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Monday, April 24, 2006

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TONIGHT!

April 24: SEMI-FINAL POETRY SLAM FEATURING KEVIN COVAL– the author of Slingshots: A Hip-Hop Poetic, is a poet, emcee, essayist, activist and educator who has performed all over the U.S., South Africa, Jamaica,India, and Europe. He has shared a stage with Cornel West and Amiri Baraka, opened for Ani Difranco, andclosed for Ntozake Shange. He also teaches and createsworkshops for Young Chicago Authors, the GuildComplex, and The University of Hip-Hop.

And slamming for a chance at making louderARTS National Poetry Slam Team 2006:
Jamie Kilstein
Marty McConnell
Abena Koomson
Jive Poetic
and Darian.

Followed by the most fabulishous open mic in the city!

louderARTS: the reading series
every Monday at 13 Bar/Lounge
35 E. 13th St., Union Square
7 p.m. ~ $6 ($5 for students)
2-for-1 drinks all night