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<title><![CDATA[[SLAM] LEXINGTON POETRY SLAM (Lexington, KY)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sun, 01 Nov 2009  7 PM - 10 PM EST)
<p><strong><font size='3'>LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE!<br /><br />The Lexington Poetry Slam<br />A True Celebration of the Spoken Word<br /><br />7PM<br />Common Grounds Coffee House<br />341 E. High Street<br />Lexington, KY 40508<br /><br />Come and see how Lexington gets down!<br />This event repeats every month on the first Sunday.</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><br />&nbsp;</font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] LYRICALLY SPEAKING (Charlotte, NC)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sun, 01 Nov 2009  7 PM EST)
<a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=sundayflyer85155809.jpg' target='_blank'><br /><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/sundayflyer85155809.jpg' border='0' alt='Lyrically Speaking' width='383' height='671' /></a>  <strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'><br /><br /><br />Hosted by JC the poet<br /><br />Doors open at 8pm<br /><br /><br />Band starts at 8:30pm. <br /><br />$10 cover charge.<br /><br /><br />This month each Sunday we will be Featuring the Respect the Mic<br />Slam Team.<br /><br />Utopia Restaurant and Lounge<br />10210 Berkeley Place Drive<br />Charlotte, NC 28262<br /><br />Appetizer menu avaliable during the show <br /><br />8pm to 11pm<br /><br />Go to www.touch1productions.com for more info call 704-340-6016</span></font></strong>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] FFX SPOKEN WORD (Atlanta, GA)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sun, 01 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><font size='3'><strong>FFX Poetry Spoken Word Open Mic &nbsp;<br /><br />Every Sunday at 7:00pm<br />Apache Cafe<br />64 3rd St NW<br />Atlanta, Georgia 30308 <br />FFX... Free Forum Exchange...<br /><br />Spoken Word, Poetry, Open Forum, Open Mic.<br /><br />1st Sunday: Poetry Slam<br />hosted by Queen Sheeba Sponsored by Mindzai Studios, Cash Prize 3hrs Studio Time at Mindzai Studios.<br /><br />2nd Sunday: Back2Basics<br />hosted by Shawn Kimani, Alphabet Well, Open Mics/Open Minds - DJ ATLover.<br /><br />3rd Sunday: Ladies Night<br />hosted by Ms Dia (WRFG 89.3 FM) Ladies First Open Mic - Special Surprises!<br /><br />4th Sunday: Stress Free Sundays hosted by Las4eva, Special Guests - Open Mic - Live Band + Reggae on the back patio courtesy of King Smitt!<br /><br />Doors / Sign up @ 7:00pm<br />Show @ 8:00pm<br />$7 Admission<br />21+<br /><br /><br /></strong></font></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] BLACK ON BLACK RHYME (St Petersburg, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sun, 01 Nov 2009  9 PM - 12 AM EST)
<table border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0' class='profileTable info_table' id='Time and Place'> <tbody>   <tr>     <td class='data'><img src='http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/lifeiz/Flyerz/bobrstpetebck4prnt.gif' alt='' width='420' height='280' /></td>   </tr>   <tr>     <td class='data'><div class='datawrap'><a href='http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=90044842297'><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>Black On Black Rhyme St. Petersburg</span></strong></a><br />       <br />     </div>      <div class='datawrap'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 9:00pm</strong></span></div>      <div class='datawrap'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>The Kizmet Old School Cafe</strong></span></div>      <div class='datawrap'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>1101 1st Av. N</strong></span></div>      <div class='datawrap'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Tampa, FL</strong></span></div>             <p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Phone:</strong></span> <span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>8138103582<br />         <br />       </strong></span><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Email:</strong></span> <a href='mailto:lifeizpoetry@yahoo.com'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>lifeizpoetry@yahoo.com</strong></span></a></p>      </td>   </tr>        </tbody></table>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] MELLOW MONDAYS POETRY (Miami, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Mon, 02 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<br /><img src='http://blackonblackrhyme.com/BobrPics/JPEGs/FLYERS/thmb_mellomondays.jpg' alt='' width='90' height='90' /> <br /><span style='font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold' class='Apple-style-span'>Hosted by Ingrid B.<br /></span><br /><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Voted by Miami New Times as The Best Poetry                                        Venue in 2005. Weekly poetry features of                                        the country&#39;s hottest poets which have included                                        such poets as Black Ice and hip-hop legends                                        Dead Prez along with house poets Will Da                                        Real One, Asia, Caheej and more.&nbsp;<br /><br />                                       Starts 9pm | $10 cover<br />                                       Guys 21+, Ladies 18+<br /><br />                                       LOCATION:<br /></strong>                                                                                                                      </span><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>THE DISTRICT</strong></span><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong><br />                                       35 NE 40th St. Miami Design District, FL<br />                                       p : (305) 218-0734<br />                                       w: </strong></span><a href='http://www.onthebside.com/' target='_blank'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>www.onthebside.com</strong></span></a><br /><br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] GROOVESPEAK (Albany, GA)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Mon, 02 Nov 2009  9 PM EST)
<p><strong></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><img src='http://groovespeak.com/images/GrooveSpeak_-_July_2007_copy.jpg' alt='' width='480' height='311' /></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium'>What: GrooveSpeak!</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>When: Every Monday</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>Where: 242 West broad Avenue, Albany, GA </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>Time: Doors open @ 9p</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>About:&nbsp; Groovespeak is weekly cultural event which showcases spoken word artists, musicians and singers in Albany, Georgia. </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>&nbsp;</span></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] POETRY @ SWEET LORRAINE'S JAZZ CLUB (New Orleans, LA)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Tue, 03 Nov 2009  8 PM - 10 PM EST)
<p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style='font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold' class='Apple-style-span'>Poetry @ Sweet Lorraine&#39;s Jazz Club</span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>Hosted by&nbsp;Shakespeare&nbsp;</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>1931 St. Claude Ave.<br />Spoken Word, Jazz, Soul &amp; Hip-Hop.<br />9pm</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><br />Sponsored by Shakespeare Productions<br /><br />www.sweetlorrainesjazzclub.com/home.htm</span></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] FIYA TUESDAY'S POETRY (West Palm Beach, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Tue, 03 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>FIYA TUESDAY&rsquo;S POETRY</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Hosted by Chunky</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>CJ&rsquo;S Caribbean Restaurant</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>open mic starts @ 8pm</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>160 North Military Trail<br />West Palm Beach, FL</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>contact Chunky @754-214-6571 </strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>email: spittfiya@yahoo.com or Nona @561-667-9453</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] TOUCH ONE TUESDAYS @ WINE UP (Charlotte, NC)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Tue, 03 Nov 2009  8:30 PM EST)
<a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=tues01web89142552_std.jpg' target='_blank'><br /><br /><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/tues01web89142552_std.jpg' border='0' alt='Touch One Tuesdays' width='337' height='506' /></a><span class=' txtClrDef'><br /><br /><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by filmore </font></strong></span><h2 id='containerPhotoDescription'><span class=' txtClrDef'>every tues <br /><br />admission $10 <br /><br />doors open 830p <br />open mic 10p <br /><br />drink spcs all nite long<br />after party w/ special guest dj <br /><br />WINE UP <br />3306 n davidson st in the noda set district<br />Charlotte, NC</span><font face='Arial' size='2'><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'><br /><br />Go to <a href='http://localendar.com/www.touch1productions.com' target='_blank'>www.touch1productions.com</a> for more info call 704-340-6016<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></font></strong></font></h2>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] BLACK ON BLACK RHYME (Tampa, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Tue, 03 Nov 2009  10 PM - 12 AM EST)
<p>&nbsp;<strong><font size='3' color='#000000'><br /></font></strong></p><p><span style='font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold' class='Apple-style-span'>Hosted by LIFE</span></p><p><span style='font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold' class='Apple-style-span'>Black On Black Rhyme Tampa has moved!</span></p><p align='left'><strong><font size='3' color='#000000'>The Jerk Hut Island Grille <br />926 E. Fowler Av., Tampa</font></strong></p><p align='left'>&nbsp;</p><p align='left'><strong><font size='3'>Black On Black Rhyme Tampa at <br />The Jerk Hut Island Grille <br />COME ENJOY <br />EXCELLENT CARIBBEAN CUISINE! <br /><br />OPEN MIC!<br /></font></strong></p><p align='left'>&nbsp;</p><p align='left'><strong><font size='3'>SPOTLIGHT POET or FEATURED PERFORMER!<br />&amp;<br />THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AUDIENCE IN TAMPA BAY! <br /><br />DOORS OPEN AT 9PM<br />SHOWTIME 10pm!<br />$5, $6 before 10pm/$7 after 10pm<br /><br /><br /></font></strong> </p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] THE STAGE (West Palm Beach, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Wed, 04 Nov 2009  9 PM EST)
<p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Hosted by Wilkine Brutus</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>The Stage</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>C&amp;N Cafe</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Open Mic starts at 9:30pm<br />4047 Okeechobee Blvd<br />West Palm Beach, FL</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Admission: $10</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>contact Desiree 561-215-6102, email: desiree@epiphanyupscaleevents.com<br /><br /><br /></strong></span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] URBAN GRIND POETRY (Atlanta, GA)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Thu, 05 Nov 2009  7 PM - 10 PM EST)
<p><img src='http://www.urbangrindatl.com/images/flyerpoetry.jpg' alt='' width='240' height='480' /><br /><br /><strong><font size='3'>Poetry Open Mic @ Urban Grind</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><br /> Every Thursday</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><br /> 962 Marietta St (M Street Apt/Lofts),<br /> Atlanta, Georgia 30318<br /> From 7 to 10</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'> There is no cover charge</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'> 404-724-0605<br />  http://www.myspace.com/urbangrind<br /><br /><br /></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC]BLACK ON BLACK RHYME (Tallahassee, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Thu, 05 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<p><strong><font size='3'><a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/?action=view&amp;current=BOBRTLH_SUM2009.jpg' target='_blank'><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/BOBRTLH_SUM2009.jpg' border='0' alt='Photobucket' title='Photobucket' width='300' height='500' /></a></font></strong> </p><p><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by Keith Rodgers<br /></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3' color='#000000'>BLACK ON BLACK RHYME TALLAHASSEE!<br /><br />Tallahassee&#39;s premier Spoken Word event returns for it&#39;s 11th new season of poets, musicians and artists.<br /><br />THE HEART OF SPOKEN WORD<br />Aakhet Center/Amen-Ra&#39;s Gallery<br />812 S MACOMB ST<br />Tallahassee, FL<br />Doors open at 8p,<br />Free before 9p with Black on Black Rhyme T-ShirtShow starts at 9p<br /><br />Every Thursday!<br /><br />For more info call Keith Rodgers: 850-459-7399 or email info@blackonblackrhyme.com<br /><br />*** WE HAVE MOVED TO THE AAKHET CENTER/AMEN-RA&#39;S BOOKSTORE ON 812 S MACOMB STREET, TALLAHASSEE, FL ***<br /><br /><br /></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] TOUCH ONE THURSDAYS @ WINE UP (Charlotte, NC)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Thu, 05 Nov 2009  9 PM - 2 AM EST)
