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12Jan

THE HALF-A-STACK POETRY SLAM #21! THE FINAL SEASON. – Detroit, MI

Don’t miss this upcoming event in Detroit, MI. Happening on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Aretha’s Jazz Cafe. Doors open at 8:00 PM.

10 Poets will compete for $500! Detroit’s favorite poetry series is BACK for our FINAL SEASON.

JoelFuentGreenePRESENTS:

THE HALF-A-STACK POETRY SLAM #21!

THE FINAL SEASON.

POETRY / CASH BAR / THE DETROIT BASED MARKETPLACE /

& THE BEST AUDIENCE IN THE CITY.

Hosted by Joel Fluent Greene

Yes. it’s our final season. After many years and over $10,000 awarded to Detroit area Poets, It’s time to move on to the next thing. And I can’t wait to tell ya’ll about the next thing.

Advance tix and reserved tables are on sale NOW and will sell out fast! EVERY slam is a full house. Grab your tix TODAY!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18TH, 2025

ARETHA’S JAZZ CAFE

350 MADISON, DOWNTOWN DETROIT

DOORS: 7 PM

SHOWTIME: 8 PM

TICKETING:

-Poet Registration: $20 (Registration is only open to poets that have never competed in a JFGPresents Slam)

-Advance general admission: $35

-Reserved table for 2: $90

-Reserved table for 4: $180

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SLAM RULES:

This slam is ONLY open to poets who have never competed in a JFG Presents slam.

10 Poets.

$500 FIRST PLACE PRIZE (Winner takes all)

$20 registration fee.

NO REFUNDS (Show up!)

3 rounds (please be prepared to perform at least 4 poems total in case of a tie in the final round)

Must use original poems.

No time limit per poem.

NO PROPS ALLOWED.

THERE IS NO CENSORSHIP. But please note, hate speech of ANY kind is NOT ALLOWED.

There will be 3 pre-selected judges. Judges will remain a secret until close to the event date.

Slam will be scored using the decimal system.

Ex: 8.7

Highest score allowed is 10.

First round will include all 10 poets.

Second round will consist of the top 6 highest scoring poets from round one, eliminating the bottom 4.

Third round will consist of the top 3 highest scoring poets from round 2, eliminating the bottom 3.

The winner of the third round will be awarded $500.

All poets must arrive NO LATER than 7:30 pm, day of show. Late arrival = LOSING YOUR SPOT.

Slam starts at 8 pm SHARP.

Performers do not receive comp guests. All attendees that aren’t competing must pay the required cover charge.

BREAK A LEG AND SEE YOU AT THE SLAM!

Purchase THE HALF-A-STACK POETRY SLAM #21! THE FINAL SEASON. Tickets Below:

Tickets/RSVP Link

Additional Details

Event ID - 1119388885289

Event Venue - Aretha's Jazz Cafe

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Event City - Detroit

Event State - MI

Date And Time

Saturday, January 18th, 2025 @ 08:00 PM (EST)

Venue

Aretha's Jazz Cafe

Location

350 Madison Street, Detroit, MI 48226

Event Types

Theatre

Event Category

Detroit Michigan