(T)his (W)eek (A)t (A)nthology-
Volume 3.2
Week of June 26th, 2006

- Check out the Audio!
- Coordinator Volunteer Positions Available
- Wednesday Night Phoenix Slam
- Thursday Night Essenzaslam Poetry Slam
- Later On
- Become a Member of Anthology
- Copyright, List Information

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Check Out the Audio!
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Web Page Reference: http://www.phoenixspokenword.com

Looking for something new to listen to? Anthology offers you the
opportunity to listen to the best spoken word collected online.
Currently, there are 3 channels for you to tune in to and hear:
Channel 2 features a 24 hour stream of National Spoken Word Artists.
Channel 3 features the best of the local Greater Phoenix Community.
Channel 4 is work-friendly, so you don't have to worry about turning
it down at the office. All of the channels are available now.


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New Coordinator Positions Available
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Web Page Reference: http://www.anthology.org/volunteer.html

Anthology today announces the immediate availability of four
Volunteer Coordinator positions to the community at large. The four
positions in this announcement are:
Membership Coordinator. This position will track Anthology's
membership efforts, design promotional material and manage renewal
efforts.
Merchandising Coordinator. This position will handle the efforts of
Anthology to make it's own and the community's literary merchandise
available for purchase.
Promotion Coordinator. This position will manage Anthology's efforts
to promote the events it sponsors.
Youth Event Coordinator. This position will manage Anthology's Youth
oriented events.

PDF's are available with more complete download information at the
Web Page Reference above, and the process for application is included.

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Wednesday (6/28/06) Night Phoenix Slam
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Web Page Reference: http://gpps.anthology.org
Web Page Reference: http://www.taborland.com

THIS WEDNESDAY! And yes, Virginia, there will be a slam AND a
feature. The Greater Phoenix Poetry Slam gives out more prize money
per event than any other slam, and the TOP 3 Poets have the
opportunity to win cash. Because of the Feature, the slam will be
capped at 10 readers. The Goal of GPPS is to give you the best show
possible.

Anthology, the sponsor of the slam, supports local art, and local
businesses. GPPS is the only slam happening at a Grand Ave Art space,
The Paper Heart is a locally owned and operated venue, and long
considered the jewel of the Downtown Phoenix Art Community, We are
fortunate to have the opportunity to have a slam is such an awesome
venue, and we hope that you will join us in supporting both the slam
and the Downtown Arts effort.

The feature for this slam- Dave Tabor!

A 10 plus year veteran of the performance poetry community, Dave's
classics like "Flushing Becca" and "Donkey Punch" easily pushed the
envelope of spoken word in Phoenix. Dave's newer work has not let up
since, with "G.I. Ted", the poem about his father, his poem about
celebrating MLK day, I could go on and on. Dave is filming his
feature to put on his website, so be sure to come out and support him
with raucous noise and heavy drinking. In addition to being a member
of the first ever Mesa National Poetry Slam Team, Dave is also a
member of the 2006 first ever Paper Heart Slam Team, he will be
competing in the Southwest Shootout regional poetry slam in Flagstaff
on July 7-8.

Every Last Wednesday night
The Paper Heart
750 W Grand Ave
(602) 262-2020 for directions

hosted by Bob Nelson (bob@...)

$5 to get in, first ten poets on the signup sheet get in for FREE!,
8PM start
Drink Specials? Every drink is special at The Paper Heart!

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Thursday (6/29/06) Night Essenzaslam
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Web Page Reference: http://essenzaslam.anthology.org
Web Page Reference: http://www.essenzacoffeehouse.com

Last week, Lisarose (first time slammer) won the slam- this week, Bob
again hosts the longest running slam in the Southwest, sure to bring
hilarity and poetry to your doorstep.

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

hosted by The Klute (mesaslam@...)- er, Bob Nelson this week

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

-> New Dinner Special. Essenza now offers a discount Thursday Night
Sandwich/Drink Dinner Special, so you can get their early, eat, and
relax with some pre-slam banter. As your friendly Barista for details!


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Three New Websites Launch
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Web Page References: http://www.phoenixspokenword.com
Web Page References: http://essenzaslam.anthology.org
Web Page References: http://gpps.anthology.org
Anthology has announced this week the launch of three new websites:

Phoenix Spoken Word- Designed as a new comprehensive directory of
spoken word resources in and around the greater Phoenix area, this
site is open to anyone- poet, organizer, merchandiser, to add
information about themselves, their event or their literary themed
merchandise. Interested persons are encouraged to submit their links
through the website's submission form, located within the website
itself. New Links will be updated weekly.

The Essenzaslam Poetry Slam Site- A more comprehensive internet
location for the Valley's longest running poetry slam, to feature
rich historical information about the slam itself, as well as
detailed biographical information of both those that host the event
and those that feature at the event.

The Greater Phoenix Poetry Slam Site- A more comprehensive internet
location for the Valley's only Art Space-based poetry slam, to
feature rich audio and video rescources from the slam, as well as
detailed biographical information of both those that host the event
and those that feature at the event.

All three sites continue to have cobwebs removed and content
organized on a daily basis, so be sure to check back often to stay on
top of the updates.

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Later On
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Web Page Reference: http://www.thepaperheart.com
Web Page Reference: http://gpps.anthology.org
Web Page Reference: http://www.flagstaffpoetry.com


6/28/06- The Greater Phoenix Poetry Slam. Join host Bob Nelson at the
only poetry slam held in an art space in Phoenix. $100 in Cash Prizes
given to the winners of the slam! JUST ADDED! Featuring this night
will be El Tabor, one of the valley's most tenured performance poets,
Dave Tabor is a member of the 2006 Paper Heart Slam Team, a member of
the first ever Mesa national Slam Team, first ever Mesa Slammer of
the Year, renowned photographer, website developer, video god,
husband and son. Clear your schedules to hear his classics of
obsevationist poetry.

Every LAST Wednesday of the month
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.

7/7/06-7/8/06- The Southwest Shootout. NorAZ Poets present a two day
festival featuring many of the Southwest's premiere poetry slam
teams, including reigning National Champions Albuquerque, and 2005
Semi Finalist team Mesa. For more details, visit the Flagstaff Poetry
Website.

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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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