Memphizm Poetry Slam Finale 28 HOURS AWAY!!!!!!!!!

 WE WILL BE BEAMIN'!!!! GET SOME CULTURE IN YO' LIFE!!!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XRykFgGzzk

  

Memphizm Poetry Slam Finale is just a little more than 24 hours away! Come experience wordplay and poetic artistry like nothing you could fathom inn your wildest dreams! Tomorrow night, Friday 12.17.10, will be a night to remember! Poets from Maine, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Chicago, Little Rock, Dallas, Alabama, Atlanta, and Memphis all vying for poetic supremacy and a payday of $1,000 right in time for the holidays! Doors open at 7pm and the night will be kicked off with Memphis' own Emcee Knowledge Nick and Royal' T!  Come enjoy DYNAMIC poetry, splendid ambiance, and great food and beverages from Zodiac! All roads lead to Zodiac R & L, 6135 Mt. Moriah Memphis,TN 38115!!! MEMPHIZM...GET SOME CULTURE IN YO' LIFE!!!


***SLAM S...TARTS AT 7:30 SHARP/ OPENING ACT TBA 7:15- 7:30***
***SLAM ENTREE FEE CONTINGENT UPON IN/OUT OF TOWN STATUS AND OR MONTH TO MONTH PARTICIPATION OR VICTORIES***
***FEE $50 FOR NON-MONTHLY WINNERS***
***General admission $10/FREE IF YOUR BDAY IS 12.17.10/$8 W/COLLEGE,STATE,OR GOVT. I.D.***


*** http://www.atchill.blogspot.com/ ***
*** http://www.hardface23.com/fr_hardface.cfm ***
*** http://www.innercitysouth.com/ ***
*** http://www.kebnradio.com/ ***
*** http://www.mikeguinn.com/ ***
*** http://www.artbyashleyb.com/ ***
***http://memphizm.blogspot.com/***

**********CONTACT DURAN MEMPHIZM JACKSON TO ENTER SLAM OR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS**********(901)289-0490
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Memphizm Poetry Slam Finale ($1,000 GRAND PRIZE!!!)

The time has finally come to witness the best of the best on stage at the same time! You definitely do not want to miss poets from near and far pouring out their hearts and souls in the name of poetic supremacy and a really nice payday! Come witness local champs A.T. Chill, Hardface, and others! You never know who will be coming in from out of town, to attempt to steal the title! GET SOME CULTURE IN YO' LIFE...MEMPHIZM!

***SLAM S...TARTS AT 7:30 SHARP/ OPENING ACT TBA 7:15- 7:30***
***SLAM ENTREE FEE CONTINGENT UPON IN/OUT OF TOWN STATUS AND OR MONTH TO MONTH PARTICIPATION OR VICTORIES***
***FEE $50 FOR NON-MONTHLY WINNERS***
***General admission $10/FREE IF YOUR BDAY IS 12.17.10/$8 W/COLLEGE,STATE,OR GOVT. I.D.***


*** http://www.atchill.blogspot.com/ ***
*** http://www.hardface23.com/fr_hardface.cfm ***
*** http://www.innercitysouth.com/ ***
*** http://www.kebnradio.com/ ***
*** http://www.mikeguinn.com/ ***
*** http://www.artbyashleyb.com/ ***

**********CONTACT DURAN MEMPHIZM JACKSON TO ENTER SLAM OR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS**********(901)289-0490

"AIDS in Poetry"

Join Memphizm tomorrow night at Harriet Theater 1391 Ferguson Rd. Memphis,TN. at 7pm. Come witness teens who have been taught in a poetry workshop by Memphizm founder Duran Jackson. The teens will be performing poetry in recognition of World AIDS day. THIS IS A FREE EVENT! Memphizm...Belief in us through action!

