The Oakland Poetry Slam FINALS!!

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The Oakland Poetry Slam FINALS!!

Time: April 29, 2010 from 8pm to 11:30pm
Location: The New Parish, Oakland
Street: 579 18th St. (@ San Pablo)
City/State: Oakland CA
Info/Tickets/Map: http://thenewparish.com
Event Type: poetry, slam, hip-hop, classics, old, school, r&b
Organized By: Oakland Slam
Latest Activity: Apr 7, 2010

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The Projectile Poetry Project proudly presents the 11th Annual Oakland Poetry Slam FINALS on Thursday April 29th, 2010. This year's team will be hand picked BY YOU the audience at the East Bay's freshest venue The New Parish in Oakland's bustling Uptown. Slam Selecta DJ MR. G will scour the crates for the perfect aural accent while everyone's favorite hostess, that dynamic diva Nazelah keeps the crowd clapping, the show moving and everyone laughing.

We also have an extra special treat for you; not one but TWO spectacular features! On top of the amazingly talented poets competing for a spot on this years team we have '04 Individual Champ / HBO Def Poet Sonya Renee AND Strange Famous recording artist / Prayers for Atheists front man Jared Paul!

You don't wanna miss this show, it's gonna be off the hook!

The 2010 Oakland Poetry Slam FINALS!
Thursday April 29th - 8:30
The New Parish (579 18th St)
8:30 - 11:30
$12 presale / $15 at the door

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