From pa-info at poetsasylum.org  Thu Jul  2 08:36:48 2009
From: pa-info at poetsasylum.org (Info mailing list of the Poets' Asylum)
Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 08:36:48 -0400
Subject: [pa-info] Asylum update (07/02/09)
Message-ID: <a90f51500907020536r19f10af8kc6583346af43bafb@mail.gmail.com>

Greeting from the Poets' Asylum. Enjoy the holiday weekend and join us on
Sunday.
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Brian Ellis - Tonight

Regardless of the weather tonight there will be fireworks of the verbal
variety in Kelly Square tonight. *Brian S. Ellis*, member of the the last 4
Cantab Slam Teams, former Champion of Champions @ the Cantab Lounge, and
Write Bloody Publishing author will be the feature at *The After Nine Poetry
Series*. Go expecting a great performance and you won't be disappointed.

The weekly poetry reading is held every Thursday night in the Ship Room at
the Hotel Vernon (1 Kelly Square, Worcester). The official start time is
8:00 p.m. but honestly, things gets going closer to 9. Open mic to start,
followed by the feature. Bring some bills to throw in the captain's hat. 21+
and proper id is required.
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Coming up on Sunday, July 5th

[image: Poetic Boxing] This week the *Poets' Asylum* will host the first of
two *open qualifying slam* to determine who will battle it out to be the
2009 Worcester representative to the Individual World Poetry
Championship<http://www.iwps2009.com/>.
This will be a two round slam with 3 minute time limits. The usual
rules<http://poetsasylum.org/slam.html#SPIEL>apply. The top finishers
tonight moves on to the iWPS Finals on August 30th.

Join us at Jumpin' Juice and Java (335 Chandler Street, Worcester). The
reading starts at *6:00 p.m.* No cover; please throw some money in the
bucket to support the reading and the slam team.
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June 28th Revisited

Thanks to all who joined the Poets' Asylum this week for our feature *Chad
Anderson*. Chad gave a whirlwind performance that drew appreciative applause
throughout with a mix of snaps, moans and laughter as appropriate. From the
first poem for his dad to the sing-a-long about having the roadways all to
himself it was a fine evening of words. Great pieces about soundwaves and
Cracker Barrel added to the fun. Thanks Chad for a fun night and thanks to
all those who came out to listen.
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2009 Poets' Asylum T-shirt

[image: 2009 t-shirt design] We've ordered the 2009 Poets' Asylum t-shirts
and should have them within a couple of weeks. Unisex sizes small through
XXXL have been ordered. Shirts will sell for $15 and all proceeds will help
fund the 2009 Worcester Slam Team.

You can reserve a shirt in your size by e-mailing webmaster @
poetsasylum.org <webmaster at poetsasylum.org> with your shirt size. View a
larger version of the t-shirt design by visiting the Fundraising
Page<http://www.poetsasylum.org/tlink.html>at
poetsasylum.org.

We have a limited quantity of Poets' Asylum t-shirt from previous years
still available. Visit the
Merchandise<http://www.poetsasylum.org/merchlink.html>page to look at
the past designs and check out the available sizes and
pricing.


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Slam Circus - July 17th

[image: Slam Circus flyer] The 2009 Worcester Slam Team take the show on the
road in a *Slam Circus* on Friday, July 17th at PACE - the Pioneer Art
Center of Easthampton <http://www.pioneerarts.org/>. The team will put on a
stellar performance for (hopefully) a packed house. After the feature,
audience members will have a chance to compete with their own poems for
prizes and poetic glory.

The performance will be held at the PACE Theatre, 41 Union Street,
Easthampton, MA. $8 general admission. $7 for PACE members. Start time is
8:00 p.m. This is going to be a major fundraiser for the slam team and the
Poets' Asylum. Please join us if you can.

Team member Dani Carriveau has crafted a lovely flyer. We'd appreciate your
help in peppering the universe with copies of it. You can download the PDF
by clicking here <http://poetsasylum.org/slam-circus.pdf>. You'll need Acrobat
Reader <http://get.adobe.com/reader/> to view the flyer. Thank you for your
support!
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The Poets' Asylum is in its eighteenth year of bringing the best in
Performance and Slam Poetry to Central Massachusetts and beyond.

