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Live Poetry Readings At The Poetry Cafe and SplashHall Poetry Chat Gate

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Thu, 10 May 2007 23:34:00 +0000

Hello Poets and Friends,

We would like to inform you of the new poetry networking project of:

The Poetry Cafe & SplashHall Poetry

We will be holding scheduled events in both poetry rooms. in Voodoo (2D) Chat ..Login and locate The Poetry Event Host below including CafeRg, Mari aka Lady_Kindred, Nite, Beholder aka Shaolinmonky, Sampo

Mondays [Poetry Cafe] 10:30 PM EDT: Host Ivvy will hold an event in The Poetry Cafe on the Intervisions server.

Thursdays [SplashHall Poetry Gate] 10:00 PM EDT: Lady_Kendred (aka Mari) & CafeRg will host in the SpashHall Poetry room on the Treasure Island Server

Fridays [SplashHall Poetry Gate] 10:00 PM EDT: SplashChat Hostess Nite will lead the Poetry Reading on the Treasure Isle Server in the SplashHall Poetry Gate.

Saturdays [SplashHall Poetry Gate] 10:00 PM EDT: Host Delia will be leading the Saturday Night's Event Treasure Island Server

Both Poetry Rooms are open 24/7 for casual reads, discussion and just good friendship.

We are hoping that you will take part, read, share, in this combined community effort and that you will join us for our scheduled Poetry & Social events.

Please contact CafeRg or Mari if you would be interested in networking your poetry group with us.

Thank You!

MIND YOUR METAPHOR SPLASHHALL MEMBERS' CONTEST

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Thu, 10 May 2007 23:26:00 +0000

Hi Splashhall Members

I am offering this members' contest to inspire, kick start
your writing skills and reward your hard work.

MIND YOUR METAPHOR

Write a poem containing the most original
metaphor you can come up with.
This can be rhyme, zen, nature, spiritual, free verse, any length
and subject. A fine metaphor is what I am looking for.
Not several different ones in the poem, but one solid, extended metaphor.

GUIDELINES

*Participants must be SplashHall members. (its easy and free)
*Only one entry per person
*Poem must be titled.
*Judges will not be eligible to enter or receive prize money
*Please enter your poem in this thread.

First prize is $50
Second prize is $20.00
Third prize: $10.00

I will be coming in frequently, but not to critique.
All prizes will be awarded via money order and winners have the option
to donate their winnings to the Splashhall Poetry & Art Community.

Edit as much as you need up until the close of the contest.
You have from beginning May 1, 2007, with the deadline for submission being 8:00 AM (PST) Thursday, May 31, 2007

The winners will be announced the first week in June, 2007. Good luck!

Poetically yours,
Kay
Golden SplashHostess
SplashHall Poetry & Art

Poets That Like To Rhyme - Fixed Meter Contest At SplasHall Poetry Forums

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 20:37:00 +0000

Help us introduce our New Poetry Forum of Rhyme, Poems That Make You Go Rhyme located Here At SplashHall Poetry Forums. SplashHall Poetry has long been known for its award winning free verse poetry, among many other styles both academic and street or beat. Now we have also brought back the forgotten art of the rhyme poem. So whether your name is Freddy or Betty check out the new Poems That Make You Go Rhyme forum...

and win yourself a little pocket money and bragging rights.

..if you want Click and Go Directly To The Fixed Meter Contest and More Info. ITS FREE!!

Guidelines are simple:

1.You may submit one poem only and submission must have a title.
2.Verses are limited to six, four line verses on the subject of your choice.
3.A Panel of Judges will score the poems.
4.Deadline for submission is 8:00 AM (PST) Monday,
November 13, 2006.
5.First prize...$30, Second prize...$20, Third prize....$10
6.Prize money sent via money order.
7.Prizes may be donated to SplashHall on behalf of the winner.

..if you want Click and Go Directly To The Fixed Meter Contest and More Info. ITS FREE!!

The Beauty Of Tattoos Poetry Contest - A SplashHall Poetry Member Created Contest

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 12:55:00 +0000

New at SplashHall: Poetry Contests Run By and For the SplashHall Poetry Membership

Ideas for a poetry contest? Guidelines in mind? Want to step up and take the challenge?

Run your very own Poetry Contest. You decide what the guidelines are. You find the judges. You supply the prizes. Have fun within the community spirit. The forum is open for questions and comments. Contest organizers please drop in regularly for encouragement.

Try this novel and vigorous approach to poetry contest.

No prize is too big or too small. Give Your Creative a Whirl...

And now for the first member run Poetry Contest at the SplashHall Poetry Forums..

