Act!vated Storytellers Present Act!vated Poetry
National Touring Theatrical Toupe acts, dances, sings, tumbles and flips poems written by kids. Presenting public shows at libraries, and offering programs for school assemblies and poetry conventions. |
Arras -- New Poetry and Poetics
Features visual poetry, cyberpoetry, and a series of essays called "Notes to Poetry". |
Artscape
Annual arts festival in Baltimore, Maryland, featuring literary readings, poetry performances, and literary arts workshops. |
AZ Poetry
Guide to venues, hosts, writers, and poetry events in Arizona. |
Bard Wire
BerksBards non-profit organization attempts to bring the written and spoken word together with the new mediums available on the internet. |
BerksBards
A group of poets committed to supporting and nurturing poetry in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The group organizes a month-long poetry event called BardFest, as well as readings, workshops, and discussion groups. |
BertGlick.com
Poetry and drama in textual, audio, and video formats by Bert Glick. |
Budapest Bardroom
Poetry, music, comedy and performance event in Hungary for new English-language writing. Hosted by local poets Jim Scrivener and David Hill. Performances, download of past magazines, and photographs. |
Cataclysm Productions
General information on the collective, with links. |
Christopher Longoria
Member of the Future Primitive Sound Collective. Poems, prose, biography, and curriculum vitae. |
Dallasslams
Site dedicated to spoken word poets in Dallas. |
DC Poetry
A calendar of poetry readings and performances in the Washington, DC, area. The site also contains information about past featured readers, samples of their poetry, and reviews of past performances. |
Deborah L. Humphreys
Lyric poetry and essays in English, Irish and Spanish with musical background that can be streamed or downloaded by this New Jersey poet and Sister of Charity. |
Def Poetry Jam
Russell Simmons presents spoken word, poetry, slams, and haiku. |
Dialogue Among Civilizations Through Poetry
Worldwide coordinators of poetry readings to encourage peace and nonviolence. Information on the program, the readings, and the ebooks, and an email list. |
Directory of Tucson Poets
Sample poems and information about readings in Tucson Arizona. Tucson poets who meet the requirements can submit. |
DragonPoetry!
Sponsors a weekly poetry reading series in the Orange, California, area. Site features poetry by local poets, and information on other readings in California. |
Dublin Writers Festival
Annual gathering of Irish and international poets and writers. |
Edgewise Electrolit Centre
A non-profit organization whose mandate is to make poetry and new media accessible to all members of society. Sponsors the "videopoem" project. |
Electronic Poetry Center Home Page
Real video archives of poetry readings by Robert Creeley, Bruce Andrews, Edwin Torres, and others. Also featured is an index of "kinetic" interactive poetry, and hypertext poetry specifically geared toward interactive use on the internet. |
Eleventh Hour Productions
Organizers of the Seattle Poetry Festival, and other spoken word and poetry events in the Northwestern United States. Recent & past performers include: Gwendolyn Brooks, Guillermo Gomez-Pena, The Last Poets, isangmahal, Haki Madhubuti, Source of La |
Ennion, David
An archive of the work of the Liverpool performance poet. Poems, biography, and links. |
F. Omar Telan
Asian American writer, poet, and performance artist. Biography, calendar, sample writings, audio files, and press kit. |
ForWord Girls
ForWord Girls is an all-girl spoken word festival taking place in San Francisco in the Fall of 2002. The mission of ForWord Girls is to create a space and event for women writers and spoken word performers of all cultures and ages from all over. Includ |
Fresh Air Flight
Persian Deep Poetry in RealAudio (two selections as of 10/25/99). Also ancient and modern writings (requires font download). |
HarperAudio - Caedmon
The Caedmon Records imprint, now a part of HarperAudio, has a long history of issuing excellent recordings of poetry, as well as other literary spoken-word recordings. The HarperAudio website includes excerpts from recordings available for purchase. |
HarperAudio public archive
This small archive includes poetry readings, in most cases by the original authors, in various audio formats; among the more notable poets are Robert Frost, Robert Graves, T. S. Eliot, Langston Hughes, Ann Sexton, Wallace Stevens, J. R. R. Tolkien and Dy |
Hemminger, Lisa
Official website for the Chicago poet, performer, author, open mic impresaria and performance instructor. Includes samples of her poems and an mp3 sound file of one of her performances. |
IrRaDiAtEd PoEtS
A group of poets in Portland, Oregon, that sponsors poetry readings at the Hi-iH Gallery, and PicNuke, a poetry reading under the cooling tower of the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant. |
