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#301

From: "alexzhatter" <alexzhatter@...>
Date: Tue May 1, 2012 8:30 pm
Subject: Update 7.18: Slam of Steel TOMORROW

Who here thinks they know what slam poetry is? Loud, vulgar words with confusing, erratic hand movements and an inexplicable Brooklyn accent? Right? WRONG. While that is sometimes the case, it is hardly the majority. Do you write poetry? Then you write slam poetry. They are one and the same. Ready to hear other poets, share your work, and improve yourself as a writer? Grab those poems and head down to:

What: SLAM OF STEEL All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop w/Head-to-Head Haiku
When: WEDNESDAY, May 2; workshop at 6, SLAM@7!
Where: Woman of Steel Gallery, 3640 Chinden
Cost: $5 (or $1 w/Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

And, if that weren't enough...

What: SLAM OF STEEL All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop w/Head-to-Head Haiku
When: WEDNESDAY, May 16 featuring CHRIS AUGUST workshop at 6, SLAM@7!
Where: Woman of Steel Gallery, 3640 Chinden
Cost: $5 (or $1 w/Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

Coming Soon!

What: Poetry Slam deLux featuring Chris August
When: Monday, May 21; sign-ups at 7:30, SLAM@8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 113 N 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

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#302

From: "alexzhatter" <alexzhatter@...>
Date: Tue May 15, 2012 8:43 pm
Subject: TOMORROW! SLAM OF STEEL with Reigning World Champion CHRIS AUGUST!

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For those of you that often read these updates, you know about the avid use of CAPS LOCK and bold text intended to DRAW YOUR ATTENTION AND REMIND YOU ABOUT POETRY THINGS. Alas, this month doesn't require such ploys. No jokes, anecdotes, or silly rouses will waste your time this month. All you need is the following paragraph:

At the two upcoming Big Tree Arts events, Slam of Steel on Wednesday 16, and Slam deLux on Monday 21, the featured poet will be Chris August, a man that is the current reigning champion of the Individual World Poetry Slam. If you come to these events, you will see a performance by a man that is literally the current reigning best slam poet in the world. I'll see you there.

What: SLAM OF STEEL All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop w/Head-to-Head Haiku
When: WEDNESDAY, May 16 featuring CHRIS AUGUST workshop at 6, SLAM@7!
Where: Woman of Steel Gallery, 3640 Chinden
Cost: $5 (or $1 w/Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

And then!

What: Poetry Slam deLux featuring Chris August
When: Monday, May 21; sign-ups at 7:30, SLAM@8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 113 N 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.

Sponsors!
Woman of Steel Gallery
Neurolux Lounge
Visual Arts Collective
Bueno Cheapo Vino
Boise City Department of Arts and History
Idaho Commission on the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts

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#303

From: "alexzhatter" <alexzhatter@...>
Date: Tue Jun 5, 2012 6:33 pm
Subject: Update 7.20: First Slam of Steel of Summer TOMORROW

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A wise and fresh prince once wrote, "Every moment frontin' and maxin'/Chillin' in the car they spent all day waxin'/Leanin' to the side but you can't speed through/Two miles an hour so everybody sees you/There's an air of love and happiness/And this is the Fresh Prince's new definition of summer madness." And so, Boise Cultural Elite I ask, what is Summer to you? A calm and gentle break from the stresses of the school year? An opportunity to spend more quality, outdoor recreation time with those you are close to? A horrible whirlwind of screaming terror, as you desperately try to survive until you can send your kids back to school and reclaim your brief moments of solitary bliss? Whatever the case, the time has come upon us again. For the next three months, the kids are out of school, Roaring Springs is open, and at some point (June or July, I think) The Little League World Series will be on. Rejoice, and spend some of your extra free time writing and refining your beautiful poetic works, and we'll see you at the fantastic events Big Tree Arts has lined up all summer long.

What: SLAM OF STEEL All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop w/Head-to-Head Haiku
When: WEDNESDAY, June 6 workshop at 6, SLAM@7!
Where: Woman of Steel Gallery, 3640 Chinden
Cost: $5 (or $1 w/Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

And then!

What: Poetry Slam deLux featuring Chris Gilpin
When: Monday, June 18; sign-ups at 7:30, SLAM@8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 113 N 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

And after that!

What: SLAM OF STEEL All Ages Poetry Slam featuring Emily Rose and Workshop w/Head-to-Head Haiku
When: WEDNESDAY, June 20 workshop at 6, SLAM@7!
Where: Woman of Steel Gallery, 3640 Chinden
Cost: $5 (or $1 w/Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.

Sponsors!
Woman of Steel Gallery
Neurolux Lounge
Visual Arts Collective
Bueno Cheapo Vino
Boise City Department of Arts and History
Idaho Commission on the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts

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#304

From: "alexzhatter" <alexzhatter@...>
Date: Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:43 pm
Subject: Update 7.21: Poetry Slam deLux MONDAY with Chris Gilpin AND Haven David Snow

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Sometimes when I find myself eating a particularly spectacular sandwich, I ask myself, "Self, what could possibly be better than this sandwich?" The answer is always the same. Two sandwiches. It was by this same principle that Big Tree Arts planned the upcoming Poetry Slam deLux for you, the Boise Cultural Elite. Not only will their be a performance by world class poetic talent Chris Gilpin, but there will also be an acoustic performance by lightly bearded and heavily talented local musician Haven David Snow. Double the feature, double the fun.

What: Poetry Slam deLux featuring Chris Gilpin AND Haven David Snow
When: Monday, June 18; sign-ups at 7:30, SLAM@8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 113 N 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

And after that!

