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Ever wondered if you’re a poet, and you didn’t even know it? Not so for the competitors at this year’s Copper State Poetry Slam. The two-day event pits teams of four or five poets each against each other in slam rounds, leading up to Sunday’s championship bout. But even if you’re not competing, there will be plenty of wordsmith worthy side events to enjoy.
Saturday includes a publishing workshop hosted by Four Chambers Press and Lawn Gnome Publishing, while Sunday features a haiku battle led by Joy Young and Rowie Shebala. Both late afternoon events are open to the public. The elimination rounds start at 7 and 8:45 p.m. on Saturday. The final starts at 6 p.m. Sunday.
Doors open at 4 p.m. both Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, at Playhouse on the Park by Phoenix Theatre, 1850 North Central Avenue. Festival passes are $20, daily passes are $10 for Saturday and $12 for Sunday when purchased in advance. Student discounts are available. Call 602-254-2151 or visit www.copperstatepoetryslam.com for more.
Sat., July 26, 7 p.m.; Sun., July 27, 6 p.m., 2014
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