Champagne_Shoes
THE BEAUTY OF TATTOOS POETRY CONTEST

Guidelines:

1. No mention of the word "love" anywhere in the poem.
2. No more than thirty lines.
3. No mention of the word "tattoo" or "tattoos".
4. All submissions must have titles.
5. Submit only one poem.
6. Judges may not submit poems.

Deadline for submissions is
Sunday, October 1st, 11:59 pm EST. The winners will be announced shortly thereafter.

Please submit your poem in this forum.

First prize = $30
Second prize = $25
Third Prize = $ 20

To Enter Is Completely FREE!

Nasty, Biting, Clever Critiques, Just Another Day At The Poetic AX - SplashHall Poetry

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 15:19:00 +0000

There's a million stories at the SplashHall Poetry Forums. Below are just a few in discussion about the poetry workshop Poetic AX...

"Why not post 'I Have A Vagina' where we can bring our plates and utensils?" Champagne Shoes

"I'm not sure how one languishes a cigarette, but I sure can languish "with" one." - Witt

My motto is: Slap my face, don't slap my back. The thing I hate most about forums are the gutless critics who say: "good job," "wonderful poem," "wish I'd written that." - Diana Trees

"...it reads as an admonition, and I'm not sure if those are the words that "entered her" in the previous stanza, the poetic voice upbraiding Miller (which kind of defeats the otherwise detached, omniscient quality of the voice), or another voice entirely, maybe a flashback (the writer recalling his father, perhaps?)." - MikkiRat

"..this makes me feel like I reading the inside front of a dust jacket for a new novel. Very intriguing and well written, but it just don't do it for me poetically. Not enough umph or statement or shock or emotion, etc." - DublinSteve

"Six years ago I was told that if I insist upon writing, to kindly confine myself to sharing my work with my Mother.

I told the ass what he could do with his group and sought out places where I could get the feedback that I needed. I found SplashHall Poetry." - Wordfaery

"The hardest part about critic of any kind is the fact that poetry is art, and as art is not only a means of expression but, a form of entertainment.

Add in the fact artist/poets feel a connectedness to their creation, and any negative feedback usually meets with opposition." - Fragments

"i begin my remarks by recognizing the tensiled backbone and the sleepy river (no pun intended) flow of your poem. the movements seem to take us along the contours of our inspired coffee maker.

on the soft edges of her banks we take the brewing process like a tour across her fertile knolls and hidden inlets." - Cy Street

"sensitive story, but what is the word when we attribute human characteristics to animals? probably not a nice word.

maybe attribute all these things to a hiker, solitary figure (wordsworth above tintern abbey) who is prompted to muse as he spies on antelope, aware of but indifferent to his presence?" - Mojave

"I am infused with a pungent scent of coming across a patch of wild leeks. The leek can be said to be a cross between garlic and scallion. Imagine fresh picked garlic and scallions sautéed in rich creamy butter. ..This is the Poetic AX in a patch of wild leeks. The pungent scent of creativity and friendship. This is SplashHall Poetry. SplashHall is poetry." - cafeRg

Come join us. If your serious about poetry

The Poetic Ax is just that, the AX --[unspoken] if you gonna put your poem here we are going to cut it up. Our AX is sharp baby, so dont start wining [sic] unless you bring the cheese--

The Poetic AX @ SplashHall Poetry - Can You Handle The Truth?

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 03:02:00 +0000

The Poetic AX ~ Sharp Critique
The Poetic Ax is just that, the AX --[unspoken] if you gonna put your poem here we are going to cut it up. Our AX is sharp baby, so dont start wining [sic] unless you bring the cheese--

SplashHall Poetry is proud to announce the Poetic AX -- a workshop to enhance your poetry. Make your poem sizzle. Our critique editors will review your poem to the bone. They are seasoned, accomplished poetry editors. They mean serious business.

The Poetic AX is exclusively at SplashHall Poetry Forums. It's absolutetly free. Our critique editors are professionals. This is your opportunity to have your poetry critiqued free - nada, no charge.

If you're not a SplashHall Poetry Forum member, you will have to register. It's quick, easy and free. You will be glad you did; it will be well worth your time. You will be back time and time again to polish that special poem and it will always be free. Click now and meet the SplashHall Poetry award winning critique editors in the
Poetic AX -- Witt Wittman, Cy Street, Diana Trees and Champagne Shoes

That is if you can handle the truth?

Don't like the sight of blood in poetry? Then try our Lite Critique in the Poetry Wax. We'll take care of those grammatical, technical and metric errors. Bandages available at the bar.

The Poetic Ax and the Poetry Wax exclusively at SplashHall Poerty for the serious poet in you.

Live Online Spoken Word BZoO Radio's Red Brick Bistro Featuring Allen Ginsberg

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 19:07:00 +0000

How about a solid hour of Live Online Streaming Poetry - Spoken Word?