What: SLAM OF STEEL All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop w/Head-to-Head Haiku
When: WEDNESDAY, June 20 workshop at 6, SLAM@7!
Where: Woman of Steel Gallery, 3640 Chinden
Cost: $5 (or $1 w/Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

Proceeding that event!

What: SLAM OF STEEL All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop w/Head-to-Head Haiku
When: WEDNESDAY, July 4 workshop at 6, SLAM@7!
Where: Woman of Steel Gallery, 3640 Chinden
Cost: $5 (or $1 w/Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*
*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.

Sponsors!
Woman of Steel Gallery
Neurolux Lounge
Visual Arts Collective
Bueno Cheapo Vino
Boise City Department of Arts and History
Idaho Commission on the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts

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#305

From: "alexzhatter" <alexzhatter@...>
Date: Tue Jul 3, 2012 8:25 pm
Subject: Update 7.22: Slam of Steel: FREEDOM Edition is TOMORROW

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Are you like me? Are repressed feelings of insane patriotism disrupting your daily duties? Have you begun pawning your belongings in order to purchase more war bonds? Have you etched the lyrics to "Grand Ol' Flag" into the meat of your thigh during a patriotic stupor? Do you awake 4-6 times per night drenched in sweat screaming the Pledge of Allegiance? What better way to express and proclaim your passion than onstage at Slam of Steel: Freedom Edition tomorrow night at Woman of Steel Gallery? As an added bonus, any poet inserting "Freedom", "Betsy Ross" or "Boston Massacre" into their poem will receive a bonus point added to their score!*

*limit one bonus point per poem.

What: SLAM OF STEEL All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop w/Head-to-Head Haiku
When: WEDNESDAY, July 4 workshop at 6, SLAM@7!
Where: Woman of Steel Gallery, 3640 Chinden
Cost: $5 (or $1 w/Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*
*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.

Then!

What: Poetry Slam deLux!
When: Monday, July 16; sign-ups at 7:30, SLAM@8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 113 N 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

And after that!

What: SLAM OF STEEL All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop w/Head-to-Head Haiku featuring Emily Rose!
When: WEDNESDAY, July 18 workshop at 6, SLAM@7!
Where: Woman of Steel Gallery, 3640 Chinden
Cost: $5 (or $1 w/Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

Sponsors!
Woman of Steel Gallery
Neurolux Lounge
Visual Arts Collective
Bueno Cheapo Vino
Boise City Department of Arts and History
Idaho Commission on the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts

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#306

From: "alexzhatter" <alexzhatter@...>
Date: Tue Jul 31, 2012 5:46 pm
Subject: Update 7.23: Slam of Steel TOMORROW NIGHT

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When was the last time you competed for a national championship? Of any kind. Collegiate bowling ? Chicken wing consumption ? Snowball fights ? How about SLAM POETRY ? One week from today, five representatives from your very own slam poetry scene are heading to Charlotte, North Carolina to compete for your honor in the National Poetry Slam. These poets got this opportunity by competing in slams around Boise that are detailed in these very e-mail updates. Do you get my meaning? You too, the casual member of the Boise Cultural Elite could be heading to Charlotte, North Carolina, home of the NASCAR Hall of Fame , R&B singers K-Ci & Jo-Jo , and the worst statistical team in the history of the NBA, the Charlotte Bobcats . Come to slams! Compete! Get points! Be a champion!

What: SLAM OF STEEL All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop w/Head-to-Head Haiku
When: WEDNESDAY, August 1 workshop at 6, SLAM@7!
Where: Woman of Steel Gallery, 3640 Chinden
Cost: $5 (or $1 w/Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*
*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.

And after that!

What: SLAM OF STEEL All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop w/Head-to-Head Haiku!
When: WEDNESDAY, August 15 workshop at 6, SLAM@7!
Where: Woman of Steel Gallery, 3640 Chinden
Cost: $5 (or $1 w/Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

Then!

What: Poetry Slam deLux!
When: Monday, August 20; sign-ups at 7:30, SLAM@8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 113 N 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

Sponsors!
Woman of Steel Gallery
Neurolux Lounge
Visual Arts Collective
Bueno Cheapo Vino
Boise City Department of Arts and History
Idaho Commission on the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts

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#307

From: "alexzhatter" <alexzhatter@...>
Date: Tue Aug 14, 2012 6:09 pm
Subject: Update 7.24: Slam of Steel is TOMORROW

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WHAT UP EVERYBODY?! Team Boise has just returned from representing you, the Boise Cultural Elite, at the National Poetry Slam in Charlotte, North Carolina, and feeling revitalized and ready to give you the greatest slam season this town has ever seen. New poems, new events, fantastic local and national features and much, much more is on the way. National Poetry Slam 2013 is in Boston. Wanna go there? Write, compete, attain rankings points. The current rankings are at the end of this message.

What: SLAM OF STEEL All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop w/Head-to-Head Haiku
When: WEDNESDAY, August 15 workshop at 6, SLAM@7!
Where: Woman of Steel Gallery, 3640 Chinden
Cost: $5 (or $1 w/Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*
*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.

Then!

What: Poetry Slam deLux!
When: Monday, August 20; sign-ups at 7:30, SLAM@8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 113 N 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

And after that!

What: SLAM OF STEEL All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop w/Head-to-Head Haiku!
When: WEDNESDAY, September 5 workshop at 6, SLAM@7!
Where: Woman of Steel Gallery, 3640 Chinden
Cost: $5 (or $1 w/Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

Sponsors!
Woman of Steel Gallery
Neurolux Lounge
Visual Arts Collective
Bueno Cheapo Vino
Boise City Department of Arts and History
Idaho Commission on the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts

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#308

From: "alexzhatter" <alexzhatter@...>
Date: Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:07 pm
Subject: Update 7.25: ANARCHY ART SLAM/deLux IS AT PENGILLY'S

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Usually these messages begin with a robust, exclamation point riddled greeting, and are filled with mildly amusing japes and references, often using bold text and the occasional hyperlink for emphasis. But not this month. There is too much to be said. Prepare for the news.

