WHEN: Doors open at 8:00 p.m.; open mic list available at 8:30 p.m.; show begins at 9:00 p.m., ends by 11:00 p.m.
WHERE: Java Exchange Cafe, 440 Burroughs, Techtown Detroit, 48202 (313) 822-6456 [view map]
PRICE: $5.00 USD. Features may change without notice.
EchoVerse Poetry & Slam Series is a EchoVerse Entertainment L.L.C. production. Sponsorship and feature inquiries please contact us via email.
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This Friday @ 1515 Broadway
HTJ!2008 Poetry
Slam 3.0
8:00 p.m. to Midnight, July 25th
Presented by the popular EchoVerse Poetry & Slam Series with Resident Host Johnny "Obadele" Jenkins Jr. 
and Resident DJ Andre Royster. Hotter Than July's official poetry slam features special guest performances and Detroit's only same-gender-loving "All Kinds Of Poetry" open mic (Allies Welcomed). The evening features a special slam offering a $100.00 cash prize and HTJ!2008 Grand Slam Champ title. Limited slam slots available, all poets invited to participate. Please contact Slam Master for pre-registration and rules for this year's spoken word competition. Smooth hip-hop, house and soul grooves provided by SoundCircle Dj's Andre Royster & Free Thought.
Location Change: 1515 Broadway Theater , 1515 Broadway, Downtown Detroit (Across from Detroit Opera House), (313) 965-1515
Welcome to the EchoVerse Poetry & Slam Series, the official home of Detroit's hottest open mic venue and our 2008 Detroit Slam Team. Join us every Friday night for an inspiring celebration of "all kinds of poetry" at the Java Exchange Cafe.
This week we feature the Tava Simon - a finalist in the recent EchoVerse Final Stage slam competition, and a participant in the 2008 Women Of The World Poetry Slam in Detroit. The evening's emcee is Resident Host Johnny "Obadele" Jenkins Jr. with Smooth hip-hop, house and soul grooves provided by Resident DJ Andre Royster with DJ Free Thought of the SoundCircle Collective.
[ Detroit Poetry Slam ] [ 2008 Spring Features ]
2008 Detroit Slam Team
LOOK WHOES GOING TO MADISON, WISCONSIN
MadLuv to Omari King Wise, Marsha Carter, T-Miller and Justice Umbiya the reigning Detroit Slam Team representing the EchoVerse in national competition. Learn more about this years team and how you can support their poetic efforts to bring a title back to Detroit's poetry scene. Save The Date: 2008 Battle of the Sexes, Friday June 20th at 1515 Broadway Theater. [ details ]
Every Sunday From 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday Cafe: Slam D Poetry Competition in Campus Martius
Join the EchoVerse for spoken word in the heart of Downtown Detroit. Good vibes, great poetry and good people from daD support their favorite performance poets. The winner each Sunday recieves a $75.00 prize and an invitation to compete for the grand prize at the end of the season. Slam poets should check in early with the slam master near the main stage. Did we mention it was free and family friendly too.
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ECHOVERSE POETRY & SLAM SERIES
The official home of the EchoVerse Poetry Series. Detroit's hottest open mic poetry and slam venue. Recently voted Metrotimes 2007 Best Place to Hear Poetry, and Real Detroit Weekly's 2006 Best Open Mic - Hip Hop. Home of the 2008 Detroit Slam Team and the acclaimed "All Kinds of Poetry" Open Mic. Every Friday door opens at 8:00 p.m.; Open Mic & Slam List @ 8:30 p.m.; Slam-Open Mic-Feature-Round Robin from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. [ See Flyer ] [ Detroit Poetry Slam ]
Phone: (313) 822-6456 | Cost: ONLY $5 / $7 After 9 p.m.
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COMERICA JAVA & JAZZ COFFEEHOUSE SERIES
Detroit has long been known as a great jazz town. Mix in the exciting art of spoken word and you've got the 2008 Comerica Java & Jazz Series. Celebrating its 8th season, Comerica Java & Jazz continues the tradition of providing a monthly after work concert series that showcases some of Detroit's finest creative talent. Performances are free and open to the public. For more information please call 313.833.4042.
- March 18 @ 6:00 p.m. - Music by Barbara Ware with poetry by Jessica Care Moore.
- April 15th @ 6:00 p.m. - Music by Pathe Jassi with poetry by Tava Simon.
- May 20th @ 6:00 p.m. - Music by Mubaruk Hakim with poetry by Johnny Jenkins Jr.
- June 17th @ 6:00 p.m. - Music by Al McKenzie with poetry by Justice Umbiya.
- July 15th @ 6:00 p.m. - Music by Tumbao Bravo with poetry by Berhenda Williams.
- August 19th @ 6:00 p.m. - Music by Marcus Belgrave with poetry by Drizzle Rainman.
- September 16th @ 6:00 p.m. - Music by Marion Hayden & J&J Artist with poetry by the 2008 EchoVerse Slam Team.