<a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=new_flyer189142744_std.jpg' target='_blank'><br /><br /><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/new_flyer189142744_std.jpg' border='0' alt='Touch One Thursdays' width='292' height='412' /></a>  <font face='Arial' size='2'><span class=' txtClrDef'><strong><font size='3'><br /><br /></font><font size='3'>Hosted by JC the Poet </font></strong></span></font><h2 id='containerPhotoDescription'><strong><span class=' txtClrDef'><font face='Arial' size='2'>every thurs<br /><br />gen admission $10 <br /><br />feature nitght admission $15<br /><br /> 9p&nbsp; - 2a<br /><br />live band + dj FLemingo<br /><br />drink spcs all nite long<br /><br />WINE UP <br />3306 n davidson st in the noda set district<br />Charlotte, NC</font></span><font face='Arial' size='2'><font face='Arial' size='2'><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'><br /><br />Go to <a href='http://localendar.com/www.touch1productions.com' target='_blank'>www.touch1productions.com</a> for more info call 704-340-6016</span></font></font></font></strong></h2>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[SLAM] ECHOVERSE POETRY & SLAM SERIES (Detroit, MI)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Fri, 06 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=Winter_Promo1.jpg' target='_blank'><br /><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/Winter_Promo1.jpg' border='0' alt='Echoverse' width='449' height='349' /></a> <h2 id='containerPhotoDescription'><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>Hosted by JY-Obadele<br /><br />ECHOVERSE POETRY &amp; SLAM SERIES <br /><br /></span></font></strong></h2><p><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>The official home of the EchoVerse Poetry Series. Detroit&#39;s hottest open mic poetry and slam venue. Recently voted Metrotimes 2007 Best Place to Hear Poetry, and Real Detroit Weekly&#39;s 2006 Best Open Mic - Hip Hop. </span></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>Home of the 2008 Detroit Slam Team and the acclaimed &quot;All Kinds of Poetry&quot; Open Mic. Every Friday door opens at 8:00 p.m.; Open Mic &amp; Slam List @ 8:30 p.m.; Slam-Open Mic-Feature-Round Robin from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.</span></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>Location: 1515 Broadway Theater, 1515 Broadway, Downtown Detroit (Across from Detroit Opera House) </span></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>Phone: (313) 965-1515 </span></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>Cover: $10 USD<br /></span></font></strong></p><h2 id='containerPhotoDescription'><strong><font><strong><font size='3'><a href='http://www.noiramerica.com/main-culture/echoverse/slam.htm' target='_blank'>noiramerica.com/main-culture/echoverse/slam.htm </a><br /><br /><br /><br /></font></strong></font></strong></h2><p><br /><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'><br /></span></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] GET YO MIND RIGHT POETRY (Mobile, AL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Fri, 06 Nov 2009  9 PM EST)
<br /><a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=5895_1174002357059_1438063828_30453.jpg' target='_blank'><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/5895_1174002357059_1438063828_30453.jpg' border='0' alt='Get Yo Mind Right Open Mic Fridays' width='471' height='325' /></a><br /><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by HuggyBear da Poet</font></strong><br /><p><strong><font size='3'>Fridays at 9:00pm<br /><br />Jamaican Vibes Restaurant<br />3700 Goverment Blvd Suite A<br />Mobile, AL<br /><br />Phone: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2513822258<br />Email: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; huggybeardapoet@yahoo.com<br /><br /><br /><br /></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[SLAM] THE NUYORICAN POETRY (New York City, NY)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Fri, 06 Nov 2009  10 PM EST)
<br /><a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=nuyorican-poets-cafe-mast-logo.gif' target='_blank'><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/nuyorican-poets-cafe-mast-logo.gif' border='0' alt='The Nuyorican' /></a> <br /><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by Mahogany Browne</font></strong><br /><br /><strong><font size='3'>The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Slam<br />Every Friday Night&gt;@10pm&gt; $10 admission<br />Current Schedule:<br /><br />Aug 7&gt; Spotlight: Advocate of Wordz&gt;$10<br />Aug 14&gt; Spotlight: Rudy Francisco&gt;$10<br />Aug 21&gt; Spotlight: Reggie Eldridge&gt;$10<br />Aug 28&gt; Spotlight: Shira Erlichman&gt;$10<br />The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Slam is pretty popular and fills up fast, so please get in line early. (suggested arrival latest 9:15pm). Hosted by Mahogany Browne.<br /><br /></font><font size='3'>236 East 3rd Street Between Ave B &amp; C<br /> Reverend Pedro Pietri Way<br /> New York City </font></strong><br /><strong><font size='3'><br />Note: Semi-Final Slams&gt;$12 Admission (5 times a year, see schedule)<br />Grand Slam Finale&gt;$15 Admission (yearly event, usually April, see schedule)<br /><br />If you are interested in becoming a Friday Night Slam Spotlight, please send samples of your work both written &amp; recorded (MP3 or provide video links, etc.) to slamspot@nuyorican.org<br /><a href='http://nuyorican.org/' target='_blank'>http://nuyorican.org/<br /></a><br /><br /></font></strong>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] SPOKEN FUNK (Hollywood, Ca)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sat, 07 Nov 2009  7:30 PM - 10:30 PM EST)
<a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=finallogozo5.gif' target='_blank'><br /><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/finallogozo5.gif' border='0' alt='Spoken Funk Poetry (Hollywood, CA)' /></a>  <br /><strong><font size='3'><font size='4'><font face='Trebuchet MS'><br /><br /></font></font></font><font size='3'><font size='4'><font face='Trebuchet MS'><font size='3' color='#000000'>Hosted by Poetri (Tony Award Winner)<br /><br /></font></font></font></font><font size='3' color='#000000'><strong><font>Spoken Funk fuses today&rsquo;s funniest comedians with the world&rsquo;s most talented spoken word poets.<br /><br /></font></strong><br /><font face='Trebuchet MS'>DRESS CODE:<br />casual, classy, and comfortable<br />STRICTLY ENFORCED!<br /><br />AGE LIMIT:<br />Mature Audience<br />if your mamma raised you right,<br />you can come.<br /><br /><br />The MBar Supper Club<br />1253 N. Vine Street<br />Hollywood, Ca</font></font><font face='Trebuchet MS' size='3' color='#000000'><font face='Trebuchet MS' size='4'><br /><br /></font></font></strong><font color='#000000'><strong><font size='3'><font face='Trebuchet MS'>HOTLINE: (877) SPOKEN-4<br /> EMAIL: info@spokenfunk.com <br /><a href='http://localendar.com/www.spokenfunk.com' target='_blank'>www.</a></font><font face='Trebuchet MS'><a href='http://localendar.com/www.spokenfunk.com' target='_blank'>spokenfunk.com</a> </font><br /></font></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /></font><strong><font size='3'><font size='4'><font face='Trebuchet MS'><br /></font></font></font></strong>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] THE ART OF CONVERSATION (Baltimore, MD)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sat, 07 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<p><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/artofconversation1.jpg' alt='' width='429' height='257' />&nbsp;</p><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by E the poet-emcee<br /><br /></font></strong><p><strong><font size='3'>[OPEN MIC] The Art of Conversation - Baltimore, MD<br />The Art of Conversation<br /><br />Where open mic POETRY meets open minded CONVERSATION.<br /><br />Every Sat @ The YABBA POT<br />2433 Saint Paul St<br />Baitimore, MD<br /><br />Open Mic Sign-up 730p<br />Showtime 8p<br />Admission $5<br /><br />More info call E<br />443.844.8979<br /><br />http://www.myspace.com/theartofconversation365<br />http://www.myspace.com/ethepoetemcee<br /><br /></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] LITERARY CAFE (Miami, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sat, 07 Nov 2009  9:30 PM - 12:30 AM EST)
<p><strong><font size='3'>Literary Cafe Open Mic hosted by Will Da Real One<br /><br />Time:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;9:30 pm - 12:30 am<br /><br />Location:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Literary Cafe<br /><br />Street:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;12325 NE 6th Ave<br /><br />City/State/Zip:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;North Miami, Fl<br /><br />Phone:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;786-234-7638<br /><br />When you just cant shake your booty to another rap song...<br /><br />When you become sick of the long lines at the club along with the $10.00 parking...<br /><br />When you are fed up with being looked over due to the who is who...<br /><br />When you want to be treated like somebody is glad you stopped by...<br /><br />Then your only true alternative is to show up and enjoy yourself in the coolest vibe ever.<br /><br /><br />Welcome Home.<br /><br />The Literary Cafe<br />Open Mic Poetry<br />Every Saturday<br />Hosted by Will &#39;Da Real One&#39;</font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[RADIO SHOW] 'POETRY IS...' W/ LIZZ STRAIGHT (Tampa, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sat, 07 Nov 2009  11 PM - 12 AM EST)
<p><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/ad_poetry_is.jpg' alt='' width='160' height='156' />&nbsp;</p><p><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by Lizz Straight<br /></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'>Every Saturday, 11:00PM - 12:00AM<br />WMNF, 88.5 FM<br /><br />WEBSITE: <a href='http://www.localendar.com/www.wmnf.org/programming/daily.php?ShowId=325' target='_blank'>www.wmnf.org/programming/daily.php?ShowId=325</a><br /><br />EMAIL: poetry@wmnf.org<br /><br />Hosted by international spoken word artist/poet Lizz Straight, this highly interactive show includes profiles of historic and current poets/spoken word artists, live performance samples, and friendly slam competitions, as well as information about local, national and international artists and happenings in the spoken word/poetry community. </font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'>Now poetry and spoken word will have a radio home in Tampa!<br /><br /><br /></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] LYRICALLY SPEAKING (Charlotte, NC)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sun, 08 Nov 2009  7 PM EST)
<a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=sundayflyer85155809.jpg' target='_blank'><br /><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/sundayflyer85155809.jpg' border='0' alt='Lyrically Speaking' width='383' height='671' /></a>  <strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'><br /><br /><br />Hosted by JC the poet<br /><br />Doors open at 8pm<br /><br /><br />Band starts at 8:30pm. <br /><br />$10 cover charge.<br /><br /><br />This month each Sunday we will be Featuring the Respect the Mic<br />Slam Team.<br /><br />Utopia Restaurant and Lounge<br />10210 Berkeley Place Drive<br />Charlotte, NC 28262<br /><br />Appetizer menu avaliable during the show <br /><br />8pm to 11pm<br /><br />Go to www.touch1productions.com for more info call 704-340-6016</span></font></strong>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] FFX SPOKEN WORD (Atlanta, GA)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sun, 08 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><font size='3'><strong>FFX Poetry Spoken Word Open Mic &nbsp;<br /><br />Every Sunday at 7:00pm<br />Apache Cafe<br />64 3rd St NW<br />Atlanta, Georgia 30308 <br />FFX... Free Forum Exchange...<br /><br />Spoken Word, Poetry, Open Forum, Open Mic.<br /><br />1st Sunday: Poetry Slam<br />hosted by Queen Sheeba Sponsored by Mindzai Studios, Cash Prize 3hrs Studio Time at Mindzai Studios.<br /><br />2nd Sunday: Back2Basics<br />hosted by Shawn Kimani, Alphabet Well, Open Mics/Open Minds - DJ ATLover.<br /><br />3rd Sunday: Ladies Night<br />hosted by Ms Dia (WRFG 89.3 FM) Ladies First Open Mic - Special Surprises!<br /><br />4th Sunday: Stress Free Sundays hosted by Las4eva, Special Guests - Open Mic - Live Band + Reggae on the back patio courtesy of King Smitt!<br /><br />Doors / Sign up @ 7:00pm<br />Show @ 8:00pm<br />$7 Admission<br />21+<br /><br /><br /></strong></font></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] BLACK ON BLACK RHYME (St Petersburg, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sun, 08 Nov 2009  9 PM - 12 AM EST)
