Revolutionary Poets Brigade LA and 100 TPC Event 02.06.2013
Event in Milan, Italy!
January 24, 2013 in Milan, Italy
100 Thousand Poets for the International Holocaust Remembrance Day (an initiative by the 100 Thousand Poets for Change to remember the victims and heroes of the Holocaust).For January, 27th, International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
An Evening of Poetry and Memory with Performances, Readings, Spoken Word.
From 18.30 at the CAM (Literary Cafe) “Falcone e Borsellino” Corso Garibaldi 27, Milan.
During the evening the Literary Cafe will present the anthology “100 Thousand Poets for Change.”
In the photo by Steed Gamero, the International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2012 (Vercelli)
Life in Prison for a Poem
Dear Friends of 100 Thousand Poets for Change,
Please find below an extremely important petition, “LIFE IN PRISON FOR A POEM”, that Terri and I and Pina Piccolo (100 Thousand Poets for Change-Bologna, Italy) have been working on with friends.
As poets and artists we have a personal stake in seeing this poet released from prison. His persecution is the persecution of all poets and we feel this is something we can’t stand by and watch without taking immediate action.
We are very excited by the broad community support we have received thus far and it would be a great honor to have you join us in support of this action by signing the petition and forwarding it to like-minded friends.
Thank you for all you do!
Peace and love,
Michael Rothenberg and Terri Carrion
100 Thousand Poets for Change
New Event in Italy!
Awesome Creators Series from Exit Strata covers 100 TPC!
From Egyptian Poets to the Poets of the World
From the heart of Cairo, We the Egyptian Poets send our voices to all poets and people of the world, In defending of the freedom of creation in all fields, including the freedom of the poet to write and publish, without any pressure or exaction, without any restrictions or terror ideologically, religiously, politically, and legally.
Over the many years before the great people’s revolution in January 2011, The Egyptian Poets had been always in the front of the cultural avant-garde that oppose the suppression and corruption and restriction on freedoms … and now they are still standing foe the same viewpoint in front of the new regime recently raised to the power, the regime that follow the same old ways of the defeated old one, but also adding to these ways a religious touch against the artists and intellectuals.
We see communication with the international poetic movement of today as an attempt to break the isolation, and deliver the Egyptian poetic voice out of the local sphere, particularly what concerning the new special circumstances and the real threats that we face in Egypt today… Read More
Trinidad & Tobago-A Poetic Vibes Event!
Literature Appreciation Day Kuje ( Hosted by Onimisi &100TPC Abuja)
Saturday, October 27th, 2012
8:00pm in UTC+01
Kuje , Abuja
For more details contact me Onimisi (+234) 08186326558, Nelsen 07026089709, Oribhabor 08100091760
Awaal 08160906866
koademoh@gmail.com
Onimsiwordsmith@twitter
http://www.onimisiwordsmith.com
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Literature Appreciation Day Kuje
( Hosted by Onimisi & 100TPC Abuja)
A collective of Kuje indigenes and resident supporters of the 100Thousand Poets For Change are hosting a Literature appreciation day in Kuje.
A workshop for Creative writing/Performance Poetry appreciation would be hosted at DE ROMA HOTEL’s BANQUET HALL & KUJE TOWNSHIP HALL. KUJE , ABUJA
It would be open to youths and secondary school students in the area interested in the creative arts. Here they can listen to local poets, writers and artist showcase some of their works for free, and also offer advice and a rare opportunity for the kids to try their hands at creative writing/performance. Free lunch would be provided for all those taking part at the event.
As artists interested in change, we hope this event creates a platform for subsequent activities of its kind in the area… Read more
Sunday, October 28th 2012- São Paulo – Brazil
Sunday, October 28th 2012- São Paulo – Brazil
Reading of poems by Roberto Malini w/ music and dance
A new event of 100 Thousand Poets for Change
20.00 pm
Parque Continental
São Vicente, State of São Paulo – Brazil
Organization: Petreca-Dini
In the photo, Alessandra and Adriano Petreca-Dini
Lafayette, nation to be overrun by poets
Brace yourselves for poetry. Lots of poetry. That scourge of intellectual complacency will take over these United States on Saturday, Sept. 29 as 100 Thousand Poets for Change invades venues nationwide including Cité des Arts in downtown Lafayette.
