Archive for September 2009

September slam wrap up

Another mega slam last night – thanks to everyone for coming out in the cold weather. We ended up with just under 20 poets performing in the slam, plus two big sets from the entertaining Randall Stephens. Top three poets were: CJ (with an amazing ‘party’ piece) Jacinta (aided by a chorus of uncooperative Greek [...]

Upcoming events

This Sunday is the fantastic free hip-hop workshop with D’Opus and Roshambo. We still have a few spots available so quit thinking about it and book with ACT Writers Centre: admin@actwriters.org.au or phone (02) 6262 9191 The workshop is happening with the generous support of Music For Everyone, on Sunday 20 September at Ainslie Arts [...]

Pogonology

Time for a bit random silliness. In the same week I discovered (thanks to this blog) that pogonology is the study of beards (or facial hair to be precise), I also found this amusing poem from Big Poppa E on Mongo’s livejournal. Warning: contains grown-up words! (and unadulterated beard loving!)

Free hip-hop workshop

Next up in Traverse Poetry’s exciting list of (seemingly) random events is Hip-Hop Shop: a free workshop for young people! Hip-Hop Shop with D’Opus and Roshambo Free workshop for people under 30 – but you must book through the ACT Writers Centre: email admin@actwriters.org.au or phone (02) 6262 9191 20 September 2:00-5:00pm Ainslie Arts Centre [...]