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Date:	08/16/2012
Event Name:	WORDS THAT KILL (Chicago, IL)
Start Time:	7:00pm
End Time:	9:30pm
Category:	Poetry Slam
Visible to:	All Visitors
Recurrence Pattern:	Every 1 Month(s) On the Third Thursday of the month
Start Date:	10/15/2009
Status:	Approved
DescriptionLethal Poetry Presents WORDS THAT KILL - a comedy & poetry series featuring local, national touring, and award winning comedians and poets, followed by a slam! 2 bouts, 3 judges, 0.0-10.0 scale. Winner gets a prize! The theme for October is MASQUERADE. Performers and patrons are encouraged to bring props, wear costumes, use theatrics, take on a different identity, and expose their alter egos on stage and in the audience! WORDS THAT KILL - Thursday, October 15th and every 3rd Thursday @ The Spot (4437 N. Broadway. Near Wilson Red Line. 773.728.8934) Show begins at 7 PM 6:30 - Slam Sign-Up 7:00 - Poetry/Comedy Showcase (Host, Brian Babylon) 8:00 - Slam (Host, Gregory Pickett) Cover: $5 OR free with canned goods donation. 21+ www.spotchicago.com Featured Performers: The Puterbaugh Sisters is a vibrant comedy duo from Chicago. Their high-energy performances are saturated with outdated quirky costumes, props, wigs and layers of make-up. They claim to being regulars at funeral homes, nursing homes, abortion clinics, Grateful Dead shows, family reunions, DUI camps, The Shed Aquarium, and numerous archaeological digs. Emily Rose is a prolific writer and performer. She is a Champion of Green Mill's Women Poetry Slam and has competed and performed nationally. In addition to writing and performing poetry, Emily is a Collective Member of Mental Graffiti, Board Member of Chicago Slam Works, and Chair of Poetry at Bucktown Arts Fest. Her first book of poetry, "Cigarette Love Songs and Nicotine Kisses," was published in 2003. ____________________________________________________________ Lethal Poetry (www.lethalpoetry.com) an arts/entertainment company and label built to support non-profits through the arts. LP produces interdisciplinary art exhibitions, music, comedy & poetry events, and seeks to utilize arts & entertainment as means to provide public service.