Lyrical Therapy returns with a lineup of artists for you to experience. Tix are $15 apiece and only available at Eventbrite. Masks are required for all.
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King Me Poetry Reading this MLK Day
MLK Day marks the closing of the Due Process Denied exhibit as well as the date of our annual Dr. King event featuring the poetry of young voices. This year, newly inducted St. Louis youth poet laureate Grace Ruo will feature. Other poets to be announced. The event begins at 1:00 pm. DJ Siddall tha…
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UrbArts Announces the 2021 St. Louis Youth Poet Laureate
(ST. LOUIS Monday, January 11, 2021) — The 2021 St. Louis Youth Poet Laureate is Grace Ruo, a 17-year-old native Kenyan and Hazelwood West High School senior. UrbArts will host an induction ceremony online and in person on January 18th to commemorate the federal holiday and observed birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr at 1:00…
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UrbPoetry Online Poetry Series (See It Here)
Over the past two weeks, UrbArts has been livestreaming a virtual poetry reading. Tonight, it continues with Sahara Sista S.O.L.S. and Gregory Maurice. This online-only event is roughly 30 minutes in duration and hosted by MK Stallings. Join us here or on Facebook.
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Free New Year’s Day Show
It seems like every year, the Lyrical Therapy Open Mic team offers a free performance at UrbArts on New Year’s Day. The recent tradition continues as performances from Just Rich and other members of his collective open the new year with poems, songs, and good energy. While this is not their typical open mic, audiences…
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Update: Former Youth Slam Champ FOUND
***Update: 2:22 pm (CST)*** According to local police, Anna Pruitt made contact with her family and the missing person’s case is considered close. ***Earlier today*** Anna Pruitt, local youth poetry slam champion, has been reported missing by KMOV. A gifted poet whose wordplay and command over narrative poetry has anchored Kirkwood High School’s poetry slam…
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UrbArts x December Mag Collab for Fundraiser
On Dec 1st, December Mag and UrbArts will hold a joint fundraiser at .Zack (3224 Locust Street) called December Jam. It’ll be a mix of DJing, slam poetry, and art. This event is open to the public. Tickets are $35 and can be bought here.
Continue ReadingK-Word wins, Truth B Told takes Indies
SAINT LOUIS, Mo. — April 19, 2014 — Kirkwood High School’s poetry slam team – K-Word – wins third annual VerbQuake Grand Slam and Hazelwood West student Truth B Told captures individual championship. Poems critiquing government inaction on immigration policy to the sexual objectification of women were seared into the consciousness of over 100 audience…
Continue ReadingThe Tour Recap
UrbSLAM is making noise. For two years in a row, UrbSLAM has sent a team of poets to compete at Southern Fried. The team added another contest to their travels when they visited the Rustbelt Midwest Regional. In both competitions, the 2013 UrbSLAM did something it had not done before: win a bout. For those…
Continue ReadingUrbPoetry Slam Season
The 2012-2013 poetry slam season begins June 29th. Cash prize is $50 for first place plus prizes for 2nd and 3rd. To compete, poets must pay $5 at the door. The competition is audience judged. There will be 10 slams this season and you must earn 10 points to qualify for the Final on Friday,…
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