The Anthology Weekly Newsletter-

- Carpe Diem, Adero Itero
- Glendale Library to host VOY April 4th
- 2006 Mesa Slam Points Update (the Biggest Slam in Phoenix)
- Phoenix Library "Coffeehouses"
- Essenzaslam Poetry Slam
- April Greater Phoenix Poetry Slam
- Artist of the Week
- Become a Member of Anthology
- Copyright, List Information

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Carpe Diem, Adero Itero
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The April issue of CDAI is out and about, complete with a calendar of
poetry readings around the valley.

Dave 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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Glendale Library to host VOY April 4th
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Tuesday night at 6PM, April 4th. 11 poets will compete in the 6th
Annual Voices of Youth performance poetry show at the Glendale Main
Library. The event is Free to attend, and everyone is encouraged to
come out and witness firsthand the youth of our community speaking
freely in poetry. The Library is located at 5959 W. Brown St.,
Glendale, AZ. You can call them for directions/Info at (623) 930-3530.

Voices of Youth is Anthology's annual effort to involve today's youth
in spoken word. Since 2001, Anthology has worked to create an
inclusive event for teens from across the valley. Anthology also
provides teachers with FREE tools to help them start their own slams,
more information here:
http://www.anthology.org/Youth-Programs.html#Classes%20and%20learning

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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 4/4/2006

Poets (Top 12 Slamoff Eligible*)
Name Points
Doyle 32
Michael K. 29
Corbet Dean 29
Tristan 24
Bill Campana 24
Sammie 23
Lauren Perry 21
Shaun Kuter 21
The Klute 18
Ivan Chavez 18
MCMG 18
Kelsey Miller 17
Ashley Mack 17
Manifest Destiny 17
Patrick Hare 14
Kevin Patterson 12
Joseph 12
Jose Magana 8
Sarah Miller 8
Gab 5
Bakeem 5
Mr Fripp 4
Joan Darque 4
Alix 4
Jessica Ballantyne 4
Nora 4
Bob Nelson 3
The Amendment 2
T. Poe 2
Skye 2
Sammi 2
Robin 2
Rob C. 2
Nate Romero 2
Hal 2
Greg Nix 2
Crystal Sadlan 2
Brandy Lintecum 2
Matthew 2
Arrian Wissel 2
Dave Tabor 1


* Tiebreakers decided by cumulative score totals from all
participating slams


Next Points Slams (this week):

Thursday, April 6th- 8PM
Essenza Coffeehouse
1350 S Longmore, Mesa
(480) 461-0445 for directions
Free to get in, $1 to slam
- Participants in the slam earn points based on finish

There are 3 Essenzaslams and 1 Phoenix Slam remaining before The Big
Dance...

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Phoenix Library "Coffeehouses"
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Local poets are partnering with The Phoenix Library and Anthology in
presenting performance poetry at a series of in-library "Coffeehouse"
events in March and April. These poets will be performing and hosting
an open mic during these shows for teens:

Friday, April 7th Juniper: 19th Ave & Union Hills- Bill Campana
Friday, April 21st, Saguaro: 48th Street and Thomas- Brent Hefron
Saturday, April 22nd Acacia: Dunlap and Northern- Kevin Patterson
Friday, April 28th, Cholla: Metro Center Mall- Sharon Skinner

Show up and support your poets in action!


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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. Eleven slammers hit the
mic last week, with big crowds. Congrats to last week's winner, Bill
Campana! 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, April
26th 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. Poets 11-15 may sign up with a $5 entry fee.
First place will be $50, Second $30 and Third $20.

FEATURING: The Top 4 finishing poets at THIS SLAM will represent The
Paper Heart at the State Slab City Slam in Arcosanti, the weekend of
May 26th, 2006. Joining the Mesa National Team as the only Phoenix
area teams at this event! Plan to Represent!

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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 ON SALE NOW ($7 in advance here, and go to $10 night of
show.) Click here to buy yours NOW securely using Paypal (account not
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Click here to visit the Official Slamoff Site:
http://www.anthology.org/2006_Mesa_Slamoff.html

Your host for the evening will be none other than the Sultan of
Sedona, Christopher Lane. As the Executive Director of NorAz Poets,
Christopher has dedicated himself full time to his passion of poetry.
You can learn more about Christopher at his website,
www.whoisyourgodnow.com, or www.norazpoets.org.

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Become a Member of Anthology
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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.

For more information on Membership benefits, visit the page here:
http://www.anthology.org/Membership.html


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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 spoken
word 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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