Kelley Writers House Webcasts
Live webcasts of poetry readings and other literary happenings at the University of Pennsylvania. Webcasts can be viewed using RealPlayer. |
Kevin Zepper, Poet and Grunt
Minnesota State University Moorhead graduate and instructor. Free .mp3 clips to download and comment on. |
Kota Press
A small press that offers a quarterly online poetry journal, and provides support to writers-particularly those who have used their writing as a way to process grief and finding healing. |
Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam
Poets can sign up to read with a Jazz accompaniment at this regular open mic night in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Featured poets, slams, poetry awards, and information on the jazz trio that plays regularly at the Lounge. |
Lucky 7 Poet
Has been featured on HBO Real Sex 24 & 26 and BET Lifetracks with the Punany Poets. 2001 Oakland poetry slam finalist. Biography, schedule, and booking link. |
Mad Poets Society
National organization based in Media, Pennsylvania, that strives to promote poetry and the literary arts in communities. Venues, schedules, contests, and submission and general information about Mad Poets Review. |
MP3.com - Poetry (local and underground)
Called "Poetry Radio", this MP3 site features a "Top 10 Downloads" list of audio poetry by lesser-known local poets and groups such as Silicon Valley Poetry Slam, Jeremiah Gilbert, Jennifer R.K. Poetess, and BakaTalk. Searchable list |
MP3MusicPoetry.com
Links and search tools for poetry and classical music mp3s. |
Museum of American Poetics
The Museum of American Poetics presents multimedia poetry exhibits, information on lectures, the "Best Minds Reading Series", and the "Floating Muse Bookstore". |
NakedPoetry
Online literary zine that publishes poetry and fiction, and hosts open mic poetry readings around New York City. |
National Association for Poetry Therapy
Members of this organization represent a wide range of expertise and training in both mental and physical health disciplines. Advocates use of poetry and other forms of literature to achieve therapeutic goals and personal goals. |
New Mexico Poetry
Hosted by the New Mexico CultureNet, this "sub-site" features information on local "webslams" and poets, as well as some online poetry. |
no mumbling
Independent recordings of poetry, spoken word, and music. Samples from available CDs can be heard, and you can check out textual versions of the poetry as well. |
Northwest SPokenword LAB
Information on poetry slams and workshops in Washington State. SPLAB is a center dedicated to poetry, storytelling, conversation, debate and building community through shared experience of the written and spoken word. |
Notcoffeehouse Poetry and Performance Series
Up-to-date schedule of open poetry readings at the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Information on and poetry by recent and upcoming featured poets. |
Nuyorican Poets Cafe
This multi-cultural community is dedicated to artistic empowerment and creative diversity. The organization is celebrating over 25 years of spoken word, theater, poetry, slam, hip hop, live music, and film on the lower East Side of New York City. |
OpenMike Poetry
Poetry reading series at Cool Beans in Worcester, and Barnes & Noble in Leominster, Massachusetts. Site features schedule, poetry samples, and audio files. |
Passionate Performance MP3 Poetry
Original and classic poetry performed by Edgar Pace. Free MP3 downloads. |
Performance Poetry
Poet & playwright Billy Marshall Stoneking explores the poems, performances, people & ideas behind performance poetry in essays updated monthly. |
Pif Magazine
One of the best-known ezines for poetry and fiction. Includes interviews with writers, "interactive" poetry. |
Pink Pony West Poetry Reading Series
Open mike and featured readers on the lower east side of Manhattan. Schedule and history of readings. Poetry is a contact sport. |
Poet Fest 2002
A poetry festival, August 7-11, 2002, in Winnipeg, Canada. Includes registration details and information about Winnipeg. |
Poetic Collections
Poetry and spoken word performances in the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill area of North Carolina. Includes image gallery, calendar, mailing list, and information about the poets. |
Poetic Heritage
Uplifting, entertaining, cultural, educational, and inspiring poetry by performing poet Elfrida R. Arrindell. Texts, audio files, bookings, and information on her ministry and educational program. |
Poetic License
A monthly poetry reading series in Southern California. Events are held at Home Los Feliz in Los Angeles. Past and upcoming featured poets include M.L. Liebler, Jason Carney, and Sharon Hudson. |
Poetic Soul Spot