<table border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0' class='profileTable info_table' id='Time and Place'> <tbody>   <tr>     <td class='data'><img src='http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/lifeiz/Flyerz/bobrstpetebck4prnt.gif' alt='' width='420' height='280' /></td>   </tr>   <tr>     <td class='data'><div class='datawrap'><a href='http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=90044842297'><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>Black On Black Rhyme St. Petersburg</span></strong></a><br />       <br />     </div>      <div class='datawrap'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 9:00pm</strong></span></div>      <div class='datawrap'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>The Kizmet Old School Cafe</strong></span></div>      <div class='datawrap'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>1101 1st Av. N</strong></span></div>      <div class='datawrap'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Tampa, FL</strong></span></div>             <p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Phone:</strong></span> <span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>8138103582<br />         <br />       </strong></span><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Email:</strong></span> <a href='mailto:lifeizpoetry@yahoo.com'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>lifeizpoetry@yahoo.com</strong></span></a></p>      </td>   </tr>        </tbody></table>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] MELLOW MONDAYS POETRY (Miami, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Mon, 09 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<br /><img src='http://blackonblackrhyme.com/BobrPics/JPEGs/FLYERS/thmb_mellomondays.jpg' alt='' width='90' height='90' /> <br /><span style='font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold' class='Apple-style-span'>Hosted by Ingrid B.<br /></span><br /><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Voted by Miami New Times as The Best Poetry                                        Venue in 2005. Weekly poetry features of                                        the country&#39;s hottest poets which have included                                        such poets as Black Ice and hip-hop legends                                        Dead Prez along with house poets Will Da                                        Real One, Asia, Caheej and more.&nbsp;<br /><br />                                       Starts 9pm | $10 cover<br />                                       Guys 21+, Ladies 18+<br /><br />                                       LOCATION:<br /></strong>                                                                                                                      </span><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>THE DISTRICT</strong></span><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong><br />                                       35 NE 40th St. Miami Design District, FL<br />                                       p : (305) 218-0734<br />                                       w: </strong></span><a href='http://www.onthebside.com/' target='_blank'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>www.onthebside.com</strong></span></a><br /><br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] GROOVESPEAK (Albany, GA)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Mon, 09 Nov 2009  9 PM EST)
<p><strong></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><img src='http://groovespeak.com/images/GrooveSpeak_-_July_2007_copy.jpg' alt='' width='480' height='311' /></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium'>What: GrooveSpeak!</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>When: Every Monday</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>Where: 242 West broad Avenue, Albany, GA </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>Time: Doors open @ 9p</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>About:&nbsp; Groovespeak is weekly cultural event which showcases spoken word artists, musicians and singers in Albany, Georgia. </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>&nbsp;</span></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] POETRY @ SWEET LORRAINE'S JAZZ CLUB (New Orleans, LA)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Tue, 10 Nov 2009  8 PM - 10 PM EST)
<p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style='font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold' class='Apple-style-span'>Poetry @ Sweet Lorraine&#39;s Jazz Club</span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>Hosted by&nbsp;Shakespeare&nbsp;</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>1931 St. Claude Ave.<br />Spoken Word, Jazz, Soul &amp; Hip-Hop.<br />9pm</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><br />Sponsored by Shakespeare Productions<br /><br />www.sweetlorrainesjazzclub.com/home.htm</span></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] FIYA TUESDAY'S POETRY (West Palm Beach, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Tue, 10 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>FIYA TUESDAY&rsquo;S POETRY</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Hosted by Chunky</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>CJ&rsquo;S Caribbean Restaurant</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>open mic starts @ 8pm</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>160 North Military Trail<br />West Palm Beach, FL</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>contact Chunky @754-214-6571 </strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>email: spittfiya@yahoo.com or Nona @561-667-9453</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[EVENT] TAKE A LOAD OFF TUESDAYS (Atlanta. GA)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Tue, 10 Nov 2009  8 PM - 11 PM EST)
<strong><font size='3'><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/takealoadoff2.jpg' alt='' width='250' height='350' /><br /><br />BLACK ON BLACK RHYME ATLANTA <br />in partnership with PLUSH Promotions, Jangalang Ent., March 4orth Design, and Studio 281 presents... <br /><br />&quot;TAKE A LOAD OFF TUESDAY&quot;<br /><br />A RELAXING ATMOSPHERE TO JAZZ UP YOUR WEEKDAY BLUES!<br /><br />WITH SPOKEN WORD - JAZZ - NETWORKING<br /><br />STUDIO 281 JAZZ &amp; MARTINI LOUNGE<br /><br />281 PETERS STREET<br /><br />DOWNTOWN ATLANTA<br /><br />BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE PREFERRED<br /><br /><br />FREE with RSVP by 9P<br />Options for RSVP:<br />#1 - Facebook Group: <a rel='nofollow' href='http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=159665306340' target='_blank' onmousedown='UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this), '>http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=159665306340</a><br /><br />#2- return e-mail with first and last name to info@blackonblackrhyme.com<br /><br />THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE EVENT WITH SPECIAL INVITED GUESTS <br /><br />GO TO WWW.BLACKONBLACKRHYME.COM FOR MORE INFO<br />*We are only taking a Limited number of people so RSVP soon...<br /></font></strong>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] TOUCH ONE TUESDAYS @ WINE UP (Charlotte, NC)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Tue, 10 Nov 2009  8:30 PM EST)
<a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=tues01web89142552_std.jpg' target='_blank'><br /><br /><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/tues01web89142552_std.jpg' border='0' alt='Touch One Tuesdays' width='337' height='506' /></a><span class=' txtClrDef'><br /><br /><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by filmore </font></strong></span><h2 id='containerPhotoDescription'><span class=' txtClrDef'>every tues <br /><br />admission $10 <br /><br />doors open 830p <br />open mic 10p <br /><br />drink spcs all nite long<br />after party w/ special guest dj <br /><br />WINE UP <br />3306 n davidson st in the noda set district<br />Charlotte, NC</span><font face='Arial' size='2'><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'><br /><br />Go to <a href='http://localendar.com/www.touch1productions.com' target='_blank'>www.touch1productions.com</a> for more info call 704-340-6016<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></font></strong></font></h2>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] BLACK ON BLACK RHYME (Tampa, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Tue, 10 Nov 2009  10 PM - 12 AM EST)
<p>&nbsp;<strong><font size='3' color='#000000'><br /></font></strong></p><p><span style='font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold' class='Apple-style-span'>Hosted by LIFE</span></p><p><span style='font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold' class='Apple-style-span'>Black On Black Rhyme Tampa has moved!</span></p><p align='left'><strong><font size='3' color='#000000'>The Jerk Hut Island Grille <br />926 E. Fowler Av., Tampa</font></strong></p><p align='left'>&nbsp;</p><p align='left'><strong><font size='3'>Black On Black Rhyme Tampa at <br />The Jerk Hut Island Grille <br />COME ENJOY <br />EXCELLENT CARIBBEAN CUISINE! <br /><br />OPEN MIC!<br /></font></strong></p><p align='left'>&nbsp;</p><p align='left'><strong><font size='3'>SPOTLIGHT POET or FEATURED PERFORMER!<br />&amp;<br />THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AUDIENCE IN TAMPA BAY! <br /><br />DOORS OPEN AT 9PM<br />SHOWTIME 10pm!<br />$5, $6 before 10pm/$7 after 10pm<br /><br /><br /></font></strong> </p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] THE STAGE (West Palm Beach, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Wed, 11 Nov 2009  9 PM EST)
<p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Hosted by Wilkine Brutus</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>The Stage</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>C&amp;N Cafe</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Open Mic starts at 9:30pm<br />4047 Okeechobee Blvd<br />West Palm Beach, FL</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Admission: $10</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>contact Desiree 561-215-6102, email: desiree@epiphanyupscaleevents.com<br /><br /><br /></strong></span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] URBAN GRIND POETRY (Atlanta, GA)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Thu, 12 Nov 2009  7 PM - 10 PM EST)
<p><img src='http://www.urbangrindatl.com/images/flyerpoetry.jpg' alt='' width='240' height='480' /><br /><br /><strong><font size='3'>Poetry Open Mic @ Urban Grind</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><br /> Every Thursday</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><br /> 962 Marietta St (M Street Apt/Lofts),<br /> Atlanta, Georgia 30318<br /> From 7 to 10</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'> There is no cover charge</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'> 404-724-0605<br />  http://www.myspace.com/urbangrind<br /><br /><br /></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC]BLACK ON BLACK RHYME (Tallahassee, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Thu, 12 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<p><strong><font size='3'><a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/?action=view&amp;current=BOBRTLH_SUM2009.jpg' target='_blank'><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/BOBRTLH_SUM2009.jpg' border='0' alt='Photobucket' title='Photobucket' width='300' height='500' /></a></font></strong> </p><p><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by Keith Rodgers<br /></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3' color='#000000'>BLACK ON BLACK RHYME TALLAHASSEE!<br /><br />Tallahassee&#39;s premier Spoken Word event returns for it&#39;s 11th new season of poets, musicians and artists.<br /><br />THE HEART OF SPOKEN WORD<br />Aakhet Center/Amen-Ra&#39;s Gallery<br />812 S MACOMB ST<br />Tallahassee, FL<br />Doors open at 8p,<br />Free before 9p with Black on Black Rhyme T-ShirtShow starts at 9p<br /><br />Every Thursday!<br /><br />For more info call Keith Rodgers: 850-459-7399 or email info@blackonblackrhyme.com<br /><br />*** WE HAVE MOVED TO THE AAKHET CENTER/AMEN-RA&#39;S BOOKSTORE ON 812 S MACOMB STREET, TALLAHASSEE, FL ***<br /><br /><br /></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] TOUCH ONE THURSDAYS @ WINE UP (Charlotte, NC)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Thu, 12 Nov 2009  9 PM - 2 AM EST)
<a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=new_flyer189142744_std.jpg' target='_blank'><br /><br /><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/new_flyer189142744_std.jpg' border='0' alt='Touch One Thursdays' width='292' height='412' /></a>  <font face='Arial' size='2'><span class=' txtClrDef'><strong><font size='3'><br /><br /></font><font size='3'>Hosted by JC the Poet </font></strong></span></font><h2 id='containerPhotoDescription'><strong><span class=' txtClrDef'><font face='Arial' size='2'>every thurs<br /><br />gen admission $10 <br /><br />feature nitght admission $15<br /><br /> 9p&nbsp; - 2a<br /><br />live band + dj FLemingo<br /><br />drink spcs all nite long<br /><br />WINE UP <br />3306 n davidson st in the noda set district<br />Charlotte, NC</font></span><font face='Arial' size='2'><font face='Arial' size='2'><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'><br /><br />Go to <a href='http://localendar.com/www.touch1productions.com' target='_blank'>www.touch1productions.com</a> for more info call 704-340-6016</span></font></font></font></strong></h2>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[SLAM] ECHOVERSE POETRY & SLAM SERIES (Detroit, MI)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Fri, 13 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=Winter_Promo1.jpg' target='_blank'><br /><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/Winter_Promo1.jpg' border='0' alt='Echoverse' width='449' height='349' /></a> <h2 id='containerPhotoDescription'><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>Hosted by JY-Obadele<br /><br />ECHOVERSE POETRY &amp; SLAM SERIES <br /><br /></span></font></strong></h2><p><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>The official home of the EchoVerse Poetry Series. Detroit&#39;s hottest open mic poetry and slam venue. Recently voted Metrotimes 2007 Best Place to Hear Poetry, and Real Detroit Weekly&#39;s 2006 Best Open Mic - Hip Hop. </span></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>Home of the 2008 Detroit Slam Team and the acclaimed &quot;All Kinds of Poetry&quot; Open Mic. Every Friday door opens at 8:00 p.m.; Open Mic &amp; Slam List @ 8:30 p.m.; Slam-Open Mic-Feature-Round Robin from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.</span></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>Location: 1515 Broadway Theater, 1515 Broadway, Downtown Detroit (Across from Detroit Opera House) </span></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>Phone: (313) 965-1515 </span></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>Cover: $10 USD<br /></span></font></strong></p><h2 id='containerPhotoDescription'><strong><font><strong><font size='3'><a href='http://www.noiramerica.com/main-culture/echoverse/slam.htm' target='_blank'>noiramerica.com/main-culture/echoverse/slam.htm </a><br /><br /><br /><br /></font></strong></font></strong></h2><p><br /><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'><br /></span></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] GET YO MIND RIGHT POETRY (Mobile, AL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Fri, 13 Nov 2009  9 PM EST)
<br /><a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=5895_1174002357059_1438063828_30453.jpg' target='_blank'><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/5895_1174002357059_1438063828_30453.jpg' border='0' alt='Get Yo Mind Right Open Mic Fridays' width='471' height='325' /></a><br /><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by HuggyBear da Poet</font></strong><br /><p><strong><font size='3'>Fridays at 9:00pm<br /><br />Jamaican Vibes Restaurant<br />3700 Goverment Blvd Suite A<br />Mobile, AL<br /><br />Phone: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2513822258<br />Email: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; huggybeardapoet@yahoo.com<br /><br /><br /><br /></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[SLAM] THE NUYORICAN POETRY (New York City, NY)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Fri, 13 Nov 2009  10 PM EST)
<br /><a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=nuyorican-poets-cafe-mast-logo.gif' target='_blank'><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/nuyorican-poets-cafe-mast-logo.gif' border='0' alt='The Nuyorican' /></a> <br /><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by Mahogany Browne</font></strong><br /><br /><strong><font size='3'>The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Slam<br />Every Friday Night&gt;@10pm&gt; $10 admission<br />Current Schedule:<br /><br />Aug 7&gt; Spotlight: Advocate of Wordz&gt;$10<br />Aug 14&gt; Spotlight: Rudy Francisco&gt;$10<br />Aug 21&gt; Spotlight: Reggie Eldridge&gt;$10<br />Aug 28&gt; Spotlight: Shira Erlichman&gt;$10<br />The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Slam is pretty popular and fills up fast, so please get in line early. (suggested arrival latest 9:15pm). Hosted by Mahogany Browne.<br /><br /></font><font size='3'>236 East 3rd Street Between Ave B &amp; C<br /> Reverend Pedro Pietri Way<br /> New York City </font></strong><br /><strong><font size='3'><br />Note: Semi-Final Slams&gt;$12 Admission (5 times a year, see schedule)<br />Grand Slam Finale&gt;$15 Admission (yearly event, usually April, see schedule)<br /><br />If you are interested in becoming a Friday Night Slam Spotlight, please send samples of your work both written &amp; recorded (MP3 or provide video links, etc.) to slamspot@nuyorican.org<br /><a href='http://nuyorican.org/' target='_blank'>http://nuyorican.org/<br /></a><br /><br /></font></strong>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] SPOKEN FUNK (Hollywood, Ca)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sat, 14 Nov 2009  7:30 PM - 10:30 PM EST)
<a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=finallogozo5.gif' target='_blank'><br /><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/finallogozo5.gif' border='0' alt='Spoken Funk Poetry (Hollywood, CA)' /></a>  <br /><strong><font size='3'><font size='4'><font face='Trebuchet MS'><br /><br /></font></font></font><font size='3'><font size='4'><font face='Trebuchet MS'><font size='3' color='#000000'>Hosted by Poetri (Tony Award Winner)<br /><br /></font></font></font></font><font size='3' color='#000000'><strong><font>Spoken Funk fuses today&rsquo;s funniest comedians with the world&rsquo;s most talented spoken word poets.<br /><br /></font></strong><br /><font face='Trebuchet MS'>DRESS CODE:<br />casual, classy, and comfortable<br />STRICTLY ENFORCED!<br /><br />AGE LIMIT:<br />Mature Audience<br />if your mamma raised you right,<br />you can come.<br /><br /><br />The MBar Supper Club<br />1253 N. Vine Street<br />Hollywood, Ca</font></font><font face='Trebuchet MS' size='3' color='#000000'><font face='Trebuchet MS' size='4'><br /><br /></font></font></strong><font color='#000000'><strong><font size='3'><font face='Trebuchet MS'>HOTLINE: (877) SPOKEN-4<br /> EMAIL: info@spokenfunk.com <br /><a href='http://localendar.com/www.spokenfunk.com' target='_blank'>www.</a></font><font face='Trebuchet MS'><a href='http://localendar.com/www.spokenfunk.com' target='_blank'>spokenfunk.com</a> </font><br /></font></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /></font><strong><font size='3'><font size='4'><font face='Trebuchet MS'><br /></font></font></font></strong>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] THE ART OF CONVERSATION (Baltimore, MD)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sat, 14 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<p><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/artofconversation1.jpg' alt='' width='429' height='257' />&nbsp;</p><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by E the poet-emcee<br /><br /></font></strong><p><strong><font size='3'>[OPEN MIC] The Art of Conversation - Baltimore, MD<br />The Art of Conversation<br /><br />Where open mic POETRY meets open minded CONVERSATION.<br /><br />Every Sat @ The YABBA POT<br />2433 Saint Paul St<br />Baitimore, MD<br /><br />Open Mic Sign-up 730p<br />Showtime 8p<br />Admission $5<br /><br />More info call E<br />443.844.8979<br /><br />http://www.myspace.com/theartofconversation365<br />http://www.myspace.com/ethepoetemcee<br /><br /></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] LITERARY CAFE (Miami, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sat, 14 Nov 2009  9:30 PM - 12:30 AM EST)
<p><strong><font size='3'>Literary Cafe Open Mic hosted by Will Da Real One<br /><br />Time:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;9:30 pm - 12:30 am<br /><br />Location:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Literary Cafe<br /><br />Street:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;12325 NE 6th Ave<br /><br />City/State/Zip:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;North Miami, Fl<br /><br />Phone:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;786-234-7638<br /><br />When you just cant shake your booty to another rap song...<br /><br />When you become sick of the long lines at the club along with the $10.00 parking...<br /><br />When you are fed up with being looked over due to the who is who...<br /><br />When you want to be treated like somebody is glad you stopped by...<br /><br />Then your only true alternative is to show up and enjoy yourself in the coolest vibe ever.<br /><br /><br />Welcome Home.<br /><br />The Literary Cafe<br />Open Mic Poetry<br />Every Saturday<br />Hosted by Will &#39;Da Real One&#39;</font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[RADIO SHOW] 'POETRY IS...' W/ LIZZ STRAIGHT (Tampa, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sat, 14 Nov 2009  11 PM - 12 AM EST)
<p><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/ad_poetry_is.jpg' alt='' width='160' height='156' />&nbsp;</p><p><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by Lizz Straight<br /></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'>Every Saturday, 11:00PM - 12:00AM<br />WMNF, 88.5 FM<br /><br />WEBSITE: <a href='http://www.localendar.com/www.wmnf.org/programming/daily.php?ShowId=325' target='_blank'>www.wmnf.org/programming/daily.php?ShowId=325</a><br /><br />EMAIL: poetry@wmnf.org<br /><br />Hosted by international spoken word artist/poet Lizz Straight, this highly interactive show includes profiles of historic and current poets/spoken word artists, live performance samples, and friendly slam competitions, as well as information about local, national and international artists and happenings in the spoken word/poetry community. </font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'>Now poetry and spoken word will have a radio home in Tampa!<br /><br /><br /></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] LYRICALLY SPEAKING (Charlotte, NC)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sun, 15 Nov 2009  7 PM EST)
<a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=sundayflyer85155809.jpg' target='_blank'><br /><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/sundayflyer85155809.jpg' border='0' alt='Lyrically Speaking' width='383' height='671' /></a>  <strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'><br /><br /><br />Hosted by JC the poet<br /><br />Doors open at 8pm<br /><br /><br />Band starts at 8:30pm. <br /><br />$10 cover charge.<br /><br /><br />This month each Sunday we will be Featuring the Respect the Mic<br />Slam Team.<br /><br />Utopia Restaurant and Lounge<br />10210 Berkeley Place Drive<br />Charlotte, NC 28262<br /><br />Appetizer menu avaliable during the show <br /><br />8pm to 11pm<br /><br />Go to www.touch1productions.com for more info call 704-340-6016</span></font></strong>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] FFX SPOKEN WORD (Atlanta, GA)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sun, 15 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><font size='3'><strong>FFX Poetry Spoken Word Open Mic &nbsp;<br /><br />Every Sunday at 7:00pm<br />Apache Cafe<br />64 3rd St NW<br />Atlanta, Georgia 30308 <br />FFX... Free Forum Exchange...<br /><br />Spoken Word, Poetry, Open Forum, Open Mic.<br /><br />1st Sunday: Poetry Slam<br />hosted by Queen Sheeba Sponsored by Mindzai Studios, Cash Prize 3hrs Studio Time at Mindzai Studios.<br /><br />2nd Sunday: Back2Basics<br />hosted by Shawn Kimani, Alphabet Well, Open Mics/Open Minds - DJ ATLover.<br /><br />3rd Sunday: Ladies Night<br />hosted by Ms Dia (WRFG 89.3 FM) Ladies First Open Mic - Special Surprises!<br /><br />4th Sunday: Stress Free Sundays hosted by Las4eva, Special Guests - Open Mic - Live Band + Reggae on the back patio courtesy of King Smitt!<br /><br />Doors / Sign up @ 7:00pm<br />Show @ 8:00pm<br />$7 Admission<br />21+<br /><br /><br /></strong></font></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] BLACK ON BLACK RHYME (St Petersburg, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sun, 15 Nov 2009  9 PM - 12 AM EST)
