"Poetry is ordinary language raised to the Nth power. Poetry is boned with ideas, nerved and blooded with emotions, all held together by the delicate, tough skin of words." – Paul Engle
Location: Cafe Deux Soleils (2096 Commercial Drive)On March 14th, The Vancouver Poetry Slam welcomes as our feature, 3 time Van Slam Team member, Nora Smithhisler.Nora Smithhisler, born and raised in the wilderness of Alaska, came to Canada six years ago to obtain two worthless degrees. She left in a whirlwind, but now she's back to feature at the Van Slam and hopefully avoid getting her car towed due to a dozen unpaid parking tickets.A three time slam team member, her megalomaniac poetry will leave you either feeling righteous or slightly itchy. We heard that she poops solid granite mountains, and one time she conquered the sky.Competing in our all Women's Slam this year will beJulie PetersLucia MischLisa SlaterAlkemmy RosebladeSonya LittleJohnChrystalene BuhlerKelsey SavageLisa BShannon Rayneand more...Sign Up for the open mic and any remaining slots in the slam7:00 PMOpen Mic Starts at 7:45 PMThe Slam proper begins at 8:00 PMCover $5-10 sliding scaleHope to see you thereSeanP.S.This is a chance to buy tickets for Van Slam finals night off of our lovely Duncan Shields and/or passes to the whole of the Vancouver International Poetry Festival. Get them before they sell out.