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From pa-info at poetsasylum.org  Thu Jul  9 09:30:45 2009
From: pa-info at poetsasylum.org (Info mailing list of the Poets' Asylum)
Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 09:30:45 -0400
Subject: [pa-info] Asylum update (07/09/09)
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Greeting from the Poets' Asylum. Please come out to the send off feature by
the Worcester Youth Slam Team on Sunday night.


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Worcester Storytellers - Friday Night

*Worcester Storytellers* meets on the second Friday of each month at the
Village Arts Gallery (1 Ekman Street, Worcester). The reading starts at 8:00
p.m. This month they hold an open reading followed by a feature by *Tom
Seidenberg*. Worcester Storytellers never charges a cover. They ask you
throw some money into the basket to support the artists who feature. For
more info please contact
dave...<http://mailhide.recaptcha.net/d?k=0142vZ8WHctS5HzS0kHjzbGQ==&c=tkV-A-OQyxR5XEE0wLbdiUKkWEHb0B3P8QLQPSkaQrM=>
@aol.com.
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Coming up on Sunday, July 12th

[image: 2009 Youth Slam Team] Join the *Poets' Asylum* tonight for our
regular poetry open mic and a send-off feature for the *Youth* Slam Team.
Help us send the Youth Slammers on their way as they prepare for their trip
to the Brave New Voices event in Chicago, IL. Jeff Seigrist, Kate
Richardson, Elyse Bianchest, Carolyn Mshooshian and Eddy Habib are expected
to perform.

Come on down to Jumpin' Juice and Java (335 Chandler Street, Worcester). The
reading starts around 6:00 p.m. No cover; please put some money in the
bucket to support the Youth Slam team.


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July 5th Revisited

It was a quietish holiday weekend Poets' Asylum this week. The members of
the 2009 Worcester Slam Team were on hand as were a handful of other folks
who read in the open mic. Thanks to all those who shared their voices with
us. After the open we held a 3 person *open qualifying slam* to seed the
iWPS Selection Slam on August 30th. Gary Hoare, Bobby Gibbs and MC Speil
took part in the two round word fest with Bobby & MC Speil tying for the top
position. Both move on to the iWPS finals. We'll have a second open
qualifier on August 23rd where two slots for the iWPS finals will be up for
grabs.
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Photo Gallery Update

[image: Photo Album] Well the rainy weather has been good for one thing; we
finally have uploaded photos from the last several months of features. Visit
our Photo Gallery <http://poetsasylum.org/photo.html> to check out all the
updates.

We've uploaded photos from the features of Kyria Abrahams (02-01), Steve
Subrizi and Sam Teitel (02-08), Caitlin Meissner (02-15), Seren Divine
(03-08), Gary Hoare (05-10), Rushelle Frazier (06-07), the 2009 Worcester
Slam Team Feature (06-14), Melinda Leet (06-21) and Chad Anderson (06-28).
Enjoy.
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Fundraising Update

[image: Fundraising Thermometer] So far this year we have raised $1628
toward the expenses of sending a team to the 2009 National Poetry
Slam<http://www.nps2009.com/>.
Thanks to all those who have given money in support of the team.

The team has produced a chapbook to help raise money for their trip to
Florida in August. You can pick up a copy from Cyndi Keeley at the reading.
We are asking for a minimum donation of $5 for the book; you can always give
more if the spirit moves you. T-shirts have been ordered and we should have
them in hand my July 13th. You can reserve a shirt in your size by e-mailing
webmaster @ poetsasylum.org <webmaster at poetsasylum.org> with your shirt
size. We expect shirts to sell for $15 each.

We still need to raise a minimum of another $872 to cover our expenses. To
date the Poets' Asylum has spent $2573.50 on NPS & PSI registrations, hotel
rooms & airfare to West Palm Beach. That completes our expected expenses for
the team this year. Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated. We
can't do this without you and we thank you for your generosity.
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From pa-info at poetsasylum.org  Thu Jul 16 09:46:37 2009
From: pa-info at poetsasylum.org (Info mailing list of the Poets' Asylum)
Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:46:37 -0400
Subject: [pa-info] Asylum update (07/16/09)
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Greeting from the Poets' Asylum. Big show Friday night - join us if you can.
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Slam Circus - Friday, July 17th

[image: Slam Circus flyer] The 2009 Worcester Slam Team take the show on the
road in a *Slam Circus* on Friday, July 17th at PACE - the Pioneer Art
Center of Easthampton <http://www.pioneerarts.org/>. The team will put on a
stellar performance for (hopefully) a packed house. After the feature,
audience members will have a chance to compete with their own poems for
prizes and poetic glory.

