THE SLAMTARIO BULLETIN: SEPTEMBER 2008

Based on what I've seen so far, September promises to be a busy month for poetry in Ontario. Check back on this posting from time to time to see updated information as it comes in from all the different cities starting poetry series and slam events this month.

BURLINGTON

September 25
Burlington Slam Project
The Dickens Pub, 423 Elizabeth St.
featuring DaneJahRas
Free cover
http://burlingtonslam.wordpress.com/

KINGSTON

September 10
Dream Big Tour
Grad Club, 162 Barrie Street
Doors at 8 p.m.
This group of multimedia artists are fashionistas, film-makers and poets, crossing Ontario and raising awareness for the Affected Campaign
Hosted by Molle Dorst with special guests and an Open Mic
$5 cover
http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=tn#/event.php?eid=37766188616

September 16
Kingston Slam
Grad Club, 162 Barrie Street
featuring Gypsy Eyes

LANARK COUNTY

September 6
Sounds of Downtown in Carleton Place, ON
LUX Gallery, 11 Lake Street, Carleton Place
6-8 pm
Featuring members of the Lanark County Live Poets Society (LiPS)
http://www.artscarletonplace.com/

LONDON

September 30
London Poetry Slam
Alex P. Keaton, 580 Talbot Street
Sign-up 7:00-7:45; slam 8 p.m.
Featuring Ritallin
$5 at the door
http://www.freewebs.com/londonpoetryslam/index.htm

OTTAWA

September 4
Dusty Owl
Umi Café, 610 Somerset St. W.
8 p.m.
Be Thirsty Heart Tour
Feat. Paula Belina, Kyra Shaughnessy and One
Free cover; donations lovingly welcomed
http://www.dustyowl.com/

September 6
Capital Slam
Mercury Lounge, 57 Byward
Sign-up 6:30 p.m., slam 7 p.m.
Featuring Matt Peake
Hosted by John Akpata
$7 at the door
http://www.capitalslam.com/

September 13
Dream Big Tour
Umi Café, 610 Somerset St. W.
Doors at 8 p.m.
This group of multimedia artists are fashionistas, film-makers and poets, crossing Ontario and raising awareness for the Affected Campaign
Hosted by Ritallin with special guests and an Open Mic
$5 cover
http://www.umicafe.org/

September 18
Bill Brown's 1-2-3 Slam
Umi Café, 610 Somerset St. W.
Sign-up 7:30 p.m., slam 8 p.m.
Top poet wins Bill Brown -- a $100 bank note!
Hosted by Ritallin and Hyfidelik
$5 at the door
http://www.umicafe.org/

PETERBOROUGH

September 18
Peterborough Poetry Slam & Spoken Open Stage
The Spill, 414 George Street North
Sign-up 7:30 p.m., slam 8 p.m.
Featuring the Londonborough Slam Team
Ziy, Elyse Maltin, Fraser and Beth Anne Fischer
$5 or PWYC, to raise funds for CFSW 2008 in Calgary
http://peterboroughpoetryslam.blogspot.com/

TORONTO

September 5
Up From The Roots - US vs. THEM
Cervejaria, 842 College St.
The 2008 Toronto-UFTR Slam Team takes on all comers
Feat. Lady Loxx, Leviathan, Tomy Bewick & Dwayne Morgan
Lots of prizes & surprises - a fundraiser for CFSW 2008 in Calgary
$10 at the door
http://www.upfromtheroots.ca/

September 12
The Dream Big Poetry Slam Tour
Cervejaria, 842 College St.
Doors at 7:30 p.m.
This group of multimedia artists are fashionistas, film-makers and poets, crossing Ontario and raising awareness for the Affected Campaign
Hosted by Tomy Bewick with special guests and an Open Mic

September 20
Toronto Poetry Slam
Drake Hotel Underground, 1150 Queen Street W.
Sign-up 7:30 p.m., slam 8 p.m.
Featuring Ardath Whynacht from Halifax
$5 at the door
http://www.torontopoetryslam.com/