Join us for a Poetry Slam Fundraiser
to help prevent violence against Women!

FRIDAY, APRIL 23
KOPE KOPE ESPRESSO, 7PM
HILO, HAWAI'I

With special performances by Spoken Word Poet Zach Street
& 'ukulele prodigy Kris Fuchigami!

Click here to watch a amazing performance by Kris.

April is National Poetry Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month – celebrate both by joining us for an evening of inspiration & entertainment as we seek to end violence against women through creative expression & financial support for organizations protecting women from violence.

A Poetry Slam is a fun and competitive poetry event where poets are awarded prizes based on audience support for their performance. For Slam Against Violence, we will be mixing it up a bit, so please read below for the basic rules:

Bring a poem (or a story or song, but no instruments please) that helps make the world safer for women. Perhaps it honors an important woman in your life, exposes the tragedy of sexual assault, or celebrates the wisdom & contributions of women in our local or global community. It can be your own work, or that of another poet or artist. You’ll have 3 minutes to perform the poem on stage (memorization is great, but not required). If time permits, we will have two rounds, so if you want to win a prize, be prepared with two pieces to share.

In exchange for a donation of any amount, audience members will have the opportunity to honor the performers by giving leis to the poets of their choice. The poets with the most leis at the end of the night will win prizes. So, bring poetry to share and cash to support local organizations. And be prepared to have a great time with your Hawai’i Island ‘ohana in a creative, supportive and inspiring atmosphere.

Sponsored by:
Speak Your Soul, UHH Women’s Center, UHH Men of Strength & UHH New Student Programs