Memphizm Poetry Night

Come enjoy an evening of open mic & slam poetry
with some of the most dynamic poets locally and abroad.The weather is
getting cooler & the days are getting shorter.Allow yourself to be
consumed with art and poetry as it flows from the minds and souls of
each artists that enters the room! Start your weekend right,with Memphizm Poetry Night this Friday and every 3rd Friday!!! THINK Memphizm

 

Location: Zodiac R&L 6135 Mt. Moriah

Admission Info:
***SLAM STARTS AT 9:15 SHARP/ OPEN MIC FROM 8:30-9:15***
***SLAM ENTREE FEE $20 AND DEPENDENT UPON 4 POET MINIMUM/ CASH PRIZE IS THE ENTRY FEE POT AND 10% OF THE DOOR***
......***ARTISTS $5 ALL NIGHT***
***General admission $10/FREE IF YOUR BDAY IS 11.19.10/$8 W/COLLEGE,STATE,OR GOVT. I.D.***

Lyrical Exercise, November 13th feat. Nicole "Poetic One"

This month, on November 13th, Memphizm's Lyrical Exercise will featuring Nicole "Poetic One" Nelson of St. Louis, MO.


PROCEED WITH CAUTION! Nicole’s soft spoken personable demeanor has left many a victim to her lyrical barrage!!! Don’t be fooled by her stature, smile, or frames! Poetic-One drops lyrical sets with the best of them! She can be described as an up and coming sensation on the National spoken word scene! She has the ability to awe audiences with her passionate and profound flow with ease! So before you assume this will be working out as usual, GET YO’ MIND RIGHT!! Otherwise be added to her list of victims! LYRICAL EXERCISE!!! BE THERE!!! Memphizm…Belief in us through action!!!

Word play…rhyme schemes…similes…metaphors…free verse…haiku…!!! One strengthens the other and before you know it, it’s like an exercise. Whether you “exercise” as a past time or if you do it for a living, you will find the workout intense and invigorating at “Lyrical Exercise”! Join Memphizm November 13th at Steppin’ Up Beauty and Barber Parlor whether you want to “exercise” or spectate you will be sure to leave with renewed strength!



Saturday, November 13
9:00pm – 11:30pm
Steppin’ Up Beauty and Barber Parlor
4565 Quince Rd.
Memphis, TN


$10.00
$5.00 for performing artists before 9PM
***www.http://memphizm.blogspot.com***

***http://www.steppinup.info/home.html***

CONTACT DURAN MEMPHIZM JACKSON IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS* 901.257.9727

MEMPHIZM POETRY SLAM NEXT TUESDAY! 10.26.10

It's that time again ladies and gentlemen - time for the Memphizm Poetry Slam! Come and experience the most dynamic poetry in the Universe from a competitive platform! Last months winner, Mike Guinn from Fort Worth, TX, edged out Virghost in an extra round of competition. To say each month is more profound than the last is an understatement! GET SOME CULTURE IN YO' LIFE!!

Enjoy great food, drinks, poetry, live art in the nicest venue in East Memphis - Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge!
(6135 Mt. Moriah - PeachTree Center)

Slam starts at 8:30PM SHARP
Open Mic 8:00 - 8:30PM
$10.00 Cover
Call 901 289 0490 for more info.

Lyrical Exercise - H2!

Lyrical Exercise, was PHENOMENAL!  Hashim Hakim aka H2, our feature from Chicago and Denver blessed our audience with spoken word infusing street culture, humor and hip hop. Throughout the night, he delivered  exceptional, P90X style spoken word for the audience, and other artists in attendance also sparked the atmosphere delivering 110% with their performances! Be ready for Lyrical Exercise, next month November 13th!

Check out H2:

Hannah, aka "The Dutchess" - she took us back! :)

Inner City South!

Verse:

HARDFACE:

Master of the Skies:

Check us out next month: Steppin Up Beauty & Barber - 4565 Quince | 9PM Call 901 289 0490 for details!

Don't Miss Lyrical Exercise!