Jessica Bordelon of Revolution Theory and Jonathan Penton of Unlikely Stories magazine have prepared a multi-generational, multi-approach music and poetry festival hosted by Cité des Arts.
Traditional poets such as former Louisiana Poet Laureate Darrell Bourque and ULL’s Marthe Reed will come together with the spoken word troupe Revolution Theory. Musicians such as the Zigzag Wanderers and Angie Joelle will perform sets, and the band Delta Papa will perform their own music and collaborate with open-mic poets for an exciting multidisciplinary show. Poets such as Wendy Taylor Carlisle, Kim Vodicka and Michael Harold will come from Baton Rouge and Shreveport, Louisiana; Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and throughout Acadiana to participate. Project S.O.U.N.D. and the St. Martinville High School Dead Poets Society will send teen groups to participate. Local organizations will be in the foyer, discussing what they’re doing for change in Louisiana. The entire event will be Webcast and recorded for archival by UC Stanford’s LOCKSS program.
Festivities begin at 6 p.m. at Cité des Arts, 109 Vine St. Admission is $5 at the door, all of which will go to non-profit organizations (Cité des Arts and others). Cash bar. Food for purchase Provided by Brandon Broussard of Broussard’s Cajun Cook’n.
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100 TPC Jamaica Fellowship Event 9.25.2012
09.25- Kingston, Jamaica
100 Thousand Poets & Musicians for Change – Jamaica is engaged in ongoing efforts to contribute to community development and as such, this year’s activities carry the theme ‘Tell the Children the Truth’, and will see performances and efforts focusing on the children of our nation. Street Dub Vibe, 100TPC’s main event will be held on Saturday, September 29th in locations across Kingston, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios.
In contribution to the efforts, participants in open mic are invited to write on the topic “Tell the children the truth” and attendees are encouraged to partake in our Discussion/Analysis Segment.
The fellowship will also serve as a drop off point for school supplies in aid of the community development efforts of 100Thousand Poets & Musicians For Change. Please make contributions where possible.
FELLOWSHIP FEATURES:
• 100TPC Street Dub Vibe Preview
• OPEN MIC & DISCUSSION SEGMENT
• FEATURED POET: Wayne Brown
(by way of readings of his works by past participants in his workshops.)
• FEATURED VISUAL ARTIST: (Photographer) Sabriya Simon
(with pieces displayed under the theme ‘Tell the children the truth”)
• BOOKS on sale by I-NATION BOOKS & Necessities
• REFRESHMENTS: Ticka’s Fresh Fruits, Benjie’s Yatties & Fruit Juices.
We are committed to the continued exploration and development of poetry.
Time for Passion, time for Grace! Talk about 100 Thousand Poets for Change day and night. Change is never easy! Join Ronald Woodman, Santa Rosa CA. Loisaida 369 100TMC! Gene Hilbert, Atlanta, GA “Gator”-100TMC Reginald Gaines-San Diego, California! Carlos Eduardo Silva Velázquez, Ponce, Puerto Rico! Círculo Literario Revolución Expresiva! Karla Linn Merrifield and Dwain WilderBrockport, New York and Dwain Wilder! Peneleapaí Mountshannon, Co. Clare, IRELAND! 9.29.2012!!
Time for Passion, time for Grace! Talk about 100 Thousand Poets for Change day and night. Change is never easy! Join Ronald Woodman, Santa Rosa CA. Loisaida 369 100TMC! Gene Hilbert, Atlanta, GA “Gator”-100TMC Reginald Gaines-San Diego, California! Carlos Eduardo Silva Velázquez, Ponce, Puerto Rico! Círculo Literario Revolución Expresiva! Karla Linn Merrifield and Dwain WilderBrockport, New York and Dwain Wilder! Peneleapaí Mountshannon, Co. Clare, IRELAND! 9.29.2012!!
Mexico City Begins Poetic Actions for 2012
On September 24th, 2012…
Members of the Colectivo Contra la Violencia el Arte, workshop participants and organizers of 100TPC will be reading poetry in one of the busiest subway station in Mexico City: Pino Suárez.
