Talking “Vegan Knowledge,” the Power of Poetry, and Screenwriting with Michael “ILLiptical Sloman
Thom Francis talks with Michael “ILLiptical” Sloman about the power of poetry, transitioning to screenwriting, and more.
Illiptical
Nitty Gritty Going to The National Poetry Slam in Chicago
The Nitty Gritty Slam Team is heading to Chicago next month to represent the Capital Region at the 2018 National Poetry Slam.
ILLiptical – Vegan Knowledge
ILLiptical performed his new poem “Vegan Knowledge” at the Getting Down to the Brass Tacks spoken word event on March 29, 2018, at The Low Beat in Albany, NY
Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of March 25, 2018
Here is a look at all of the spoken word and poetry events, open mics, readings, slams, and workshops coming up this week in the region.
Heading Down the Hud,SON!
Saturday night a team of poets from Albany, Brass Tacks, traveled south to Nyack for the 6th Annual Hud,SON! River Regional Poetry Slam.
Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of June 4, 2017
Here is a look at all of the spoken word and poetry events, readings, slams, and workshops coming up this week in the region.
Nitty Gritty Slam — Open Mic Night, October 4
Dan Wilcox finally made it back to the twice-monthly Nitty Gritty Slam poetry nights at The Low Beat this past Tuesday for open mic night.
Nitty Gritty Slam #100 – Season Four Night of Champions
We are back at The Low Beat on Tuesday, August 18 for the 100th(!) edition of Nitty Gritty Slam – the Season Four Night of Champions.
Nitty Gritty Slam #92 – The Second 2015 Team NGS Semi-Final
National Poetry Month continues as Nitty Gritty Slam returns to The Low Beat on Tuesday, April 21 for the second 2015 Team NGS Semi-Final.
Nitty Gritty Slam #76 – Night of Champions
We’re back at The Low Beat on Tuesday, August 19 for Nitty Gritty Slam #76. And this is not just any slam, it’s the Night of Champions!
Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of July 13, 2014
A great lineup of poetry and spoken word this week with lots of events – a show at The Linda, Poets in the Park, NGS #74, and open mics.
Albany Poets Presents at The Linda
Join Albany Poets for an incredible night of poetry & spoken word on July 18 at The Linda with the members of all three Nitty Gritty Slam Teams.
