1. Back
2. Current News
   
3. News Archive

• First Friday Hawaii
  News Item

• Powered by MBC NewsMaker

• First Thursdays Poetry Slam at Fresh Cafe - Thursday 10/2/2014

• Tweet

QUICK BLURB:
FIRST THURSDAYS: $100 NATIONALLY CERTIFIED SLAM POETRY COMPETITION AND OPEN MIC... An evening of performance poetry, music, and live art hosted by Kealoha. Featuring Tavana (Acoustic-Blues-Rock-Roots). Winner of the night receives $100. LOCATION: Fresh Cafe, 831 Queen Street (@ intersection with Cooke Street), Thursday 10/2/2014, 8:30pm. Admission is $3 before 8:30pm, and $5 after. For more info, check out the website at www.HawaiiSlam.com, send an email to info@HawaiiSlam.com, or call 387-9664.

PRESS RELEASE:
The 12th official HawaiiSlam season rolls on with its monthly qualifiers at First Thursdays (October 2nd, 2014). The top two poets will qualify for the HawaiiSlam Finals in May 2015 that will determine the team to represent Hawai`i at the 2015 National Poetry Slam in Newark, New Jersey.

The special feature for this show is local singer/songwriter Tavana. His blend of acoustic-blues-rock-roots music garnered the attention of Eddie Vedder, beloved front-man for the legendary rock band Pearl Jam. Eddie invited Tavana to perform the Hana Hou (Hawaiian for encore) for his 2-Night Sold-Out Solo Performance Concerts at The Hawaii Theater in July 2009. Their rendition of the iconic island anthem Hawaii '78 (written by Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwo`ole, 1978) was so moving for Eddie that he and Pearl Jam released the Live Recording as a Single for their annual Holiday gift to their first 10,000 Fans!! He has performed venues across the U.S. such as Stubb's (Austin), The Shrine (NYC), Skylark Cafe (Seattle), and South by Southwest (Austin). As always, the night will be hosted by Kealoha, and will also feature live painters and a guest DJ who will provide turntable sorcery throughout the evening.

Fresh Cafe is located at 831 Queen Street (@ intersection with Cooke Street). Doors open at 7:30pm, and the show starts at 8:30pm. Admission is $3 before 8:30pm and $5 after. For more info, check out the website at www.HawaiiSlam.com, send an email to info@HawaiiSlam.com, or call 387-9664.

Kealoha
(808) 387-9664
www.KealohaPoetry.com
www.HawaiiSlam.com
www.myspace.com/KealohaPoetry

1. Back
2. Current News
   
3. News Archive

Questions? Ready for an appointment?

Contact Us

Like Our Facebook

• RELATED LINKS

• Kealoha - Poet and Storyteller
  Kealoha is an internationally acclaimed poet and storyteller. He is the first poet in Hawai`i's history to perform at a governor's inauguration, and in 2010 he was selected as a master artist for a National Endowment for the Arts program.

• About First Friday
  Learn about First Friday Honolulu Gallery Walk in downtown Honolulu / Chinatown area.
• Featured Sponsors
  Great offers from our sponsors who support the First Friday Hawaii.com Community More...
• First Friday Featured Pages
  Artist, galleries, maps, parking, shopping, restaurants and much more. More...
• First Friday News
  Keep up with the latest news from the First Friday community - special events, calendars, Downtown/Chinatown news, art news and much more!
• Current Events and Exhibits Calendar
  Check out upcoming exhibits, shows and events for the next First Friday.
• First Friday Facebook
  View/Join First Friday Facebook fan page.
• First Friday Twitter
  Our mission is to tweet you hot tips and money savers related to First Friday Art Gallery Walk and the art community. Populated By MBC Website Tools.
• 
  Advertise On First Friday Hawaii.com And Reach Thousands!
  Become a sponsor on First Friday Hawaii.Com and get your message across, loud and clear! Call 808-739-9797. Reach thousands! More...