Visit the blog for complete bios of participants and details on this action. http://festivalpoesiaymovimiento.blogspot.com/
With enough of us speaking out, singing, reciting, painting our dreams and visions of peace we can change the world.
Ceelife Magnificent God-Allah-Columbus, Ohio P.E.A.C.E on The Streets and Peace on Streets! Franklin I. Sims-Los Angeles, CA! G.L. Morrison-Portland, Oregon! Migena Arllati – Gjakova, Kosove “Pegasi”! Leonardo Melero- Caracas, Venezuela Liceo Poético de Benidorm! G.L. Morrison- Portland and Eugene, Oregon Oregon Communist Party! Terfa Nenger-Calabar, Nigeria! Bob Putnam-Charlottesville, VA! Askala Sanjua George- Tobago, Republic of Trinidada and Tobago! Ana Fiorenza- Buenos Aires, Argentina! Kevin Smith -North Bay, Ontario, Canada! Family In Christ Outreach Ministries w/ Peace On Streets, Norristown, PA! Sheina Leoni y Lía Fernández- Montevideo, Uruguay!Daniela Tomé Mar del Plata, Argentina!
CABARET TOXIQUE 4 Change in Freetown Christiania, Copenhagen, Denmark
Tsunami bOOKS will dedicate a CABARET TOXIQUE edition to the global event 100 Thousand Poets for Change – We’ll host a series of nomadic interventions in Freetown CHRISTIANIA, Copenhagen, Denmark, on the occasion of the 41st anniversary of the most famous autonomous community in the world on
September 26, 2012!
– And more: we will repeat the event on 29, date of the global event 100 THOUSAND POETS FOR CHANGE! Free spirits, cyber-nomads & steppenwolves across the world: you are invited to an overdose of wild poetry & joy organized by Paris’ most famous, chaotic & originally absurd outlaw poetry & art network!
+ public intervention,
cosmopolitan bohemia & jukebox!
A night of arts hopes to affect social change in Oak Park
09.21.2012
A night of arts hopes to affect social change in Oak Park
Part concert, part performance and part fashion show add up to a 100 percent good time.
And a good cause, as well.
“100,000 Poets, Artists and Musicians for Change,” hosted by Unity Temple in Oak Park this Saturday, is a benefit supporting four local organizations seeking social change.
“It’s going to be a unique entertainment opportunity, a celebration of art and it’s going to be fun,” said Charlie Rossiter, emcee and co-coordinator of the program. “In Oak Park, we don’t see a lot of variety show-type concepts with this many different artists at one time.” …read more
It's never too late to sign up for 100 Thousand Poets for Change, September 29 or any day in the future. We're in it for the long run!
It’s never too late to sign up for 100 Thousand Poets for Change, September 29 or any day in the future. We’re in it for the long run! Join Hatay, Turkey, Performing Artists for Change! Gökmen Okdayan with Vedat Zar, Bitlis, Turkey, Performing Artists for Change! Chris Mukasa, Nairobi, Kenya. Kenyan Poets Lounge! Khalisa ( Kelly) Williams-Greensboro, NC! Roberto Malini -Genova, Italy (Everyone Group)!! Julianza Shavin- Colorado Springs, Colorado! Jessan Dunn Otis- -Providence, Rhode Island! Clive Reedman-Brighton, UK! Heather Hatcher- Wordsmiths Writer’s Workshop-Detroit, Michigan! Jose Gloria-Santa Ana, California! Lady Roison- London, England! Juan Jo, handrummer, GLOBAL MUSICAL FLASH MOB, Detroit, MI Yayayaya!!!!
100 TPC Organizers Honor International Day of Peace 9.21.2012!
09.21.2012 The theme for International Day of Peace 2012 is “Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future.” The International Day of Peace was created by the United Nations in 1981. It is devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace within and among all nations and peoples. It is intended as a “constantly pealing bell reminding us that our permanent commitment, above all interests or differences of any kind, is to peace.”
Anyone, anywhere can celebrate the International Day of Peace. It can be as simple as lighting a candle at noon, or just sitting in silent meditation.
