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Distinguished Writer Series and Open Mic.
This month features poet Justen Ahren\, followed by an Open Mic open to all poets. 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 Puget Sound Poetry Connection and the Tacoma Arts Commission.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100907T021734Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100917T003000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100917T033000Z UID:http://www.speakyoursoul.org/speak/events/TAM-091610 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.speakyoursoul.org/speak/events/TAM-091610 SUMMARY:Thick\:Dance\, Spoken Word & The Oil Spill (Tacoma) 9/16 DESCRIPTION:THICK\: Dance and Spoken Word Investigating the Gulf Spill Aftermath
September 16 · 5\:30pm - 8\:30pm
Tollefson Plaza across the street from the Tacoma Art Museum
This original choreography will feature dancers from BQ Dance and spoken word from Lucas Smiraldo's recent piece \\"Internal\\" which investigates the impact on wildlife from the gulf oil spill.
FInd out more @ www.bqdance.com and click here to RSVP to this event on facebook.
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UPDATE\: It appears Cafe Messina has Closed\, stay tuned for a new location for Mouths &\; Mics!
Mouths &\; Mics
September 17th &\; Every 3rd Friday
7 to 9pm
Cafe Messina
744 Market Street
Downtown Tacoma
Every 3rd Friday off the month Ka Huina offers a poetry open mic from 7-8pm. All poets welcome. Hosted by Tomas Belsky.
Ka Huina / Creative Corner
(Corner of Mamo and Kilauea in Downtown Hilo)
Friday\, September 17\, 2010
7\:00 p.m.
\\"Volcano Poetry Slam\\" emceed by spoken word artist Kimberly Dark.
This high-energy\, audience-judged poetry competition is open to the public\, both as audience members and participating poets. First time and returning poets with new material are welcome. Up to 15 poets can compete\, with poets chosen by lottery that evening at 7 p.m. sharp. Prizes are awarded to the top 3 finalists. Five judges are chosen from volunteer audience members.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100907T021734Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100925T020000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100925T043000Z UID:http://www.speakyoursoul.org/speak/events/FYM-092410 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.speakyoursoul.org/speak/events/FYM-092410 SUMMARY:Free Ya Mind Open Mic (Tacoma) 9/24 DESCRIPTION:Come to the Free Ya Mind open-mic night at Tully’s Coffee at 9th and Broadway in downtown Tacoma. Every Last Friday of the month from about 7\:00pm to about 9\:30pm.
For more info call 253-921-1160 or visit Freeyamindinc.com.
Hosted by Stella Haioulani.
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