PSL grad Christine Balmes, aka Inday Niyog
Poetry is our Second Language (PSL for short) is about to start, and what better way to kick it off than to get inspiration from a PSL graduate? Christine Balmes was part of the PSL class of 2009. And wow, a lot of amazing things has happened since then.
Photo by Alex Felipe
The next round of PSL starts August 4th!
Written by Brian Ejar, Marketing Intern
Roses are red, violets are blue – stop. For real? That’s the first thing most people think of when they hear the word “poem”. Let’s get real here, that’s child’s play. It’s practically like beginning all your conversations with “Hey! How are you?” or beginning your stories with Once upon a time — weak. Do you get what I’m getting at?
It may be the “safe zones” of general literature but you know that this generation is way too developed to be playing with words that were considered original during a time when there were still dinosaurs! Times have changed, and so should your poetry!
KAPISANAN and LEONARD CERVANTES present: NUIT BRUNE
…An Open Mic / Poetry Jam Fundraiser
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PSL facilitator/mentor/rockstar Len Cervantes spitting a few lines. Just a little preview of what’s to come in Nuit Brune
This coming Saturday, October 2nd, from sunset to sunrise, we invite you to join Toronto’s transformation into a celebration of contemporary art.
At the Kapisanan Philippine Centre for Arts and Culture, however, this year’s Nuit Blanche just got browner. In conjunction with Les Rues des Refuses (the renegade guide for off-program Nuit Blanche events), we invite you to experience NUIT BRUNE, an open mic/poetry jam fundraiser like no other you’ve seen or heard.
This year’s main event will feature talented spoken word artists and poets who grew out of this year’s Poetry is our Second Language (PSL) Season 3.
After four weeks of intense learning, writing and performing, the poets are ready to roll out their works in an epic, final poetry performance. The best part? A portion of the event proceeds will go to charity. Making a difference never sounded so sick!
Patrick De Belen performing at last year's Nuit Brune. PHOTO: Alex Felipe
PSL Week Four: Taking It To The Stage
Facilitated by: Len Cervantes
Special Guest: Patrick De Belen
PSL Cycle 3 is slowly coming to a close! This week’s workshop is the last chance to put some polish on those poetry pieces, just in time for PSL’s final slam performance on Saturday, October 2nd for Nuit Brune. We’re setting up the stage, dimming the lights, setting up the microphone and plugging in the speakers.
The Scene: Burlington Slam Project vs Up From The Roots Fundraiser
The Burlington Slam Project and Up From The Roots, in community partnership with Kapisanan Philippine Centre for Arts & Culture presents:
Burlington Slam Project vs Up From The Roots Team Slam-Off and Fundraiser
Hosted by the inimitable Truth Is…
Friday, September 9, 2011
at KAPISANAN (167 Augusta Ave)
Doors and open mic sign-up at 730pm
Cover $5
Proceeds of this event will go towards assisting Shoolie (PSL grad and PSL guest facilitator this year) with his travel costs from Brave New Voices – where he represented Toronto on the first ever Canadian Youth Slam Team to participate, but had to pay for travel out of his pocket.
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