Poetry Slam deLux is at the awesome Pengilly's Saloon this month, which is not Neurolux Lounge. If you go to Neurolux ready to hear some poetry, you follow directions poorly. Walk five blocks to Pengilly's.
At Slam of Steel next week, we are launching a brand new competition that has literally never happened anywhere called the Anarchy Art Slam. It's a head to head battle between two completely unrelated artists, competing for the applause of the audience. Sounds pretty neat, huh? Wanna compete? Do you do something? Like play melodica, make matrimonial headdresses, paint pictures of Paul Reubens, or do tai chi whilst drinking chai tea? Contact us, and we'll get you on the bill. Also, Slam of Steel is still happening as scheduled. This is just an extra bit of fun. Like when Prince played at the Super Bowl.

What: Poetry Slam deLux!
When: Monday, September 17; sign-ups at 7:30, SLAM@8!
Where: Pengilly's Saloon, 513 Main st.
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

Then!

What: SLAM OF STEEL All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop w/Head-to-Head Haiku and ANARCHY ART SLAM
When: WEDNESDAY, September 19 workshop at 6, SLAM@7!
Where: Woman of Steel Gallery, 3640 Chinden
Cost: $5 (or $1 w/Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

And after that!

What: SLAM OF STEEL All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop w/Head-to-Head Haiku!
When: WEDNESDAY, October 3 workshop at 6, SLAM@7!
Where: Woman of Steel Gallery, 3640 Chinden
Cost: $5 (or $1 w/Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.
Sponsors!
Woman of Steel Gallery
Neurolux Lounge
Visual Arts Collective
Bueno Cheapo Vino
Boise City Department of Arts and History
Idaho Commission on the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts

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#309

From: "alexzhatter" <alexzhatter@...>
Date: Sun Oct 14, 2012 7:45 pm
Subject: Update 7.26: Final Slam at Woman of Steel EVER is Wednesday/Slam deLux Tomorrow!

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Prophecy foretells of a glorious migration to a bountiful and fertile land of Crux, where pastries grow on trees and the rivers flow with an exceptional microbrew selection, and thanks to your stalwart faith and support, what has been foretold shall now come to pass. This Wednesday, we will commune at Woman of Steel Gallery at our regular time to celebrate our fantastic years working together to hold one last slam, featuring the immensely talented Megan Falley. Then, beginning on Wednesday, November 7th, we will be meeting at The Crux (1022 W. Main st.) on the first Wednesday of every month, continuing our all-ages slam in a place with fantastic baristas, irreverent art, and delicious microbrews on tap.

Also! Poetry Slam deLux is BACK at Neurolux tomorrow! If you're still there from last month wondering where everybody is, hold fast, and keep faith, we'll be there for a slam in about 30 hours.

AND! GET READY EVERYBODY for the most exciting slam poetry event Boise has hosted since the New York Rangers came to town to play our team of rag-tag hard working local poets led by Russel Crowe. NorthWORST Regional Slam Poetry DEATHMATCH is at the Visual Arts Collective this Saturday night, where you'll find teams of the best poets from Portland, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Oakland and Boise competing for interstellar domination. Details below! Be there or GROW HAIR!

What: Poetry Slam deLux!
When: Monday, October; sign-ups at 7:30, SLAM@8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 113 N 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

Then!

What: SLAM OF STEEL All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop w/Head-to-Head Haiku featuring MEGAN FALLEY
When: WEDNESDAY, October 17 workshop at 6, SLAM@7!
Where: Woman of Steel Gallery, 3640 Chinden
Cost: $5 (or $1 w/Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

And after that!

What: NorthWORST Regional Poetry DEATHMATCH!
When: Saturday, October 20, slam @ 8!
Where: Visual Arts Collective (VAC), 3638 Osage, Garden City
Cost: $5
Ages: 21 and over

*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.
Sponsors!
Woman of Steel Gallery
Neurolux Lounge
Visual Arts Collective
Bueno Cheapo Vino
Boise City Department of Arts and History
Idaho Commission on the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts

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#310

From: "alexzhatter" <alexzhatter@...>
Date: Sat Oct 20, 2012 5:55 pm
Subject: Update 7.27: NorthWORST Slam Poetry Regional DEATHMATCH is TONIGHT at VaC!

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Whatever you are up to this evening, be it getting ahead on Christmas shopping and then going to NorthWORST Slam Poetry Regional DEATHMATCH, grabbing dinner with some friends and then going to NorthWORST Slam Poetry Regional DEATHMATCH, or attending your own wedding and then celebrating the beginning of your new life together at NorthWORST Slam Poetry Regional DEATHMATCH, it is clear that on October 20th, 2012, all roads end at NorthWORST Slam Poetry Regional DEATHMATCH. The best slam poets from all over the region will be locked in mortal combat (with a 'c', not a 'k' ), displaying their talents for you, the Boise Cultural Elite. Attend, and be changed. Like a lycanthrope.

Tonight!

WHO: The top poets from all over the Northwest
WHAT: Battling for supreme interstellar dominance
WHEN: 8 pm TONIGHT
WHERE: Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage st (Effectively Chinden), Garden City ($5, 21+)

INVITE EVERYONE YOU HAVE EVER SEEN

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#311

From: "alexzhatter" <alexzhatter@...>
Date: Tue Nov 6, 2012 8:33 pm
Subject: Update 7.28: Slam of Steel is at The Crux Tomorrow Night!

