This week in Anthology-

- 2006 Mesa Slam Points Update
- Carpe Diem, Adero Itero
- 2006 VOY Update
- February Phoenix Slam Format changes
- Arcosanti State Slam
- Artist of the Week
- A Peak into the Future
- A Note on Memberships
- Copyright, List Information

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2006 Mesa Slam Points Update
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If you are interested in trying out to make the 2006 Mesa National
Slam Team and attend the 2006 National Poetry Slam in Austin, TX this
coming August, Essenzaslam is the only venue in Phoenix that is a PSI
qualified venue to send a team to this event. If you'd like to learn
more, we have prepared a PDF of information that would be useful to
you, and you can download it here:
http://www.anthology.org/NewsletterPDF/2006slamoffqualify.pdf

Point standings as of 2/7/2006

Top 10 (Slamoff Eligible)
Points Name
10 Doyle
8 Tristan
7 Michael K.
7 Ashley Mack
6 Patrick Hare
6 Ivan Chavez
6 Lauren Perry
6 Manifest Destiny
5 Sean Kueter
5 Corbet Dean
5 Gab

In striking distance (4 points)
Kelsey Miller
Alix
Joseph

Next Slam:
Thursday, February 9th- 8PM
Essenza Coffeehouse
1350 S Longmore, Mesa
(480) 461-0445 for directions

Free to get in, $1 to slam

The 2006 Mesa Slamoff- Friday, April 28th, 2006 at 8PM, Del Sol
Reception Hall, 236 S Mesa Dr. More details coming...
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Carpe Diem, Adero Itero
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The Feb issue of CDAI is out and about, complete with a calendar of
poetry readings around the valley. Find the paper copy, or download
the PDF from http://www.anthology.org/NewsletterPDF/
2006_Feb_Newsletter.pdf .

While we are at it, Thanks to Dave Peace for picking up the reigns on
the Calendar and keeping it alive. He is looking for poetry and
article submissions, new events to add to the calendar, and any other
literary tidbit you'd like to share! and you can get details from him
at his brand spankin' new email address of davepeacemesa@....
Seriously, send him some stuff. This is open to all writers and
poets, and not limited to members.

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2006 VOY Update
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Voices of Youth is coming up April 4th, 2006 at the Glendale
Library... If you are between the 9th and 12th grades, love to read
poetry, and want to read in front of a couple hundred people, this is
YOUR chance. Learn more at www.anthology.org or email bob@....

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February Phoenix Slam Format changes
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Based on your feedback, there a few changes for the Feb Slam, and
here they are...
Signups-
Sign ups for the slam will no longer be by reservation. we will
open registration when we start taking entry fees (usually about
7:30pm) on the night of the show. The first 10 poets may sign up for
spots and compete without an entry fee or cover charge. If there is
no feature, then poet 11-15 may sign up with a $5 entry fee. If there
is a feature, then we will only be accepting the 10 poets.
Prize money-
We have decided to break the prize money down into 1st, 2nd and
3rd. First place will be $50, Second $30 and Third $20.
Merch Sales-
As always, competing poets and features may sell their merch at
the Anthology merch table with no commission or fees.
Time-
We will be going to the "Standard" 3 minute time limit, 10 second
grace period.
Cuts-
With 10 poets, we will have regular cuts to 8 for the second
round and 6 for the third round. With more than 10 poets, cuts will
be to 7 for the second round, and top 4 and any poet within one half
a point of the 4th poets score reading in the third round (which
realistically could be all seven).
Scores-
Reminder, scores are not cumulative for the slam, unless the host
specifies otherwise.
When and Where-
February 22nd, at the Paper Heart, 8pm
If you have any Q's, please send me an email, I look forward to
seeing everyone on the 22nd!
The Paper Heart
750 NW Grand Ave
Phoenix, AZ
(602) 262-2020 for directions
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Arcosanti State Slam
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Anthology is once again proud to be sending two teams to the
Arcosanti State Poetry Slam, Memorial Day Weekend, 2006.

Expect the 2006 Mesa National Slam Team to be there with Bells
on, ready to rock the mic.
Additionally, The Greater Phoenix Poetry Slam will be selecting a
team to attend Arcosanti- and it will be the top 4 poets in the May
24th Slam.

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Artist of the Week
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Attention Anthology Members, submit information about yourself and
become an Artist of the week in this newsletter. Include links to
your website, where you are performing, a brief bio, and even Paypal
links for people to purchase your merchandise.
Anthology members at any level are eligible, and you will be reaching
Thousands of (pairs of) Eyes.

For more information, email bob@...

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A Peak Into the Future
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There are a lot of things going on at Anthology, including-

- Valentine's Day is Next Tuesday. Are you coming to Essenza to see
the Valentine's Day Massicree? Poets, musicians and others share
their wisdom on romance and all that other mushy stuff. Are you
"Love" or "not so Love"? $5 cover, 8PM, Essenza Coffeehouse. This
event is an Anthology Member's Pass Event.
- A New Website. We've been working on this one for 3 months, and we
are almost ready to show it to the world. Expect this one within weeks.
- New Opportunities. See Anthology members across Phoenix in the
Phoenix Libraries, getting paid to share their poetry with youth.
- The Big Kahuna- wishing for a National Caliber Event here in the
hometown? Hopefully, in the next 30 days, you wish will be granted.
Stay Tuned. BTW- The Big Kahuna will not be the name of the event, I
think.

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A Note on Memberships
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Now is the Best time to become an Anthology member if you are not
already one. Anthology members get exclusive access to paying
performance opportunities, discounts on event registration fees, FREE
TICKETS to events, and a whole lot more. And the best part, is you
can join with as little as $10. Here are the membership levels, and
links to join right from this email.

Your membership Dues may also be sent by check or money order, using
the information below...
Anthology, C/O Memberships, PO Box 4411, Mesa, AZ 85211-4411
Checks may be made out to Anthology, Inc. Receipts will be sent to
address submitted to Anthology. Enclose your name, address, and email
address.


As a Bronze member, your $10 annual contribution let's you contribute
to AnthologyÂ’s success, success that is regularly documented in local
media, like Phoenix Magazine, which in 2002 voted the Essenzaslam
poetry Slam the Best Place to Read Poetry. Using the Paypal link
below, you can become a
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Joining at our Premiere Platinum level gives you the most benefits
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Copyright, List Information
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Anthology’s mission is to promote performance poetry and associated
literary arts in the greater Phoenix community by providing
opportunities for artists to perform their work and by making
spokenword arts accessible to a diverse audience.

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