Red Brick Bistro

You will hear SplashHall's own AlluraD, Wordfaery, Sartor and Cy Street. Others included by special permisson from the Allen Ginsberg Trust, Allen Ginsberg and Award Winning Spoken Word Poets - Lisa Martinovic, Janet Kuypers, Roo, Belinda Subraman, Kamal Supreme, Karen Gibson and many others.

Tune in to the BZoO HomeGrown Radio SplashHall Poetry's Online Streaming and Podcast Radio for Audio Poetry..

Show Starts at 9 PM EST followed by the popular jazz and blues music show BZoO After Hours Club. Tonight featuring BeauBlues and The Alilbi Blues Band.

Once at BZoO Radio site, just click on your favorite music player on the sidebars and your 'own' player will pop up.

Here's Tonights Red Brick Bistro Line Up Some Poems contain strong adult language.

1. Allen Ginsberg - City Midnight Junk Strains (For Frank O'Hara) (4:48)
2. AlluraD - For loves own sake (2:18)
3. Belinda Subraman & Ken Clinger - You Said Yes (1:09)
4. Celestial Dancer - Tea (5:01)
5. Cy Street - DaDa Hank - a glass into your half bottle (3:30)
6. Janet Kuypers - I Dreamt About You Last Night (5:55)
7. Kamal Supreme - You A Armchair Revolutionary! (4:09)
8. Karen Gibson Roc & Fluid - SWEET LIFE (4:26)
9. Lisa Martinovic - Awash In The Aftermath Of A Telephonic Tryst (3:20)
10. Lisa Martinovic - Ego on a Rampage (3:23)
11. Maximus Parthas Featuring NuEshe - Get It Straight (3:56)
12. Maximus Parthas - Youth, I Used to Know You (5:44)
13. Economic Equation Michael Ricciardi (4:54)
14. PoeTic SunShyne - Can I Love You (Wanna Mix) (1:47)
15. Roo - - Simply Trying (3:52)
16. Paul Marshall - I Might Get Stabbed (3:57)
17. Sartor - Graveyard (4:27)
18. WordFaery - Equinox (0:34)
19. Wordfaery - Extra (0:43)

Would you like to have your Audio Spoken Poetry heard on the BZoO HomeGrown Radio's Red Brick Bistro? Contact:cafeRg@gmail.com or add DJ Rg to your MSN Messenger Friends List as (MSN User ID) bzooradio@gmail.com

Toni Award Winning Georgia Me Thursday Presented By Poetic SunShyne ! BzoO Homegrown Radio Special

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Wed, 10 May 2006 19:48:00 +0000

Your cordially invited to join Poetic SunShyne and Georgia Me this Thursday, May 11, 2006 as SunShyne interviews Toni Award Winner, Queen Of Spoken Word - Georgia Me. If you have never heard of her now is your chance to enjoy the beautiful presence in which this talented sista brings with her.

Who Is Georgia Me:
7x HBO Def Poet
Toni Award Winning, Russell Simons - Def Poetry On Broadway
Def Poetry - European Tour
Featured On Showtime At The Apollo

The show will AIR LIVE on CafeDeSoul Radio www.cafedesoulradio.com and BZOo HomeGrown Radio www.bzoo.org just click a lsiten link on the above sidebar!!

Call In Information:
What: Rhyme Or Reason w/Poetic SunShyne
When: Thursday, May 11, 2006
Time: 10:00 PM EDT 9:00 PM CDT (come early and jive a bit)
Call-In Number: 605-772-3001 Access Number: 627049#
Featured Guest: Georgia Me

I truly hope you will join me on this very special evening!

Sincerely,

SunShyne

Get Yourself A Piece Of The Mother's Day Prize Pool

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Wed, 03 May 2006 13:08:00 +0000

Have you entered CafeRg's Splash Mother's Day Poetry Contest? Poems need to be in by Friday May 5, 2006. Hey thats 2 days away! Look at what you could win. More details can found at the SplashHall Poetry Boards.

A "Beautiful Diamond Solitaire Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold which is Bezel Set with a very well Cut, High Clarity, Colorless Quarter Carat Diamond" for Mom from Kingsgate Diamonds a $850 retail value, SlamNation's New DVD and a Splash Poetry Challenge Award Banner.

ArtVilla fron Nashville Tennessee has donated four (4) sets of a Spoken Word Five CD Collection. CDs are professional quality with 5 of top Spoken Word Artist:

1. Jared Smith
2. Belinda Subraman
3. Janet Kuypers and the DMJ Art Connection
4. Summer Breeze
5. Modern Music Nashville

If you're a blogger you will also win blogging credits from the following blogging communities:

Top poems are also published on our syndicated blogs including Rollin Thunder Poetry, BZoO HomeGrown Radio Blog and SplashHall Art & Poetry.

