Greetings Poetry Slam Family. Chris Imperial here.

Where is NATS 2009 going to be?Answer: It will take place most likely in West Palm Beach, but Miami is also a possibility.

Where is the host hotel? Answer: the most likely host hotel will be the West Palm Beach Marriott which is a 5 minute walk or 2 blocks from the main boulevards in Downtown WPB.

What are the projected dates for NATS 2009?Answer: August 3rd-8th 2009

What type of events can we expect at NATS 2009?Answer:As many as time will permit.

One Love, Chris Imperial 2009 National Poetry Slam Organizer

FOR FULL LETTER FROM CHRIS GO TO MYSPACE.COM/SLAMARILLO

SLAMARILLO CHALLENGE

Take the
SLAMarillo Challenge!

Write a poem for each category by January 1st 2009

1) A poem about OR inspired by Woody Guthrie.

2) A children’s poem

3) A poem with no expletives or sexual content/references

4) A poem about Black America

5) One minute poem

Slamarillo Poetry Slam CD Vol. II

Slamarillo Poetry Slam CD Vol. II

That's right poets... Slamarillo will be recording Vol II in JANUARY! And will be released in MARCH. The best part???? You can be in it! This volume we want to feature you! If you have Slammed at a slamarillo poetry slam in the last two years then you can be on the CD.
A sign up form will be at the next two Slams on Mondays before the holiday. We currently have twenty slots availiable. The processing fee* is $20. (pay when you sign up and solidify your slot) We'll record two of your best poems. (NO POEMS OVER 4 MINUTES, PLEASE.) Slamarillo will put one on Slamarillo CD and give you the other recorded poem for your personal use.
SIGN UP TODAY!!!!

*Processing fee of $20 includes the recording process, the finished slamarillo CD & a cd with your second poem.

Slamarillo's 2009 Grand Slam

Slamarillo’s 2008 -2009 Grand Slam

Check your standings! Points are adding up.
TOP 10 GO TO GRAND SLAM

Grand Slam format:

Round 1
Top 10 poets perform a NEW POEM
(New Poem the a poem has never been slammed)

Round 2
Top 10 poets perform a second poem

Round 1&2 are added up and the top 5 poets go to finals

Final
Top 5 poets battle for Grand Slam Champion

THE NATIONAL POETRY SLAM IS BEING HELD IN FLORIDA THIS YEAR!

Invest In Your Slam!

Slams at the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum
$2 for Poets and General Audience alike

Slams at the Amarillo Repertory Theater
$5 for General Audience
$3 for Open Mic & Slam Poets

Month of Nov SlamS

Hey Poets and Poetry Lovers

We have a busy month.

This Thursday Nov 6 is Slamarillo’s PPHM Slam
$2 Cover Poets and Audience

This Friday Nov 7 North West Public Library
Free

This Monday Nov 10 @ the Amarillo Repertory Theater
$5 cover $3 Open Mic and Slam Poets