Inform arachne@madpoetry.org of any other cyclic or once-in-a-blue-moon events. We look forward to more slams!

2008

May

5/1, Thursday, 7 pm: Poetry Open Mike. Avol's Bookstore, 315 W. Gorham. 255-4730 for info.

5/9, Friday; 7:30 pm: Poetry Open mike with featured reader. At the Village Booksmith in downtown Baraboo, 526 Oak St., on the square across from the cannon. For info call 355-1001.

5/16, Friday, 7 pm: Madison National Slam Team Finals. Featuring Kyle “El Guante” Myhre, the 2006 Madison Grand Slam Champion and currently the 2008 Minneapolis Grand Slam Champion. At the Inn on the Park, on the Capitol square. Cover is $10. All ages.

5/17, Saturday, 7 pm: Urban Spoken Word Poetry. Featuring a Local Poets Showcase. Genna's Lounge, Main St. on the Capitol Square. For information, David Hart: 239.0921 or dahiii@hotmail.com.

5/20, Tuesday, 7 pm: The Regent Neighborhood Poetry Club will meet at the Froth House, 11 N. Allen St., Madison. Open mike, five minutes max, yours and/or somebody else's. For more information, rlhess@wisc.edu or (608) 238-1828 (Club) or 231-0100 (Froth House).

June

6/5, Thursday, 7 pm: Poetry Open Mike. Avol's Bookstore, 315 W. Gorham. 255-4730 for info.

6/13, Friday; 7:30 pm: Poetry Open mike with featured reader. At the Village Booksmith in downtown Baraboo, 526 Oak St., on the square across from the cannon. For info call 355-1001.

6/17, Tuesday, 7 pm: The Regent Neighborhood Poetry Club will meet at the Froth House, 11 N. Allen St., Madison. Open mike, five minutes max, yours and/or somebody else's. For more information, rlhess@wisc.edu or (608) 238-1828 (Club) or 231-0100 (Froth House).

6/21, Saturday, 7 pm: Urban Spoken Word Poetry Slam. Genna's Lounge, Main St. on the Capitol Square. For information, David Hart: 239.0921 or dahiii@hotmail.com.

July

7/3, Thursday, 7 pm: Poetry Open Mike. Avol's Bookstore, 315 W. Gorham. 255-4730 for info.

7/11, Friday; 7:30 pm: Poetry Open Mike with featured readers. At the Village Booksmith in downtown Baraboo, 526 Oak St., on the square across from the cannon. For info call 355-1001.

August

3–9: The 22nd Annual National Poetry Slam will be held in Madison, Wisconsin, at a number of downtown venues. Don't miss this exciting week-long competition!

8/7, Thursday, 7 pm: Poetry Open Mike. Avol's Bookstore, 315 W. Gorham. 255-4730 for info.

8/8, Friday; 7:30 pm: Poetry Open Mike with featured readers. At the Village Booksmith in downtown Baraboo, 526 Oak St., on the square across from the cannon. For info call 355-1001.