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MUSIC-ART-COMMUNITY-WORLD
A little sweetness on the airwaves with your host Ber-Henda Williams and DJ Andre Royster. Every Monday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. CST 102.3 or the web via www.udmercy.edu/cstradio
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CAMPUS MARTIUS - DOWNTOWN DETROIT
CHASE SUNDAY CAFE is a weekly open-air coffeehouse Detroit's Campus Martius park that features music, dance, theater and spoken word. Each week features the SLAM D: Poetry In the Park Competition (6:00-7:00pm) sponsored by Chase Bank. Weekly prizes awarded with the Grand Slam Champ & Runner-up winning monetary prize packages.
Location: Campus Martius, Downtown Detroit (across from Compuware Headquarters) on Woodward Ave.
Cost: Free | Phone: (313) 962-4054 or Email via: detroitevents@gmail.com
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THE POET'S THEATER is held every Third Sunday of the month. One of Detroit's historic small press publisher founded by poet Dudley Randall. It has published notable poets and writers from Nikki Giovanni to Sanya Sanchez. Featured poets, open mic and poetry workshops.
Location: TechOne Building, 440 Burroughs St., Detroit, MI (between Cass and Second).
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BYTE THIS POETRY SERIES is held every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. Hosted by LaShaun "Phoenix" Moore. Byte This features spoken word, monologues, comedy, performance and music. Great food, great atmosphere, great poetry and great people. Time: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Location: 4200 Woodward, Midtown Detroit, MI
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SOUL PLEASURES Poetry & Soul Music Showcase every Tuesday at Club Evolution in Downtown Detroit. Featuring live band and weekly performances. hosted by the Intellectual Divas Andrea, Nic Wells, Ebonics and Kim Arie. Begins January 15th.
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Time: 8:00 p.m. Sharp
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EXPOSURE THURSDAY'S T-Miller and Young Phenom present hip-hop, comedy, poetry and R&B. Hosted by 2007 Detroit Grand Slam Champion T-Miller every Thursday. Doors open at 8:00 p.m.
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Cost: $7.00 | Phone: (313) 282-1196 or (248) 705-8242
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CREATIVE JUICEZ Each and every Saturday this open mic poetry venue is hosted by the charismatic Sparrow. B.Y.O.B. Time: 8:00 p.m. - Until
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Cost: $5.00 Before 10:00 p.m. | Phone: (313) 622-2172
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SUNDAY NIGHT POETRY Come and express your innermost self at Trixie's Poetry Night hosted by Emelia. Writers workshop is @ 7 p.m.; Open mic and feature starts @ 8:30 p.m. and goes on until the last poet runs out of breath. A smoky environment to compliment the beatnik vibe, suburban-Urban-Eclectic vibe. Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: 25925 Gratiot Ave, Roseville MI 48066-4437
Cost: Free |
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WHAT'S THE WORD is a summer poetry series and competition hosted at the Museum of African American History. The evening includes an artist market place and refreshments.
Location: 315 E. Warren Ave., Midtown Detroit, 48201
Cost: $5.00 (non-members) | Phone: (313) 494-5800
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MAX M. FISHER MUSIC CENTER (DSO)
POETRY SLAM @ THE MAX The series is supported by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO), one of Detroit's historic arts institutions. Each month the DSO presents Poetry Slam @ The Max sponsored by Starbucks Coffee. Hosted with Kalimah Johnson starting again in September.
Location: 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan 48201
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PAGES, POETS & SCRIBES Hosted Ber-Henda Williams on the first Thursday of every month from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. The event includes an open mic and monthly features.
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POETRY & JAM SESSION Hosted by Sparrow every Tuesday in Detroit's Harmonie Park area.
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Time: 9:00 p.m. Cost: Free | Phone: (313) 962-0483
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BLACK STAR COMMUNITY BOOKSTORE
POETRY & HIP-HOP OPEN MIC held every third (Poetry) and fourth (Hip Hop) Friday of each month. Doors open at 9:00 p.m.
Location: 19410 Livernois @ Outer Drive, Detroit
Cost: $5.00 | Phone: (313) 863-BOOK
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DETROIT MUSIC HALL - JAZZ CAFE
MAHOGANY REVUE
This monthly spot features spoken word artist Hosted by Fluent.
Location: Downtown Detroit
Cost: $7.00
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THE WOODWARD RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
WORDS & WINE WEDNESDAYS @ THE WOODWARD Jessica Care Moore & Moore Black Press In Partnership with WOMH-FM, KISS 105.9 Hosted by Jessica Care Moore every Wednesday for open discussions, engaging topics, and provocative conversations. 50% off selected wines by the glass. Starting January 16th.
Venue: Woodward Restaurant & Lounge, 1040 Woodward Ave. 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Phone: 313-964-4444
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Youth & Poetry In Detroit
CITYWIDE YOUTH InsideOut Literary Arts Project's award-winning after-school workshop for high school poets.
DETROIT SUMMER is a multiracial, intergenerational, youth movement to rebuild, redefine and respirit Detroit from the ground up.
MOSAIC YOUTH THEATRE an internationally acclaimed, award winning professional performing arts training program which achieves youth development through the arts.
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