<table border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0' class='profileTable info_table' id='Time and Place'> <tbody>   <tr>     <td class='data'><img src='http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/lifeiz/Flyerz/bobrstpetebck4prnt.gif' alt='' width='420' height='280' /></td>   </tr>   <tr>     <td class='data'><div class='datawrap'><a href='http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=90044842297'><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>Black On Black Rhyme St. Petersburg</span></strong></a><br />       <br />     </div>      <div class='datawrap'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 9:00pm</strong></span></div>      <div class='datawrap'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>The Kizmet Old School Cafe</strong></span></div>      <div class='datawrap'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>1101 1st Av. N</strong></span></div>      <div class='datawrap'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Tampa, FL</strong></span></div>             <p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Phone:</strong></span> <span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>8138103582<br />         <br />       </strong></span><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Email:</strong></span> <a href='mailto:lifeizpoetry@yahoo.com'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>lifeizpoetry@yahoo.com</strong></span></a></p>      </td>   </tr>        </tbody></table>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] MELLOW MONDAYS POETRY (Miami, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Mon, 16 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<br /><img src='http://blackonblackrhyme.com/BobrPics/JPEGs/FLYERS/thmb_mellomondays.jpg' alt='' width='90' height='90' /> <br /><span style='font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold' class='Apple-style-span'>Hosted by Ingrid B.<br /></span><br /><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Voted by Miami New Times as The Best Poetry                                        Venue in 2005. Weekly poetry features of                                        the country&#39;s hottest poets which have included                                        such poets as Black Ice and hip-hop legends                                        Dead Prez along with house poets Will Da                                        Real One, Asia, Caheej and more.&nbsp;<br /><br />                                       Starts 9pm | $10 cover<br />                                       Guys 21+, Ladies 18+<br /><br />                                       LOCATION:<br /></strong>                                                                                                                      </span><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>THE DISTRICT</strong></span><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong><br />                                       35 NE 40th St. Miami Design District, FL<br />                                       p : (305) 218-0734<br />                                       w: </strong></span><a href='http://www.onthebside.com/' target='_blank'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>www.onthebside.com</strong></span></a><br /><br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] GROOVESPEAK (Albany, GA)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Mon, 16 Nov 2009  9 PM EST)
<p><strong></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><img src='http://groovespeak.com/images/GrooveSpeak_-_July_2007_copy.jpg' alt='' width='480' height='311' /></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium'>What: GrooveSpeak!</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>When: Every Monday</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>Where: 242 West broad Avenue, Albany, GA </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>Time: Doors open @ 9p</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>About:&nbsp; Groovespeak is weekly cultural event which showcases spoken word artists, musicians and singers in Albany, Georgia. </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>&nbsp;</span></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] POETRY @ SWEET LORRAINE'S JAZZ CLUB (New Orleans, LA)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Tue, 17 Nov 2009  8 PM - 10 PM EST)
<p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style='font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold' class='Apple-style-span'>Poetry @ Sweet Lorraine&#39;s Jazz Club</span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>Hosted by&nbsp;Shakespeare&nbsp;</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>1931 St. Claude Ave.<br />Spoken Word, Jazz, Soul &amp; Hip-Hop.<br />9pm</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><br />Sponsored by Shakespeare Productions<br /><br />www.sweetlorrainesjazzclub.com/home.htm</span></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] FIYA TUESDAY'S POETRY (West Palm Beach, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Tue, 17 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>FIYA TUESDAY&rsquo;S POETRY</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Hosted by Chunky</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>CJ&rsquo;S Caribbean Restaurant</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>open mic starts @ 8pm</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>160 North Military Trail<br />West Palm Beach, FL</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>contact Chunky @754-214-6571 </strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>email: spittfiya@yahoo.com or Nona @561-667-9453</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] TOUCH ONE TUESDAYS @ WINE UP (Charlotte, NC)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Tue, 17 Nov 2009  8:30 PM EST)
<a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=tues01web89142552_std.jpg' target='_blank'><br /><br /><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/tues01web89142552_std.jpg' border='0' alt='Touch One Tuesdays' width='337' height='506' /></a><span class=' txtClrDef'><br /><br /><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by filmore </font></strong></span><h2 id='containerPhotoDescription'><span class=' txtClrDef'>every tues <br /><br />admission $10 <br /><br />doors open 830p <br />open mic 10p <br /><br />drink spcs all nite long<br />after party w/ special guest dj <br /><br />WINE UP <br />3306 n davidson st in the noda set district<br />Charlotte, NC</span><font face='Arial' size='2'><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'><br /><br />Go to <a href='http://localendar.com/www.touch1productions.com' target='_blank'>www.touch1productions.com</a> for more info call 704-340-6016<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></font></strong></font></h2>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] BLACK ON BLACK RHYME (Tampa, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Tue, 17 Nov 2009  10 PM - 12 AM EST)
<p>&nbsp;<strong><font size='3' color='#000000'><br /></font></strong></p><p><span style='font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold' class='Apple-style-span'>Hosted by LIFE</span></p><p><span style='font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold' class='Apple-style-span'>Black On Black Rhyme Tampa has moved!</span></p><p align='left'><strong><font size='3' color='#000000'>The Jerk Hut Island Grille <br />926 E. Fowler Av., Tampa</font></strong></p><p align='left'>&nbsp;</p><p align='left'><strong><font size='3'>Black On Black Rhyme Tampa at <br />The Jerk Hut Island Grille <br />COME ENJOY <br />EXCELLENT CARIBBEAN CUISINE! <br /><br />OPEN MIC!<br /></font></strong></p><p align='left'>&nbsp;</p><p align='left'><strong><font size='3'>SPOTLIGHT POET or FEATURED PERFORMER!<br />&amp;<br />THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AUDIENCE IN TAMPA BAY! <br /><br />DOORS OPEN AT 9PM<br />SHOWTIME 10pm!<br />$5, $6 before 10pm/$7 after 10pm<br /><br /><br /></font></strong> </p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] THE STAGE (West Palm Beach, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Wed, 18 Nov 2009  9 PM EST)
<p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Hosted by Wilkine Brutus</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>The Stage</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>C&amp;N Cafe</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Open Mic starts at 9:30pm<br />4047 Okeechobee Blvd<br />West Palm Beach, FL</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Admission: $10</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>contact Desiree 561-215-6102, email: desiree@epiphanyupscaleevents.com<br /><br /><br /></strong></span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] URBAN GRIND POETRY (Atlanta, GA)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Thu, 19 Nov 2009  7 PM - 10 PM EST)
<p><img src='http://www.urbangrindatl.com/images/flyerpoetry.jpg' alt='' width='240' height='480' /><br /><br /><strong><font size='3'>Poetry Open Mic @ Urban Grind</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><br /> Every Thursday</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><br /> 962 Marietta St (M Street Apt/Lofts),<br /> Atlanta, Georgia 30318<br /> From 7 to 10</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'> There is no cover charge</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'> 404-724-0605<br />  http://www.myspace.com/urbangrind<br /><br /><br /></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC]BLACK ON BLACK RHYME (Tallahassee, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Thu, 19 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<p><strong><font size='3'><a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/?action=view&amp;current=BOBRTLH_SUM2009.jpg' target='_blank'><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/BOBRTLH_SUM2009.jpg' border='0' alt='Photobucket' title='Photobucket' width='300' height='500' /></a></font></strong> </p><p><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by Keith Rodgers<br /></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3' color='#000000'>BLACK ON BLACK RHYME TALLAHASSEE!<br /><br />Tallahassee&#39;s premier Spoken Word event returns for it&#39;s 11th new season of poets, musicians and artists.<br /><br />THE HEART OF SPOKEN WORD<br />Aakhet Center/Amen-Ra&#39;s Gallery<br />812 S MACOMB ST<br />Tallahassee, FL<br />Doors open at 8p,<br />Free before 9p with Black on Black Rhyme T-ShirtShow starts at 9p<br /><br />Every Thursday!<br /><br />For more info call Keith Rodgers: 850-459-7399 or email info@blackonblackrhyme.com<br /><br />*** WE HAVE MOVED TO THE AAKHET CENTER/AMEN-RA&#39;S BOOKSTORE ON 812 S MACOMB STREET, TALLAHASSEE, FL ***<br /><br /><br /></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] TOUCH ONE THURSDAYS @ WINE UP (Charlotte, NC)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Thu, 19 Nov 2009  9 PM - 2 AM EST)
<a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=new_flyer189142744_std.jpg' target='_blank'><br /><br /><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/new_flyer189142744_std.jpg' border='0' alt='Touch One Thursdays' width='292' height='412' /></a>  <font face='Arial' size='2'><span class=' txtClrDef'><strong><font size='3'><br /><br /></font><font size='3'>Hosted by JC the Poet </font></strong></span></font><h2 id='containerPhotoDescription'><strong><span class=' txtClrDef'><font face='Arial' size='2'>every thurs<br /><br />gen admission $10 <br /><br />feature nitght admission $15<br /><br /> 9p&nbsp; - 2a<br /><br />live band + dj FLemingo<br /><br />drink spcs all nite long<br /><br />WINE UP <br />3306 n davidson st in the noda set district<br />Charlotte, NC</font></span><font face='Arial' size='2'><font face='Arial' size='2'><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'><br /><br />Go to <a href='http://localendar.com/www.touch1productions.com' target='_blank'>www.touch1productions.com</a> for more info call 704-340-6016</span></font></font></font></strong></h2>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[SLAM] ECHOVERSE POETRY & SLAM SERIES (Detroit, MI)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Fri, 20 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=Winter_Promo1.jpg' target='_blank'><br /><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/Winter_Promo1.jpg' border='0' alt='Echoverse' width='449' height='349' /></a> <h2 id='containerPhotoDescription'><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>Hosted by JY-Obadele<br /><br />ECHOVERSE POETRY &amp; SLAM SERIES <br /><br /></span></font></strong></h2><p><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>The official home of the EchoVerse Poetry Series. Detroit&#39;s hottest open mic poetry and slam venue. Recently voted Metrotimes 2007 Best Place to Hear Poetry, and Real Detroit Weekly&#39;s 2006 Best Open Mic - Hip Hop. </span></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>Home of the 2008 Detroit Slam Team and the acclaimed &quot;All Kinds of Poetry&quot; Open Mic. Every Friday door opens at 8:00 p.m.; Open Mic &amp; Slam List @ 8:30 p.m.; Slam-Open Mic-Feature-Round Robin from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.</span></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>Location: 1515 Broadway Theater, 1515 Broadway, Downtown Detroit (Across from Detroit Opera House) </span></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>Phone: (313) 965-1515 </span></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>Cover: $10 USD<br /></span></font></strong></p><h2 id='containerPhotoDescription'><strong><font><strong><font size='3'><a href='http://www.noiramerica.com/main-culture/echoverse/slam.htm' target='_blank'>noiramerica.com/main-culture/echoverse/slam.htm </a><br /><br /><br /><br /></font></strong></font></strong></h2><p><br /><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'><br /></span></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] GET YO MIND RIGHT POETRY (Mobile, AL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Fri, 20 Nov 2009  9 PM EST)
<br /><a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=5895_1174002357059_1438063828_30453.jpg' target='_blank'><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/5895_1174002357059_1438063828_30453.jpg' border='0' alt='Get Yo Mind Right Open Mic Fridays' width='471' height='325' /></a><br /><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by HuggyBear da Poet</font></strong><br /><p><strong><font size='3'>Fridays at 9:00pm<br /><br />Jamaican Vibes Restaurant<br />3700 Goverment Blvd Suite A<br />Mobile, AL<br /><br />Phone: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2513822258<br />Email: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; huggybeardapoet@yahoo.com<br /><br /><br /><br /></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[SLAM] THE NUYORICAN POETRY (New York City, NY)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Fri, 20 Nov 2009  10 PM EST)
