LIST OF EVENTSTUESDAY NIGHTS
The Fort Worth National Poetry Slams
Poetry Slam and Open Mic
Hosted By Mike Guinn
210 -8th Street Downtown Fort Worth- FREE ADMISSION-FREE PARKING-Call Mike Guinn at (817) 412-3964
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A FREE SPOKEN WORD OPEN MIC
HOSTED BY MIKE GUINN
3rd THURSDAY NIGHTS AT THE SOUTH DALLAS CULTURAL CENTER
3400 Fitzhugh Dallas Texas
7:00 - 9:00PM
FREE ADMISSION;
EVERYONE WELCOMED!
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EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT AT THE EMBARGO IN FORT WORTH!
Contact Mike Guinn 9817) 412-3964
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About The Man and The Poet.. Michael Guinn is a native Texan who holds an MSW in social work. What he witnessed as a caseworker for Child Protective Services is what inspired him to begin writing poetry. Since then, he has become one of the nation's top advocates for social justice using the art of Poetry and Spoken Word performance. Michael is co-host of the weekly Fort Worth National Poetry Slams held in Fort Worth, TX which now in its seventh year. The event is a free poetry slam and open mic held each Tuesday night at the Embargo 210 E. 8th Street In Beautiful and Historic Downtown Fort Worth.
Michael also competes in National Poetry Slams across the country and has placed as high as 7th at the National Poetry Slam Championships '07, 14th in '06, 12th in '04 and 20th in '03. In '06 Michael also placed 13th at the World Poetry Slam Championships and has consistently ranked among the top national and international poets since he began sharing his soul in 1997.He is a member and co-founder of the Emmy nominated Performance Poetry Troupe "Spoken Images" as well as Founder of the Fort Worth National Poetry Slam Team which competes at the annual National Poetry Slam Championships.Michael is the FOUR time Fort Worth City Grand Slam Champion and has also placed or won awards at the New Word series in Berkeley, CA and The Toronto International Poetry Slam Co-Champion in 06. Michael has also participated in the always prestigious Austin International Poetry Festival in 04, 05, 06, 07. In 07 he was the AIPF Slam Champion and placed in the World Renound Bluebonnet National Poetry Slam 02, 03, 04, 05 and 06.
Michael has performed all over the country and parts of Canada and is one of the most sought after Spoken Word Artist in the nation.Mike also writes and performs for weddings, anniversaries, church and women's events all over the country. You may learn more about the many faces of Michael at www.mikeguinn.com or email him at
[email protected] For more information about his workshops or to book him for feature presentations call (817) 412-3964 OR visit www.mikeguinn.com for a complete list of events for Mike Guinn and the Fort Worth National Poetry Slam Team
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Additional Information. see website. www.mikeguinn.com and www.cdbaby.com/michaelguinn
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.Has presented creative writing and performance poetry workshops from Texas to Tulsa. From Tyler to Sedona.
I say all this to say....Please allow me to bring all of this experience and showmanship to compliment your next event. Thanks and God bless....
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If you are interested in attending a spoken word workshop administered by Mike Guinn or having Mike Guinn appear at your event, you may contact Mrs Shardell Brock-Guinn - Manager at (214) 566-5608. If you are interested in being the Featured Poet at any one of the many venues that Michael Guinn hosts each week throughout the DFW metroplex.The Fort Worth Slam Team is one of the TOP slam teams in the nation, placing higher and higher each year at the national poetry slam championships. In 2005, FORT WORTH WAS THE 3RD RANKED TEAM IN THE NATION. JANEAN LIVINGSTON WAS THE CO NATIONAL SLAM CHAMPION AT THE NATIONAL SLAM COMPETITION IN 2005.Support your local arts scene by experiencing an open mic or poetry slam! Open mics and poetry slams add life and different visions to communities that might otherwise be mute. The Fort Worth Slam Team would not have been as successful as it was if not for the support of its individual and corporate sponsors. Kudos to all of you who provided financial support and moral support.
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