Slam Poetry in Jackson, MS

Slam poetry has finally made its way to Jackson, MS!

If you are interested in competing to become a member of Jackson’s first slam team to compete on the national level please refer the schedule below. The slams will be held at Cultural Expressions located on 147 Millsap’s Ave with a 7:30pm sign up time. Admission is $5 and all slam participants must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Please email all questions to Tori “Scarlette” Thompson at SlamSeriesCE@gmail.com

 

Slam Series at Cultural Expressions

September 22, 2009

October 20, 2009

November 3, 2009

November 17, 2009 –No Love Night

December 1, 2009

December 4, 2009-Open to all

Local Poetry Slam-Cash Prizes $100,$50, $25 open to all

December 15, 2009

December 29, 2009

January 12, 2010

January 26, 2010- Semifinals I

February 2, 2010-Semifinials II

February 9, 2010-Deathmatch Slam

 

 

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, Jackson Poetry Examiner

Kanika Welch is a poet and educator that has been writing and performing for nearly 10 years. She frequents most open mic sets in Jackson, MS and loves to stay current on all spoken word events.

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