CASTING CALL::: POETS, ACTORS, ACTRESSES & DANCERS!

H2 (Hashim Hakim) will be casting for the play: "I Didn't Think". This play is in support of AIDS Awareness and brings into the public view the karma of promiscuity and the reality of  HIV/AIDS  in a way that's gripping and inescapable.

H2 is looking for poets, actors, actresses, singers and dancers to participate. This casting will be located in Southaven at 1495 Brookhaven Drive from 4PM - 8PM on October 10th. Please see flyer for details, or call 901.205.9470

RESPECT THE MIC! H2 at "Lyrical Exercise" - Open Mic | October 9th

Do you remember the Hard Knock Life Tour DVD, Backstage from 2001? Do you remember the brother who free styled with the biggest MCs at the end with Jay-Z and DMX watching? No one knew his name. For those of us that remember the guy in the suit, his freestyle was a stunning class act. His name is H2. You might know him as Brother Hashim; and he epitomizes the unsung hero’s of Hip Hop. Check out the video:

Saturday, October 9th at Steppin Up Beauty & Barber, Memphizm welcomes "H2" - Hashim Hakim, to Lyrical Exercise!

For the last 10 years, H2 has been taking the spoken word scene to another level!  H2 blends his demonstrated knowledge of street culture, education, and underground hip hop and packages it effortlessly as he delivers a dominating yet charismatic flair from the stage to the minds of the audience; there is never a dull moment.

Every so often, some charismatic wordsmith dominates the scene and stands out from the competition; H2 not only runs over the competitors, but dominates in battles, performances and street sales. H2 is a self contained artist with the ability to produce, arrange and write his own material which makes him the total package to the record label that he owns; Eracism Records. He is an exhilarating recording artist, producer and songwriter and continues to rise from the hip hop underground. Hashim’s next project includes KAM, Gat Turner, Young Khan the Don, DA Smart and others. H2 is the winner of the www.jlsc.com song writing contest for R&B for 2009.

When it comes to Spoken Word and Hip Hop, H2 (Hashim Hakim) is the unexpected spectacle of events.  With romance drama and humor as his ingredients, H2 magically prepares the table for all who come to feast on a good show.

Audiences adore him. 

Poets respect him.  

Raised from the hells of Chicago, hails the prefix of life; H2 OOH!!!!!!!

Lyrical Exercise Open Mic Event - 10.9.2010 - 9PM |Steppin Up Beauty & Barber

• $10 Cover
• $5 for performing artists before 9PM
• Complimentary wine & food for all guests

Questions? Call Duran Jackson 901 289 0490

September Memphizm Poetry Slam Tonight!

Tonight make arrangements to attend the Memphizm Poetry Slam at Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge! Last month’s winner will battle a new roster of talented poets to win the September Slam title, trophy and cash prize!

Show starts at 8:30pm Sharp!
$10
Zodiac - 6135 Mt. Moriah (Peach Tree Center)
For more info 901 258 7637 or 901 289 0490 | memphizm@gmail.com

A Spectacular Memphizm Weekend!

It's really hard to describe the events that took place on Saturday & Sunday night - all I can say is that if you were not there, you missed some amazing performances, intense energy, exceptional talent, and passion for art.

"Lyrical Exercise" Open Mic - INNER CITY SOUTH

Lyrical Exercise was phenomenal! The spoken word, husband and wife duo, Inner City South brought front and center, as they always do, their southern-style of poetic expression; every performance is ALWAYS powerful and engaging. Other performances included Brother's Keeper, Hannah, 7 (Seven), Hardface, and Hashim Hakim spoken word artist from Chicago/Denver. Guests enjoyed wine, wings and words! lol Check out the videos below:

Inner City South:

Brother's Keeper:

Hannah:

Memphizm + Mudworkz = "Long Live the King" 

There are no words to completely express the performances, energy and excitement of the "Long Live the King" Michael Jackson Tribute on Sunday! The fans showed up and danced wearing glittered gloves, MJ hats, jackets, white socks and penny loafters and every performance was more than AMAZING!!!! We GREATLY appreciate everyone who showed their support and/or shared their talent with fellow MJ fans!

