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About the Cantab Lounge: Schedule of Featured Poets


July 9, 2008
Remarkable longtime NYC poet Marty McConnell.
Open poetry slam in the 8x8 series.

July 16, 2008
Regional Team Poetry Slam, Part Two!!
The Cantab Slam Team takes on another three local teams in a 4x4 team bout preparation for the National Poetry Slam: first-year slammers from Portland, the heavy-hitting underdogs from Manchester, and our sister slam from down the street, the Lizard Lounge!

July 23, 2008
The best poet in Florida you've never heard of: Lizz Straight flies north for a New England summer Wednesday.
Open poetry slam in the 8x8 series.

July 30, 2008
The 2008 Cantab Slam Team in a send-off feature before the National Poetry Slam. Don't miss this last local show with the team!
Special $5 cover charge tonight to support the team.


August 6, 2008
Malden-born poet and Poetribe host David Surette.
Open poetry slam in the 8x8 series.

August 13, 2008
Double feature: widely published Worcester poets Lea Deschenes and Dorinda Wegener.
Semi-final slam in the 8x8 series: Anaiis, Adam, James, and McKendy.

August 20, 2008
Westchester, New York poet Laura "LV" Vookles.
Semi-final slam in the 8x8 series: winners from 7/2, 7/9, 7/23, and 8/6.

August 27, 2008
Cantab 2008 IWPS representative Erich Hagan.
Season Championship slam: 8/13 winner vs. 8/20 winner.


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