who will be in San Diego between March 22 and 26th, or in Vegas between May 17 and 20th?

I don't think I know anyone in either city, but if some sort of weird coincidence puts you in either location, let me know.

I can not believe this didn't win.

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I just finished week one of the Couch to 5K plan!

Anyone want to hop on the bandwagon with me?  It's a great time to start; all you need is a pair of shoes and a good sports bra!

What are some online lit mags that work well on a bb or iphone? I often find myself at the bus stop with just enough time to read a poem.

I am dissecting the anatomy of a good feature, because I think a twenty-minute set should be more than just five or six slam poems.

Some things I've used or seen others use:

Cover poems
Short poems
Some type of intermission (Limericks, haiku, beatboxing, etc.)
First drafts

What else, LJ kids?

Anyone out there in internet land used Rent the Runway? I am thinking about renting a dress for an upcoming wedding, but I don't know anyone who has used the service.

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I am hosting a late-night Limerick Slam at NPS ( Read more... )

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1) The Chicago Bloc has room for one person (preferably female) on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night of NPS.  Your roommates would be lovely women.  We will charge you 1/4 of the hotel cost.  Let me know if you are interested ( Read more... )