SLAM and Open Mic at CCP
The Community College of Philadelphia
Spoken Word Poetry Club Presents:
SLAM & OPEN MIC
WHEN: Wed, April 29, 2009
WHERE: Bonnell Building, BG-11, Small Auditorium
TIME: 4-8pm
SCHEDULE:
4-4:30, Sign-ups for Open Mic
4:30-5:30, Open Mic
5:30-6:00, Sign-ups for the Slam and Feature Poet: Rienne Scott
6-6:30, Feature Poet: Native Son
6:30-8, The Slam
Hosted by Sappho and Steve Megga
*PRIZES AND REFRESHMENTS!*
ABOUT THE FEATURE POETS:
Rienne Scott: Born and raised in Philadelphia, Rienne Scott was the 2003 Kodjo Poetry Slam Champion, a member of the 2006 and co-coach of the 2007-08 Philly Youth Poetry Slam Team now being featured on HBO's Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices. She is currently an English Education major at Lincoln University and President of the campus-based poetry group called I. S.P.I.T. - Infinite Supply of Passionate and Intense Talent. At 22, she writes and performs with pure passion and wants nothing more than to be remembered by her poetry.
Native Son: Native Son (David Ross), voted Poetry for the People Baltimore’s Best all-around poet in 2003, is a resident of Baltimore City, a poet and the author of the book, Speech Impediments. He has humbly inspired audiences through exquisite lyrics since 1997. This award-winning artist delivers a captivating performance - enlightening listeners on cultural, educational, family, political, self love, social, and spiritual issues.
CO-SPONSORED BY THE CAP LITERARY MAGAZINE AND THE LEARNING LAB
Spoken Word Poetry Club Presents:
SLAM & OPEN MIC
WHEN: Wed, April 29, 2009
WHERE: Bonnell Building, BG-11, Small Auditorium
TIME: 4-8pm
SCHEDULE:
4-4:30, Sign-ups for Open Mic
4:30-5:30, Open Mic
5:30-6:00, Sign-ups for the Slam and Feature Poet: Rienne Scott
6-6:30, Feature Poet: Native Son
6:30-8, The Slam
Hosted by Sappho and Steve Megga
*PRIZES AND REFRESHMENTS!*
ABOUT THE FEATURE POETS:
Rienne Scott: Born and raised in Philadelphia, Rienne Scott was the 2003 Kodjo Poetry Slam Champion, a member of the 2006 and co-coach of the 2007-08 Philly Youth Poetry Slam Team now being featured on HBO's Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices. She is currently an English Education major at Lincoln University and President of the campus-based poetry group called I. S.P.I.T. - Infinite Supply of Passionate and Intense Talent. At 22, she writes and performs with pure passion and wants nothing more than to be remembered by her poetry.
Native Son: Native Son (David Ross), voted Poetry for the People Baltimore’s Best all-around poet in 2003, is a resident of Baltimore City, a poet and the author of the book, Speech Impediments. He has humbly inspired audiences through exquisite lyrics since 1997. This award-winning artist delivers a captivating performance - enlightening listeners on cultural, educational, family, political, self love, social, and spiritual issues.
CO-SPONSORED BY THE CAP LITERARY MAGAZINE AND THE LEARNING LAB
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4/28/2009 05:06:00 PM
