Friday, August 27, 2010

"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" >>>>

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Saturday, August 21, 2010

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.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

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.***