Memphizm teamed with Walter Andrade of Mudworkz and collaborated with talented individuals to bring this event to life. The event was hosted at Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge, and featured the art work of Walter Andrade (Mudworkz) and also art work by Jamond Bullock. Each VIP room was themed an MJ hit such as "Beat It, "Thriller", and "Off the Wall" and featured fitting art work for each room. Guests were able view and purchase these items on exhibit.

Founder of U-Dig Dance, Tarrik Moore was the host for the evening bringing "MJ energy" center stage and DJ Coop was spinning MJ hits non-stop ALL NIGHT!!!  Audria owner/photographer of Nubia Creative Images (NCI) captured this entire event, including fans/guests striking an MJ pose or wearing the 'glittered glove'. The audience witnessed a powerful poem by inspirational poet/spoken word artist, Carin Malone; incredible dance performances by Zephaniah Dixon and Hybrid Performance Group, Marico Flake - U-Dig Dance Academy, and performances by guitarist Ping Rose and violinist Jason Lurry, and an MJ impersonation/dance off by Shamar Rooks. Special shout out to the owners and staff of Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge. 

Check out the vids:

Ping Rose & Jason Lurry - Smooth Criminal:

Tarrik Moore - Founder of  U-Dig Dance Academy Memphis

Hybrid Performance Group - "Thriller"

and "Remember the Time" - U-Dig

Did you know U-Dig Dancers were featured in the video for Bad Boy recording artist Janelle Monae "Tightrope" featuring Outkasts Big Boi? They also received a "Best in Choreography" nomination from the MTV VMA's this year. Check them out in the video here . You can also find more info about U-Dig Dance Academy here

Stay tuned for more events!

This Saturday is "Lyrical Exercise" feat. INNER CITY SOUTH!!

DONT MISS!

Purchase your tickets NOW for the Michael Jackson Tribute!!

For your convenience, you can now purchase tickets online for the Michael Jackson Tribute! Tickets are only $20. Get your tickets today! Click on the paypal button below.

This Saturday 9/18, come out for Lyrical Exercise, open mic featuring INNER CITY SOUTH!

This Saturday, 9/18 at Steppin Up Beauty & Barber (4565 Quince Rd) Memphizm hosts "Lyrical Exercise". This is an open mic event featuring INNER CITY SOUTH!

Inner City South (ICS)-a dynamic spoken word and performance art duo who share more than just the love of poetry. Comprised of the husband and wife team Ms. Dee-Lite, a stiletto wearing Diva and feminist whose straight forward style demands the respect of the stage and T-Remedi, an artist and visionary who is a masterful story teller with captivating word play that focuses on change, they both strive to display community, love and unity in their marriage and to the masses.

Come to perform or just listen, either way relax and unwind from the work week with spoken word and art.

Show starts at 9PM - $10 cover.

Enjoy complimentary wine and food items.

www.memphizm.blogspot.com for info call 901 289 0490

Memphizm has September covered!

Check out the following September Memphizm events: 

September 18th / Lyrical Exercise featuring Inner City South / Steppin Up Beauty & Barber 4565 Quince Rd

All artists are welcome to participate in our open mic at Lyrical Exercise. Enjoy all art forms in an intimate atmosphere. This month, our feature will be the husband and wife duo Inner City South. Complimentary wine and food items. $10, doors open at 8PM

September 19th / "Long Live the King" - Michael Jackson Tribute / Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge 6135 Mt. Moriah

"Long Live the King" ~ a celebration and tribute to the life and legacy of Michael Jackson. Art, raffles, music and dance. You don't want to miss the Michael Jackson dance off!  Tickets are $10. On Sept. 10th, tickets will be $20. To get your tickets, call 901 289 0490. 

