As a reminder, this Saturday, April 25th, we are throwing our huge poetry event over at the University City Arts League. The address is 42nd and Spruce, so it's not exactly difficult to reach. Take the train. Take the subway. Take your car. Take your bike. There are plenty of free parking spots and bike-ready telephone poles nearby. The event starts around 5:00pm and gets done around 11:00pm. Want to know more about the event? Keep reading.
THE POETRY POTLUCK
This three-room, marathon event of artistic expression is in celebration of the last weekend of Poetry Month, featuring music, poetry, and shared food. It is also an important benefit. We are asking donations of five dollars at the door. All procedes are going to a good cause. What cause? Rubye's Kids, an important organization that "Rubye's Kids provides charitable services which further the social, emotional, and educational welfare of underprivileged children all year long." Learn more about them at their website.
Check the schedule below for a listing of all artists and performance times. There is a high chance that surprises will occur, and last-minute changes will be made.
Second Floor Main Room
6:00-6:45
Kid Poets (interspersed) and Featured Adult Poets
Hosted by Naila/Sydney
Deejay: Adam Meora
1. Naila
2. Fatima Adamu
3. Sydney Coffin
4. Mel Brake
5. Ian Wolf
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8:30-9:00 / 9:15
Falling From
Hosted by Adam Meora
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9:30-?
Featured Adult Poets
Hosted by Skribbly and Ebony
1. Naked
2. Ebony Collier
3. Poorman Blackstar
4. Debrah Morkun
5. Greg Bem
6. Jen Kramny
7. Roger Williams
8. Frank Walsh
9. Abject Reality
10. Wes Gil
11. My Imaginary Band
12. Alexis
13. Vision from Quiet Rage
14. Alien Architect
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Second Floor Food Room (Acoustic Setup)
5:00-5:45
Dobbins Band
Hosted by Adam Meora and Roz Weiss
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7:00-8:30
Adult Poets with Acoustic Backing
Hosted by Greg Bem and Alla V
Music by Jesse Schurr and John Todd
1. Charles Carr (five minutes)
2. Justin Vitello (seven minutes)
3. Mark Jones (five minutes)
4. Tamara Oakman (seven minutes)
5. John Timpane (seven minutes)
6. Jeff King (five minutes)
7. Alla V (seven minutes)
8. Dan Schall (seven minutes)
9. Jordan Gamble (five minutes)
10. Quincy Scott Jones (seven minutes)
11. Jam/Open Mic Session (until 8:30)
Other performers may include Plumdragoness and Maleka.
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Third Floor Room
7:00-8:30
CAPA/DOBBINS POETS (one amp/one mic)
Hosted by Jen Kramny and the Capa Jazz Band
May include additional teen poets, followed by open mic
1. Jamar Hall (7:05-7:10)
2. CAPA (7:10-7:15)
3. Vernon Jordan (7:15-7:20)
4. CAPA (7:20-7:25)
5. CAPA (7:25-7:30)
6. Jamielle Ortiz (7:30-7:35)
7. Bria Green (7:35-7:40)
8. Kalilah Shoatz (7:40-7:45)
9. CAPA (7:45-7:50)
10. CAPA (7:50-7:55)
11. CAPA (7:55-8:00)
12. CAPA(8-8:05)
13. CAPA (8:05-8:10)
14. Ashley Williams (8:10-8:15)
15. Montco Poetry Slam Team: Lindo, Sappho, Alisia
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Stay tuned to the site throughout the week as videos and sites are linked to each artist. Additional information will be posted here too.
