spots reveal salt crystals,
deadly enemy of snowfall.
Watching from my penthouse sofa
Weather prognosticators claim,
against swirling cloud bank backdrops
of radar scoping out the future,
attempt at predicting unpredictable,
flurries to continue throughout the day,
inch counts varying southward,
Nor'easter burying northern suburbs.
Watching from my penthouse roost
adults & children, poofy, quilted clothing wraps,
shoveling, salting, sanding, sweating,
sledding, sliding, snowballing, screaming,
through thick layer of blizzard debris
covering Durant House Community grounds,
an image of a village wonderland;
guess I had better go & join in the communal fun.
crystalline forms float past my windows
touching down on roof & road
evergreens now temporary-whites
black tar & grey cement paths & walks
slowly disappear under cold blanket;
bare spots reveal salt crystals,
deadly enemy of snowfall.
Watching from my penthouse sofa
Weather prognosticators claim,
against swirling cloud bank backdrops
of radar scoping out the future,
attempt at predicting unpredictable,
flurries to continue throughout the day,
inch counts varying southward,
Nor'easter burying northern suburbs.
Watching from my penthouse roost
adults & children, poofy, quilted clothing wraps,
shoveling, salting, sanding, sweating,
sledding, sliding, snowballing, screaming,
through thick layer of blizzard debris
covering Durant House Community grounds,
an image of a village wonderland;
guess I had better go & join in the communal fun.
Poetry, Poetry, Poetry
Poetry, Poetry, Poetry everywhere,
give rocker some pushin's
gotta sofa sit with care
uneven, lumpy cushions,
Poetry, Poetry cluttering my lair!
Bad filing habits,
poems peekfrom cabinets
& under the chair,
Poetry, Poetry, Poetry everywhere!
Clearing out possessions
after my penniless passing
you will find nothing of "Value",
not "Real Value" of "Society",
scraps of pomes, alphabet papers,
copies of jam sessions on vid & CD,
Collective recordings,
brand new, in shrink-wrapped cases,
zip-lock, unboxed, Umbrella sets,
and self published chapbooks,
all sure fire, fifty-fifty hits,
raise the banner,
see who salutes.
Mostly you'll find second-hand stuff
furniture, electronics, & fashion,
buried 'neath more than enough,
of the thing I'm stashin',
Poetry, Poetry, Poetry everywhere!
Poetry, Poetry, Poetry everywhere,
give pen some pushin's
gotta sofa sit with care
uneven, lumpy cushions,
Poetry, Poetry cluttering my lair!
Bad filing habits,
poems peek from cabinets
& under the chair,
Poetry, Poetry, Poetry everywhere!
give rocker some pushin's
gotta sofa sit with care
uneven, lumpy cushions,
Poetry, Poetry cluttering my lair!
Bad filing habits,
poems peekfrom cabinets
& under the chair,
Poetry, Poetry, Poetry everywhere!
Clearing out possessions
after my penniless passing
you will find nothing of "Value",
not "Real Value" of "Society",
scraps of pomes, alphabet papers,
copies of jam sessions on vid & CD,
Collective recordings,
brand new, in shrink-wrapped cases,
zip-lock, unboxed, Umbrella sets,
and self published chapbooks,
all sure fire, fifty-fifty hits,
raise the banner,
see who salutes.
Mostly you'll find second-hand stuff
furniture, electronics, & fashion,
buried 'neath more than enough,
of the thing I'm stashin',
Poetry, Poetry, Poetry everywhere!
Poetry, Poetry, Poetry everywhere,
give pen some pushin's
gotta sofa sit with care
uneven, lumpy cushions,
Poetry, Poetry cluttering my lair!
Bad filing habits,
poems peek from cabinets
& under the chair,
Poetry, Poetry, Poetry everywhere!
Monday, January 18, 2010
Poetry/Open Mic Events This Week
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Beat Night
Press Room, Upstairs
77 Daniel Street
Portsmouth, NH
6:30pm, $3.0.
Hosted by Larry Simon
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Brewed Awakening Third Thursday Open Mic
Brew Awakenings
Market Street
Lowell, MA
6pm, $3.00
Friday, January 22, 2010
Slam Free or Die
Open Mic Poetry @ the Bridge
Bridge Cafe
1117 Elm Street
Manchester, NH
6pm, $3.00
Hosted by the Colonel & Roller Girl
Beat Night
Press Room, Upstairs
77 Daniel Street
Portsmouth, NH
6:30pm, $3.0.