<br /><a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=nuyorican-poets-cafe-mast-logo.gif' target='_blank'><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/nuyorican-poets-cafe-mast-logo.gif' border='0' alt='The Nuyorican' /></a> <br /><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by Mahogany Browne</font></strong><br /><br /><strong><font size='3'>The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Slam<br />Every Friday Night&gt;@10pm&gt; $10 admission<br />Current Schedule:<br /><br />Aug 7&gt; Spotlight: Advocate of Wordz&gt;$10<br />Aug 14&gt; Spotlight: Rudy Francisco&gt;$10<br />Aug 21&gt; Spotlight: Reggie Eldridge&gt;$10<br />Aug 28&gt; Spotlight: Shira Erlichman&gt;$10<br />The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Slam is pretty popular and fills up fast, so please get in line early. (suggested arrival latest 9:15pm). Hosted by Mahogany Browne.<br /><br /></font><font size='3'>236 East 3rd Street Between Ave B &amp; C<br /> Reverend Pedro Pietri Way<br /> New York City </font></strong><br /><strong><font size='3'><br />Note: Semi-Final Slams&gt;$12 Admission (5 times a year, see schedule)<br />Grand Slam Finale&gt;$15 Admission (yearly event, usually April, see schedule)<br /><br />If you are interested in becoming a Friday Night Slam Spotlight, please send samples of your work both written &amp; recorded (MP3 or provide video links, etc.) to slamspot@nuyorican.org<br /><a href='http://nuyorican.org/' target='_blank'>http://nuyorican.org/<br /></a><br /><br /></font></strong>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] SPOKEN FUNK (Hollywood, Ca)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sat, 21 Nov 2009  7:30 PM - 10:30 PM EST)
<a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=finallogozo5.gif' target='_blank'><br /><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/finallogozo5.gif' border='0' alt='Spoken Funk Poetry (Hollywood, CA)' /></a>  <br /><strong><font size='3'><font size='4'><font face='Trebuchet MS'><br /><br /></font></font></font><font size='3'><font size='4'><font face='Trebuchet MS'><font size='3' color='#000000'>Hosted by Poetri (Tony Award Winner)<br /><br /></font></font></font></font><font size='3' color='#000000'><strong><font>Spoken Funk fuses today&rsquo;s funniest comedians with the world&rsquo;s most talented spoken word poets.<br /><br /></font></strong><br /><font face='Trebuchet MS'>DRESS CODE:<br />casual, classy, and comfortable<br />STRICTLY ENFORCED!<br /><br />AGE LIMIT:<br />Mature Audience<br />if your mamma raised you right,<br />you can come.<br /><br /><br />The MBar Supper Club<br />1253 N. Vine Street<br />Hollywood, Ca</font></font><font face='Trebuchet MS' size='3' color='#000000'><font face='Trebuchet MS' size='4'><br /><br /></font></font></strong><font color='#000000'><strong><font size='3'><font face='Trebuchet MS'>HOTLINE: (877) SPOKEN-4<br /> EMAIL: info@spokenfunk.com <br /><a href='http://localendar.com/www.spokenfunk.com' target='_blank'>www.</a></font><font face='Trebuchet MS'><a href='http://localendar.com/www.spokenfunk.com' target='_blank'>spokenfunk.com</a> </font><br /></font></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /></font><strong><font size='3'><font size='4'><font face='Trebuchet MS'><br /></font></font></font></strong>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] THE ART OF CONVERSATION (Baltimore, MD)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sat, 21 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<p><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/artofconversation1.jpg' alt='' width='429' height='257' />&nbsp;</p><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by E the poet-emcee<br /><br /></font></strong><p><strong><font size='3'>[OPEN MIC] The Art of Conversation - Baltimore, MD<br />The Art of Conversation<br /><br />Where open mic POETRY meets open minded CONVERSATION.<br /><br />Every Sat @ The YABBA POT<br />2433 Saint Paul St<br />Baitimore, MD<br /><br />Open Mic Sign-up 730p<br />Showtime 8p<br />Admission $5<br /><br />More info call E<br />443.844.8979<br /><br />http://www.myspace.com/theartofconversation365<br />http://www.myspace.com/ethepoetemcee<br /><br /></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] LITERARY CAFE (Miami, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sat, 21 Nov 2009  9:30 PM - 12:30 AM EST)
<p><strong><font size='3'>Literary Cafe Open Mic hosted by Will Da Real One<br /><br />Time:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;9:30 pm - 12:30 am<br /><br />Location:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Literary Cafe<br /><br />Street:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;12325 NE 6th Ave<br /><br />City/State/Zip:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;North Miami, Fl<br /><br />Phone:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;786-234-7638<br /><br />When you just cant shake your booty to another rap song...<br /><br />When you become sick of the long lines at the club along with the $10.00 parking...<br /><br />When you are fed up with being looked over due to the who is who...<br /><br />When you want to be treated like somebody is glad you stopped by...<br /><br />Then your only true alternative is to show up and enjoy yourself in the coolest vibe ever.<br /><br /><br />Welcome Home.<br /><br />The Literary Cafe<br />Open Mic Poetry<br />Every Saturday<br />Hosted by Will &#39;Da Real One&#39;</font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[RADIO SHOW] 'POETRY IS...' W/ LIZZ STRAIGHT (Tampa, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sat, 21 Nov 2009  11 PM - 12 AM EST)
<p><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/ad_poetry_is.jpg' alt='' width='160' height='156' />&nbsp;</p><p><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by Lizz Straight<br /></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'>Every Saturday, 11:00PM - 12:00AM<br />WMNF, 88.5 FM<br /><br />WEBSITE: <a href='http://www.localendar.com/www.wmnf.org/programming/daily.php?ShowId=325' target='_blank'>www.wmnf.org/programming/daily.php?ShowId=325</a><br /><br />EMAIL: poetry@wmnf.org<br /><br />Hosted by international spoken word artist/poet Lizz Straight, this highly interactive show includes profiles of historic and current poets/spoken word artists, live performance samples, and friendly slam competitions, as well as information about local, national and international artists and happenings in the spoken word/poetry community. </font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'>Now poetry and spoken word will have a radio home in Tampa!<br /><br /><br /></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] LYRICALLY SPEAKING (Charlotte, NC)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sun, 22 Nov 2009  7 PM EST)
<a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=sundayflyer85155809.jpg' target='_blank'><br /><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/sundayflyer85155809.jpg' border='0' alt='Lyrically Speaking' width='383' height='671' /></a>  <strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'><br /><br /><br />Hosted by JC the poet<br /><br />Doors open at 8pm<br /><br /><br />Band starts at 8:30pm. <br /><br />$10 cover charge.<br /><br /><br />This month each Sunday we will be Featuring the Respect the Mic<br />Slam Team.<br /><br />Utopia Restaurant and Lounge<br />10210 Berkeley Place Drive<br />Charlotte, NC 28262<br /><br />Appetizer menu avaliable during the show <br /><br />8pm to 11pm<br /><br />Go to www.touch1productions.com for more info call 704-340-6016</span></font></strong>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] FFX SPOKEN WORD (Atlanta, GA)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sun, 22 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><font size='3'><strong>FFX Poetry Spoken Word Open Mic &nbsp;<br /><br />Every Sunday at 7:00pm<br />Apache Cafe<br />64 3rd St NW<br />Atlanta, Georgia 30308 <br />FFX... Free Forum Exchange...<br /><br />Spoken Word, Poetry, Open Forum, Open Mic.<br /><br />1st Sunday: Poetry Slam<br />hosted by Queen Sheeba Sponsored by Mindzai Studios, Cash Prize 3hrs Studio Time at Mindzai Studios.<br /><br />2nd Sunday: Back2Basics<br />hosted by Shawn Kimani, Alphabet Well, Open Mics/Open Minds - DJ ATLover.<br /><br />3rd Sunday: Ladies Night<br />hosted by Ms Dia (WRFG 89.3 FM) Ladies First Open Mic - Special Surprises!<br /><br />4th Sunday: Stress Free Sundays hosted by Las4eva, Special Guests - Open Mic - Live Band + Reggae on the back patio courtesy of King Smitt!<br /><br />Doors / Sign up @ 7:00pm<br />Show @ 8:00pm<br />$7 Admission<br />21+<br /><br /><br /></strong></font></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] BLACK ON BLACK RHYME (St Petersburg, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sun, 22 Nov 2009  9 PM - 12 AM EST)
<table border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0' class='profileTable info_table' id='Time and Place'> <tbody>   <tr>     <td class='data'><img src='http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/lifeiz/Flyerz/bobrstpetebck4prnt.gif' alt='' width='420' height='280' /></td>   </tr>   <tr>     <td class='data'><div class='datawrap'><a href='http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=90044842297'><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>Black On Black Rhyme St. Petersburg</span></strong></a><br />       <br />     </div>      <div class='datawrap'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 9:00pm</strong></span></div>      <div class='datawrap'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>The Kizmet Old School Cafe</strong></span></div>      <div class='datawrap'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>1101 1st Av. N</strong></span></div>      <div class='datawrap'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Tampa, FL</strong></span></div>             <p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Phone:</strong></span> <span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>8138103582<br />         <br />       </strong></span><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Email:</strong></span> <a href='mailto:lifeizpoetry@yahoo.com'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>lifeizpoetry@yahoo.com</strong></span></a></p>      </td>   </tr>        </tbody></table>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] MELLOW MONDAYS POETRY (Miami, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Mon, 23 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<br /><img src='http://blackonblackrhyme.com/BobrPics/JPEGs/FLYERS/thmb_mellomondays.jpg' alt='' width='90' height='90' /> <br /><span style='font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold' class='Apple-style-span'>Hosted by Ingrid B.<br /></span><br /><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Voted by Miami New Times as The Best Poetry                                        Venue in 2005. Weekly poetry features of                                        the country&#39;s hottest poets which have included                                        such poets as Black Ice and hip-hop legends                                        Dead Prez along with house poets Will Da                                        Real One, Asia, Caheej and more.&nbsp;<br /><br />                                       Starts 9pm | $10 cover<br />                                       Guys 21+, Ladies 18+<br /><br />                                       LOCATION:<br /></strong>                                                                                                                      </span><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>THE DISTRICT</strong></span><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong><br />                                       35 NE 40th St. Miami Design District, FL<br />                                       p : (305) 218-0734<br />                                       w: </strong></span><a href='http://www.onthebside.com/' target='_blank'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>www.onthebside.com</strong></span></a><br /><br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] GROOVESPEAK (Albany, GA)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Mon, 23 Nov 2009  9 PM EST)
<p><strong></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><img src='http://groovespeak.com/images/GrooveSpeak_-_July_2007_copy.jpg' alt='' width='480' height='311' /></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium'>What: GrooveSpeak!</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>When: Every Monday</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>Where: 242 West broad Avenue, Albany, GA </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>Time: Doors open @ 9p</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>About:&nbsp; Groovespeak is weekly cultural event which showcases spoken word artists, musicians and singers in Albany, Georgia. </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>&nbsp;</span></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] POETRY @ SWEET LORRAINE'S JAZZ CLUB (New Orleans, LA)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Tue, 24 Nov 2009  8 PM - 10 PM EST)
