What a Wednesday! On an absolutely gorgeous spring evening, Cantabbers lined up for yet another evening of poetry. This week’s packed open mic was as surprising and varied as usual: we had people returning after five years, we had poets undergoing metamorphosis, we had contrapuntals, we had people celebrating Cantab anniversaries—who could ask for anything …
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Cantab Recap For Wednesday, April 26th, 2023
What a week! This past Wednesday there was not only a fabulous open mic (as usual), but an even MORE fabulous TEAM SELECTION SLAM! Anticipation from the audience and nerves from the slammers filled the room as people filed in. On the open mic we had some freestyling, some first-timers, and fabulous poetry all around. …
Cantab Recap For Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023
Happy Cantab Wednesdaverssary! One year ago, the Cantab re-started its Poetry Night after closing for two years due to the pandemic. This one-of-a-kind space would not be possible without the pure dedication and love of our wonderful staff and committed regulars. It’s a community unlike any other and an oasis for creativity and security alike. …
Cantab Recap For Wednesday, March 15th, 2023
Amidst the cold, Cantabbers brought some spring fever energy to poetry night! The open mic had some wonderful first timers, with one poet debuting the first poem they ever wrote! We had an incredible love poem from the feature’s partner, a Weird Al-inspired poem from Skylar Sweet Cheeks, and, in a true redemption arc, the …
Cantab Recap For Wednesday, February 15th, 2023
Reporting yet another happy and sold-out Wednesday at the Cantab! Energy was sky-high, and love was in the air during our special Valentine’s Day show, with a packed house and an elevated amount of crowd participation. During the open mic, we had someone come back after SEVEN YEARS to finish a poem they started performing …
Tips from the Bar: Another MFG Prompt
Write a poem about a soothing sound.
Tips from the Bar: The Memento Prompt
A prompt from poet and comedian Ron Prudent, via doortender Michael F. Gill:
Write a poem using the non-linear narrative structure of the movie Memento. Use your odd-numbered lines (first line, third line, fifth line, etc.) to tell a story, and your even-numbered lines (second, fourth, sixth, etc.) to tell the same story, but starting …
Tips from the Bar: The Michael F. Gill Prompt
Write a ten-line poem wherein each line is a single word containing three letters, making it appropriate to enter as the top 10 high scores on, for instance, a Pac-Man machine.
Cantab Out of the Blue Recap for Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Anybody know a good plumber? Have we got a job for them: last night, just after setup was complete at the Cantab, the sound of rushing water and a rapidly filling bar area forced our staff to jump the bar and clear the room. What to do? How about: give your grandest thanks to Michael …
Tips from the Bar: Triple Threat
Did you notice that our recurring tipster, Adam Stone, was off duty last night? If you think that means you don’t get a prompt… Think again. Here are THREE prompts from the overachieving Cantab staff.
Adam Stone suggests: twenty-first century hints from Heloise! Write a poem about super-unusual lifehacks.
Bobby Crawford offers: unshopping, unpacking, …
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