The performance will be held at the PACE Theatre, 41 Union Street,
Easthampton, MA. $8 general admission. $7 for PACE members. The show will
start at 8:00 p.m. Please let your friends in western Mass. know about the
show. Maybe we'll see you there!
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Coming up on Sunday, July 19th

[image: a mic] This Sunday the *Poets' Asylum* will host a
head-to-head *Regional
Slam*. It's a mystery who the 2009 Worcester Slam team will be pitted
against and mystery is good, right? :-) This will be a Nationals-style four
round slam with the usual time limits, judging, etc. It's like going to
Nationals without the security hassles at the airport and the high heat &
humidity. This is certain to be a fun night for performance poetry so come
on down.

Plus the 2009 Poets' Asylum *t-shirts* will be available for purchase. All
proceeds support the Worcester Slam team and their trip to the National
Poetry Slam <http://www.nps2009.com/> in Florida next month.

Join us at Jumpin' Juice and Java (335 Chandler Street, Worcester). The
reading starts at 6:00 p.m. No cover; please throw some money in the bucket
to support the reading and the slam team.
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July 12th Revisited

Thanks to all those you came out to support the 2009 *Worcester Youth Slam
Team*. With a mix of dual voice and individual work Elyse Bianchet, Eddy
Habib, Carolyn Mshooshian, Kate Richardson, and Jeff Seigrist gave us a
taste of what they will be bringing to Chicago this week for the Brave New
Voices event. We're sure they will do the 5-0-8 proud.
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From pa-info at poetsasylum.org  Thu Jul 23 08:39:18 2009
From: pa-info at poetsasylum.org (Info mailing list of the Poets' Asylum)
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:39:18 -0400
Subject: [pa-info] Asylum update (07/23/09)
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Greeting from the Poets' Asylum. A Regional Slam, Eric Darby, and something
cooking in the kitchen. It's a busy week in poetry coming up. We hope to see
you where good words are spoken.
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Regional Slam - Thursday, July 23rd

[image: Regional Slam logo] On Thursday, July 23rd, the *After Nine Poetry
Series* at the Hotel Vernon will host a *Regional Slam*. Teams from the
Cantab, Lizard Lounge and Manchester (NH) battling the Worcester Slam team
for accolades & prizes. It's like going to Nationals without the security
hassles at the airport and the high heat & humidity. This is certain to be a
fun night for performance poetry so come on down.

The reading is held in the Ship Room of the Hotel Vernon (1 Kelly Square,
Worcester). The official start time is 8:00 p.m. but honestly, things gets
going closer to 9. Maybe this week will be different. 21+ and proper id is
required.
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2009 T-shirts Available

[image: 2009 Tshirt] The 2009 Poets' Asylum t-shirts are now available. The
front says "Greeting from Worcester" and the back offers "Wish you were
here!" with our website address. Sale of the t-shirts is one of our final
fundraisers before the Worcester Slam Team heads to West Palm Beach, FL for
the 2009 National Poetry Slam <http://www.nps2009.com/>.

Shirts are availabe in sizes small through 3XL for the $15 each. Find Bob
Gill at a reading near you to pick up your shirt. We'll have it set-up on
the the Merchandise <http://poetsasylum.org/merch.html> page within the next
week or so.
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Coming up on Sunday, July 26th

[image: Eric Darby] Join the Poets' Asylum this Sunday for our regular open
mic and a feature by *Eric Darby*. Darby is a nationally-recognized writer
and performance poet, who has competed in two Individual World Poetry Slams
and five National Poetry Slams. He has been ranked in the top twenty in two
NPS's, and was one of seven National Finalists in 2005. He is a past host of
the Detroit and Lizard Lounge Poetry Slams. His work has been included in
four spoken word anthologies and two jazz/poetry albums released by Poetry
Jam/Rounder Records.

