Ooh, Slam!

Short of being forced to watch repeated episodes of Benny Hill completely sober, I can't think of a lot of things I'd be less excited about than a poetry slam. While I firmly believe that all pretentious, self-wanking poetry (and the poets who write it) should be slammed (into the...
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Short of being forced to watch repeated episodes of Benny Hill completely sober, I can’t think of a lot of things I’d be less excited about than a poetry slam. While I firmly believe that all pretentious, self-wanking poetry (and the poets who write it) should be slammed (into the trash can), the classical idea of a poetry slam involving people attempting to rhythmically recite their navel-gazing in public is just not my idea of a good time. But maybe it’s yours. If so, head to the Art Bar, 2803 Main St., Fridays from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Call 972-841-1738.
Fridays, 8:30-10 p.m., 2005

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