<p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style='font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold' class='Apple-style-span'>Poetry @ Sweet Lorraine&#39;s Jazz Club</span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>Hosted by&nbsp;Shakespeare&nbsp;</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>1931 St. Claude Ave.<br />Spoken Word, Jazz, Soul &amp; Hip-Hop.<br />9pm</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><br />Sponsored by Shakespeare Productions<br /><br />www.sweetlorrainesjazzclub.com/home.htm</span></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] FIYA TUESDAY'S POETRY (West Palm Beach, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Tue, 24 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>FIYA TUESDAY&rsquo;S POETRY</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Hosted by Chunky</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>CJ&rsquo;S Caribbean Restaurant</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>open mic starts @ 8pm</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>160 North Military Trail<br />West Palm Beach, FL</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>contact Chunky @754-214-6571 </strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>email: spittfiya@yahoo.com or Nona @561-667-9453</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[EVENT] TAKE A LOAD OFF TUESDAYS (Atlanta. GA)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Tue, 24 Nov 2009  8 PM - 11 PM EST)
<strong><font size='3'><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/takealoadoff2.jpg' alt='' width='250' height='350' /><br /><br />BLACK ON BLACK RHYME ATLANTA <br />in partnership with PLUSH Promotions, Jangalang Ent., March 4orth Design, and Studio 281 presents... <br /><br />&quot;TAKE A LOAD OFF TUESDAY&quot;<br /><br />A RELAXING ATMOSPHERE TO JAZZ UP YOUR WEEKDAY BLUES!<br /><br />WITH SPOKEN WORD - JAZZ - NETWORKING<br /><br />STUDIO 281 JAZZ &amp; MARTINI LOUNGE<br /><br />281 PETERS STREET<br /><br />DOWNTOWN ATLANTA<br /><br />BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE PREFERRED<br /><br /><br />FREE with RSVP by 9P<br />Options for RSVP:<br />#1 - Facebook Group: <a rel='nofollow' href='http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=159665306340' target='_blank' onmousedown='UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this), '>http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=159665306340</a><br /><br />#2- return e-mail with first and last name to info@blackonblackrhyme.com<br /><br />THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE EVENT WITH SPECIAL INVITED GUESTS <br /><br />GO TO WWW.BLACKONBLACKRHYME.COM FOR MORE INFO<br />*We are only taking a Limited number of people so RSVP soon...<br /></font></strong>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] TOUCH ONE TUESDAYS @ WINE UP (Charlotte, NC)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Tue, 24 Nov 2009  8:30 PM EST)
<a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=tues01web89142552_std.jpg' target='_blank'><br /><br /><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/tues01web89142552_std.jpg' border='0' alt='Touch One Tuesdays' width='337' height='506' /></a><span class=' txtClrDef'><br /><br /><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by filmore </font></strong></span><h2 id='containerPhotoDescription'><span class=' txtClrDef'>every tues <br /><br />admission $10 <br /><br />doors open 830p <br />open mic 10p <br /><br />drink spcs all nite long<br />after party w/ special guest dj <br /><br />WINE UP <br />3306 n davidson st in the noda set district<br />Charlotte, NC</span><font face='Arial' size='2'><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'><br /><br />Go to <a href='http://localendar.com/www.touch1productions.com' target='_blank'>www.touch1productions.com</a> for more info call 704-340-6016<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></font></strong></font></h2>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] BLACK ON BLACK RHYME (Tampa, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Tue, 24 Nov 2009  10 PM - 12 AM EST)
<p>&nbsp;<strong><font size='3' color='#000000'><br /></font></strong></p><p><span style='font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold' class='Apple-style-span'>Hosted by LIFE</span></p><p><span style='font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold' class='Apple-style-span'>Black On Black Rhyme Tampa has moved!</span></p><p align='left'><strong><font size='3' color='#000000'>The Jerk Hut Island Grille <br />926 E. Fowler Av., Tampa</font></strong></p><p align='left'>&nbsp;</p><p align='left'><strong><font size='3'>Black On Black Rhyme Tampa at <br />The Jerk Hut Island Grille <br />COME ENJOY <br />EXCELLENT CARIBBEAN CUISINE! <br /><br />OPEN MIC!<br /></font></strong></p><p align='left'>&nbsp;</p><p align='left'><strong><font size='3'>SPOTLIGHT POET or FEATURED PERFORMER!<br />&amp;<br />THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AUDIENCE IN TAMPA BAY! <br /><br />DOORS OPEN AT 9PM<br />SHOWTIME 10pm!<br />$5, $6 before 10pm/$7 after 10pm<br /><br /><br /></font></strong> </p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] THE STAGE (West Palm Beach, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Wed, 25 Nov 2009  9 PM EST)
<p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Hosted by Wilkine Brutus</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>The Stage</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>C&amp;N Cafe</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Open Mic starts at 9:30pm<br />4047 Okeechobee Blvd<br />West Palm Beach, FL</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Admission: $10</strong></span></p><p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>contact Desiree 561-215-6102, email: desiree@epiphanyupscaleevents.com<br /><br /><br /></strong></span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] URBAN GRIND POETRY (Atlanta, GA)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Thu, 26 Nov 2009  7 PM - 10 PM EST)
<p><img src='http://www.urbangrindatl.com/images/flyerpoetry.jpg' alt='' width='240' height='480' /><br /><br /><strong><font size='3'>Poetry Open Mic @ Urban Grind</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><br /> Every Thursday</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><br /> 962 Marietta St (M Street Apt/Lofts),<br /> Atlanta, Georgia 30318<br /> From 7 to 10</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'> There is no cover charge</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'> 404-724-0605<br />  http://www.myspace.com/urbangrind<br /><br /><br /></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC]BLACK ON BLACK RHYME (Tallahassee, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Thu, 26 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<p><strong><font size='3'><a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/?action=view&amp;current=BOBRTLH_SUM2009.jpg' target='_blank'><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/BOBRTLH_SUM2009.jpg' border='0' alt='Photobucket' title='Photobucket' width='300' height='500' /></a></font></strong> </p><p><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by Keith Rodgers<br /></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3' color='#000000'>BLACK ON BLACK RHYME TALLAHASSEE!<br /><br />Tallahassee&#39;s premier Spoken Word event returns for it&#39;s 11th new season of poets, musicians and artists.<br /><br />THE HEART OF SPOKEN WORD<br />Aakhet Center/Amen-Ra&#39;s Gallery<br />812 S MACOMB ST<br />Tallahassee, FL<br />Doors open at 8p,<br />Free before 9p with Black on Black Rhyme T-ShirtShow starts at 9p<br /><br />Every Thursday!<br /><br />For more info call Keith Rodgers: 850-459-7399 or email info@blackonblackrhyme.com<br /><br />*** WE HAVE MOVED TO THE AAKHET CENTER/AMEN-RA&#39;S BOOKSTORE ON 812 S MACOMB STREET, TALLAHASSEE, FL ***<br /><br /><br /></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] TOUCH ONE THURSDAYS @ WINE UP (Charlotte, NC)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Thu, 26 Nov 2009  9 PM - 2 AM EST)
<a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=new_flyer189142744_std.jpg' target='_blank'><br /><br /><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/new_flyer189142744_std.jpg' border='0' alt='Touch One Thursdays' width='292' height='412' /></a>  <font face='Arial' size='2'><span class=' txtClrDef'><strong><font size='3'><br /><br /></font><font size='3'>Hosted by JC the Poet </font></strong></span></font><h2 id='containerPhotoDescription'><strong><span class=' txtClrDef'><font face='Arial' size='2'>every thurs<br /><br />gen admission $10 <br /><br />feature nitght admission $15<br /><br /> 9p&nbsp; - 2a<br /><br />live band + dj FLemingo<br /><br />drink spcs all nite long<br /><br />WINE UP <br />3306 n davidson st in the noda set district<br />Charlotte, NC</font></span><font face='Arial' size='2'><font face='Arial' size='2'><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'><br /><br />Go to <a href='http://localendar.com/www.touch1productions.com' target='_blank'>www.touch1productions.com</a> for more info call 704-340-6016</span></font></font></font></strong></h2>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] HEARD 'EM SAY TEEN POETRY NITE (Tampa, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Fri, 27 Nov 2009  8 PM - 10 PM EST)
<strong><font size='3'>Hosted by: Wally B<br /><br />Heard &#39;Em Say Teen Poetry Nite<br /><br />Date:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Last friday of each month<br /><br />Time:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;8:00 pm - 10:00 pm<br /><br />Author:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;wallybsomebody<br /><br />Location:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The International Bazaar<br /><br />Street:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;1600 E. 8th Ave-Ybor City<br /><br />City/State/Zip:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Tampa, FL<br /><br />Email:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;wallybclark@hotmail.com<br /><br />HEARD &#39;EM SAY<br />Tampa&#39;s Premiere Teen Spoken Word/Poetry Show<br /><br />The Last Friday of Every Month<br />8PM @ The International Bazaar<br />1600 E 8th Ave-Ybor City<br />FREE Admission-but come with money to purchase a CD from our monthly feature poet<br /><br /><br />Sponsored by: The Arts Council of Hillsborough County &amp; The Reciprocity Law Group<br /><br />One of the few places where teens won&#39;t get in trouble for speaking their mind!<br /><br />So bring your notebook...$10...and good vibes.<br /><br /><br /></font></strong>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[SLAM] ECHOVERSE POETRY & SLAM SERIES (Detroit, MI)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Fri, 27 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=Winter_Promo1.jpg' target='_blank'><br /><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/Winter_Promo1.jpg' border='0' alt='Echoverse' width='449' height='349' /></a> <h2 id='containerPhotoDescription'><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>Hosted by JY-Obadele<br /><br />ECHOVERSE POETRY &amp; SLAM SERIES <br /><br /></span></font></strong></h2><p><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>The official home of the EchoVerse Poetry Series. Detroit&#39;s hottest open mic poetry and slam venue. Recently voted Metrotimes 2007 Best Place to Hear Poetry, and Real Detroit Weekly&#39;s 2006 Best Open Mic - Hip Hop. </span></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>Home of the 2008 Detroit Slam Team and the acclaimed &quot;All Kinds of Poetry&quot; Open Mic. Every Friday door opens at 8:00 p.m.; Open Mic &amp; Slam List @ 8:30 p.m.; Slam-Open Mic-Feature-Round Robin from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.</span></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>Location: 1515 Broadway Theater, 1515 Broadway, Downtown Detroit (Across from Detroit Opera House) </span></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>Phone: (313) 965-1515 </span></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'>Cover: $10 USD<br /></span></font></strong></p><h2 id='containerPhotoDescription'><strong><font><strong><font size='3'><a href='http://www.noiramerica.com/main-culture/echoverse/slam.htm' target='_blank'>noiramerica.com/main-culture/echoverse/slam.htm </a><br /><br /><br /><br /></font></strong></font></strong></h2><p><br /><strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'><br /></span></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] GET YO MIND RIGHT POETRY (Mobile, AL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Fri, 27 Nov 2009  9 PM EST)
<br /><a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=5895_1174002357059_1438063828_30453.jpg' target='_blank'><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/5895_1174002357059_1438063828_30453.jpg' border='0' alt='Get Yo Mind Right Open Mic Fridays' width='471' height='325' /></a><br /><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by HuggyBear da Poet</font></strong><br /><p><strong><font size='3'>Fridays at 9:00pm<br /><br />Jamaican Vibes Restaurant<br />3700 Goverment Blvd Suite A<br />Mobile, AL<br /><br />Phone: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2513822258<br />Email: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; huggybeardapoet@yahoo.com<br /><br /><br /><br /></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[SLAM] THE NUYORICAN POETRY (New York City, NY)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Fri, 27 Nov 2009  10 PM EST)