September 28th / Memphizm Poetry Slam / Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge 6135 Mt. Moriah

Memphizm Poetry Slam, $10 - doors open at 7pm. Each month, poets battle for slam title, trophy and cash prize. Audience members get a chance to participate in raffles. So far, Memphizm has raffled a Flat Screen TV and Blu-Ray player. Enjoy great food, DJ, and poetry!

We hope to see you at all three events this month! If you would like more information regarding tickets, sponsorships, or promotions, please call Duran Jackson at 901 289 0490, or email us at memphizm@gmail.com.

September is HERE!!

The song for September.......

"Long Live the King" A tribute to the life and legacy of Michael Jackson, King of Pop | September 19th

It has been over a year since we loss the greatest most iconic artist of all

time! Come out and celebrate life and beautiful art with Memphizm and

Mudworkz! Enjoy live art, a raffle, great music, and dance tributes to the

"King of Pop"! There will also be a prize for "Best MJ Impersonation" and

"Finest P.Y.T.", so make sure you are in the place to be, to dance the night

away! So just come enjoy yourself with Memphizm and Mudworkz! Get some

culture in your life! LOVE ART! LIVE ART! LAUGH ART!

Call Duran Jackson 901 289 0490 or Walter Andrade 901 570 3917 for tickets

RSVP via Facebook by clicking here

Attention First Time Slam Poets!

Memphizm Slam Participants (Poets) must read (in its entirety) and sign the Memphizm Poetry Slam Entry Requirements Form and return to either Duran Jackson or Alesha Shaw. Click the link below to safely download a copy of the Slam requirements form here:

Entry Requirements for Memphizm Poetry Slam


A link is provided to the right under "Memphizm Documents" >>>>

MEMPHIZM

Yes, you are at the right 'spot'.....

Poetic Face-off Countdown!

August Memphizm Poetry Slam & Raffle....again!

The Memphizm Poetry Slam goes down August 31st!! Albert "ATCHILL" Akpotu is looking to repeat......The Virghost Poet is looking to rip the mic in half after a "Simon like" judge scored him very low in both rounds - and who knows who else is planning to TAKE OVER!!!!











Memphizm is bringing back the raffle - and this month, one lucky audience member will win a BRAND NEW BLU-RAY PLAYER!!! This Blu-Ray player will be a perfect fit to upgrade your existing entertainment system, to give as an upcoming Christmas or birthday gift, or to just enjoy family movie night. No matter the reason, make sure you purchase your raffle tickets at this months Slam for only $2.00. (No cap on tickets purchased, and must be present to win)

Don't miss the drama and wins -that is MEMPHIZM POETRY SLAM at Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge 6135 Mt. Moriah. Call 901 289 0490 for more info or email memphizm@gmail.com.

Lyrical Exercise:: August 14th

Make sure you mark your calendars for "Lyrical Exercise"......the return of Open Mic at Steppin' Up Beauty & Barber! Word play...rhyme schemes...similes...metaphors...free verse...haiku...!!! One strengthens the other and before you know it, it's like an exercise. Whether you "exercise" as a past time or if you do it for a living, you will find the workout intense and invigorating at "Lyrical Exercise"!

Southern vernacular defines his dialect, northern exposure defines a piece of his versatility.This month, our featured artist is Rhetoric. Come check him out Saturday, August 14th!

COME PREPARED FOR AN INTENSE WORKOUT AS ONLY RHETORIC CAN GIVE!
Memphizm...Belief in us through action!!!
*****COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND FOOD ITEMS******

*****ARTIST FREE BEFORE 9/$5 AFTER 9*****
***Doors open at 8:45/FIRST 5 Ladies $5/SHOW STARTS AT 9:15***

***General admission $10/FREE IF YOUR BDAY IS AUG. 14TH/$8 W/COLLEGE I.D. OR GOVT. EMPLOYEE I.D.***

AT CHILL - JULY SLAM WINNER!!

