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, Sep 6, 2012
Video: Quasimodo Project at 7th Street Market, 9/5/2012
by Jeff Hahne
Group presents live music, spoken word, art and dance.
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, Aug 8, 2012
Word up: National Poetry Slam visits the Q.C.
Slamming spoken word event takes over Blumenthal PAC this week
by Anita Overcash
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Spoken-word poetry doesn't get the attention that spoken-word politics does
And that's a shame
by Mark Kemp
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, Jan 20, 2012
Today's Top 5: Friday
by Anita Overcash
Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today.
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QC After Dark
, Dec 12, 2011
Serendipitous poetry: Cometry at Neighborhood Theatre
by Megan Henshall
There once was a show. I randomly decided to go. It began with a DJ. Spinning hybrid new and old school, circa Marvin Gaye.
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, Jun 22, 2011
Poetry reading at McColl Center
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Poet on a Hot Tin Roof featuring P. Scott Cunningham on June 28.
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, Jul 15, 2010
Open mic at Mama's Caribbean Grill
by Anita Overcash
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, Feb 9, 2010
Tonight's Top 5, 02/09/10
by Kimberly Lawson
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Feb. 9, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
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, Feb 9, 2010
Today's Top 5: Tuesday
by Anita Overcash
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Before Rosa: The Unsung Contribution Of Sarah Mae Flemming
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, Feb 4, 2010
Will Spit 4 Sol Food poetically celebrates black history
by Web Editor
On Tuesday, Feb. 9, a different kind of event will be held at The Evening Muse.
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, Jan 8, 2010
SlamCharlotte Youth Slam on Sunday
by Anita Overcash
Check out SlamCharlotte Youth Slam this Sunday at Duke Energy Theatre.
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, Jul 21, 2009
Today's Top 5: Tuesday
by Anita Overcash
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The CLog
, Jun 25, 2009
Heavy Rotation at The Nook on Saturday
by Anita Overcash
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, Jun 4, 2009
Art in the Latino community
by Anita Overcash
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, Jan 27, 2009
Today's Top 5: Tuesday
by Anita Overcash
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, Jan 21, 2009
Today's Top 5: Wednesday
by Anita Overcash
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Augello's Coffeehouse & Delicatessen
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Cross Canadian Ragweed
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, Dec 10, 2008
Individual World Poetry Slam begins
by Anita Overcash
Poetry champs unite for a battle of words, workshops and open mic events.
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