Information about Poetic Soul Spot, a Black spoken word concert series in Ottawa. You can expect to hear a collage of poetry, rap, slam poetry, rants, monologues, and guest musical artists. |
Poetology Online
Spoken expression and poetry information relating to the Mid Atlantic region. Calendars, MP3 files, book links, discussion. |
Poetry Changes People
A collection of poetry (text and MP3 audio) from a continually growing list of artists, known and unknown. NYC performance venue schedules and an Activist section complete the site. |
Poetry Oasis
Worcester, Massachusetts, community poetry information: venues, events, journals, and links. |
Poetry Super Highway
An online magazine publishing new poets every week as well as links to hundreds of other poetry related websites, also a chat room with weekly scheduled events, online poetry classifieds, poetry contests, and an online bookstore. |
Poetry Tonight
Frequently updated (up to three times a week) with news from the poetry industry, a random poetry jukebox, and archive of featured poets. |
Poetry Works
A multicultural literary and performing arts organization whose main focus is with the spoken word, particularly poetry. Members stage live performances which include poetry and dramatic readings, as well as music, song, and dance. Based in Sacramento, C |
PoetryPoetry - In Seine Poems Worth Hearing
An international, multi-cultural venue for audio (MP3) based poetry, as well as the written word. News, interviews, reviews, workshops, and other resources are also available. |
poetryvideo.com
Presents streaming video of poets from around the world performing, shows their poems and other material and sells their books, CDs and more. |
Poets & Writers - Out Loud
This feature from Poets & Writers Magazine provides audio recordings of interviews with poets such as Billy Collins and Susan Wheeler. |
Poets of the Palm Beaches
This non-profit organization is dedicated to the advancement of the art of poetry and of poets in Palm Beach County. Hosts monthly readings and contests, and also organizes local slams. |
Red Sky Poetry Theater
Article from the Seattle Post Intelligencer about the longest running open mic in Seattle. |
Redondo Poets
Readings by the Redondo Poets of Redondo Beach, California. Calendar, map and directions, sample poems, and links. |
Rhino Records Catalog
Rhino Records has a small, and somewhat eccentric, selection of spoken-word recordings of poetry available for purchase, to be found in its "Word" section. |
Rice, Adrian
Belfast author of poetry for children and adults. Samples of his poetry, discussions of his educational work, and links to related sites, including those mentioning his work with Molly Freeman. |
Riverside Reading Series
Poetry reading series in Easton, Pennsylvania, hosted by the Riverside bookstore. This is a very impressive web site, featuring an events calendar and a links list for those in the "poetry community". |
Riverside Underground Poetry
Information on weekly free poetry meeting and open mic in Riverside, California. |
Robson, Lloyd
Poet, novelist, performer, typographer, designer, photographer and workshop tutor. Includes texts, reviews, and workshop dates around the world. |
Rykodisc
The Rykodisc Catalog includes a small selection of spoken-word albums, most notably "kicks joy darkness"--a tribute to Beat devinity Jack Kerouac. Some samples can be found on these pages. |
Salon Productions
Salon Productions is a non-profit that promotes and sponsors poetry and spoken word events in Seattle, WA. Site features a listing of upcoming events, along with archives of poetry by featured readers. |
Skagit River Poetry Festival
Biennial poetry festival in La Conner Washington. The May 2000 festival featured Coleman Barks, Lorna Dee Cervantes, Jane Hirshfield, Kurtis Lamkin, David Lee, Thomas Lux, Heather Mc Hugh, and Naomi Shihab Nye. |
Speak-a-Poem
Information about poetry speaking workshops, the Lockwood West Award and articles about poetry speaking by professional readers, writers and teachers. |
Spoken Words
Listing of spoken word events in Houston and Austin, Texas. Front page includes a poem from the featured poet of the week, links to sites on poetry festivals. |
Spokenwar
A simple, straightforward interface to recorded readings of a variety of contemporary poems in a variety of styles by a variety of contemporary poets, in RealPlayer format. |
Stone Circle Gatherings
Weekly poetry readings, storytelling and music at "Stone Circle" in Michigan. Readings take place on Fridays and Saturdays from mid-June to Labor Day Weekend. Hosted by Terry Wooten. |
Subtext Reading Series
The archives and calendar of a poetry reading series at the Speakeasy Cafe in Seattle, Washington. |
Taco Shop Poets
Xicano poetry group from San Diego that sponsors readings, books, and CDs. Has taken over Taco Shops in major cities all over the United States, in order to bring poetry to people who might not be exposed to it. Check out the site for samples of their |
