After missing the last two poetry slams, it was fantastic to be back at Fresh Cafe Thursday evening for another summer “No Rules” slam.This month showcased songwriter Kevin Sandbloom as the featured performer. Among Sandbloom’s credits are music for the…
Fresh Cafe was decked out all in white for October’s First Thursday poetry slam. The new white interior was in preparation for artist Aaron De La Cruz, who was next door painting a car as part of his new exhibit,…
September marked the beginning of the official slam poetry season, with the first qualifying round of the First Thursday poetry slam taking place last night at Fresh Cafe.Every month, the top two finishers of the monthly slam competition qualify for…
The “Summer of No Rules” came to an end last night at Fresh Cafe with the biggest turnout of poets and musicians yet. Over the last few months, poets were allowed to perform team pieces, cover poems, as well as use musical…
The summer of “No Rules” continued at last night’s First Thursday poetry slam at Fresh Cafe. Among the many talented performers was featured poet Jason Carney, who has appeared on HBO’s “Def Poetry.” Carney is a former skinhead who had…
First Thursday kicked off its summer of “no rules” on a festive, yet slightly soggy, Cinco de Mayo. This summer, performers are allowed to do team pieces, use musical instruments, props and even perform cover works. A first for First…
First Thursday celebrated its eighth anniversary in grand style at Fresh Cafe Thursday night. Kealoha kicked off the evening with an original poem inspired after a day at the beach. After warming up the crowd, he started the competition that…
Featured poet: C.R. AveryFirst place: Sterling HigaSecond place: Jonathan Clarke “iNTREPiD” SypertThird place: Hong Guang PyoHuman Beat Box Jason Tom
First Place: Tui “Tui-Z” ScanlanTied for Second Place: Bridget GrayTied for Second Place: Ink
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