Or it can involve getting your co-workers, organization or government engaged in a large event. International Day of Peace is also a Day of Ceasefire – personal or political. Take this opportunity to make peace in your own relationships as well as impact the larger conflicts of our time.(Excerpt from a letter from Susan Lamont of the Peace & Justice Center of Sonoma County, CA).
Cairo, Egypt & The Virgin Islands will gather for peace on Sept, 21st.
Poets want peace! Poets want an end to war! Poets want a healthy planet!Poets want an end to genocide, racism, global warming, censorship! Join
Poets want peace! Poets want an end to war! Poets want a healthy planet!Poets want an end to genocide, racism, global warming, censorship! Join Adict@s a la Poesía / Mirna V. Viveros- ‘Xalapa, Veracruz, México’!Organic Women’s Chorus, Berkeley, CA! Shikha Malaviya, Bangalore, India! Henrik Aeshna-Freetown Christiania, Copenhagen, Denmark! Robert S King, Hayesville, NC! Anita Holzberg-Sunnyvale, CA! Taha Abd El Moniem-Cairo, Egypt! Diana Vallejo, Cuernavaca, Morelos, México! Poets, musicians, mime artists, painters, sculptors, photographers, dancers, filmmakers, people, want a better future. Join us! September 29, 2012..100 Thousand Poets for Change! Yay!
We know September 29 is an important day for 100 Thousand Poets for Change, but the word is out that this initiative is not just a one day happening. 100 Thousand Poets for Change is an ongoing movement of poets, musicians, and artists of all disciplines, working towards positive change, peace and sustainability around the planet. Events will take place all year round! Join organizers: William Litwa- Photographers for Change-Ventura,CA! Liz Durand Goytia-Ensenada, Mexico! Ana Laura Ramirez-Biblioteca Independiente Majuana-Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico! Bud Garso. Bud's Hidden Shop, Prescott, Arizona! Jessica DeMuro-Los Angeles, California Photographers for Change! Mark Gibbons- Missoula, Montana! Mavi Kelebek (Martha Villagran)'Chihuahua, Chihuahua, México! Andrea Alzati -'Universidad Iberoamericana, Cd. de México, México! Henrik Aeshna-Christiania, Denmark! Make a difference. Be the difference!
We know September 29 is an important day for 100 Thousand Poets for Change, but the word is out that this initiative is not just a one day happening. 100 Thousand Poets for Change is an ongoing movement of poets, musicians, and artists of all disciplines, working towards positive change, peace and sustainability around the planet. Events will take place all year round! Join organizers: William Litwa- Photographers for Change-Ventura,CA! Liz Durand Goytia-Ensenada, Mexico! Ana Laura Ramirez-Biblioteca Independiente Majuana-Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico! Bud Garso. Bud’s Hidden Shop, Prescott, Arizona! Jessica DeMuro-Los Angeles, California Photographers for Change! Mark Gibbons- Missoula, Montana! Mavi Kelebek (Martha Villagran)’Chihuahua, Chihuahua, México! Andrea Alzati -‘Universidad Iberoamericana, Cd. de México, México! Henrik Aeshna-Christiania, Denmark! Make a difference. Be the difference!
Yay!!! Join Leonardo Melero- Caracas, Venezuela Delegado cultural del Liceo Poético de Benidorm en Venezuela! Pamela Gardner-Washington DC! Violeta Palombo- Photographers for Change, Mexico City, Mexico! Conchi Izquierdo Marcos-Alicante, Spain! Associazione Milanocosa – Adam Vaccaro, Milan, Italy! Cat Lee- San Antonio, Texas! Niger Ali at Nubian Prophet Reimpowered and Donnoette Land at Jaden’s Place, Inc. and Emery Moore, Camden, New Jersey! Over 800 events in 115 countries. The power of art manifests on September 19 with 100 Thousand Poets for Change!!
Yay!!! Join Leonardo Melero- Caracas, Venezuela Delegado cultural del Liceo Poético de Benidorm en Venezuela! Pamela Gardner-Washington DC! Violeta Palombo- Photographers for Change, Mexico City, Mexico! Conchi Izquierdo Marcos-Alicante, Spain! Associazione Milanocosa – Adam Vaccaro, Milan, Italy! Cat Lee- San Antonio, Texas! Niger Ali at Nubian Prophet Reimpowered and Donette Land at Jaden’s Place, Inc. and Emery Moore, Camden, New Jersey! Over 800 events in 115 countries. The power of art manifests on September 19 with 100 Thousand Poets for Change!!
