Tag Archives: Michael S

Expecting the Unexpected

We end up seeing a lot of the same names and faces when we talk about the two big slams of each month, so one might anticipate that the outcomes are pretty predictable as well. February’s SlamMN slam was proof … Continue reading

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WOW Qualifiers and Man-Ku

On Tuesday, before a substantial and enthusiastic audience, Minneapolis selected its representative for the Women of the World Poetry Slam in Detroit, Michigan this March… But first, there was a Manly Haiku Battle, also known as “Man-Ku.” Four manly men … Continue reading

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SlamMN

There is something electric about a big, engaged audience and performers who are committed to connecting with them. Both of the slam stages have been lucky to have both of those things in spades recently, as well as an injection … Continue reading

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Soapboxing Blowout

Don’t call it a comeback! The first Soapboxing Slam of 2009 had more new faces, more poets back out of retirement, and higher quality slamming than I’ve seen in a minute. Sixteen poets (not counting the WOWps showdown pair) signed … Continue reading

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Slam MN Semi-Finals

When I arrived at Kieran’s on Tuesday night, the place was packed (a sight I like to see). Both of SlamMN’s regular hosts, Wonder Dave and Allison Broeren were competing in the semi-finals, so Sierra DeMulder was once again guest-hosting. … Continue reading

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