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.

Rules for poets: 1) bring 2 poems of your own construction (though not everyone gets to round two), 2) make sure each poem is no longer than 3 minutes performed (if you go over, points are deducted from your score), and 3) poems can be read or memorized, but no props please.

Volcano Art Center's Niaulani Campus
19-4074 Old Volcano Rd. in Volcano Village. Tickets: $8 (or $25 for a series of 4 slams: 8/13, 9/17, 10/8, 11/19).
Call (808) 967-8222.