23rd Annual National Poetry Slam In Uptown Charlotte ? Miss A?

Very soon Charlotte will receive a burst of talent and creativity as the host city of the 23rd Annual National Poetry Slam. Charlotte is no stranger to this exciting experience as it has been the host city for the Individual Poetry Slam multiple times. This is the first year hosting the NPS.

(Photo Credit: National Poetry Slam)

Unfamiliar with ?poetry slam?? These sessions are defined as the art of competitive poetry. Performers are timed, usually given a three minute limit, and their fate is left to the opinions of the judges. The audience is encouraged to participate by applause, cheering and other celebratory gestures. There are no-holds-barred as judges can rank from 0.0 (the worst piece they have ever heard) to 10.0 (a poem that left judges in amazement.)

Held at multiple locations including Blumenthal Arts Center?and the Levine Center for the Arts, four- to five-person teams of poets from North America and Europe will battle to win the title of the NPS reigning champions.

The competition schedule is listed here. Please visit the Official NPS website to learn more about the National Poetry Slam.

WHEN:?Tuesday, August 7 to Saturday, August 11, 2012

WHERE:
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center:
Belk Theater Lobby, Booth Playhouse
130 North Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202

Stage Door Theatre
Corner of 5th and College Streets
Charlotte, NC, 28202

Spirit Square:
Duke Energy Theater,? McGlohon Theater
345 North College St.
Charlotte, NC 28202

Levine Center for the Arts:
Knight Theater, Knight Theater Lobby and Wells Fargo Auditorium
550 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC, 28202

TICKETS:?Passes?and individual tickets are currently available for purchase. An All Access Pass will grant admission to all official NPS 2012 events. It is encouraged that All Access Pass holders be at the venue 30 minutes prior to each event to receive guaranteed admission. In addition, there are also Student Passes available that grant the same ?All Access,? however some events may be age restricted to 21+. A valid student ID is required upon entry.

Prices of individual tickets vary depending on the event.

Student Pass: $50
All Access Pass: $75
Purchase passes and tickets online here.

PARKING:
Blumenthal Arts Center: $5 parking passes are available for the following parking decks: Bank of America Center Garage, Wake Forest University Charlotte Center Garage, and Seventh Street Station Garage.
The Duke Energy lot is designated parking for the Levine Center for the Arts.
Metered street parking is also available.

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