Poets Rave for the Heart and Stroke Foundation
I haven’t really pimped the Raving Poets as much as I usually do this season, but attendance has been a bit slim compared to past seasons, so I figured I’d dedicate some words to my boys and girls down at the Kasbar.
First, the W5 on the Raving Poets:
Who: Anyone and everyone. If you want to read a poem, just show up and add your name to the list. 16 readers are drawn from the hat. If your name is pulled, you are now a Raving Poet for the night. There are, of course, regulars, but everyone is welcome.
What: An open mic poetry night with live improvised music.
Where: Kasbar Lounge, in the basement of Yianni’s Taverna (10444 Whyte Avenue).
When: Every Wednesday until the end of May. Sign-up is at 7:30pm, readings start at 8pm.
Why: Because words matter, and they’re worth sharing. And because Edmonton has an incredible poetry scene. Even if you aren’t interested in sharing your work, there is always something worth watching.
And, on top of that, the Raving Poets will be selling “heart beat” pins this Wednesday—$5 for a pack of 4—with the proceeds going to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Not only will you get to hear some great music, some great poetry, and drink a lot of good booze, you’ll also be able to donate money to a worthy charity and get some cool buttons in return.
As a dude with a heart condition, the Heart and Stroke Foundation is one of my favoured charities, so you can bet I’ll be shelling out my $5. Plus, I love buttons and pins, so it’s a win-win situation.
April 15th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
I must’ve missed this when you first posted it. I have a heart defect as well. Leaky valve. Wow. Strange.