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About the Cantab Lounge: Schedule of Featured Poets


September 1, 2010
Proific Ohio slammer Louise Robertson.
Semi-final poetry slam: Megan, McKendy, Anthony, Chad.

September 8, 2010
Our very own bar server, Melissa Newman-Evans.
Season final poetry slam: Adam Stone vs. 9/1 winner.

September 15, 2010
Worcester-gone-NYC poet Corrina Bain.
Tentative: Champion of Champions poetry slam. Omoizele Okoawo takes on this season's champ in a best-of-7 for $100!

September 22, 2010
A rare and wonderful visit from Lynne Procope.
Open poetry slams in the 8x8 series begin again.

September 29, 2010
Non-stop energy, Bay-Area-style, from Geoffrey (Kagan) Trenchard.
Open poetry slam in the 8x8 series.


October 6, 2010
A fundraiser for our Individual World Poetry Slam representative, Carrie Rudzinksi!
Special $5 cover tonight to help send Carrie to the tournament.

October 13, 2010
Powerful work from Richmond SlamMaster John Survivor Blake.
Open poetry slam in the 8x8 series.

October 20, 2010
Local Derek williams celebrates the release of his new CD.
Open poetry slam in the 8x8 series.

October 27, 2010
An occasional holiday tradition revived: the Dead Poets' Slam! Slammers will perform the work of their favorite deceased poet in a Nationals-style 4x4 team slam.
Performers interested in slamming must email their first and second choice poets to cantab@slamnews.com to sign up in advance.


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