However before I share what my thoughts are on what's next.
Here are 5 Microphone Series worth checking out as soon as possible.
Website http://pypm215.org/
WHY- Because the series starts with workshops before the young people get on stage.
WHY:Because these are young people appreciate the weight and impact of their voice. They have studies the voices that have come before.
WHY:Because these are young people appreciate the weight and impact of their voice. They have studies the voices that have come before.
WHY: Because one day I will be gone and these kids will be the elders and I am proud they will be keeping poetry alive.
QUID PRO QUO with Elijah Pringle
When: The First Wednesday at 7pm
Where: Fergie's Pub in Center City Philly
Why: Because QPQ, engages the writers in discussion about process, value and consequences of words spoken.
Why: Because the poets take to the stage and share each others work. It's interesting to hear how other poets engage in reading their colleagues words out lout.
Why: Because The Stage is secondary to the craft at QPQ.
Poetry In The Party with Sandra Turner Barnes
When: Monday's at Hopkin's House In Collingswood, NJ.
Why: Because whether you are there for the first time or the one hundred and first time, The Poetry In The Park Family embrace as part of their family.
Why: Because PITP may have thee most diverse gathering of writers/artists in the Jersey/Philly area.
JUS WORDS with Shyste and Poetry In Motion
When: Thursday's
When: Thursday's
Where: Dowling's Palace
Why: Because Jus Words is the second longest running poetry venue in Philly and the oldest weekly venue. Host, Shyste is dedicated to spoken word as a craft and being one of the best people you will ever hear on a microphone. Shyste takes his time on the microphone as serious and as personal as an MC does when he has to battle or freestyle.
Why: Because even if you don't like spoken word...Jus Words is one venue that still matters from both an artistic and business perspective.
Why: Because at Jus Words you may see a one time poet reading their only time, or you may see The Last Poets. Every one in poetry respects Jus Words.
Why: Because even if you don't like spoken word...Jus Words is one venue that still matters from both an artistic and business perspective.
Why: Because at Jus Words you may see a one time poet reading their only time, or you may see The Last Poets. Every one in poetry respects Jus Words.
The Harvest with 215 Spoken Soul
Why: The Harvest went from being the future of spoken word to being the present major player in spoken word in maybe one night!
Why: The Harvest has become a commercial success with out losing any of the flavor of great small venues. The electricity of great writers connecting with listeners is still 100% real.
Why: Because the Spoken Soul 215 Family have realized their visions of uniting the many different minds that make up the poetry community.
Each of these venues are unique and offer both poets and listeners experiences that will excite your mind and encourage you to pick up your pen as well.
There are a few other great venues that offer unique experinces such as The Malenie Cafe in Ventnor and Poetry from Above a monthly venue in Atlantic City based at The Dante Hall. Both venues are friends of the artists that support them.
Poetry From Above often draws talented writers that are making a living from the profession.
Also in Philly Panoramic Poetry at The October Art Gallery continues to hold the title as one of the longest running venues on the east coast and the series Coffee After Dark is making a positive buzz as a new venue that offers quality spoken word.
Editors Note: We are working on our Choice Of Philadelphia Poetry Venue article as well. Be sure to tell us about your venue.
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