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poetrySPARK 2011

From erotic verse after dark to Raleigh’s Most Obscure Poet – we presented poetic events that will be remembered for some time to come.  Plan to join us next year and bring friends. Thank you to all who made this possible and to SPARKCON for their wonderful endeavor!

Looking forward to seeing you next year!

poetrySPARK 2011 Schedule

Thursday, September 15 – 10PM-late
Kings   14 West Martin Street
Spark After Dark (erotic poetry – fill out form at link)

Friday, September 16 – 7PM-10PM
Wilmoore Cafe on 223 S. Wilmington St.
Open Mic Reading – Registered poets selected out of hat. Pre-register on our form or in-person.

Saturday, September 17 – 10AM-9PM
Booth on Fayetteville St near Isaac Hunter’s Tavern
Poetry on Demand – Visitors give $1 and 1 word and poets write a poem in under 3 minutes.

Saturday, September 17 – 10PM-11PM
Poetry Slam – on Main Stage
Spoken word artist throwdown.

Saturday, September 17 – 8:00PM-11:30PM
Port City Java at 234 Fayetteville St.
poetrySPARK Readings – Juried poets – selected from poems received.  Deadline has arrived and entries are being judged.

 

2011 poetrySPARK   SPONSORS:

Laureates

Greek Fiesta   Healthy, Fresh Authentic Greek Cuisine

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Sponsors
Living Poetry   a group of poets and poetry readers
Jan B. Parker   writer
Diana Henderson   writer, Reiki Master
Joyful Jewel   artists collaborative and gallery, performance space in Pittsboro, NC
Jodi Barnes   writer & poet
Anora McGaha   writer & poet
Electric Beanz Coffee Bar   coffee shop and performance space
Anna Weaver, writer and poet

 

 

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2010 poetrySPARK recap
Local poets, novices & professionals, participated in our series of literary events. 2010 poetrySPARK  featured readings (including a poetry slam and an “After Dark” event), workshops, & panel discussions.

2009 poetrySPARK recap
About 60 different poets read their work at a North Carolina Writer’s Network sponsored reading on Friday night or at a themed reading (humor, narrative/ lyrical, formal/metrical, and experimental) on Saturday night at the Morning Times.