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BOOK RELEASE! Colliding with Orion
June 10, 2018--Save the date!

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Chris Wise - COLLIDING WITH ORION
START: 
Sunday, June 10, 2018 - 7:00pm
LOCATION: 
2421 Bissonnet Street
Houston, TX 77005

​Chris Wise is a poet, novelist, and television host. He has published in various poetry anthologies and literary magazines such as Nerve Cowboy, Blue Collar Review, and Road Not Taken. He has been a featured author in Cowboys and Indians Magazine; he was a featured poet in the Huffington Post’s Video Reading series, and he appeared as himself in the animated comedy series The Damn Show.

He currently serves on the committees of several organizations that promote poetry throughout the Houston area, as well as writing for, and hosting, the internet television show The Crawl on kh-tv.com (where he features Texas wineries, distilleries, breweries and events that promote them).

His book Colliding with Orion (a non-traditional textbook on writing) was recently released by Weasel Press in July 2017. His full-length poetry collection Thirsty Earth is scheduled to be released in November 2018. He is a veteran of the US Army, earned an English degree from Texas A&M, and currently lives in Houston, TX.

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​2421 Bissonnet Street
Houston, TX 77005

START: 
Sunday, June 10, 2018 - 7:00pm

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Past Shows

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Attention! Attention! Attention! This month & this month only The Best Lil Poetry House in Tx will be meeting on the 2nd Saturday, April 14, 2018 in Honor of National Poetry month. This month we will be featuring Chris Wise & Kool B! Don’t miss this amazing double feature! Hosted by Black Snow & Rain with DJ G woody nda mix! Drink & food specials all night long. Don’t tell a friend, bring a friend and get in there! Free for Poets, $10 to get in! We’d be honored to have your presence!

April 12, 2018  Houston's Favorite Poems: Book Release

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Red Sky: Poems on the Global Epidemic of Violence Against Women
March 18, 2018

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READING: Red Sky: poems on the global epidemic of violence against women is an anthology edited by Houston poets Gabrielle Langley and Stacy Nigliazzo (and Austin Poet, Melissa Hassard). 

​On Sunday, March 18, at 4:00 PM at Brazos Bookstore there will be a reading from the anthology featuring Houston poets Jane Chance, Carolyn Dahl,  Gabriel Langley, Stacy Nigliazzo, Aleenah Spencer and Chris Wise (see bios below).

Link to Event Information and Ordering

The PM Show
​January 11, 2018

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The PM Show: Poets & Musicians is an electrifying collaboration between poets and musicians who combine their talents to create a rehearsed stage show at Rudyard’s.  Poets and musicians invent new, original material for each performance.
In 2018, there are three shows, hosted by improv poet James Trotter, each featuring four poets with different combinations of musicians.  The shows open with the musicians performing, followed by the collaboration of poets & musicians and finishing with the musicians again.
2018 Show dates are on Thursdays, January 11, March 29 and June 28  at Rudyard’s British Pub, 2010 Waugh Drive, 77006.  Doors open at 7:00 PM. Show starts 7:30 PM. Food and beverage service available.
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OUR JAN. 11 LINEUP
Featured Poets:
Chris Wise
Sharon Marie Olson Rosales
Christopher Diaz
Juliane Tran.
Featured Musicians:
Nick Gaitan,
Roberto Rodriguez III,
Gabriel Alanis
Johnny Rojas.

Poetry Block
​November 9, 2017


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The Poetry Block features a vibrant and varied slate of poets:
The Fabulous Billie Duncan
Chrysoulis ThePoet
Bucky Rea
Luany Van-Dúnem Gomes Maiato
Chris Wise
Jeremy Eugene
Kris Smith
It will be a short and jam-packed 50 minutes of high-velocity poetry performance. Come early to catch some music before and after the Poetry Block!
Presented by Visionary Noise and Houston Free Thinkers.
It is free and open to the public.

Gulf Coast Poets Presents: The Poets of Weasel Press

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The Gulf Coast Poets proudly presents the Poets of Weasel Press. Weasel Press is an upcoming publishing house of beat poetry and energetic prose. The poets will read from their works published by Weasel Press. It should be a great time for all. Poets are expected to include: Sendokidu Adomi, Chris Wise, Lulynne Streeter, Carolyn Dahl, Sandi Stromberg, Weasel Patterson, David E. Cowen, Ken Jones and Winston Derdon. Join us for lunch afterwards for a great discussion of poetry and good food.