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I've e-notified your news feeds, walls, and inboxes and analog-notified your ears all month. Now, it's actually time. Slam of Steel opens a new chapter in the Boise slam poetry scene on Wednesday when it holds its first ever slam at The Crux, at 1022 Main st in downtown Boise. Drink coffee, tea, and beer. Watch, listen, and compete.

What: SLAM OF STEEL All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop
When: WEDNESDAY, November 7 workshop at 6, SLAM@7!
Where: The Crux, 1022 Main st.
Cost: $5 (or $1 w/Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

Then!

What: Poetry Slam deLux!
When: Monday, November 19; sign-ups at 7:30, SLAM@8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 113 N 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.
Sponsors!
Woman of Steel Gallery
Neurolux Lounge
Visual Arts Collective
Bueno Cheapo Vino
Boise City Department of Arts and History
Idaho Commission on the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts

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#312

From: "alexzhatter" <alexzhatter@...>
Date: Tue Dec 4, 2012 9:59 pm
Subject: Update 7.29: Slam of Steel is at The Crux TOMORROW

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We're four days into December, and you mean to tell me that you are not yet filled to your eyeskins with a frothing and unbridled torrent of insane holiday cheer? How about now ? Still no? You're mad! Well then we'll have to pull out the big guns to ensure that you, the Boise Cultural Elite are prepared for the greatest Christmas that the apocalypse never canceled. You're hearing it here folks, attend Slam of Steel tomorrow at The Crux, and you will hear the meaning of Christmas. Not that heartwarming Hallmark nonsense that Jimmy Stewart tried to fill your impressionable minds with. I mean the real one. The scary one. And believe me, when you leave The Crux tomorrow night, you'll be barking with so much holiday cheer that you'll want to stockpile food and ammunition, shave your head, climb a clocktower, and let the whole world know.

Happy holidays everybody!

What: SLAM OF STEEL All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop
When: WEDNESDAY, December 5 workshop at 6, SLAM@7!
Where: The Crux, 1022 Main st.
Cost: $5 (or $1 w/Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

Then!

What: Poetry Slam deLux!
When: Monday, December 17; sign-ups at 7:30, SLAM@8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 113 N 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.
Sponsors!
Woman of Steel Gallery
Neurolux Lounge
Visual Arts Collective
Bueno Cheapo Vino
Boise City Department of Arts and History
Idaho Commission on the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts

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#313

From: "alexzhatter" <alexzhatter@...>
Date: Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:24 pm
Subject: Update 7.30: Final Slam of 2012 is TONIGHT!

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Considering that 2012 was one of those awesome years in which the United States of America won both the Olympics AND the presidential election, it's going to be hard to say goodbye. What was your favorite moment of 2012? Was it when Slam of Steel moved to The Crux? Or when Nicole LeFavour surprised everyone at Poetry Slam deLux by taking a break from her campaign to handily win a poetry slam? Or this? Or possibly this? Whichever Big Tree Arts event related memory will be your favorite of 2012, come on down to Poetry Slam deLux tonight and celebrate a fantastic year of poetry in Boise.

What: Poetry Slam deLux!
When: Monday, December 17; sign-ups at 7:30, SLAM@8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 113 N 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

And we return in 2013 with...

What: SLAM OF STEEL All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop
When: WEDNESDAY, January 2 workshop at 6, SLAM@7!
Where: The Crux, 1022 Main st.
Cost: $5 (or $1 w/Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.
Sponsors!
Woman of Steel Gallery
Neurolux Lounge
Visual Arts Collective
Bueno Cheapo Vino
Boise City Department of Arts and History
Idaho Commission on the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts

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#314

From: "alexzhatter" <alexzhatter@...>
Date: Wed Jan 2, 2013 6:02 pm
Subject: Update 8.1: Slam of Steel is TONIGHT at The Crux!

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This calendar year may just be underway, but the 2012-2013 Big Tree Arts slam season is 3/4 over already! Do you have the points necessary to put you in the top 8 poets in Boise? If you do by the time our finals happen at Poetry Slam deLux in April, you'll be competing for a slot on team Boise. Looking to pad the trophy case a bit in 2013, or maybe just spend some time and effort on a new and engaging hobby? It starts at The Crux tonight!

What: Poetry Slam deLux!
When: Monday, January 21 ; sign-ups at 7:30, SLAM@8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 113 N 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

Then...

What: SLAM OF STEEL All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop
When: WEDNESDAY, February 6 workshop at 6, SLAM@7!
Where: The Crux, 1022 Main st.
Cost: $5 (or $1 w/Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.
Sponsors!
Woman of Steel Gallery
Neurolux Lounge
Visual Arts Collective
Bueno Cheapo Vino
Boise City Department of Arts and History
Idaho Commission on the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts

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#315

From: "Lexy" <lexy.leahy@...>
Date: Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:35 am
Subject: Update 8.2: Poetry Slam deLux in 9 days!

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If you've looked out a window recently or driven a car or attempted to walk or gone outside for any reason whatsoever, you've probably noticed an ungodly amount of white stuff piled up everywhere and if you're anything like me, you've probably noticed an increased desire to be somewhere warm. Somewhere inside. Somewhere with other people doing awesome things. Also, if you're like me (or if you read the title of this email), you know that Poetry Slam deLux is in 9 days! And you know that this awesome event with other people takes place inside a warm building called Neurolux. In nine days, I suggest you throw your hat, scarf, shirt, pants, and gloves in the dryer and then throw them on your body and come on down to Neurolux for a night of poetry, drinks, people, warmth, and fun!

