VOLUME Youth Poetry Project

Fresh off the press, check it out if you're around.

PRESS RELEASE

The VOLUME Youth Poetry Project at the Neutral Zone presents the eight annual Poetry Night in Ann Arbor on Thursday, December 11, 2008. This year’s electric celebration of written and spoken word features nationally renowned poets Marty McConnell and Tim Seibles (See below for more information on the poets) plus a special return guest appearance by Paco, the 2003 Ann Arbor Youth Poetry Slam Champion, a former U-M Poetry Slam Champion and Ann Arbor Citywide Grand Slam Poetry Slam Champion now teaching mathematics in New York City. In addition, the night will showcase vaunted writers from the Neutral Zone’s nationally recognized VOLUME Youth Poetry Project and collegiate poets from the local spoken word troupe Ann Arbor Wordworks.

The show will take place in the Rackham Auditorium @ 915 E. Washington St. Doors open at 6:15pm. Show starts at 7pm.

Event: Poetry Ni ght in Ann Arbor VIII

Date and Time: Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 7pm. Doors open @ 6:15.

Location: Rackham Auditorium at 915 E. Washington St.

Tickets: $5 for students of any kind in advance; $7 at door

$10 for general public in advance; $12 at door

· contact Jeff Kass @ eyelev21@aol.com or 734-223-7443

to reserve tickets at advance price.

Contact info: Jeff Kass (event organizer) 734-223-7443 or eyelev21@aol.com