Chris Wise's 2nd Annual Superstar Birthday Bash

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DESCRIPTIONFriends, I've lived another year, and it's time again for the Superstar Birthday Bash! Join me for a great night of poetry and spoken word.
This year's superstar line up features Kool B, Savannah Blue, Marie Brown, Glynn Irby, and Sal Macias! And they've each invited two amazing poets to spot light! Joining us will be Josh Hayes, Tina Cardona, John Gorman, Rain, Stella Kendall, Kelly Ann Ellis, and others to be announced!
All hosted by M.C. W. D Winston Derden!
It's going to be a great evenign of fun and entertainment with some of the best poets I know! Don't miss it!

Prince Tribute 
​June 7, 2017

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Savannah Blue Arts & Outreach in partnership with The Houston Public Library for our inaugural Prince Tribute to include Poetry, Speed Painter, Musician and a DJ playing some of Prince hits.

Poets: 
Rain Thepoet, Ahmad Hygh, Ebony IgnitedInk Smith, Chris Wise, and Rayla Crawford  With our very own Houston Poet Laureate Deborah Deep Mouton performing, and Dr. Jimmy Adams, with Black Snow emceeing! 

Voices and Verses
​April 18, 2017

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KPFT Feature for National Poetry Month 

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 KPFT's Living Art poetry feature for National Poetry Month, hosted by Mike McGuire and Bucky Rea! 

Soul Poetic Vol. 2
Let Me Remember and Chris Wise
​March 9, 2017

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This edition of Soul Poetic features a great new band making serious moves around town, Let Me Remember.

​Chris Wise has invited a new bunch of amazing poets and Robert Kuhn closes out the night with a late set. It's gonna be a great night at Khon's!!!!

Matters of the Heart
​February 21, 2017

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This Tuesday, all the best minds and wonderful spirits, friends and poets, together in one theatre with the express goal of helping you heal...
Come by and feel with us!

Soul Poetic Vol. 1
Jacknife Sympathy and Chris Wise
​February 10, 2017

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The PM Show
​January 21, 2017

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​SAT. JAN. 21, 2017
Dynamic poets and musicians combos in an all original show  featuring Harry Shepherd with poet Billie Hill;  Chase Hamblin with poet Mike Alexander;  Free Radicals with poet Gerald Cedillo, hosted by Chris Wise. Open mic follows hosted by Amir Safi.

Writers Resist 
​January 15, 2017

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Article in the Houston Chronicle
​Chris Wise, writer and performer, will read from the poem "Tommy" by Rudyard Kipling. He said it's "For the vets who've heard it all before, yet find themselves left at the curb.":
For it's Tommy this, 'an Tommy that, 'an "Chuck him out, the brute!"
But it's "Saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot

Balcony Poets 2017

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​The Balcony Poets is designed as a collaborative group of performance poets, musicians, artists, dancers, photographers, filmmakers and other creators. Currently, the group is a collaboration of poets, musicians and an artist.
The Balcony Poets is not a group that is in lockstep. Each poet, artist, musician or other creative member has a vent, a style, an attitude all her/his own. Some of the poets are personal poets, some political, some satirical, some (most) a combination.  We write in free verse, blank verse, formal poetry, etc. All shows are a combination of all our ideas and proclivities. Musicians who work with us range in style from jazz to classical to pop.
The Balcony Poets emerged from a two-year series of multi-voice poems written by Billie Duncan and performed by her along with various other poets and entertainers. Duncan brought the idea of having a collaborative group of poets and other artists to Chris Wise, and they decided to form The Balcony Poets with all members contributing to the writing, performance, production and evolution of the group.
Plans are in place to add dancers and other artists in the near future.

Bad Hombres and Nasty Women
​December 3, 2016

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Poets featured in Bad Hombres and Nasty Women, Part 2.
Billie Duncan,
Ken Jones,
Chris Wise
​and Weasel.

Guest appearance on The Damn Show
I'm a cartoon! 
​November 29, 2016

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Live at Al J's Bar
Tex Allen feat. Chris Wise: "Remember when the Church Bell Broke"
​November 13, 2016

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Bad Hombres & Nasty Women
​November 12, 2016

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Balcony Poets @ Eastdown Warehouse
​November 12, 2016

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The Crawl, Halloween Edition! 
November 8, 2016

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Check out our new episode of The Crawl!
The Moonshiner's Southern Table and Bar was awesome!

​Such amazing people with fantastic food and drinks. You're going to have a great time at this place.
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Super Happy Fun Land: Manifesto Show Case 
​October 20, 2016

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TONIGHT!
The manifestation kicks off at Super Happy Fun Land. 3801 Polk Street. 8 - 11pm.

This segment will feature performances from:
Myself
Eric Gerard Battles aka The Black S
Eddie Conner
Ali Dada 
Laura Pena
Kali Schiska
Kevin O'Connell
Chris Wise
Elijah Z Reed aka Pop Tart
John Martucci aka John Muzak
Glenn Burns aka BGK
Keno Sims
Touring band AMULETS (ATX) will be closing out tonight's show.
​An evening of music and poetry will be manifested.

