The Spoken Word: Poetry & Performance Workshop

with Andrea Thompson

Next Session:

Thursdays June 27-July 25

6:30 - 9:30 pm

Register early and $ave!!!

Course Description:

In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to create, perform and refine spoken word pieces. The workshop will focus on the development and practice of basic concepts and strategies to support good writing and dynamic performances. In a mentoring environment, writing exercises, short assignments, demonstrations, screenings, discussions, and critiques will support participants? work. Through experimentation with a variety of innovative spoken word forms and performance practices, participants will learn how to bring passion and power to their words - on both the page and stage.

To register or for more info click here

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INTERVIEW : 

Slam and the City:
Exploring the evolution of spoken word in Toronto

Written by  JANE ALICE KEACHIE

For the University of Toronto's Independent Weekly



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INTERVIEW:

Andrea Thompson

in conversation with Charlyn Ellis

on Covered & Bound - CHRY Toronto - 105.5 FM

Monday February 25th, 4 - 5 pm

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THE GREAT BLACK NORTH: Contemporary African Canadian Poetry

Introduction by George Elliott Clarke
Preface by Karina Vernon
        Edited by Valerie Mason-John and Kevan Anthony Cameron

            The Great BlackNorth is a contemporary remix of the story of Black Canada. Told through theintertwining tapestry of poetic forms found on the page and stage, The Great Black North presents somemissing pieces of the jigsaw puzzle that help fit together a poetic picture of theBlack Canadian experience. 

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Other Tongues
Mixed-Race Women Speak Out
Edited by

Adebe De Rango-Adem and Andrea Thompson 



This anthology of poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, spoken word texts, as well as black and white artwork and photography, explores the question of how mixed-race women in North America identify in the twenty-first century. Contributions engage, document, and/or explore the experiences of being mixed-race, by placing interraciality as the center, rather than periphery, of analysis. The anthology also serves as a place to learn about the social experiences, attitudes, and feelings of others, and what racial identity has come to mean today.

Upcoming Performances:



Wed April 17 - 6pm

 Join us in Etobicoke for a celebration of student art and poetry on the theme of human rights.

Creativity Rocks!

(click on link for more info about this event - as well as other Exploring Creativity initiatves fromthe Milkweed Collective)

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Mon April 15 - 7pm

Poetry Month Mic Check

with Toronto Poet Laureate GEC and Friends

Toronto Reference Library Atrium

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Fri Mar 9, 12 - 8pm

Feminist Art Conference

Foundry, 376 Bathurst, Toronto

(I'll be doing a performance and panel discussions.  Please click on link above for full schedule.)

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Wed Mar 6, 7:30pm

WordSpell: A Showcase of Female Voices in Spoken Word

Featuring myself and AfraKaren

Free Times Cafe

320 College St, Toronto

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Thurs Feb 14, 6pm

The Great Black North: Contemporary Toronto Official Launch 

University of Toronto - Room JHB 100A Jackman Humanities Building (NW Corner of Bloor & St. George)

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 Fri Nov 9th, 7pm

A Night Of Women's Poetry: Celebrating Rabi'a of Basra



Featuring:

Mahlikah Awe:ri
Ayesha Chatterjee
Doyali Islam
Andrea Thompson
Jacqueline Valencia
Banoo Zan

..and more.

$5.00 cover. Light refreshments will be served.

RSVP on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/events/548621775153805/?fref=ts
What is the Sufi Poets Series?

Sufi poetry has inspired thousands, if not millions, of people around the world. It is timeless and timely. Our objective is to revive Sufi poets and poetry through creative performances & collaboration. We hope to honour those who have come before us by establishing a new tradition with their guidance and poetic brilliance. Each series will feature and honour a different sufi poet.

www.ignitepoets.com/sufipoetsseries

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Spoken Word Workshop:

Young Voices Writers Conference

Sat Oct 13, 2012

9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

North York Central Library Auditorium



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Toronto Poetry Slam

Sunday August 12th - 8pm

The Drake Hotel

1150 Queen Street West  Toronto

http://torontopoetryslam.com

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ArtBar Poetry Series

Tuesday June 26th - 8pm

Pauper's Pub (2nd Floor)

539 Bloor St West, Toronto

with:

Aisha Sasha John and Stuart Ross.

http://www.artbar.org/