Iowa: A State of Poetry

For years the Iowa Cafe has been a haven for the spoken work in Vegas. In the coming months, the Iowa will continue to be a poetry venue, and their mailing list is the best way to hear about poets and happenings. But, with permission, here is their latest announcement of events...

"UPCOMING POETRY EVENTS AT IOWA CAFÉ

March 18: LESLIE MINOT’S WEST SAHARA LIBRARY WORKSHOP
FEATURING:

Renee Christy
Ken Wanamaker
Johnny Johnson
Neva Darbe
Laurie Childers
Richard Nocilla
Tony Stewart
DeAnna Beachley
&
Leslie Minot

April is National Poetry Month and we celebrate at the
IOWA CAFÉ with three big shows:

April 1: ANDY HALL:  A SPECIAL APRIL FOOLS DAY SHOW
“IF YOU DON’T SUCCEED AT FIRST…”

Andy’s last attempt to record his cd at IOWA CAFE
failed so he’ll be trying again. He will be recording
a cd of his best material and because it’s April Fools
day, well you can just imagine. So come out and holler
and hoot and be part of the noise.


April 8: WORDBYWORD featuring:

Sheila Klein
Ken Wanamaker
Tom Fitzpatrick
Jan Ashman
Gary Ashman

APRIL 22: Dawn Carter and Mitch Kalisch celebrate
Earth Day

May 6:  Johnny Johnson’s 2nd Annual 50th BD Party
featuring a serenade of hot poetry by The Three
Sirens:

Danna Botwick
Rita Hawn
Meredith McGhan

May 20:  Double Feature:
Husbandman  (Warrick R. Roundtree II) host of Untamed
Tongues - Poetry, Soul Food & Music - Venni Mac's M&M
Soul Food - 4485 S Jones, 2nd Floor and
Mike Kiewel 2003 Slam team member and  former co-host
of Café Espresso Roma (RIP Roma)

These events and all other literary events can be
found on the Las Vegas Literary Calendar @
www.localendar.com/public/VegasPoetry.  A great site
to add to your "Favorites"."