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OPEN MIC
WIRED WASH CAFE Hosted by Brian Morrisey (editor of Poesy Magazine)
THE WIRED POETS, as we like to refer to them, are poets who've lived hard, long and deliberate, seeing everything. Their experiences may not be that different from the man doing his laundry a few feet away from our mic stand. The Wired Wash Cafe readings is the only free speech open mic in Santa Cruz featuring poets from all over the country. There are 20 spots (5 minutes for each poet or performer) open on the list every Friday night. CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information about the Wired Poets reading series contact
UPCOMING FEATURES AT THE WIRED WASH CAFE: MAY 16 : JOE NAVARRO, Hollister, CA Chicano poet, Joe Navarro, is a Literary Vato Loco, creative writer, teacher and activist for social change from Hollister, CA. He has been a featured poet in various coffee houses, as well as colleges throughout the U.S. Joe has authored seven chapbooks of poetry. His most recent titles include: Ambidextrous: In Two Languages and Poems y Poemas (poetry for children). Joe's writing is inspired by a desire to create meaningful works that echo the voices of oppressed people everywhere who aspire for human dignity and human rights. He was also inspired to become a writer by an eclectic vibe that includes the beat generation poets, along with Amiri Baraka, Alurista, The Last Poets and others.
JUNE 27 : QR HAND & BILL VARTNAW, Berkeley, CA AUG 8 : ELLARAINE LOCKIE, Sunnyvale, CA & DIANE FRANK, San Francisco, CA
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