Did you join us for Poets Out Loud last night? (The Bushnell Blog)

Did you join us for Poets Out Loud last night?

Here are the winners of last night's Northeast regional poetry slam:

$500 - Roger Bonair-Agard
$300 - Shacoya "Cherry" Harts
$200 - Athena Mercer

Were you part of the electrifying energy in the room? We welcome your thoughts.

Posted on November 13, 2008 10:38 AM | Permalink

Comments (9)

Shelby Threloff:

I am very glad I went to the Poetry Slam last night. It was sooo good! I’ve never been to one before and I was thoroughly impressed by the talent in the room.

Hopefully The Bushnell can host this again next year

Posted by Shelby Threloff | November 13, 2008 11:18 AM

Posted on November 13, 2008 11:18

Elizabeth Thomas:

The room was packed, the talent was hot and the Bushnell should be applauded for providing the opportunity to make this happen. Looking around the audience - there were all shapes and sizes and color and age and lifestyle. How excellent for a Wednesday night in Hartford!

Posted by Elizabeth Thomas | November 14, 2008 10:08 AM

Posted on November 14, 2008 10:08

Poet Faith:

I thought the slam was extremely well orchestrated, a great space for the event at the Bushnell, a great event for Hartford and a great support for emerging voices. THANK YOU

Posted by Poet Faith | November 14, 2008 10:13 AM

Posted on November 14, 2008 10:13

Rebecca Ellert:

The thrill I had Wednesday evening at the Northeast Poetry Slam is still with me today... three days later. It exceeded all my expectations, actually! The atmosphere was alive with good energy, and enthusiasm. I would support something like this on a monthly basis!! A huge thank you to the Bushnell for opening their doors and letting a different 'voice' and some very, very talented people speak! Keep it moving forward and I will do my part to pass the word!
Peace to all!

Posted by Rebecca Ellert | November 15, 2008 12:27 PM

Posted on November 15, 2008 12:27

Judy Cowan:

The slam was great! Lots of talent, high energy, and thought provoking. Thanks to those who organized the event, and special thanks to the Bushnell for hosting. Here's hoping we'll have more slams and other programs like this at the Bushnell.

Posted by Judy Cowan | November 15, 2008 1:23 PM

Posted on November 15, 2008 13:23

Tiffany:

I took the Classical Magnet Poetry Slam team for their first professional slam experience the other night! I am so glad that they were able to attend the Poetry Out Loud series at the Bushnell. The team loved it really enjoyed the incredible glass sculpture in the middle of the room.

As an educator, I am so proud of the Bushnell and all that it does to bring the arts to students.

Posted by Tiffany | November 18, 2008 4:37 PM

Posted on November 18, 2008 16:37

Carmelo Ortiz:

I was very pleased that Athena Mercy placed in the top 3. :-D Having shared the same stage with her, I know first hand just how talented she is. The other poets who performed were very talented as well and I am ever so greatful to have witnessed such greatness All in the Same Room. I would really like a copy of the event (either audio or video).

Posted by Carmelo Ortiz | November 20, 2008 8:18 AM

Posted on November 20, 2008 08:18

BP:

I really enjoyed the slam. It was my first one and i thought it was awesome. The Bushnell definitely needs to have more!

Posted by BP | December 2, 2008 11:46 AM

Posted on December 2, 2008 11:46

Crystal Hill:

I thoroughly enjoyed Poets Out Loud. Can't wait to attend another one! I really liked that there were very talented young people participating.

Posted by Crystal Hill | December 5, 2008 5:05 AM

Posted on December 5, 2008 05:05