It’s nearly V-day and we’ve got something extra special in store for you this year! On Sunday, February 12, join us at Divan Orange for a special edition Love Story Slam featuring the now Toronto-based Alessandra Naccarato! Slammers are encouraged (although not required) to slam on topics related to LOVE and because that it’s a “Story Slam”, we’re upping the time limit to 5 whole minutes! It promises to be sexy night.
Love Story Slam & Open Mic feat. ALESSANDRA NACCARATO
Doors at 7 // Show at 8
$7 general admission
$5 with student ID or QWF membership
No one turned away
Check out the Facebook event page
SLAM FORMAT
The slam will unfold in special story-telling format, which is to say poets will have 5 minutes instead of just 3 and are encouraged (though not required) to slam about things related to love. 12 slots will be available — want to secure yours in advance? Just post on the Facebook event wall and we’ll set one aside one for you! We will reserve a maximum of 6 slam spots in advance – but you can always show up on the night of the event (you must arrive by 7:30 p.m.), where we’ll conduct a draw to determine which of the interested poets will score the last six spots. Keep in mind that your spot is only reserved once someone from the Collective responds with a confirmation.
NOTE: This slam is not part of the regular season and therefore does not qualify slammers for the semi-finals later this year.
OPEN MIC
We’ll also have 4 open mic spots available for those who don’t want to slam (be brave, we will love you), with two spots prioritized for Francophone poets.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PERFORMERS
In order to guarantee your open mic or slam spot, whether your signed-up in advance or want to participate in the draw on the night of the show, you MUST arrive at the venue by 7:30 p.m. (no exceptions).
QUESTIONS?
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to leave comment on our Facebook page and a Collective member will respond. If you’re not a Facebooker, email media@throwcollective.com.
MORE ABOUT ALESSANDRA NACCARATO
Alessandra Naccarato is a spoken word poet, artist-educator and community organizer. A key member of Canada’s poetry slam movement, she has twice been a finalist in the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word (2009, 2010), is the former Artistic Director of Throw Poetry Collective, and is the Chair of Spoken Word Canada. Featured on the cover of both The Montreal Mirror and Nightlife Magazine as one-to-watch in the Montreal arts scene, she has toured nationally and internationally, featuring in festivals such as NYU’s Hemispheric Institute Encuentro (Argentina), Voix D’Amerique (Quebec), Pop Explosion (Nova Scotia), and completed residencies at the Banff Centre for the Arts (Alberta) and The Robert Street Social Centre (Nova Scotia). One half of spoken word duo Ravensara with acclaimed poet & vocalist Moe Clark, her writing is a mix of whiskey and honey – unapologetic, romantic and raw.
Eat your heart out Vancouver! On January 29, Johnny MacRae is all ours. The first slam of 2012 will feature two-time Vancouver Poetry Slam team member, the 2010 Vancouver Grand Slam Champion, a finalist at the inaugural Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Championship, and the first-ever winner of the Underground Individual Championship held in Toronto at the 2011 Canadian Festival of Spoken Word. For more about Johnny, read his bio further down in this post or visit www.johnnymacrae.com.
Official Slam & Open Mic feat. JOHNNY MACRAE
Doors at 7 // Show at 8
$7 general admission
$5 with student ID or QWF membership
No one turned away
Check out the Facebook event page
SLAM FORMAT
The slam will unfold in our standard and generally magical format. 12 slots will be available for slammers — want to secure yours in advance? Just post on the event wall and we’ll set one aside one for you! We will reserve a maximum of 6 slam spots in advance – but you can always show up on the night of the event (you must arrive by 7:30 p.m.), where we’ll conduct a draw to determine which of the interested poets will score the last six spots. Keep in mind that your spot is only reserved once someone from the Collective responds with a confirmation.
OPEN MIC
We’ll also have 4 open mic spots available for those who don’t want to slam (be brave, we will love you), with two spots prioritized for Francophone poets.
QUESTIONS?
If you have a question, leave comment on our Facebook wall and a Collective member will respond. If you’re not a Facebooker, email media@throwcollective.com.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PERFORMERS >> ARRIVE BY 7:30 PM (SERIOUSLY)
In order to guarantee your open mic or slam spot, whether your signed-up in advance or want to participate in the draw on the night of the show, you MUST arrive at the venue by 7:30 p.m. (no exceptions).
Get ready for our last slam of the year! And you had better believe that we’re gonna make it count. We’re welcoming Ottawa’s Brandon Wint and we couldn’t be more excited. To learn more about Brandon, read his bio located further down the page or visit him at www.brandonwint.com.
Official Slam & Open Mic feat. BRANDON WINT
Doors at 7 // Show at 8
$7 general admission$5 with student ID or QWF membership
No one turned away
Check out the Facebook event page.
SLAM FORMAT
The slam will unfold in our standard and generally magical format. 12 slots will be available for slammers — want to secure yours in advance? Just post on the event wall and we’ll set one aside one for you! We will reserve a maximum of 6 slam spots in advance – but you can always show up on the night of the event (you must arrive by 7:30 p.m.), where we’ll conduct a draw to determine which of the interested poets will score the last six spots. Keep in mind that your spot is only reserved once someone from the Collective responds with a confirmation.
OPEN MIC
We’ll also have 4 open mic spots available for those who don’t want to slam (be brave, we will love you), with two spots prioritized for Francophone poets.
QUESTIONS?
If you have a question, leave comment on our Facebook wall and a Collective member will respond. If you’re not a Facebooker, email media@throwcollective.com.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PERFORMERS >> ARRIVE BY 7:30 PM (SERIOUSLY)
In order to guarantee your open mic or slam spot, whether your signed-up in advance or want to participate in the draw on the night of the show, you MUST arrive at the venue by 7:30 p.m. (no exceptions).
BILINGUALISM/BILINGUISME
EN // Our Collective is committed to creating bilingual space for spoken word and we’re aiming to achieve a high level of bilingualism in all our publications and events as of January 1st, 2011. Can you assist with translation? Email volunteer@throwcollective.com to express your interest.
FR // Le bilinguisme nous tient à coeur. Nous, les membres du Collectif de poésie Throw, avons l’intention d’atteindre un niveau élevé de bilinguisme, dans tous nos évennements et communications, à compter du 1er janvier, 2012. Pouvez-vous nous donner un coup de main avec la traduction? Si ça vous intéresse, envoyez-nous un courriel volunteer@throwcollective.com.
