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Meeting Tomorrow!
Updates and Annoucements
Vincent Ali
October 22, 2024
This week we will be tomorrow, October 23rd, 6-7:30 in Bartlett 1017!
During this meeting we will have time to practice any pieces, workshop, and ask questions about the slam process. We will also be talking about assigning cabinet positions.
Next week, the last meeting of October, will be the Spooky Scary Slam! See you Wednesday October 30th, 7-9pm!
The “Spooky Scary Slam”, is a Halloween themed poetry slam we’re planning to make a yearly tradition. We recruit judges, cater food, have gift card prizes, and everyone arrives in costume! There will be a costume contest at this event as well so make sure you’re brainstorming the most show-stopping outfit!
We have started our requests for in-kind donations, usually gift cards or coupons from local businesses and organizations! These businesses will be our “sponsors” for the event and receive special recognition during the event. Please let us know if you know any businesses that may be interested as we’ll also be going over the script and process for asking/picking up donations. The script for requesting donations is attached here;
Attached is a PDF of a flyer as well to spread the word! Please make sure you relay any information about businesses hoping to work with us!
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An opportunity to compete and witness a slam poetry event:
House of Words Open Mic Night!!
House of Words is a new & interactive open mic where creatives have a home that fosters and supports their growth while providing top notch entertainment for those who appreciate performing arts.
The first half will have 12 open mic performers and the second half will have 4 artist spotlights. Each open mic performer will have the opportunity to win over the audience and earn an artist spotlight that will be professionally filmed.
We welcome all kinds of acts--poetry, comedy, singing, musicians--but each performer is responsible for their own tech needs. We've got a mic and we're ready to hear what you've got!
Event Highlights:
12 performance spots available – names drawn randomly!
Each performer has 5 minutes (including setup) to shine.
Go over time? You’ll miss the chance to reach the Artist Spotlight, unless you earn a special "Rewind!"
Judging element revealed at the event.
Top 4 performers will be voted into the Artist Spotlight, where they’ll get 10 minutes each to perform and be professionally filmed.
Come support local talent and enjoy an evening of creativity!
Location, Date & Time:
The James Theater, Iowa City
Thursday, November 21st
Doors open: 6:30 PM
Show: 7 PM - 9 PM
Tickets: $10 General Admission
The James Theater, 213 North Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA
As we approach the date, please let us know by emailing Vincent directly at [email protected] to RSVP by Tuesday November 19th at 5pm.
We will be using UNI SLAM’s budget to pay for admission as its been approved within travel guidelines. Please make 100% sure that you can attend as we will most likely be paying in advance of the date. The plan is to carpool, any updates will be shared as they come. If you are able to be the driver in the carpool, please email [email protected] to arrange that and see about gas reimbursement!