If you missed the July Slam, you missed a great show! Amazing talent, HUGE crowd, great food, and of course art!

Opening this month's Slam was hip-hop emcee, Knowledge Nick! He was a crowd favorite! Check out his performance!

Right before the competition, Spoken Word Artist, R.A.M.P opened the Slam with an ice-breaker - check it out below!

This month's Slam included a roster of 4 poets: Rhetoric, The Virghost Poet, AT Chill, and last month's winner, HARDFACE. The judges sent Rhetoric and AT Chill, both new slam finalists, to the final round with AT Chill winning the Slam title, trophy and $150 cash prize!

Slam Winner: AT CHILL -

During this month's Slam, we held a raffle for a 26" Flat Screen TV! Many purchased tickets, but Amber Lane of Memphis, TN was the winner of the TV - Congratulations again to Amber!

Also, a guest painter, and soror of mine, Ashley Brown, raffled one of her AMAZING paintings of Chrisette Michelle - which was painted during the Slam from a blank canvas ladies and gentlemen! An audience winner was the winner of this painting - winners pics posted soon!





Stay tuned for upcoming information regarding our AUGUST SLAM!!

If A Black Man Spoke" ~ Will Mouzon talks Church

Check out video footage of the online talk radio show http://www.ifablackmanspoke.com/. Creator and host, Will Mouzon, discusses the interesting and yet seemingly controversial topic of the significance of church in today's society amongst the African American community. Duran was also asked to perform one of his pieces "Vibrate Higher", more videos will be posted soon!

MEMPHIZM POETRY SLAM | Mini Vid

Check out a mini video from Memphizm!!!

Memphizm TV Raffle

Memphizm Poetry Slam - July 27th

Be present at the Memphizm Poetry Slam on July 27th @ Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge to purchase your raffle tickets for the TV. You may purchase up to 5 tickets and must be present to win.

Raffle tickets will be available at the beginning of the Slam starting at 7PM.

Best Poets in the City, Great Food and TV??!!

Yes, TV. At this month's Memphizm Poetry Slam, you have a chance to win a new 26" LCD Flat Screen TV! Enter the Memphizm Poetry Slam TV Raffle by purchasing a $2 ticket. Increase your chances by purchasing up to 5 tickets! That's only $10.00 for a chance to win a new TV to upgrade, gift, or add to your home decor. (See "Raffle Info" below)

The Memphizm Poetry Slam happens this month, July 27th at 8PM @ Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge (6135 Mt. Moriah - Peach Tree Center). Last month Hardface & Ms. Dee-lite battled for the title with Hardface taking the prize. This month, one poet will win the July title, $150.00 and trophy; and a audience member will win a new TV!!

Make plans to attend July 27th! It happens every last Tuesday of the month at Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge!For more info about participating in the Slam, email memphizm@gmail.com or call Duran Jackson At 901.289.0490.

::Raffle Info::

• Tickets are $2.00, you may purchase up to 5 tickets.


• Raffle tickets will be available at the beginning of the Slam, so you must be on time.


• MUST be present to win.

Lyrical Exercise ::Videos::

Lyrical Exercise was a success! It was great to witness honest, heart-felt spoken word in room with positive energy. Check out a few videos from some of the artists: (note vids are dark due to intimate lighting)
The feature for Lyrical Exercise, The Virghost Poet:



Founder of Memphizm, Duran Jackson, aka Master of the Skies:



Krashelle, aka Goddess Khemeti



2X Memphizm Poetry Slam Winner, Hardface

Guests enjoyed wine, food items, art and fellowship. Special thanks to venue owners Tamika and Cortez! We do it again next month! August 14th at 8Pm. Feature will be announced next month!