The Acoustic Poets Network
Group of poets widely featured in not only print, but also on spoken word CDs and on radio. Site contains upcoming group events, as well as works for sale and audio samples of their work. |
The Arthouse Underground
Underground writing, madcap psychedelic art, electro-industrial music, Nietzschean dark humor, Bob Dylan becomes a borg & redefines cyberpunk. Poetry and performance audio available via RealAudio. |
the e-poets network
Very flashy and well-constructed site featuring audio, video, and textual poetry, as well as essays and reviews, poetry news, and performance poetry videoconferencing and webcasting. There is also an interactive calendar of literary arts events for Chic |
The Foundation of Universal Lovers of Mevlana
An organization using newly composed hymns and ritual music, colorful ceremonial garb, and introductory brochures available in many languages to spread the teachings of Mevlana Jelaladdin Rumi. Biography, history, concert and contact information, and mu |
The Hannah Kahn Poetry Foundation
The Foundation works to bring quality poetry readings and workshops to South Florida. HKPF also nurtures and recognizes poets through its Wild Horse Poetry Series, in which outstanding local poets get paid an honorarium. The Electric Chair also continues |
The Information Highway to Hell
An entire section of the site is dedicated to audio files of an individual reading contemporary and classic poetry by famous poets such as Lewis Carroll, Dorothy Parker, James Thurber, and Edgar Allen Poe. |
The Internet Poetry Archive
Sponsored by the University of North Carolina Press and the North Carolina Arts Council, the archive features poetry and recordings of the readings of six well-known poets, including Seamus Heaney, Robert Pinsky, and Czeslaw Milosz. |
The Mississippi Taints
Photographs, sound samples, and information about the spoken word and experimental poetry group known as the Mississippi Taints. |
The Oak Cliff Circle of Poets
A three-year-old performance poetry group that meets in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas Texas. Open to all comers. Information about the poets, the regular meeting, and the various featured events around town. |
The Poetic Dream
Information on the poetry scene of the San Francisco Bay Area. Also features an email discussion list, as well as photos from local poetry readings and slams. |
The San Gabriel Poetry Festival 2000
April festival in honor of National Poetry Month. Site provides schedule of events, information about the featured poets, including biographies, a sampling of their poems, and links to other poetry web sites. |
The Spring Street Apartment
Poetry read in Realaudio with accompanying graphics and animation; "silent poetry" performed on video; poetry and writing links; music links, opinion. |
The Walt Whitman Cultural Arts Center
Located in Camden, New Jersey, the Center hosts poetry readings, slams, and other literary events. The events calendar is regularly updated. |
The Word Works
This non-profit literary organization sponsors readings, workshops, and poetry contests, including the annual Washington Prize for a book-length poetry manuscript. |
TRINPsite Poetry
Includes sections on computer generated poetry, alliterative technique, and a collection of sound files (.wav and .mp3 file-formats). |
Understatement.com (of Poetry and Art)
A portal which provides information about poetry and art. Features links to sites about and online poetry from such famous poets as Dorothy Parker, Alan Ginsberg, Dylan Thomas, Edgar Allen Poe, and William Blake. |
Urban Poetic Vibes
Collective of urban poets and musicians. Mission statement, biographies, photographs, calendar, and news. |
VocalPoetry.com
Poetry by new or emerging poets presented as text, and as a Real Audio file, read by the poets themselves. Additional audio of a professional actor reading classic poems is featured. Unfortunately, many of the graphics on this site do not show up on th |
Wired On Words
Virtual poetry performances. A compilation of poetry & music, spoken word, and "language" poetry. |
WordVirtual
". . . web-only literary magazine publishing some of the best poetry and fiction on the web today." Also includes audio of authors reading their works (requires software capable of reading .au file-format files--RealPlayer, Apple QuickTime, etc |
World Poetry Bout Association
Sponsors of the Taos Poetry Circus and regional Exhibition Poetry Bouts, WPBA is a community organization working to expand the audience for poetry, literature and performance through public readings, performances, festivals and competitions. |
Writers and Poets
Designed to promote published authors to bookstores libraries and Internet sites, you can find biographies on small press poets, and links to bookstore poetry reading schedules. |