What: Poetry Slam deLux!
When: Monday, January 21; sign-ups at 7:30, SLAM at 8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 111 N. 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

Then...

What: SLAM OF STEEL All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop
When: Wednesday, February 6, workshop at 6, SLAM at 7!
Where: The Crux, 1022 Main St.
Cost: $5 (or $1 w/ Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.
Our sponsors want you to stay warm!
Neurolux Lounge
The Crux
Visual Arts Collective
Bueno Cheapo Vino
Boise City Department of Arts and History
Idaho Commission on the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts

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#316

From: "Lexy" <lexy.leahy@...>
Date: Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:20 pm
Subject: Update 8.3: Poetry Slam deLux is TONIGHT!

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Are your clothes in the dryer getting warmed up for tonight? Did you know you were encouraged to do that in the last Boise Poetry email? Did you know it's freezing outside? Did you know poetry warms the soul? Did you know writing "did you know" a bunch of times makes that phrase sound like nonsense? Did you know-- oh forget it. Just come on down to Neurolux TONIGHT for Poetry Slam deLux! Poems! Beer! People! Warmth!

What: Poetry Slam deLux!
When: TONIGHT! Sign-ups at 7:30, SLAM at 8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 111 N. 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

Then...

What: Slam of Steel All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop
When: Wednesday, February 6, workshop at 6, slam at 7!
Where: The Crux, 1022 Main St.
Cost: $5 (or $1 w/ Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.
Did you know our sponsors are helping sponsor this event?!
Neurolux Lounge
The Crux
Visual Arts Collective
Bueno Cheapo Vino
Boise City Department of Arts and History
Idaho Commission on the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts

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#317

From: "Lexy" <lexy.leahy@...>
Date: Wed Jan 30, 2013 12:13 am
Subject: Update 8.4: Slam of Steel and points!

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The first order of business is telling you that Slam of Steel featuring singer/songwriter Phoebe Hoffman is one week from tomorrow! The second order of business is telling you about points. Points are accrued throughout the year�that is, the poetry year�in which poets earn three points for first place, two points for second place, and one point for third place starting at the first slam in May. Top eight point-getters at the end of the poetry year compete in April at Poetry Slam deLux for one of four spots on the Nationals Team. This year, Nationals is in Boston, Massachusetts! It's not too late to start earning points! Check out our current point tally and we'll see you at Steel on February 6:

Cheryl Maddalena 16

Lexy Leahy 14

Gabriel Matheney 9

Ben 9

Mike 8

Ross Hargreaves 7

Katie 6

Matt Freeman 5

Leah Cronen 5

Conor Harris 5

Max Schaffner 4

Madilyn Kuhn 4

Eli 4

Alex Hatter 3

Megan Falley (NYC) 3

Lucas Jaramillo 3

Andrea Hope (Portland) 3

Brenda Ray 3

Nicole LeFavour 3

Kate 3

Ruby 3

Austin Brittenham 2

John Ray 2

Christian 2

Elena Soto 2

Paymon Shariat 1

Connor French 1

Matthew (Bellingham) 1

Anna 1

Michael Welch 1

Charles Gabel 1

Michelle 1

Greg 1

Paul 1

Matt 1

What: Slam of Steel featuring singer/songwriter Phoebe Hoffman!
When: Wednesday, February 6; workshop at 6, slam at 7!
Where: The Crux, 1022 Main St.

Cost: $5 (or $1 with Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

Then...

What: Poetry Slam deLux
When: Monday, February 18; sign-ups at 7:30, slam at 8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 111 N. 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.
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From: "Lexy" <lexy.leahy@...>
Date: Wed Feb 6, 2013 5:46 pm
Subject: Update 8.5: Slam of Steel is TONIGHT!

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Come on down to The Crux TONIGHT for an evening of poetry! There will be a FREE Boise Centric Writing Workshop at 6pm followed by a poetry slam at 7pm! Anyone and everyone is welcome!

What: Slam of Steel featuring singer/songwriter Phoebe Hoffman!
When: Wednesday, February 6; workshop at 6, slam at 7!
Where: The Crux, 1022 Main St.
Cost: $5 (or $1 with Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

Then...

What: Poetry Slam deLux featuring Roma Raye!
When: Monday, February 18; sign-ups at 7:30, slam at 8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 111 N. 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.
Sponsors!:

Neurolux Lounge
The Crux
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#319

From: "Lexy" <lexy.leahy@...>
Date: Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:23 pm
Subject: Update 8.6: Upcoming Slams!

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It's 10:54am and I sit here on a giant beanbag pondering what to write in the next poetry update. Suddenly I remember Valentines Day is coming up! I think, "Why gosh, I could relate the update to Valentines Day. I could say something like 'Hey folks! With Valentines Day a mere THREE days away, you may not realize that Poetry Slam deLux is SEVEN days away! You're probably hung up on what to get that special someone or what to get yourself in honor of not having to put up with that 'special someone' who's always touching your stuff and eating your food and distracting you while you're trying to do important things or you may be pondering the perfect gift for mom or dad or your lovely grandmother or your child or your sister or your cousin or your puppy or your goldfish. Well I'm here to tell you not to worry! The perfect Valentines present is obviously an evening out to a poetry slam! So don't fret and don't sweat. Slam deLux and Slam of Steel will make your sweetheart's heart swell." Now say that five times fast. And then I think, "But that's a lot of writing and I'd really rather spend my time writing a poem so I can compete and earn points towards finals so I'm in the top eight come April when it's time to compete for a spot on the team that goes to Nationals." And then I think, "I'm tired of thinking. I'll just send out the following information:"

What: Poetry Slam deLux featuring Roma Raye!
When: Monday, February 18; sign-ups at 7:30, slam at 8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 111 N. 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

Then...