Hosted by Larry Simon
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Brewed Awakening Third Thursday Open Mic
Brew Awakenings
Market Street
Lowell, MA
6pm, $3.00
Friday, January 22, 2010
Slam Free or Die
Open Mic Poetry @ the Bridge
Bridge Cafe
1117 Elm Street
Manchester, NH
6pm, $3.00
Hosted by the Colonel & Roller Girl
SLAM FREE OR DIE - performance poet JOHN 'SURVIVOR' BLAKE
MANCHESTER, NH – On Friday, January 22 the Bridge Café continues its popular open mic poetry series, Slam Free or Die, produced by Russian Roulette Productions. The night includes a poetry open mic session with 15 spots with sign-ups starting between 6:00 and 6:30pm, open mic beginning around some time after 7pm. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early – the nights have been drawing standing-room-only crowds. This night we will have an open mic and a feature by John 'Survivor' Blake.
About Survivor (John Stanley Blake)
John Stanley Blake was nicknamed "Survivor" by his therapist after their 1st session. "Survivor" now speaks out about addiction and struggle at universities and rehabilitation centers all over the United States, including Virginia Tech, Columbia, SUNY, Berkeley and the Virginia State Journalism Championship Awards Ceremony. He's also a well-known spoken word artist across the nation.
He's shared the stage with such fabulous artists as Patricia Smith, Tara Betts, Marty McConnell, Rachel McKibbens, Amiri Baraka, Roger Bonair-Agard, Saul Williams, Suheir Hamad, and Carlos Andres Gomez. He's performed on the finals stage at The National Poetry Slam in 2007 representing the Louder Arts (New York City) slam team.
Survivor is now the slam coach and one of four curators for SlamRichmond in Richmond, Virgina. He conducts weekly workshops every Saturday afternoon and hosts the venue as well. His book of memoirs (the first in a five-part series), 'Drifting From Fire', is soon to be published as well as his first book of poetry by "Smalls Books Press".
About Slam Poetry
Slam poetry is the competitive art of performance poetry, putting a dual emphasis on writing and performance, encouraging poets to focus on what they're saying and how they're saying it. Nearly every state in the U.S. has venues that host regular poetry slams – the Bridge Café is the only venue in NH that offers a slam. This year will only be the fourth time that NH has ever been represented in the 22 year history of the National Poetry Slam.
About Open Mic
Slam Free or Die @ The Bridge Café is a series of open mic nights for poets and spoken-word artists with slam competitions being held once a month during slam season (September through April); sign-ups begin between 6 and 6:30pm. Come and enjoy the delicious food and coffee of the Bridge Cafe. There is a $3 cover charge.
Slam Free or Die @ The Bridge Café is produced by Russian Roulette Productions. For more information, contact e-mail bridgepoetry (at) gmail.com, call 603-858-3286 or visit www.facebook.com/slamfreeordie on the Web. The Bridge Café is located at the corner of Bridge and Elm at 1117 Elm Street, Manchester. For more information about the Bridge Café, call 603.647.9991
About Survivor (John Stanley Blake)
John Stanley Blake was nicknamed "Survivor" by his therapist after their 1st session. "Survivor" now speaks out about addiction and struggle at universities and rehabilitation centers all over the United States, including Virginia Tech, Columbia, SUNY, Berkeley and the Virginia State Journalism Championship Awards Ceremony. He's also a well-known spoken word artist across the nation.
He's shared the stage with such fabulous artists as Patricia Smith, Tara Betts, Marty McConnell, Rachel McKibbens, Amiri Baraka, Roger Bonair-Agard, Saul Williams, Suheir Hamad, and Carlos Andres Gomez. He's performed on the finals stage at The National Poetry Slam in 2007 representing the Louder Arts (New York City) slam team.
Survivor is now the slam coach and one of four curators for SlamRichmond in Richmond, Virgina. He conducts weekly workshops every Saturday afternoon and hosts the venue as well. His book of memoirs (the first in a five-part series), 'Drifting From Fire', is soon to be published as well as his first book of poetry by "Smalls Books Press".