Lyrical Exercise | Saturday, July 10th -9PM

Word play...rhyme schemes...similes...metaphors...free verse...haiku...!!! One strengthens the other and before you know it, it's like an exercise. Whether you "exercise" as a past time or if you do it for a living, you will find the workout intense and invigorating at "Lyrical Exercise"!
Join Memphizm every 2nd Saturday of the month at Steppin' Up Beauty and Barber Parlor whether you want to "exercise" or spectate you will be sure to leave with renewed strength! "Lyrical Exercise" will be straight P90X out the gate with our first feature, The Virghost Poet! COME PREPARED FOR AN INTENSE WORKOUT AS ONLY VIRGHOST CAN GIVE! Memphizm...Belief in us through action!!!



::COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND FOOD ITEMS FOR GUESTS::
When: Saturday, July 10th
Where: Steppin' UP Beauty & Barber - 4565 Quince RdTime: 9PM
Price: $10 at the door

Admission Specials:
*FIRST 10 ARTISTS FREE / SUBSEQUENT OPEN MIC ARTISTS $4
*Doors open at 8:45 / FIRST 15 Ladies $5
*FREE IF YOUR B-DAY IS JULY 10TH
* $8 W/COLLEGE I.D. OR GOVT. EMPLOYEE I.D.
Call Duran Jackson at 901.289.0490 for more info

HARDFACE IS A 2X MEMPHIZM SLAM CHAMP!!!!

Last night it was - Elliott "Hardface" Nelson (April 2010 Slam Winner) who took the June 2010 Memphizm Poetry Slam title, $150 CASH & SLAM TROPHY! He battled 7 other poets, & finally Ms.Dee-lite in the final round! Participating in this month's Slam was Ms. Dee-lite and T-Remedi of Inner City South, The Virghost Poet, Teresa - spoken word artist from Holly Springs, Mista, Poetic High, and FW Love.

We would like to thank everyone who came out to support the art! Guests enjoyed great food and drinks from Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge. A BIG thanks goes to Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge, and judges - including Aiesha Dickey of MODE Boutique & XTC Entertainment Models and also, Southeastern Regional Slam Sponsor & Organizer, Mr. Dewar.

Each month the competition is fierce & the crowd is growing!! If you would like to participate in the Slam or need info, please email memphizm@gmail.com or call Duran Jackson at 901.289.0490.

It goes down again July 27th!!!

JUNE 2010 MEMPHIZM POETRY SLAM

Yep folks, it’s about that time. The battle for the JUNE 2010 SLAM TITLE happens this Tuesday, June 29th/7PM @ Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge (6135 Mt. Moriah)

Last month Ms. Dee-lite of Inner City South took home the May 2010 title, and $100 cash prize, and she will battle a new roster of poets for the June 2010 title, trophy, and $150.00 cash prize!!! Guest judges and entertainment will be in the building!

The poetic battles get more powerful and passionate with each upcoming month! So come check it out!

Call 901.289.0490 or email: memphizm@gmail.com

AND THE WINNER IS......................

Ms. Dee-lite, of the dynamic husband and wife duo – INNER CITY SOUTH! She took home the $100 cash prize, trophy, and BRAGGING RIGHTS!

This month’s slam featured fierce competition from: AZ Truly, Seven, T-Remedi, Mister, Poetic Prince, and of course, Hardface. Ms. Dee-lite, along with Mister, Hardface and T-Remedi scored perfect 10's from all 5 judges, but in the end it was only Ms. Dee-lite and Hardface in a lyrical battle for the title!

Opening up our slam and bringing energy to the crowd was 18 year old rapper Tim, aka ROYAL‘T performing “Good Timez”.

Shout out to our special guest judges and business owners: Patrick Covington of Patrick C Photography, Joseph Boyd of Univer Soles, and Tamika Heard of Makedas Cookies!

It goes down again next month….June 29th…at Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge! WHO WILL TAKE THE JUNE MEMPHIZM SLAM TITLE?????!!!!!!

