This week in Anthology-

- Carpe Diem, Adero Itero
- 2006 Mesa Slam Points Update
- Valentine's day Massicree
- Essenzaslam Poetry Slam
- February Phoenix Slam
- Artist of the Week
- A Peak into the Future
- A Note on Memberships
- Copyright, List Information

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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 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 12 (Slamoff Eligible)
Points Name
10 Doyle
10 Tristan
10 Manifest Destiney.
9 Michael K
8 Ivan Chavez
8 Corbet Dean
7 Ashley Mack
7 Sean Kueter
7 The Klute
6 Patrick Hare
6 Lauren Perry
6 Kelsey Miller
6 Joseph

In striking distance
Gab
Alix
Joseph
Sammie
Kevin Patterson
Bill Campana
MCMG
Joan Darque


Next Points Slam:
Thursday, February 16th- 8PM
Essenza Coffeehouse
1350 S Longmore, Mesa
(480) 461-0445 for directions

Free to get in, $1 to slam


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Valentine's Day Massicree
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Tonite (2/14/06)! 8PM Essenza Coffeehouse, 1350 S Longmore Dr, Mesa.
Join poets and performers such as Trish JusTrish, Shawnte Orion, Ivan
Chavez, Dave Peace, Sharon Skinner, Johnathan Standifird and Paper
Box and others. as they expound the "Love" and the "Not so Love"
sides of this holiday. (480) 461-0445 for details. $5 cover, this
event qualifies as an Anthology Member's Pass Event.

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Essenzaslam Poetry Slam
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As one of the oldest running slams in the country, Essenzaslam
continue to make performance poetry history. Seventeen slammers hit
the mic last week, with big crowds. Join us each Thursday as we
continue to provide the best performance poetry in Phoenix...


Essenza Coffeehouse
1350 S Longmore, Mesa
(480) 461-0445 for directions

hosted by The Klute (mesaslam@...)

Free to get in, $1 to slam, 8PM start


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The Greater Phoenix Poetry Slam
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Make sure you join us for the 6th Greater Phoenix Poetry Slam,
February 22nd at The Paper Heart in Phoenix-

The Paper Heart
750 NW Grand Ave
Phoenix, AZ
(602) 262-2020

hosted by Bob Nelson (bob@...)

$5 Cover, 8PM start

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.
First place will be $50, Second $30 and Third $20.

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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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2006 Mesa National Slamoff Update
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The 2006 Mesa national Slamoff is coming, are you ready?

April 28th, 2006 8PM
Del Sol Reception Hall
236 S Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ

Tickets go on sale: March 15th, $7 in advance, $10 night of show

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A Note on Memberships
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http://www.anthology.org/Membership.html

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.

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.


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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.

This Week in Anthology Copyright 2006 Anthology, Inc. Reproduction of
the contents of this newsletter is permitted only for informational
sharing purposes only. Anthology, Inc. is an Arizona based 501(c)3
organization in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service
Guidelines for Nonprofit Organizations. Anthology, Essenzaslam, The
Greater Phoenix Poetry Slam, VOY, Voices of Youth, Carpe Diem, Adero
Itero, The SpokenWorld Show are marks of Anthology, Inc.

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