About Slam Poetry
Slam poetry is the competitive art of performance poetry, putting a dual emphasis on writing and performance, encouraging poets to focus on what they're saying and how they're saying it. Nearly every state in the U.S. has venues that host regular poetry slams – the Bridge Café is the only venue in NH that offers a slam. This year will only be the fourth time that NH has ever been represented in the 22 year history of the National Poetry Slam.
About Open Mic
Slam Free or Die @ The Bridge Café is a series of open mic nights for poets and spoken-word artists with slam competitions being held once a month during slam season (September through April); sign-ups begin between 6 and 6:30pm. Come and enjoy the delicious food and coffee of the Bridge Cafe. There is a $3 cover charge.
Slam Free or Die @ The Bridge Café is produced by Russian Roulette Productions. For more information, contact e-mail bridgepoetry (at) gmail.com, call 603-858-3286 or visit www.facebook.com/slamfreeordie on the Web. The Bridge Café is located at the corner of Bridge and Elm at 1117 Elm Street, Manchester. For more information about the Bridge Café, call 603.647.9991
Monday, January 4, 2010
Thrice - poetry by DA Boucher
If you Love something,
Let it go.
I love you,
I let you go.
If it comes back to you,
It’s yours.
You came back…
Once.
Let it go…
Let you go,
You came back…
Twice.
Let it go…
I let you go…
& you came back…
Thrice.
If it doesn’t,
It never was.
You came back.
You came back.
You came back.
You come back.
You came back…
Thrice…
You're Mine.
(now, stop wriggling, you’ll only make the knots tighter)
Let it go.
I love you,
I let you go.
If it comes back to you,
It’s yours.
You came back…
Once.
Let it go…
Let you go,
You came back…
Twice.
Let it go…
I let you go…
& you came back…
Thrice.
If it doesn’t,
It never was.
You came back.
You came back.
You came back.
You come back.
You came back…
Thrice…
You're Mine.
(now, stop wriggling, you’ll only make the knots tighter)
Poetry This Week - Nashua, Lowell, Lawrence
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Poetry Open Mic & Slam
Brewed Awakenings
61 Market St
Lowell, MA 01852
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Hosted by Anthony Febo
Every First & Third Thursday Open Mic.
978 454 BREW (2739)
info (at) brewdawakening.com
http://www.brewdawakening.com
Friday, January 8, 2010
Poetry Corner
UU Church Chapel
58 Lowell Street
Nashua, NH
8pm
Hosted by Doc Cote
Featuring, Beau Williams & Friends.
Beau Williams is a New Hampshire Poet whose rhythms & wordplay flows & winds,
the Poet himself fully living in the piece; MSP, Must See Poetry.
We're looking for a few Good Poets to feature at Poetry Corner, if you're interested
or have friend who's interested or you're able to contact John Sinclair, et al, contact, dabsasp (at) gmail.com
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Jongleur Poetry Series
Lawrence Heritage State Park
Visitors Center
Canal Street
Lawrence, MA
FREE!
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hosted by Robin Linn & D. A. Boucher
Featuring, Regie Gibson, Diana Saenz, Alfred Turner, Jr, & Natalie Youn - four amazing Poets, one incredible night, be there.
An Open Mic will follow the featured readers.
Poetry Open Mic & Slam
Brewed Awakenings
61 Market St
Lowell, MA 01852
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Hosted by Anthony Febo
Every First & Third Thursday Open Mic.
978 454 BREW (2739)
info (at) brewdawakening.com
http://www.brewdawakening.com
Friday, January 8, 2010
Poetry Corner
UU Church Chapel
58 Lowell Street
Nashua, NH
8pm
Hosted by Doc Cote
Featuring, Beau Williams & Friends.
Beau Williams is a New Hampshire Poet whose rhythms & wordplay flows & winds,
the Poet himself fully living in the piece; MSP, Must See Poetry.
We're looking for a few Good Poets to feature at Poetry Corner, if you're interested
or have friend who's interested or you're able to contact John Sinclair, et al, contact, dabsasp (at) gmail.com
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Jongleur Poetry Series
Lawrence Heritage State Park
Visitors Center
Canal Street
Lawrence, MA
FREE!
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hosted by Robin Linn & D. A. Boucher
Featuring, Regie Gibson, Diana Saenz, Alfred Turner, Jr, & Natalie Youn - four amazing Poets, one incredible night, be there.
An Open Mic will follow the featured readers.
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