<br /><a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=nuyorican-poets-cafe-mast-logo.gif' target='_blank'><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/nuyorican-poets-cafe-mast-logo.gif' border='0' alt='The Nuyorican' /></a> <br /><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by Mahogany Browne</font></strong><br /><br /><strong><font size='3'>The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Slam<br />Every Friday Night&gt;@10pm&gt; $10 admission<br />Current Schedule:<br /><br />Aug 7&gt; Spotlight: Advocate of Wordz&gt;$10<br />Aug 14&gt; Spotlight: Rudy Francisco&gt;$10<br />Aug 21&gt; Spotlight: Reggie Eldridge&gt;$10<br />Aug 28&gt; Spotlight: Shira Erlichman&gt;$10<br />The Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Slam is pretty popular and fills up fast, so please get in line early. (suggested arrival latest 9:15pm). Hosted by Mahogany Browne.<br /><br /></font><font size='3'>236 East 3rd Street Between Ave B &amp; C<br /> Reverend Pedro Pietri Way<br /> New York City </font></strong><br /><strong><font size='3'><br />Note: Semi-Final Slams&gt;$12 Admission (5 times a year, see schedule)<br />Grand Slam Finale&gt;$15 Admission (yearly event, usually April, see schedule)<br /><br />If you are interested in becoming a Friday Night Slam Spotlight, please send samples of your work both written &amp; recorded (MP3 or provide video links, etc.) to slamspot@nuyorican.org<br /><a href='http://nuyorican.org/' target='_blank'>http://nuyorican.org/<br /></a><br /><br /></font></strong>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] SPOKEN FUNK (Hollywood, Ca)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sat, 28 Nov 2009  7:30 PM - 10:30 PM EST)
<a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=finallogozo5.gif' target='_blank'><br /><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/finallogozo5.gif' border='0' alt='Spoken Funk Poetry (Hollywood, CA)' /></a>  <br /><strong><font size='3'><font size='4'><font face='Trebuchet MS'><br /><br /></font></font></font><font size='3'><font size='4'><font face='Trebuchet MS'><font size='3' color='#000000'>Hosted by Poetri (Tony Award Winner)<br /><br /></font></font></font></font><font size='3' color='#000000'><strong><font>Spoken Funk fuses today&rsquo;s funniest comedians with the world&rsquo;s most talented spoken word poets.<br /><br /></font></strong><br /><font face='Trebuchet MS'>DRESS CODE:<br />casual, classy, and comfortable<br />STRICTLY ENFORCED!<br /><br />AGE LIMIT:<br />Mature Audience<br />if your mamma raised you right,<br />you can come.<br /><br /><br />The MBar Supper Club<br />1253 N. Vine Street<br />Hollywood, Ca</font></font><font face='Trebuchet MS' size='3' color='#000000'><font face='Trebuchet MS' size='4'><br /><br /></font></font></strong><font color='#000000'><strong><font size='3'><font face='Trebuchet MS'>HOTLINE: (877) SPOKEN-4<br /> EMAIL: info@spokenfunk.com <br /><a href='http://localendar.com/www.spokenfunk.com' target='_blank'>www.</a></font><font face='Trebuchet MS'><a href='http://localendar.com/www.spokenfunk.com' target='_blank'>spokenfunk.com</a> </font><br /></font></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /></font><strong><font size='3'><font size='4'><font face='Trebuchet MS'><br /></font></font></font></strong>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] THE ART OF CONVERSATION (Baltimore, MD)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sat, 28 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<p><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/artofconversation1.jpg' alt='' width='429' height='257' />&nbsp;</p><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by E the poet-emcee<br /><br /></font></strong><p><strong><font size='3'>[OPEN MIC] The Art of Conversation - Baltimore, MD<br />The Art of Conversation<br /><br />Where open mic POETRY meets open minded CONVERSATION.<br /><br />Every Sat @ The YABBA POT<br />2433 Saint Paul St<br />Baitimore, MD<br /><br />Open Mic Sign-up 730p<br />Showtime 8p<br />Admission $5<br /><br />More info call E<br />443.844.8979<br /><br />http://www.myspace.com/theartofconversation365<br />http://www.myspace.com/ethepoetemcee<br /><br /></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] LITERARY CAFE (Miami, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sat, 28 Nov 2009  9:30 PM - 12:30 AM EST)
<p><strong><font size='3'>Literary Cafe Open Mic hosted by Will Da Real One<br /><br />Time:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;9:30 pm - 12:30 am<br /><br />Location:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Literary Cafe<br /><br />Street:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;12325 NE 6th Ave<br /><br />City/State/Zip:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;North Miami, Fl<br /><br />Phone:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;786-234-7638<br /><br />When you just cant shake your booty to another rap song...<br /><br />When you become sick of the long lines at the club along with the $10.00 parking...<br /><br />When you are fed up with being looked over due to the who is who...<br /><br />When you want to be treated like somebody is glad you stopped by...<br /><br />Then your only true alternative is to show up and enjoy yourself in the coolest vibe ever.<br /><br /><br />Welcome Home.<br /><br />The Literary Cafe<br />Open Mic Poetry<br />Every Saturday<br />Hosted by Will &#39;Da Real One&#39;</font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[RADIO SHOW] 'POETRY IS...' W/ LIZZ STRAIGHT (Tampa, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sat, 28 Nov 2009  11 PM - 12 AM EST)
<p><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/ad_poetry_is.jpg' alt='' width='160' height='156' />&nbsp;</p><p><strong><font size='3'>Hosted by Lizz Straight<br /></font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'>Every Saturday, 11:00PM - 12:00AM<br />WMNF, 88.5 FM<br /><br />WEBSITE: <a href='http://www.localendar.com/www.wmnf.org/programming/daily.php?ShowId=325' target='_blank'>www.wmnf.org/programming/daily.php?ShowId=325</a><br /><br />EMAIL: poetry@wmnf.org<br /><br />Hosted by international spoken word artist/poet Lizz Straight, this highly interactive show includes profiles of historic and current poets/spoken word artists, live performance samples, and friendly slam competitions, as well as information about local, national and international artists and happenings in the spoken word/poetry community. </font></strong></p><p><strong><font size='3'>Now poetry and spoken word will have a radio home in Tampa!<br /><br /><br /></font></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] LYRICALLY SPEAKING (Charlotte, NC)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sun, 29 Nov 2009  7 PM EST)
<a href='http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/?action=view&amp;current=sundayflyer85155809.jpg' target='_blank'><br /><img src='http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/bobrhyme/Poetry%20Venues/sundayflyer85155809.jpg' border='0' alt='Lyrically Speaking' width='383' height='671' /></a>  <strong><font size='3'><span class=' txtClrDef'><br /><br /><br />Hosted by JC the poet<br /><br />Doors open at 8pm<br /><br /><br />Band starts at 8:30pm. <br /><br />$10 cover charge.<br /><br /><br />This month each Sunday we will be Featuring the Respect the Mic<br />Slam Team.<br /><br />Utopia Restaurant and Lounge<br />10210 Berkeley Place Drive<br />Charlotte, NC 28262<br /><br />Appetizer menu avaliable during the show <br /><br />8pm to 11pm<br /><br />Go to www.touch1productions.com for more info call 704-340-6016</span></font></strong>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] FFX SPOKEN WORD (Atlanta, GA)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sun, 29 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><font size='3'><strong>FFX Poetry Spoken Word Open Mic &nbsp;<br /><br />Every Sunday at 7:00pm<br />Apache Cafe<br />64 3rd St NW<br />Atlanta, Georgia 30308 <br />FFX... Free Forum Exchange...<br /><br />Spoken Word, Poetry, Open Forum, Open Mic.<br /><br />1st Sunday: Poetry Slam<br />hosted by Queen Sheeba Sponsored by Mindzai Studios, Cash Prize 3hrs Studio Time at Mindzai Studios.<br /><br />2nd Sunday: Back2Basics<br />hosted by Shawn Kimani, Alphabet Well, Open Mics/Open Minds - DJ ATLover.<br /><br />3rd Sunday: Ladies Night<br />hosted by Ms Dia (WRFG 89.3 FM) Ladies First Open Mic - Special Surprises!<br /><br />4th Sunday: Stress Free Sundays hosted by Las4eva, Special Guests - Open Mic - Live Band + Reggae on the back patio courtesy of King Smitt!<br /><br />Doors / Sign up @ 7:00pm<br />Show @ 8:00pm<br />$7 Admission<br />21+<br /><br /><br /></strong></font></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] BLACK ON BLACK RHYME (St Petersburg, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Sun, 29 Nov 2009  9 PM - 12 AM EST)
<table border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0' class='profileTable info_table' id='Time and Place'> <tbody>   <tr>     <td class='data'><img src='http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/lifeiz/Flyerz/bobrstpetebck4prnt.gif' alt='' width='420' height='280' /></td>   </tr>   <tr>     <td class='data'><div class='datawrap'><a href='http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=90044842297'><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>Black On Black Rhyme St. Petersburg</span></strong></a><br />       <br />     </div>      <div class='datawrap'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 9:00pm</strong></span></div>      <div class='datawrap'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>The Kizmet Old School Cafe</strong></span></div>      <div class='datawrap'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>1101 1st Av. N</strong></span></div>      <div class='datawrap'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Tampa, FL</strong></span></div>             <p><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Phone:</strong></span> <span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>8138103582<br />         <br />       </strong></span><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Email:</strong></span> <a href='mailto:lifeizpoetry@yahoo.com'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>lifeizpoetry@yahoo.com</strong></span></a></p>      </td>   </tr>        </tbody></table>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] MELLOW MONDAYS POETRY (Miami, FL)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Mon, 30 Nov 2009  8 PM EST)
<br /><img src='http://blackonblackrhyme.com/BobrPics/JPEGs/FLYERS/thmb_mellomondays.jpg' alt='' width='90' height='90' /> <br /><span style='font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold' class='Apple-style-span'>Hosted by Ingrid B.<br /></span><br /><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>Voted by Miami New Times as The Best Poetry                                        Venue in 2005. Weekly poetry features of                                        the country&#39;s hottest poets which have included                                        such poets as Black Ice and hip-hop legends                                        Dead Prez along with house poets Will Da                                        Real One, Asia, Caheej and more.&nbsp;<br /><br />                                       Starts 9pm | $10 cover<br />                                       Guys 21+, Ladies 18+<br /><br />                                       LOCATION:<br /></strong>                                                                                                                      </span><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>THE DISTRICT</strong></span><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong><br />                                       35 NE 40th St. Miami Design District, FL<br />                                       p : (305) 218-0734<br />                                       w: </strong></span><a href='http://www.onthebside.com/' target='_blank'><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><strong>www.onthebside.com</strong></span></a><br /><br />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[OPEN MIC] GROOVESPEAK (Albany, GA)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[(Mon, 30 Nov 2009  9 PM EST)
<p><strong></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'><img src='http://groovespeak.com/images/GrooveSpeak_-_July_2007_copy.jpg' alt='' width='480' height='311' /></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium'>What: GrooveSpeak!</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>When: Every Monday</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>Where: 242 West broad Avenue, Albany, GA </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>Time: Doors open @ 9p</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>About:&nbsp; Groovespeak is weekly cultural event which showcases spoken word artists, musicians and singers in Albany, Georgia. </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style='font-size: medium' class='Apple-style-span'>&nbsp;</span></strong></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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