Upcoming Event:
beats and beats
december 10th, 2011
at the media bureau in philadelphia, pa
Did you miss us?
After some time away, the Philadelphia Poetry Collective is back, and proud to announce their best event yet. In Partnership with the Torrent Art Collective and Apiary Magazine, the PPC is throwing Beats and Beats, a one of a kind poetry slam/dance party/homage/madhouse.
In the style of our successful Emo Sex Poetry Slam last spring, the PPC has decided to take on not one, but two iconic pieces of pop culture: the beat generation- those bongo playing goofballs who also happened to be some of the most influential writers of the last century- , and beat music- which probably hasn't done much for literature but has done plenty for glow sticks. We'll be mashing these two completely unrelated concepts together in any way we can think of, which will result in either a complete mess or a brilliant seamless merger. Either way, we're sure it will be a glorious evening.
The centerpiece of the evening will be the Beat Poetry Slam- that's right, we'll be pitting the best Beat wannabes and mockers against each other in on stage competition. There could be blood (or berets). There will most certainly be prizes. In between rounds, you can expect skits, music and yes, maybe even a little poetry from your hosts.
But wait... there's more.
Because the PPC wants to keep you, our audience, as entertained as possible as long as possible, we'll be throwing a dance party following the slam. The winner can do their own beatnik victory boogie while the losers lose themselves in the music and the rest of us have some fun. We'll have multiple DJs spinning all sorts of stuff worth moving around to.
But wait... there's more. Again.
Apiary Magazine has also gotten involved. Before the Beats come out to play there will be live performances by Apiary artists as we celebrate the release of their latest issue. Packed with over 30 local writers and artists and for the first time completely FREE the magazine (and this one of a kind live reading) is worth checking out.
Did we mention that the whole event is BYOB? If you're over 21, feel free to bring some refreshments of the kind you have to be over 21 to buy.
The Details:
TICKETS
$5-10 sliding scale. Raffle ticket for every dollar over $5. Every dollar over $5 is a direct donation to APIARY.
SCHEDULE
7-9 p.m.: Live music and performances by APIARY authors. Poetry, fiction, anything goes. Laidback & family style. Holiday goodies & coffee.
9-11 p.m.: Beats & Beats Slam begins! Getting smoky in here. Whether you're a Kerouac, Ginsberg or Gil Scott-Heron fan, compete for prizes with your best imitation of the poets responsible for every stereotype about poets. Or with poetry about robots who like to dance to dub step (if you can pull that off). Coffee & tea will be provided.
11 p.m.-2 a.m.: The dance party begins. 3 Djs.
IF YOU WANT TO SLAM
For those interested in competing in the slam. Rules are as follows:
1. Prepared pieces should be no longer than 4-5 minutes.
2. Group performances are acceptable and encouraged! so bring a buddy to perform. Jazz poetry, anyone?
3. Those who make it to the second round will be given a beat topic, anything ranging from psychedelics and the Vietnam War to Miles Davis and the Buddha. Each participant will have 30 minutes to prepare a second piece for the slam keeping those themes in mind. There will be first, second, and third place prizes!
Email the PPC at philadelphiapoetrycollective@gmail.com if you're interested in slamming or would like more details.
LOCATION
The Media Bureau 338 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA
After some time away, the Philadelphia Poetry Collective is back, and proud to announce their best event yet. In Partnership with the Torrent Art Collective and Apiary Magazine, the PPC is throwing Beats and Beats, a one of a kind poetry slam/dance party/homage/madhouse.
In the style of our successful Emo Sex Poetry Slam last spring, the PPC has decided to take on not one, but two iconic pieces of pop culture: the beat generation- those bongo playing goofballs who also happened to be some of the most influential writers of the last century- , and beat music- which probably hasn't done much for literature but has done plenty for glow sticks. We'll be mashing these two completely unrelated concepts together in any way we can think of, which will result in either a complete mess or a brilliant seamless merger. Either way, we're sure it will be a glorious evening.
The centerpiece of the evening will be the Beat Poetry Slam- that's right, we'll be pitting the best Beat wannabes and mockers against each other in on stage competition. There could be blood (or berets). There will most certainly be prizes. In between rounds, you can expect skits, music and yes, maybe even a little poetry from your hosts.
But wait... there's more.
Because the PPC wants to keep you, our audience, as entertained as possible as long as possible, we'll be throwing a dance party following the slam. The winner can do their own beatnik victory boogie while the losers lose themselves in the music and the rest of us have some fun. We'll have multiple DJs spinning all sorts of stuff worth moving around to.
But wait... there's more. Again.
Apiary Magazine has also gotten involved. Before the Beats come out to play there will be live performances by Apiary artists as we celebrate the release of their latest issue. Packed with over 30 local writers and artists and for the first time completely FREE the magazine (and this one of a kind live reading) is worth checking out.
Did we mention that the whole event is BYOB? If you're over 21, feel free to bring some refreshments of the kind you have to be over 21 to buy.
The Details:
TICKETS
$5-10 sliding scale. Raffle ticket for every dollar over $5. Every dollar over $5 is a direct donation to APIARY.
SCHEDULE
7-9 p.m.: Live music and performances by APIARY authors. Poetry, fiction, anything goes. Laidback & family style. Holiday goodies & coffee.
9-11 p.m.: Beats & Beats Slam begins! Getting smoky in here. Whether you're a Kerouac, Ginsberg or Gil Scott-Heron fan, compete for prizes with your best imitation of the poets responsible for every stereotype about poets. Or with poetry about robots who like to dance to dub step (if you can pull that off). Coffee & tea will be provided.
11 p.m.-2 a.m.: The dance party begins. 3 Djs.
IF YOU WANT TO SLAM
For those interested in competing in the slam. Rules are as follows:
1. Prepared pieces should be no longer than 4-5 minutes.
2. Group performances are acceptable and encouraged! so bring a buddy to perform. Jazz poetry, anyone?
3. Those who make it to the second round will be given a beat topic, anything ranging from psychedelics and the Vietnam War to Miles Davis and the Buddha. Each participant will have 30 minutes to prepare a second piece for the slam keeping those themes in mind. There will be first, second, and third place prizes!
Email the PPC at philadelphiapoetrycollective@gmail.com if you're interested in slamming or would like more details.
LOCATION
The Media Bureau 338 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA
