'Words That Kill' Poetry Slam Returns to Rupture Heads (monthly) in Uptown 

September 11, 2009 

Poetry slams. It mashes, inspires, recycles, re-energizes and regurgitates, and, when done in a healthy environment, knocks both the audience and performer upside the head. Slapping around tired thoughts or outdated ways of thinking.

That's what Lethal Poetry intends to do every third Thursday of the Month with Words That Kill at The Spot starting Thursday, September 17. Our friend Mojdeh from Lethal Poetry brought talent and inspired voices to the Friday Night Open Mic during our successful Solstice Party Fundraiser in June. After a three month hiatus, Lethal Poetry is continuing their poetry and comedy series featuring local and national comedians and poets, while adding a Poetry Slam element. Judges. 0.0 to 10.0 scale. Prizes. And a possible Words That Kill Grand Slam Champion title to be doled out later.

Hear that would-be Saul Williams of Chicago? Sounds like a challenge.

Cover:  $5 or canned goods
Where: The Spot (21+ venue located at 4437 N. Broadway. Take Red Line to Wilson. 773-728-8934. See map.)
When: September 17, starting at 7 p.m. (Slam Sign-Up: 6:45 p.m.; Poetry/Comedy Showcase: 7:00 p.m.; Slam: 8:00 p.m.)
Featured Performer: J.W. BAZ