What: Slam of Steel featuring guyslikeyou!
When: Wednesday, March 6; free workshop at 6pm, slam at 7pm!
Where: The Crux, 1022 Main St.
Cost: $5 (or $1 with a Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

Points!

Cheryl Maddalena 16

Lexy Leahy 14

Mike Fitzgerald 10

Gabriel Matheney 10

Ben 9

Conor Harris 8

Ross Hargreaves 7

Katie 6

Matt Freeman 5

Leah Cronen 5

Max Schaffner 4

Madilyn Kuhn 4

Eli 4

Alex Hatter 3

Megan Falley (NYC) 3

Lucas Jaramillo 3

Andrea Hope (Portland) 3

Brenda Ray 3

Nicole LeFavour 3

Kate 3

Ruby 3

Austin Brittenham 2

John Ray 2

Christian 2

Elena Soto 2

Paymon Shariat 1

Connor French 1

Matthew (Bellingham) 1

Anna 1

Michael Welch 1

Charles Gabel 1

Michelle 1

Greg 1

Paul 1

Matt 1

*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.
Our sponsors might ponder things on a giant beanbag!:

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#320

From: "Lexy" <lexy.leahy@...>
Date: Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:11 pm
Subject: Update 8.7: Poetry Slam deLux featuring Roma Raye TONIGHT!

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You know what's so great about today aside from it being a day off from school for Presidents Day? It's poetry slam day! Come on down to Neurolux tonight for some awesome poetry and to witness the wonderful talents of poet, Roma Raye!

What: Poetry Slam deLux featuring Roma Raye!
When: TONIGHT; sign-ups at 7:30, slam at 8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 111 N. 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

Then...

Don't forget to keep an eye on the points!

Cheryl Maddalena 16

Lexy Leahy 14

Mike Fitzgerald 10

Gabriel Matheney 10

Ben 9

Conor Harris 8

Ross Hargreaves 7

Katie 6

Matt Freeman 5

Leah Cronen 5

Max Schaffner 4

Madilyn Kuhn 4

Eli 4

Alex Hatter 3

Megan Falley (NYC) 3

Lucas Jaramillo 3

Andrea Hope (Portland) 3

Brenda Ray 3

Nicole LeFavour 3

Kate 3

Ruby 3

Austin Brittenham 2

John Ray 2

Christian 2

Elena Soto 2

Paymon Shariat 1

Connor French 1

Matthew (Bellingham) 1

Anna 1

Michael Welch 1

Charles Gabel 1

Michelle 1

Greg 1

Paul 1

Matt 1

*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.
Our sponsors wish you a happy Presidents Day:

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#321

From: "Lexy" <lexy.leahy@...>
Date: Wed Feb 27, 2013 7:08 pm
Subject: Update 8.8: Slam of Steel and Points

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Three things. One, it's the Pope's last day. Two, the sun is shining. Three, Slam of Steel featuring guyslikeyou is in one week! Hallelujah!

Once again, points are listed at the bottom of this email. The way points work is that the top eight point-getters will compete at April's Poetry Slam deLux (April 15, 8pm) for one of four spots on the team to Nationals. This year, Nationals is in Boston. It's in August (exact dates yet to be announced). If you make the team, you will need to be around during the summer to practice and you will need to go to Boston in August. If you cannot commit to these things and/or do not want to compete to be on the team, PLEASE TELL ME, especially if you are currently in the top eight of this list. Thank you and see you in a week!

Then...

What: Poetry Slam deLux!
When: Monday, March 18; sign-ups at 7:30, slam at 8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 111 N. 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

POINTS!

Cheryl Maddalena 16

Lexy Leahy 14

Ben Whipple 12

Mike Fitzgerald 10

Gabriel Matheney 10

Conor Harris 8

Ross Hargreaves 8

Katie 6

Matt Freeman 5

Leah Cronen 5

Max Schaffner 4

Madilyn Kuhn 4

Eli 4

Michael Welch 3

Alex Hatter 3

Megan Falley (NYC) 3

Lucas Jaramillo 3

Andrea Hope (Portland) 3

Brenda Ray 3

Nicole LeFavour 3

Kate 3

Ruby 3

Austin Brittenham 2

John Ray 2

Christian 2

Elena Soto 2

Paymon Shariat 1

Connor French 1

Matthew (Bellingham) 1

Anna 1

Charles Gabel 1

Michelle 1

Greg 1

Paul 1

Matt 1

*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.
Sponsors!:

Neurolux Lounge
The Crux
Visual Arts Collective
Bueno Cheapo Vino
Boise City Department of Arts and History
Idaho Commission on the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts

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#322

From: "Lexy" <lexy.leahy@...>
Date: Wed Mar 6, 2013 6:40 pm
Subject: Update 8.9: Slam of Steel featuring GUYSLIKEYOU!

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We interrupt your internet-ing for this important reminder: Slam of Steel featuring guyslikeyou is tonight at 7pm at The Crux. A free Boise Centric writing workshop will follow beforehand at 6pm at the same location. In honor of the Sesquicentennial, all poems will be awarded a bonus point if they mention something about Boise and all poems mentioning something historical about Boise will be awarded two bonus points. Thank you for listening to this important message and we look forward to seeing you tonight.

Then...

What: Poetry Slam deLux!
When: Monday, March 18; sign-ups at 7:30, slam at 8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 111 N. 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

POINTS! (Again, if you do not plan on participating in finals in April, please let me know so I can remove you from the list.)

