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1 February, 2003
• The Open Stanza's january edition
• Versal on sale
• the umbrella meeting
• february calendar
NEWS
The Open Stanza returned
on Friday, the 24th of January to give Amsterdam another solid,
beautiful night of poetry, prose, and music. After bringing well-known
performers and wordsinhere to the same stage last December,
January’s Stanza showcased three performers new to
the Dutch scene: Cralan Kelder, a Dutch-American who writes his
observations as though to remind us of something we forgot we had
seen; Ellen de Vries, whose deceptively quiet work combines old-English
fairytale with modern expectations; and Iriel Sayeed, from Chicago,
whose political and spiritual words happen on stage as if new and
instantaneous. wordsinhere’s own Jeremy Keighley also
joined the performers, returning to The Open Stanza stage
with his characteristic rhythmic diction.
Musical guest Edie, accompanied
by Martin Motola, gave an excellent performance; her intimate lyrics
found an immediacy on stage which stilled the audience. DJ Iron
Melon got us moving with his distinctive mix and played, I swear,
until the last man left.
On our Stanza pages
you'll find information
and pictures of the performers and a picture
gallery of the evening. And don't forget to come down
to the next one – Friday, 21 February!
If you’re interested
in performing your writing or being a musical guest at The Open
Stanza, see below (under Calls for Writers) for details or check
us out online.
Maybe you're a bit weary of literary magazines;
we are too. That's why we made Versal. If you haven't noticed
already, there's a preview
of Versal's first edition online AND, if you haven't
bought one already, you can now purchase Versal in a growing
number of shops in Amsterdam, such as La Luna in De Pijp or Demodakos
in the Jordaan. We still have our old-school
ordering process of course and you can always buy a copy at
The Open Stanza.
CALLS FOR WRITERS
With the realization of wordsinhere's
first projects, it's time to regroup and gather new ideas for the
future — together again for what we've warmly dubbed our umbrella
meeting. It's for anyone interested in the more 'organizational'
aspect of wordsinhere and open to everyone with passion and/or
ideas. We'll discuss the next steps for Versal and The
Open Stanza, new workshops, etc.
It will be held at Meg's flat in Amsterdam
on Sunday, 2 February at 3pm. If you are interested in attending
this 'umbrella' meeting, or would like to find out how you can get
involved, email Meg.
The Open Stanza is always on the
lookout for writers who perform their work with risk, who give their
writings a sound well-deserved, who take their words from print
to stage without something getting lost in the transfer.
Send samples of your writing (poetry, prose,
whatever) to openstanza@wordsinhere.com
or by post, Van Hogendorpstraat 123-I, 1051 BL Amsterdam. Upcoming
dates of The Open Stanza: February 21, March 21, April 25,
May 23, June 20.
FEBRUARY CALENDAR
Sunday 2 February, 11am
Centre Céramique, Maastricht
Poetry Sunday kicks off its event with a poetry-stroll
led by Nelie Krikke. The walk takes participants to key places of
known Maastricht poets. To reserve a spot on the walk, contact Pia
Spaan at (043) 350 55 97 or email p.spaan@sbm.nl.
Entrance, €3.
Tuesday 11 February, 8pm
De Balie, Amsterdam
Discussion with writers and thinkers Conny Braam,
Arnold Heumakers, Sjoerd de Jong, Fouad Laroui, Willem Jan Otten
over the reference points of their respective works, particularly
which great story stands (or stood) central to their writing and
what that has meant for their development. René Boomkens
will be presenting.
Wednesday 12 February, 8pm
De Balie, Amsterdam
Discussion over the 'small story' and its presence
in society as well as in writers' works. With Fleur Bourgonje, Ellen
Ombre, Allard Schröder, Jacq Vogelaar and Margot Dijkgraaf
presenting. For more information about this series, check out SLAA's
website.
Tuesday 11 February, 7:30pm
Arsenaaltheater, Vlissingen
Includes Tjitske Jansen, Sven Ariaans, Rijn
Vogelaar, Quirien van Haelen, the Woorddansers. With MC Zingo, VJ
Grootendorst, Miss Annika and DJ Josito. For more information check
their website,
email info@wintertuin.nl
or call (024) 323 19 04.
Friday 14 February, 8:30pm
De Rode Hoed, Amsterdam
Music and poetry-series. Includes Brenno Ambrosini
and David Kuyken on piano; Peter van Lier and Elly de Waard read
their poetry.
Thursday 20 February, 9pm
Doornroosje, Nijmegen
Wintertuin organizes this Poetry Slam every
third Thursday of the month. Future dates: 20 March and the final
on 17 April. Entrance, €2. For more information check their
website,
email info@wintertuin.nl
or call (024) 323 19 04.
Friday 21 February, 8pm (doors open)
Volta, Amsterdam
The Open Stanza continues! Monthly, living
poetry on stage. Entrance €5. Volta is located at Houtmankade
336, near the Westerpark. Check The Open Stanza pages for
more information
as February's evening progresses. Wanna perform? Get
in touch with us.
Tuesday 25 February, 9pm
LAKtheater, Leiden
Music, stories, and poetry. Located in the foyer.
Entrance, free. For more information check out the website of Speeltheater
Holland.
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