Want to enter the Slam or need more info? Call 901.289.0490 or email Memphizm@gmail.com

Memphizm Video!

Check out an important video announcement from a fellow Memphizm Supporter!

THE CHAMP IS HERE!!!

Memphizm Poetry Slam

THE CHAMP IS HERE!!! THE CHAMP IS HERE!!! THE CHAMP IS HERE!!! HE GOES BY THE NAME OF THE IMMOOOOOORTAL HAAAAARRRDFACE!!!STANDING IN THE RIGHT CORNER WITH NO DEFEATS BACK TO CLAIM THE CROWN IN MAY!

Yes ladies and gentlemen The Immortal Hardface
was crowned the 1st Memphizm Poetry Slam Champion!

Who will attempt to unseat "the immortal one" or will

Hardface tramplemore competition? If you spit hot fire

and you want to do something about this situation,PUT
YOUR POETRY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS!!! Don't talk about it BE ABOUT IT! This month the cash prize goes up to $100, be in the building to witness lyrical assasins and poetic doctors more prolific than any you've heard

before!!! Memphizm Poetry Slam...Hope you got your popcorn ready!!!

Time:7 pm 5.25.10

Location: Zodiac Restaurant and Lounge 6135 Mt. Moriah Rd. Extended

A Mother's Love is Like Food for the Soul

Join us for Open Mic on Saturday, May 8th at Steppin Up Beauty & Barber as we celebrate the strength, beauty and love of the mothers in our lives.

Date: Saturday, May 8th

Location:
Steppin Up Beauty & Barber
4565 Quince Road
Memphis, TN

Time: 8PM

Price: $10 at the door / Free to the first 10 poets
Contact:
Duran Jackson: 901.289.0490
Alesha Shaw: 901.258.7637

Memphizm hosts its first poetry slam 4/20 and 4/27 at Zodiac Restaurant and Lounge: 6135 Mt. Moriah - located in the Peach Tree center. This is event will be AMAZING! Performances by UndenYable! Guest judge Shalishah "Petey" Franklin, DJ CP and awesome poets aka the best in the city! I hope you got your popcorn ready - if not we got you! Complimentary popcorn for all guests in attendance! Show starts at 7PM! $10 Entry! For more info, call 901.289.0490!!

Forecast calls for "April Showers".....

This Saturday, April 17th words of wisdom will flow just like rain. This event is featured at Steppin Up Beauty and Barber Parlor on 4565 Quince Road and features dynamic spoken-word female poets all in an intimate setting with complimentary strawberries/cherries and chocolate fountain for our guests.
Come experience "the Garden" of wisdom! 7PM-9:30PM $10 @ door. Call 901.289.0490 for more info
Encore performances will be announced

Contacting Memphizm

The key to growth is to surround yourself with people who believe in you. This is not always an easy task - the grass has to be cut every day. Believe in yourself to see change and when it’s time to factor in additional entities, make sure they believe in what you do.

We welcome the support of individuals and businesses. Our marketing goal is to form a strong horizontal platform of professional individuals and businesses in agreement.

Contact Memphizm founder, Duran Jackson - 901.289.0490
Email us: memphizm@gmail.com
Check out our website (Coming soon) www.memphizm.com
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Belief. In. Us. Through. Action!

Action is exactly what this city needs, and Memphizm vows in all its power to change the way people view Memphis when it comes to the quality and effectiveness of events, the mindset of individuals and businesses in this city, and to encourage those to utilize the power of the gifts we were given within - to share to those our network reaches.

The power and strength in our wings gives us unlimited reach as we apply our marketing mediums to every extent as allowed. We are strongly rooted in this great city of Memphis and realize that we all have the power to unite and show outsiders what Memphis is all about.

Memphis = talent and power. It’s time we all realize this.

Memphizm is a movement, force, and belief.