It's going to be a busy next couple of months at the Vancouver Poetry Slam as we head into Spring 2009 and our Van Slam Playoffs.
First though we have the Sistahood Invitational Poetry Slam.  This night will feature 8 Vancouver Poets going head to head for cash prizes plus a feature from New Yorks Jeanne Verlee.  This happens on March 9th at Cafe Deux Soleils.
Then on Saturday March 14th for female power-house poets hit town for the Salt Lines Tour.  Their list of accomplishments is too long to mention in this space but suffice it to say they are some of the best in the business and they all cut their teeth in the poetry slam scene: Tara Hardy, Andrea Gibson, Sonya Renee and Denise Jolly.  The show is at the WISE Hall and tickets will be available in advance at the SISTAHOOD SLAM.
The week after that is March 16th where we will feature Chicago's JW Baz plus we'll hold our Last Chance Slam.  This will be the final opportunity for poets who have yet to qualify for the Van Slam Playoffs to do so.  Win and you are in.  2nd might get you there too but don't hedge your bets, come out firing. 
Sign up for the Last Chance Slam starts at 8pm.  The open mic gets us going early at 8:45.  The slam starts at 9pm.  $5.
The playoffs start with our first semi final on March 30th.  We keep selling the Cafe out so arrive early if you want a decent seat.
mcgarragle@gmail.com for more info.
RC