Archive for January 2010
The Good News…
Deanna Kulpa is The Worst Poet in Ann Arbor (according to a select few who actually showed up at the Bad Slam). Her “Go Fish Face” kicked my crappy poem’s ass, as well as the poem by Larry Francis, which, frankly, was a bit too good to be in a bad slam. (Okay, it was good in a bad way, but still…)
The Bad News…
The Ann Arbor Poetry Slam is temporarily (I repeat, TEMPORARILY) discontinued, until I can either A) Figure out how to get more people into the Heidelberg, or B) Find a new venue, and figure out how to get more people into there, wherever there is. I’m looking into a few new there’s, but haven’t had a strong comfirmation yet. Sadly, our age-old stomping ground, the Heidelberg, is utterly indifferent as to whether we stay or go, which gives me a strong sense of, well, we should probably go. (In fact, I’m not entirely sure they even know we’re doing the show there — that’s how oblivious they are.)
I’m looking into the Sh/aut gallery, but am open to suggestions.
I am very, truly, sorry about all of this, but I want you to know that I still wield the albatross, and will endeavor to set this ship right as soon as I’m able — and I will immediately let you know the details.
Thanks.
–Matt Ernst
What better way to ring in the new year than to share your most awful poems for cash prizes. According to the database, I remain The Worst Poet in Ann Arbor. Someone, please, take this belt from me on Monday the 4th of January, in the Heidelberg’s Alpine Diningroom at 8pm.
Pretty Please?
Matt Ernst
