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#NMpoetry reminder: MAS Christmas Slam

…Wed Dec19, 7- 9pm, Winning Coffee, 111 Harvard SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106. Zach writes, 

Come out and gift us with your verse this month! 

We have a tremendous feature in the inimitable and mighty Katrina K. Guarascio, a long time supporter of poetry in New Mexico, author of 2 great books of poetry, and host of the Smokin Slam in Rio Rancho. Katrina's contributions to the arts and the youth of New Mexico speak for themselves and her performance will be a gift to all so please come support her.

We will also have the usual 3 round qualifying slam (everyone who competes earns points towards making the finals stage) and a limited open mic. Usual slam rules apply and there is no theme, BUT

Poetry is a gift from one soul to another so do please come share your gifts of light with all of us. Anyone who reads a poem with a Christmas theme will get one extra point in the slam also, just for keeping the spirit alive!

See you all there!

Zachary Kluckman

#NMpoetry REMINDER: Dale Harris featured Adobe Walls Open Mic poet

…Hi Poetry Friends,

Wanted to let you know that I will be the featured reader at the Adobe Walls Open Mic tonight Tuesday Dec 11 at Page One Books. The reading starts at 7 pm. This delightful series is run by Kenneth Gurney and is always a good time.

Page One Bookstore is at 11018 Montgomery Boulevard Northeast Albuquerque, NM 87111. (505) 294-2026. Support our independent bookstores - browse, buy a book while you're there. Hope you can come and share some of your poems as well!

Dale Harris (PS you can still visit the Book of Cranes online)

Editor PS: I'm the one who's late here, not Dale…but still not too late to make it to the reading…