EVENT ALERTs: Poetry, and More Poetry ... All Over The SBC!

No disrespect to my boy Poetic X, but the Poet's Paradise is all over the SBC this week. I've got the lowdown on where you can get your speak on ... at local Open Mics this week:

TONIGHT (Tuesday), is the bi-monthly POET'S NIGHT OUT at the E&S Metro Hall (on Jewella Ave.). Presented by iNCEPTION Inc., the slam will feature the best of local poets, like Poetic X, Mocha Blue Blaze and Southern Poet.

You can bring your own work and bless the crowd during the Open Mic session. This event will happen every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in the '09. Each event begins at 7 pm. For more information, call 332-5353.

• I don't know if they're still doing it but on WEDNESDAYS, TopCatLive (a local promoter) and TruniVerse were hosting an Open Mic/Poetry Night at Lil Joe's Tavern (across from Centenary on Kings Highway). Call 990-2972 for more information (also check the flyer bin at the bottom of our EVENTS PAGE).

On THURSDAY night, The "Port City Nupes" (aka the Xi Alpha chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi) will host "Koncrete Thoughtz" ... A night of poetry, singing, spoken word and music. Refreshments will be served.

The event will be held at THE PORT in the LSU-S Student Union, starting at 7 pm. Admission is $7 for non-students, and $3 with a College ID. (Special Greek discount all night). Non-Greeks, Bring 3 canned goods and receive a discount as well. For more information, call (318) 230-2408.

Also on Thursday:

• The famous Poetic Paradise at H&H Lounge, hosted by the AMAZING Poetic X (formerly known as Poetic Justice). Admission is free (donations accepted). $25 prize to best poet of the night. The Lounge is located at 717 Hope Street. Call (318) 221-3199 or (318) 424-9297 for more information. The event begins at 7 pm.

• Expressions After Dark begins at 8 pm at JOSH Lounge. This is an Open Mic featuring local talent. Women must be 23 years of age and men must be 25 years of age. Artist registration begins at 7:30 p.m. $5 admission. Call (318) 681-9960 or (318) 828-3050 for more information.