WordSmith in 2010

January 2010 January 27th – The WordSmith Poetry Jam @ 7:30, Random Row Books, 315 West Main Street January 30th – UVA Poetry Slam – Para Coffee on the Corner. Show Starts@ 7:30 pm 2010 Poetry Jam Dates: 1/27/10 2/24/10 3/31/10 4/30/10* Soecial Friday Night Fundraiser 5/26/10 6/30/10 7/28/10 8/25/10 9/29/10 10/27/10 11/17/10 12/15/10

SEPTEMBER 30TH POETRY JAM

DOORS 7PM- SHOW 7:30PM ATTENTION THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO RAPTURE ON THE DOWNTOWN MALL (303 EAST MAIN STREET) An evening of original poetry performances by featured poet Lee “Narrator” Jones, local artists, local musicians, and an open mic session. WordSmith Poetry will be hosting its 7th poetry jam. It promises to be a dynamic night [...]

August 26th Synopsis

Ok, so just when you thought that the WSPJ was absolutely amazing, it got better last night. Packed again, it was not just hot but, sizzling with talent and creativity. We had original songs from singer, songwriter & poet Camille and Lester jackson who takes soul music to a new level with just his voice, [...]

August Feature Poet: Iman Shabazz

Iman “Herukane” Shabazz is an an actor, poet, dancer and MC that seeks to use his talent as a tool for liberation and healing. Iman is quite active and influential in the performing arts culture of Richmond, VA. Now an ensemble member of the African American Repertory Theatre, he also serves as Artistic Director to [...]

July 29th Jam Synopsis

The last jam was amazing, the crowd was thick and the vibe was live. Over 20 poets performed and delivered powerful poetry on the theme of Relationships. Highlights include the soulful sounds of Lester Jackson & Naughty Dynamic and the Design. Bernard rendered a dynamic love as war metaphor, Comma took us down the hip [...]