Houston Poetry Fest Grand Finale
Kaboom Books
October 14,2016

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A Fall with T.S. Eliot
Dramatic Reading
​October 11, 2016

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​Chris Wise's Inaugural Superstar Birthday Bash
June 25, 2016

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Favorite Poem Project Anthology Launch
April 12, 2016

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100, 000 Poets for Change 2016

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Art, Beauty, and Madness
Art Opening for Sal Macias w/ feature Readings
​April 3, 2016

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Jacknife Sympathy @ Notsouh feat. Chris Wise
​March 16, 2016

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Poetry FIX: Maria Palacios & Chris Wise
​January 10, 2016

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Poetry Fix features Maria Palacios & Chris Wiseon Tuesday, January 10, starting at 6:30 pm.
An open reading & discussion will follow.

​Maria Palacios
 is a feminist writer, poet, author, spoken word performer, polio survivor and disability activist whose message of hope and empowerment pulsates and breathes through her work. Maria’s work has been featured in anthologies, articles, audio interviews and other multimedia publications. Known in the artistic world as The Goddess on Wheels, her multicultural background and passion for onstage performance have come to life through various events over the years. Her work embraces self-acceptance, empowerment and social justice surrounding women with disabilities, gender and sexuality and a wide spectrum of issues as they relate to diversity.



Maria R. Palacios is the author of several publications including Criptionary: Disability Humor & Satire,Dressing Skeletons: A Poetic Tribute To Frida Kahlo, Poetic Confessions Vol. I, as well as two empowerment journals for women and young girls, and The Big Little Black Book: An Address Book Revealing What Women Want Men To Know. Maria is also the author of a now out of print feminist poetry collection The Female King and the founder of Houston’s Women with Disabilities Empowerment Forum. www.goddessonwheels.com

Chris Wise is a poet and novelist. He has been published in various poetry anthologies and small press literary magazines such as Nerve Cowboy, Blue Collar Review, and Road Not Taken. He has been a featured author in Cowboys and Indians Magazine. His book Thirsty Earth (a collection of poetry, short stories, and essays on craft) from Weasel Press will be released in the fall of 2016.
He is a veteran of the US Army and earned an English degree from Texas A&M.
Come early as parking is limited & the coffee is good.

KPFT SpeakPoet! Promotion and Poetry Discussion
October 15, 2015

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Houston Poetry Fest Workshop: Sonnet
​October 10, 2015

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POETRY OUT OF BOUNDS
Barnes & Nobles Webster, TX
October 3, 2015

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Colors of Houston
​September 27, 2015

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A celebration of diversity and a call for unity, via the #Arts: If you cannot make the event but would like to support our 7th Anniv. Fundraiser, please note their is a donation option within this Eventbrite link!! Great + talented Houston-based chefs, painters, dancers, musicians, and poets featured!!! Gift bags also feature only organic items purchased from local businesses (Honey, Jams & Spreads, Coffee, and Chocolate)!!!! SAVE THE DATE Sun. 9/27. #Houston #advocacy #GoLocal#SupportHoustonBusiness #GoOrganic

Aching Miracle by Elina Petrova
BOOK LAUNCH! @ River Oaks Bookstore
feat. Chris Wise reading selected works
September 25, 2015

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100, 000 Poets for Change 
September 23, 2015

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Hot Poets in Re:Hab April 28, 2015

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​ “Hot Poets in Re:Hab”
Featured poets: John Milkereit and Chris Wise reading from their newly released poetry collections
Featured musicians: Dennis O’Docharty and friends
Followed by: Open mic (poets + musicians = creative fusion!)

Gulf Coast Poets Presents: Chris Wise
April 11, 2015

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Link to the Event Booklet

Houston Hot Fusion: Poets & Musicians
​August 1, 2015

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EVENT DETAILS

HOUSTON HOT FUSION: POETS & MUSICIANS IN THE P.M. - A BENEFIT FOR PUBLIC POETRY (DOORS 7:30PM)
Houston Hot Fusion: Poets & Musicians in the P.M.
A Benefit for Public Poetry
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The proposed line-up as of 7/5/2015 is as follows:


7:30 - Doors
MC Ken Jones
8-8:50 - Kelly Ellis & Charles Bryant
9-9:50 - Jasminne Memdez & Melinda Hernandez/Sister Sister
10-10:50 - Chris Wise & Charles Bryant/Robert Kuhn
11-11:50 - Michael Snediker & Andy Guttman/TAGG
12-12:50 - Vanessa Zimmer Powell & Patrick Brink Jazz Trio
1-1:50 Taylor ? hosts Open Mic with music accompanied by Patrick Brink