Cheryl Maddalena 16

Ben Whipple 12

Mike Fitzgerald 10

Gabriel Matheney 10

Conor Harris 8

Ross Hargreaves 8

Katie 6

Matt Freeman 5

Leah Cronen 5

Max Schaffner 4

Madilyn Kuhn 4

Eli 4

Michael Welch 3

Alex Hatter 3

Megan Falley (NYC) 3

Lucas Jaramillo 3

Andrea Hope (Portland) 3

Brenda Ray 3

Nicole LeFavour 3

Kate 3

Ruby 3

Austin Brittenham 2

John Ray 2

Christian 2

Elena Soto 2

Paymon Shariat 1

Connor French 1

Matthew (Bellingham) 1

Anna 1

Charles Gabel 1

Michelle 1

Greg 1

Paul 1

Matt 1

*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.
Our sponsors would never interrupt:

Neurolux Lounge
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#323

From: "Lexy" <lexy.leahy@...>
Date: Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:25 am
Subject: Update 9.0: Slam deLux, Points, and the Langston Hughes Project

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Poetry Slam deLux is in one week! It is your second to last chance to earn points before finals! See where you are in the points below and plan accordingly! As it stands now, those whose names are highlighted are slated to participate in finals. But this can still change! Remember, at Slam of Steel, poems mentioning Boise earn one bonus point and poems mentioning something historical about Boise earn two bonus points--a great way to increase your chances of placing in the slam and earning points toward finals! See you in a week! Exclamation points!!!!

What: Poetry Slam deLux!
When: Monday, March 18; sign-ups at 7:30, slam at 8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 111 N. 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

Then...

What: Slam of Steel featuring singer/songwriter Gabe Hess!
When: Wednesday, April 3; free workshop at 6pm, slam at 7pm!
Where: The Crux, 1022 Main St.
Cost: $5 (or $1 with a Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

On the horizon...

What: Langston Hughes Project (Jazz Montage: A multimedia Concert Performance of Langston Hughes "Ask Your Mama: Twelve Moods of Jazz." Hughes dedicated Ask Your Mama to Louis Armstrong, "the greatest horn blower of them all". It is a 12 part epic poem which Hughes scored with musical cues drawn from a wide range of styles.)
When: Friday, April 5; 7pm
Where: Boise State University, SUB Special Events Center
Cost: Free!
Ages: All Ages!

POINTS!

Cheryl Maddalena 16

Ben Whipple 12

Conor Harris 11

Mike Fitzgerald 10

Gabriel Matheney 10

Ross Hargreaves 8

Katie 7

Ruby 5

Max Schaffner 4

Madilyn Kuhn 4

Eli 4

Michael Welch 3

Alex Hatter 3

Megan Falley (NYC) 3

Lucas Jaramillo 3

Andrea Hope (Portland) 3

Brenda Ray 3

Nicole LeFavour 3

Kate 3

Austin Brittenham 2

John Ray 2

Christian 2

Elena Soto 2

Paymon Shariat 1

Connor French 1

Matthew (Bellingham) 1

Anna 1

Charles Gabel 1

Michelle 1

Greg 1

Paul 1

Matt 1

*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.
Our sponsors love exclamation points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:

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#324

From: "Lexy" <lexy.leahy@...>
Date: Mon Mar 18, 2013 2:25 am
Subject: Update 8.11: Poetry Slam deLux is here!

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Poetry Slam deLux is tomorrow night (or tonight if you're reading this on Monday)! This is the second to last slam before finals and your second to last chance to earn points before finals! Poets have been accruing points all season and the top eight point-getters will compete at the April Poetry Slam deLux for one of four spots on the team to Nationals. Points are earned by receiving first, second, or third place at a slam. First place gets three points, second place gets two points, and third place gets one point. Right now, the top eight poets have points ranging from 5-16 so it's anybody's game!

In other news, the Event Manager (me), is still learning how to write poetry updates so pretend the last one said 'Update 8.10' instead of 'Update 9.0!'

What: Poetry Slam deLux!
When: Monday, March 18; sign-ups at 7:30, slam at 8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 111 N. 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

Then...

On the horizon...

Points!!! (Hey Katie and Ruby, if you remain in the top 8 come finals, are you interested in trying out for the team?)

Cheryl Maddalena 16

Ben Whipple 12

Conor Harris 11

Mike Fitzgerald 10

Gabriel Matheney 10

Ross Hargreaves 8

Katie 7

Ruby 5

Max Schaffner 4

Madilyn Kuhn 4

Eli 4

Michael Welch 3

Alex Hatter 3

Megan Falley (NYC) 3

Lucas Jaramillo 3

Andrea Hope (Portland) 3

Brenda Ray 3

Nicole LeFavour 3

Kate 3

Austin Brittenham 2

John Ray 2

Christian 2

Elena Soto 2

Paymon Shariat 1

Connor French 1

Matthew (Bellingham) 1

Anna 1

Charles Gabel 1

Michelle 1

Greg 1

Paul 1

Matt 1

*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.
Our sponsors have names:

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#325

From: "Lexy" <lexy.leahy@...>
Date: Tue Apr 2, 2013 9:25 pm
Subject: Update 8.12: Slam of Steel featuring singer/songwriter Gabe Hess!

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Slam of Steel featuring singer/songwriter Gabe Hess is tomorrow night! This is your last chance to earn points before finals. Points are listed below and as you can see we currently have a three way tie for eighth place! Should there still be a tie following Wednesday's slam, those tied for eighth place will go into sudden death to determine a winner. That means if you're currently tied for eighth place or could possibly be tied for eighth place after Slam of Steel, have an extra poem ready!

(Also, please note that for Poetry Slam deLux you MUST be 21 or older to attend. We had a bit of a problem with this last month for whatever reason so please make sure you are at least 21 years of age or you will be turned away at the door.)

