Local poet and freelance writer, Tammy Robacker, celebrates and releases her first book of poetry, The Vicissitudes, published by Pearle Publications (click here to order).

NOTICE: News on Tacoma's Annual Art Slam Event. Applications open until 10/26.

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Application Deadline:
Monday, October 26, 2009

In celebration of the 8th anniversary of Art at Work: Tacoma Arts Month, the Tacoma Arts Commission is hosting an Art Slam on Wednesday, November 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rialto Theater in downtown Tacoma.

Come to the Free Ya Mind open-mic night at Tully’s Coffee at 9th and Broadway in downtown Tacoma. From about 7:00pm to about 9:30pm.

For more info call 253-921-1160 or visit Freeyamindinc.com.

Hosted by Stella Haioulani.

November 5 * 7 pm. In Tahoma's Shadow Poetry Reading.

Final Reading of Poets Collected in the Anthology In Tahoma's Shadow to Take Place Thursday, November 5, at King's Books

The last of three readings showcasing the work of poets collected in the recently published anthology In Tahoma's Shadow will be held at 7 p.m. this Thursday, November 5, at King’s Books, 218 St. Helen’s Avenue, Tacoma. The event, which is being held in conjunction with the Tacoma Arts Commission's Art at Work month, is free and open to the public.

Join us November 6th for a special Speak Your Soul event @ Ka Huina. In order to support and participate in Hilo's annual Black & White Night on the 6th, we will be temporarily moving from our usual spot at Kope Kope to Ka Huina's Downtown location.

Josh Rizeberg will be performing at the University of Puget Sound for "Save the Children, Save the World" - a benefit show for Uganda's "Invisible Children." More info at Josh's MySpace.

From Kingsbookstore.com . . .

November 13 * 7 pm. Distinguished Writer Series and Open Mic.
This monthly event features a distinguished writer and an open mic for poets, playwrights, short story writers, and others. This month features Brian Desmond. Open Mic sign-up is at 6:30 pm. Admission is free. The event occurs monthly the second Friday of every month at King's Books. Sponsored by the Tacoma Arts Commission and the Puget Sound Poetry Connection. Part of Art At Work:Tacoma Arts Month 2009.

Join us November 13th, and every 2nd Friday of the month, for an open mic and featured poet from Speakyoursoul.org or the Tacoma community. We will begin at 8pm; open mic sign-ups will also start at 8pm. The open mic is open to all styles of poetry, especially poems intended to build a better world.
Contact the Tacoma Team for more information.

Location: Vinum Coffee & Wine Lounge
1001 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA

PSPC's 3rd Annual Poetry Marathon
On Saturday, November 14, 2009, PSPC presents the 3rd Annual Poetry Marathon at King's Bookstore. It's a huge day filled with a diverse line up of talented, fine poets sharing their poetry from around the South Sound region and beyond. Stop in for an hour or two to listen, enjoy refreshments and snacks, or to sign up for the open mics!

Schedule of Poets for 3rd Anual Poetry Marathon
10:55-11:00 -- WELCOME: Emcee, Maggie Kelly
11:00 -11:20- J. Glenn Evans
11:25 -11:45-Gonya Klein

Based in New York City, Carlos Andrés Gómez is a busy and talented poet that travels widely to deliver evocative and inspiring Spoken Word poetry. Click here to see his complete schedule.

Join us December 4th, and every First Friday of the month, for an open mic and featured poet from Speakyoursoul.org or our Hawai'i Island community. We will begin at 7pm; open mic sign-ups will also start at 7pm. The open mic is open to all styles of poetry, especially poems intended to build a better world.
Contact Zach for more information.

Location: Kope Kope Espresso
1261 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, Hawai'i 96720