Kingston, Jamaica & Cairo, Egypt Events for Sept. 15th!
09.15.2012
Kingston, Jamaica-Poets4ChangeJA -2nd of 5 Events for September
“Tell the Children the Truth” A Reflection of Truth in our Children – Featuring Photography by Sabriya Simon and Performances by Poets, Musicians and Dancers at Bolivar Gallery- www.Bolivarjamaica.com
Cairo, Egypt 100 Thousand Mimes for Change! 3rd of 5 Events for Sept/
3rd Event-Sep. 15th at at El Sehemy House ( Mimes vs. Violence )
100 Thousand Organizers for Change, join Adelaida Fontanini & Liceo Poético de Benidorm-Montevideo (Uruguay)! Ramadan Haxhiaj and Sherife Thaçi-Suhareka, Kosovo Pegasi! Sergio García Díaz- Cd. Nezahualcóyotl, Estado de México! Gallo Poninas-Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico! Vedat Zar- 100 Thousand Mimes for Change, Izmir, Turkey! Paul Richmond- North Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival, Orange, MA!
100 Thousand Organizers for Change, join Adelaida Fontanini & Liceo Poético de Benidorm-Montevideo (Uruguay)! Ramadan Haxhiaj and Sherife Thaçi-Suhareka, Kosovo Pegasi! Sergio García Díaz- Cd. Nezahualcóyotl, Estado de México! Gallo Poninas-Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico! Vedat Zar- 100 Thousand Mimes for Change, Izmir, Turkey! Paul Richmond- North Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival, Orange, MA!
so much good news, such great happenings around the world with 100 Thousand Poets for Change I hardly have a chance to report what's going on. I am just starting to get an idea of how truly massive this event has become
so much good news, such great happenings around the world with 100 Thousand Poets for Change I hardly have a chance to report what’s going on. I am just starting to get an idea of how truly massive this event has become. i know of at least three 12 hour marathon poetry events. In Bangladesh they expect 200 poets in Edward Park. There are hundreds of poets reading in St. Louis, Los Angeles, Budapest and Bologna! Over a 100 bands/ musicians will be performing around the world. Hollywood, Florida, Malmo, Sweden and Detroit, Michigan have outrageous music fests. It seems that there about 800 events so far. 115 countries. I know there are a few week-long festivals in Volos, Greece and Kingston, Jamaica and Mumbai, India. And there are several weekend festivals at Wordstock, Florida and Santa Rosa, California. If i start to list events I will leave out too many events. In Pune India and Macedonia and Sacramento,CA they have about 5 events each all during the month of September running into October I don’t want to leave out the 5 Mimes for Change events in Cairo, Egypt and upcoming mime events in Istanbul, Turkey and Montivideo, Uruguay… I am going to go get a glass of water… there’s tons and tons and tons more… i’ll be back with more… and don’t be annoyed with me if I left out your event, this is just the beginning!!!!!!!! love and peace! ps. Mexico is a force to be reckoned with!
SHOUT OUT to 100 Thousand Poets for Change organizers Maro Vlahaki & Sinioritsa Karagiannaki, Skopelos, Sporades Islands, Greece! Helena Burglohner "Slamlakour"- St.-Pierre, Reunion! Christophe Casamassima- Poetry in Community- Baltimore, Maryland! Elizabeth Motta- CIUDAD DE LA COSTA, Uruguay! Mary Fish- Toronto, Canada!
SHOUT OUT to 100 Thousand Poets for Change organizers Maro Vlahaki & Sinioritsa Karagiannaki, Skopelos, Sporades Islands, Greece! Helena Burglohner “Slamlakour”- St.-Pierre, Reunion! Christophe Casamassima- Poetry in Community- Baltimore, Maryland! Elizabeth Motta- CIUDAD DE LA COSTA, Uruguay! Mary Fish- Toronto, Canada!