Then...

What: Poetry Slam deLux FINALS featuring Stephen Michael Meads!
When: Monday, April 15; sign-ups at 7:30, slam at 8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 111 N. 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

On the horizon...

POINTS!

Poet Points

Cheryl Maddalena 19

Ben Whipple 12

Conor Harris 11

Gabriel Matheney 11

Mike Fitzgerald 10

Ross Hargreaves 10

Katie 7

Max Schaffner 4

Madilyn Kuhn 4

Eli 4

Michael Welch 3

Alex Hatter 3

Megan Falley (NYC) 3

Lucas Jaramillo 3

Andrea Hope (Portland) 3

Brenda Ray 3

Nicole LeFavour 3

Kate 3

Austin Brittenham 2

John Ray 2

Christian 2

Elena Soto 2

Paymon Shariat 1

Connor French 1

Matthew (Bellingham) 1

Anna 1

Charles Gabel 1

Michelle 1

Greg 1

Paul 1

Matt 1

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#326

From: "Lexy" <lexy.leahy@...>
Date: Mon Apr 8, 2013 5:17 pm
Subject: Update 8.13: Finals! Finals! Finals!

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Finals is one week away and the field of competitors is set! Your top eight poets from the 2012-2013 year are:

Cheryl Maddalena
Ben Whipple
Conor Harris
Gabriel Matheney
Mike Fitzgerald
Ross Hargreaves
Katie Pukash
Madilyn Kuhn

This is sure to be a night to remember and you don't want to miss it! Did we mention there's a feature? Poet Stephen Meads from Portland will be here to poem your face off! Bring your mother, bring your brother, bring your grandma, bring your cousin, and most importantly bring yourself.

What: Poetry Slam deLux FINALS featuring Stephen Michael Meads!
When: Monday, April 15; slam at 8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 111 N. 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

Then...

What: Slam of Steel All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop!
When: Wednesday, May 1; free workshop at 6pm, slam at 7pm!
Where: The Crux, 1022 Main St.
Cost: $5 (or $1 with a Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.

Our sponsors love seeing your face get poem-ed off:

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#327

From: "Lexy" <lexy.leahy@...>
Date: Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:28 am
Subject: Update 8.14: Finals tomorrow night!

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On April 15, 1850 the city of San Francisco was incorporated. On the same day in 1896, the first Olympic Games closed in Athens, Greece while the first walk across America backwards began on April 15, 1931. On April 15, 1955, Ray Kroc started McDonald's chain of fast food restaurants in Illinois and on April 15, 2013 the capital city of the U.S. state of Idaho will hold a poetry competition to determine their team for the 2012-2013 touring season. Competitors include Cheryl Maddalena, Ben Whipple, Conor Harris, Gabriel Matheney, Mike Fitzgerald, Ross Hargreaves, Katie Pukash, and Madilyn Kuhn. Eight poets, four spots. Four spots, eight people. Come to Neurolux tomorrow night and witness history.

What: Poetry Slam deLux FINALS featuring Stephen Meads!
When: Monday, April 15; slam at 8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 111 N. 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

Then...

*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.
Our sponsors are history buffs!
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#328

From: "Lexy" <lexy.leahy@...>
Date: Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:52 pm
Subject: Update 8.15: Slam of Steel + New Season!

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May 1 is fast approaching and you know what that means�Slam of Steel! Join us at The Crux at 6pm for a free writing workshop and stay for the slam at 7pm. Watch, compete, or do a funky dance just cause you can!

Also, points start over! That means we are all tied at 0 for first place! Show up and defend your position.

Then...

What: Poetry Slam deLux!
When: Monday, May 20; sign ups at 7:30, slam at 8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 111 N. 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

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#329

From: "Lexy" <lexy.leahy@...>
Date: Wed May 1, 2013 4:12 pm
Subject: Update 8.16: Slam of Steel is tonight!

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Hello and welcome to Wednesday, May 1. Tonight there will be a poetry slam at The Crux. A free workshop at 6pm will kick the night off and the slam will begin promptly at 7pm. Come enjoy some coffee or beer and watch or participate in the first slam in May and the first slam of our 2013-2014 season. Thank you. Good day.

What: Slam of Steel All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop!
When: TONIGHT!; free workshop at 6pm, slam at 7pm!
Where: The Crux, 1022 Main St.
Cost: $5 (or $1 with a Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

Then...

What: Poetry Slam deLux!
When: Monday, May 20; sign ups at 7:30, slam at 8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 111 N. 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.
Our sponsors are sweet as tea:
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#330

From: "Lexy" <lexy.leahy@...>
Date: Mon May 13, 2013 4:19 pm
Subject: Update 8.17: Poetry Slam deLux in one week

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Poetry Slam deLux is one week away! That means you have seven days to write a poem, write another poem, practice the first poem, practice the second poem, get yourself to Neurolux, sign-up, and compete!

What: Poetry Slam deLux!
When: Monday, May 20; sign ups at 7:30, slam at 8!
Where: Neurolux Lounge, 111 N. 11th
Cost: $5 at door
Ages: 21 and over

Then...

What: Slam of Steel All Ages Poetry Slam and Workshop!
When: Wednesday, June 5; free workshop at 6pm, slam at 7pm!
Where: The Crux, 1022 Main St.
Cost: $5 (or $1 with a Student ID)
Ages: ALL AGES*

*ALL Big Tree Arts events are FREE SPEECH events. Discretion is advised.
Sponsors!:
Neurolux Lounge
The Crux
Visual Arts Collective
Boise City Department of Arts and History
Idaho Commission on the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts

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