Come down to Jumpin' Juice and Java (335 Chandler Street, Worcester). The
reading starts at 6:00 p.m. No cover; please throw some money in the bucket
to support the feature.
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The Kitchen Sessions

Mike McGee and his roommate Melinda will be hosting the first *Kitchen
Sessions* on Sunday, July 26th following the week Asylum reading. Things
kick off at 9:30 p.m. and run until 11ish. The event will be held in their
apartment on Vernon Hill. Four local poets will open the night with a pair
of poems each then the kitchen will be turned over to *Simone Beaubien * who
will have up to an hour to share her craft.

You can read more about the Kitchen Sessions in this blog
entry<http://www.mikemcgee.net/?p=383>by Mighty Mike. If you are
interested you should contact Mike
McGee<http://mailhide.recaptcha.net/d?k=01hm55sEpdWJSrAchU_q5yvA==&c=wCfOGsFl7zeCc3LKnIZAPmheYhFpY_c98FxVqSOHbdk=>for
the location. Plan to bring a snack and beverage to share and $3 to $5
for the feature.
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July 19th Revisited

We had a fun night at the Poets' Asylum this week with the 2009 Worcester
Slam Team competing in a *Head-to-Head Regional Slam* against the Worcester
All-stars. The All-stars, veteran slammers Bill MacMillan, Erin Jackson,
Mike McGee & Tony Brown, took on this year's team in a 4 round bout for
bragging rights. Time penalties took their toll for both teams. At end of
the slam the 2009 team won the slam. Thanks to all who came out for the
poetry.
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From pa-info at poetsasylum.org  Thu Jul 30 08:53:19 2009
From: pa-info at poetsasylum.org (Info mailing list of the Poets' Asylum)
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:53:19 -0400
Subject: [pa-info] Asylum update (07/30/09)
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Greeting from the Poets' Asylum.
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Coming up on Sunday, August 2nd

[image: 2009 Team] Join the *Poets' Asylum* on Sunday, August 2nd, for
the *Send-off
Feature* for the 2009 Worcester Slam Team. They've been refining, practicing
and tweaking their poetry and performance since they won the chance to
represent Worcester back in May. Come out tonight and hear their voices once
again as Danielle Carriveau, Trevor Byrne-Smith, Dave Keali'i, Danny Balel
and McKendy Fils-Aime take to the stage one more Keali'i, Danny Balel and
McKendy Fils-Aime take to the stage one more time before heading to West
Palm Beach, FL for the 2009 National Poetry Slam <http://www.nps2009.com/>.

We hope you will come down to Jumpin' Juice and Java (335 Chandler Street,
Worcester). The reading starts around 6:00 p.m. No cover; please throw some
money in the bucket to support the team.
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Final Fundraising Push

[image: Fundraising] On August 3rd the 2009 Worcester Slam team will head
south to West Palm Beach, Florida for the 2009 National Poetry
Slam<http://www.nps2009.com/>.
They will compete against 67 other teams in a battle of words and have the
opportunity to take part in side events ranging from the Nerd Slam to a
Death & Rememberance open mic. The members of the 2009 Worcester Slam Team
have worked hard after earning a spot on the team to hone their craft and
have already shown their skill at regional competitions.

Sending a team to Nationals is a partnership between the Poets' Asylum
community and the slammers. The community says gives us your best and we'll
get you to Nationals. By the time the team heads to Nationals the Asylum
will have spent close to $3100 on registration, airfare and lodging. To date
we have raised an amazing $2104 since we started the fundraising campaign in
March. We're in the home stretch and it would be awesome if we could raise
the remaining $396 of our $2500 goal before the team heads out.

On Sunday, August 2nd we'll hold the annual Team Send-off feature. We'll
have the 2009 Poets' Asylum t-shirts for sale along with past t-shirts, CDs
and anthologies. The bucket will be passed. If you can help us close the gap
it will be greatly appreciated. Even if you are low on funds please come
cheer on the team one more time before they head south for the summer.
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July 26th Revisited

It's been a while since we had a full open mic. We did this week though and
it was full of nuggets of goodness. Thanks to all those who shared their
words; we hope you'll join us again.

After the open *Eric Darby* featured for us. Bringing mostly newer work to
the mic he included a couple of old favorites and threw in a cover for good
measure. Eric has a verbal style that draws the listener in, making you want
to hear every word, every nuance of what he has to say. With material like
the tale of the two Bobs and Scratch and Dent Dreams it's well worth the
effort. Thanks for sharing your words with us Eric.
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