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3rd Friday Nights PerVERSE

8pm at the Hamilton Arts Collective, 2927 Hamilton Ave, Baltimore, MD, $5 donation.

Poems Against War editor Gregg Mosson is proud to present the new issue of the journal, "Arts Poetica", and two featured authors: Patric Pepper, author of Temporary Apprehensions (WWPH, 2005); and Reginald Harris, author of 10 Tongues (Three Conditions Press, 2001).

The reading is part of the new 3rd Friday Nights PerVERSE series hosted by Julie Fisher of PoetryInBaltimore.com. The $5 cover is a fundraiser for the Hamilton Arts Collective and Poems Against War, the journal. An open mic and surprise raffle also will be included in this fun evening.

 

 

Gone, But Not Forgotten...

The Red & Black Ball

7:30pm at 2640, 2640 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD, $10-$15 (sliding scale)

A masquerade you shall not soon forget! Wear your finest and join us for live orchestral music, parlor games, and a DJ'd grammaphone! If you can't bring a mask of your own, one will be provided.

Featuring:

• The spirit writing of Ric Royer
• Phrenological analyses of Ed Schrader
• Wild bands of traveling wanderers (Karla Mancero, Brian E. Langston, Matt Muirhead, Mike Monroe, Alice Anonymous, Robin Gunkel, and friends...)
• A live seance conducted by our master of ceremonies Ryan Coffman and friends

This event is a beneft for Red Emma's - admission is $10-$15 on a sliding scale.

First Saturday Coffee House

7pm at the Baltimore Ethical Society, 306 W Franklin St, Baltimore, MD, FREE (donations requested).

December's coffee house features poet Ron K. Williams, founder of Aware and Outraged and founding collective member of RAM (Radical Artist Movement). A writer, poet, independent journalist and activist, Williams says, "My passion is networking with others such as myself, and all human beings who support arts, independent journalism, educatino and activism for social justic, social change, and community building.

An open mic of both poetry and music follows the featured performance. Coffee, tea, and snacks are available. The event is FREE, but donations, which support the BES and local charities, are encouraged.

3rd Friday Nights PerVERSE

November 21 at the Hamilton Arts Collective, 2927 Hamilton Avenue, 8pm

Part of the Poetry In Baltimore reading series, share your words at the beginning of the night with the open mic, then stay for featured performances by Brian E. Langston, Jennifer Blowdryer, and David Salner.

There is a $5 donation at the door and proceeds go to the Hamilton Arts Collective.

[ Directions to HAC ]

First Saturday Coffee House and Open Mic

June 7 at the Baltimore Ethical Society, 306 W. Franklin St., 7pm

Featuring musical performances by Ryan Harvey (Riot-Folk Collective; anti-war and social/economic justice organizer, political folk musician and construction worker) and TBA. Hosted by Brian E. Langston. Open mic (music and poetry) to follow. Coffee and light refreshments available. FREE (but a donation highly appreciated).

New Orleans Benefit Show

Friday, June 6 at the Whole Gallery, H&H Building, 3rd Floor, 405 W. Franklin St., 8pm

Come put your Friday night and your $10 to a good cause - help support AmeriCorps volunteers to go travel to New Orleans to aid in the reconstruction effort.

Featuring:

• Good Guise
• Mr. Moccassin
• Bow-Legged Gorilla
• Which In?

Zelda Zine Re-release Reading and Party

May 16 at the Load of Fun, 120 W. North Ave., 8pm

The Zelda's Inferno Poetry Collective re-release party for their first zine, published in 2007 and now in its third printing, features performances by:

• Alice Anonymous
• Suzanne Diggs
• Julie Fisher
• Robin Gunkel
• Nicole LeCause
• Karla Mancero
• Michael Monroe
• Tom Swiss
• Steven Yorkman

Part of the PoetryInBaltimore.com reading series.

Ouroboros

May 17 at the HI-baltimore hostel, 17 W. Mulberry St., 7pm-10pm

The eternal transformation of the Ever Unchanging.

A celebration of Beltane with traditional May Pole dance, art work, and Celtic refreshments (including candied flowers and oatcakes).

Featuring:

• Michel Anderson
• Briana Bainbridge
• Jen Brill
• Ryan Coffman

Music by:

• Chris James

Supporting cast:

• Melanie Coffman
• Joseph Crespo
• Brian E. Langston
• Robin Gunkel
• Karla Mancero
• Matt Muirhead
• Dana Peterson
• Emily Peterson

First Saturday Coffee House and Open Mic

May 3 at the Baltimore Ethical Society, 306 W. Franklin St., 7pm

Featuring poetry by Emily Peterson and music by Brian E. Langston. Open mic to follow. Coffee and light refreshments available. FREE (but a donation highly appreciated).

First Saturday Coffee House and Open Mic

April 5 at the Baltimore Ethical Society, 306 W. Franklin St., 7pm

Featuring poetry by Suzy and Freda Mohr and artwork by Matt Muirhead. Open mic to follow. Coffee and light refreshments available. FREE (but a donation highly appreciated).

Zelda's Inferno Open Mic

March 25 at 2640, 2640 St. Paul St., 7pm

This is purely an open mic event for words and music. Poetry, short story, rant, song... Red Emma's provides coffee and light snacks for a reasonable price.

Split This Rock Poetry Festival

Poems of Provocation and Witness, March 20th-23rd, Washington, D.C.

Featuring: Chris August, Jimmy Santiago Baca, Princess of Controversy, Robert Bly, Kenneth Carroll, Grace Cavalieri, Lucille Clifton, Joel Dias Porter (aka DJ Renegade), Mark Doty, Martín Espada, Carolyn Forché, Brian Gilmore, Sam Hamill, Galway Kinnell, Stephen Kuusisto, Semezhdin Mehmedinovic, E. Ethelbert Miller, Naomi Shihab Nye, Sharon Olds, Alix Olson, Alicia Ostriker, Ishle Yi Park, Sonia Sanchez, Patricia Smith, Susan Tichy, Pamela Uschuk, and Belle Waring.

Visit splitthisrock.org to register or volunteer!

SENSARIUM

Come bask in red glows, creative vibes, and chill music.

February 23rd at the Whole Gallery, 405 W. Franklin Street, 3rd floor; 8pm - Art show and Reception, Music and Festivities roll on till 1am.

Learn more about SENSARIUM