​Speak!Poet Featuring Anis Shivani and Chris Wise

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Speak!Poet rounds out its 2015 program with noted Houston poets Chris Wise and Anis Shivani. The event will be held Saturday, October 17, 2 p.m. at Inprint House, 1520 W. Main St., Houston, TX, 77006.Speak!Poet is the innovative poetry series that breaks the mold of conventional readings by presenting a moderated discussion with the poets on their work and its processes. The discussion includes audience participation. Speak!Poet is moderated by Winston Derden, who co-produces the event with Stephen Gros. The event is free and open to the public.
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Gentleman's Mic
​March 23, 2016

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The Balcony Poets @ Eastdown Warehouse
​Community Festival
March 19, 2016

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​Come to the Poetry Block at For the Community Festival! The Balcony Poets (Billie Duncan, Chris Wise, Winston Derden, Gerald Cedillo, Nigel Deane, Tuba Sozudogru) will be performing along with Deacon Khet, Salvador Macias, Zero Smythe, Jasmine Bustamante and Lyrical Symmetry. Hosted by Jade Villarreal. Saturday, March 19, 6:05-8pm.

​Don't be late!

Balcony Poets
@ the Shout
​December 14, 2015

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Holiday Shindig @ Last Concert Cafe
December 13, 2015

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Gulf Coast Poets
​@ Barnes and Nobles in Webster, TX
October 4, 2014

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Poetry in Reverse: Episode 13
To Betty Page with Love
@ Coasta's Elixir Lounge
​March 31, 2015

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Chris Wise is back for a feature and this will be Becky Van Meter's first time featuring for us. It's National Women's Month, so maybe we'll hear female manifesto's on our open mic. Win our slam and you win cash!

It's poetry in all it's diversity with Teresa Juarez as your MC this month. Also starring Brother Said.

Public Poetry Reading 
​March 7, 2015

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Served on Public Poetry's Nominating Committee
April 2015-March 2016

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Public Poetry  Reading Series
​December 6, 2014

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WAT?!      Word Around Town Poetry Tour 2014

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http://www.wordaroundtown.org/
August 4th - 13th

SHOW VENUES & TIMES

The Word Around Town (WAT) tour is an annual week-long poetry marathon held in Houston at a different venue each night of the week.

The mission of the WAT tour is to introduce poets to different venues and to new audiences in the Houston area. Now in it's 8th year poets featured on the tour continue to range in styles from academic to slam and spoken word to experimental. The venues showcased on the tour are just as diverse from the local coffee shop to community centers, bars and non-profit institutions. The WAT tour exists to entertain while creating a forum for poets to find new audiences.

Word Around Town Revision Workshop
Led by Chris Wise
@InPrint House
​August 2, 2014

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First Friday Reading Series
Feat. Billie Duncan, John Milkereit, and Chris Wise
August 1, 2014

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Public Poetry Reading
May 3, 2014

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Public Poetry Reading
Houston Public Library @ McGovern Stella Link
May 1, 2014

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Chris Wise and Rain
@ Starving Artist Gallery
​April 10, 2014

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Poetry in Reverse
feat. Chris Wise and Kathy Fay
February 25, 2014

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Notsuoh's Does Galveston 
​January 18, 2014

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Odd Thursday
January 9, 2014

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Portraits of Poetry
@ Starving Artist Gallery
feat. Billy Duncan, Chris Wise, and Marcell Murphy
​January 9, 2014

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The Crawl Release Party
Meet and Greet with Chris Wise
@ West End 
October 25, 2013

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Episode 1 of the Crawl is LIVE! 
​No Lable Brewery
October 9, 2013

Odd Thursday
@ Super Happy Fun Land
​September 19, 2013

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100,000 Poets for Change Event
​September 28, 2013

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Notsuoh Invades Galveston 
June 8, 2013

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8pm - 2am



3rd Annual Interstate Showdown

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Sat. April 20, 2013
8pm - 11pm


Khon's Wine Darts Coffee Art
2808 Milam St, Houston, TX 77006

Kerouac Fest

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http://orangeshow.org/events/121/

Sat, Mar. 9, 2013
3 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Orange Show Center for Visionary Art
2402 Munger St. Houston, TX 77023

Produced by Tanyia Johnson of Make.Play.Speak and poet Stephen Gros, Kerouac Fest will include a rich lineup of performances, readings, panel discussions and in depth analysis of the Beat Generation.

Word Around Town Poetry Tour 2013
​August 4-10

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Word Around Town Poetry Tour 2012
August 12-18

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Thought Crime Poetry Showcase

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Word Around Town Poetry Tour 2011

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Interstate Poetry Showdown
April 2, 2011

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Little Poetry Podcast
​November 23, 2010

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Thought Crime Poetry Show Case
August 19, 2010
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Alex Wise, senior piano recital, mixed ensamble
Washburn University, KA
March 28, 2009

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