Mother's Day Poems must be submitted and posted in this forum by Friday, May 5, 2006 8:00 PM EST. Scoring and voting will begin. Winners will be announced on Thursday May 11, 2006.

CafeRg's Splash Mother's Day Poetry Contest Judges

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 16:37:00 +0000

Mother's Day is getting close, even closer is the deadline for poems (Friday May 5th) in CafeRg's Splash Mother's Day Poetry Contest. Prizes include a Beautiful Diamond Solitaire Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold which is Bezel Set with a very well Cut, High Clarity, Colorless Quarter Carat Diamond" for Mom from Kingsgate Diamonds a $850 retail value,, SlamNation's New DVD and SplashHall Mother's Day Poetry Challenge Award Banners. More details on the Mother's Day contest can be found at CafeRg's Splash Mother's Day Poetry Competition page or at SplashHall Poetry Boards.

Here Come The Judges

Poet and Poetry Facilitator Dick Bakken

Photo courtesy Mimi Ferraro

Dick Bakken’s latest book is Greatest Hits (Pudding House Publications, 2005), which features his 12 most influential poems 1967-2002. It is a volume in the invitation-only Gold series that includes hits books by over 200 American poets. Bakken did a 20-event new book reading tour of the West—El Paso to Seattle, San Francisco to Santa Fe—to promote this book. His two months on the road were nearly an exact repeat of his 20-event circuit the year before for Twin Towers (Carrington Press, 2003), a limited edition offering on special papers presenting his reaction to the WTC attacks. To piggyback that tour, Bakken’s sold-out audio cassette was reissued in spiffy new packaging to make The Other Side: Dick Bakken Live (Brushfire, 1986, 2003) selection available again. And during that same loop Bakken’s earlier Feet with the Jesus (Lynx House Press, 1989) sold down to its last box of copies. You can check this poet out by clicking Belinda’s BZoO interview with him on the player icon at BZoO HomeGrown Radio from Gypsy Art Show and more deeply by Googling Orson Welles Interviews Poet Dick Bakken. Bakken’s Greatest Hits, The Other Side, and Feet with the Jesus (contemporary poetry not for the uptight of heart) are available signed and postpaid from the author for $10.00 each at dickbakken@yahoo.com.

BZoO Radio And SplashHall Poetry Judges

Left to right BZoO Radio Host Belinda Subraman, SplashHall Poetry Director "Witt" Wittmann, SplashHall Host D. "Sunny" Porter.

BZoO Radio Host Belinda Subraman Belinda’s own writing has grown to span a vast array of subjects, styles and publications. She has traveled in over 20 countries, lived in Europe for 6 years and was part of an East Indian family for 22 years. These cross-cultural experiences often inform her work as well as her experiences as a Registered Nurse. These days her poetry, stories, and art can be found in hundreds of journals, reviews, anthologies, books and chapbooks. Since 1994 her archives are housed at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, in the Center for Southwest Research. Her daily updated web site is Belinda Subraman She also is Editor/Publisher of a multi-media ezine at GypsyMag and is BZoO Homegrown Radio Host.

SplashHall Poetry Director Witt Wittmann a recipient of the James A. Rodgers Creative writing award, was born and reared in Lake City, SC. She has attended the the University of South Carolina and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education. Recently retired from the public school system, she now spends her time editing and illustrating books for others. She also the Poetry Directory at Splashhall Poetry. Wittmann is a self-taught, award-winning author and artist. Witt's work has been recognized and displayed at South Carolina's Artisans Center, and her tatted treasures have been exhibited throughout the state. witt has published two books: TatWitt: What I learned When I Learned To Tat (Union County Writers Press 2002) and Musing at La Poulaille (D-N Publishing 2002). TatWitt is an inspirational book with essays and poetry to motivate people to pursue their love for the arts. Musing at La Poulaille is a humorous collection of poems delving into the extraordinary world of chickens. You can see some of her tats and books at her WebSite.

SplashHall Hostess Debbie "Sunny" Porter lives in sunny Florida. Sunny dabbles in all type of arts and crafts. From panty hose dolls, dream catchers and quilts, each unique, never two alike. "When I was a teenager my favorite hobby was making necklaces, and poetry. I enjoy doing digital art, Cin(E)-Poetry, and spoken word Poetry". Sunny has published Skating on Saturns Rings & Sensual Lavender Dreams available through LuLu . You can visit one of her blogs at Lady SunShine's Aura Sunny has been a SplashHall Hostess for the past 5 year and loves helping others.

Enter your Mother's Day poem for cafeRg's Splash Mother's Day Poetry Contest. More details at CafeRg's Splash Mother's Day Poetry Competition page or at SplashHall Poetry Boards.

Poetry of Sartor Book Release ~ Special Offer

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 22:29:00 +0000

The Poetry of Sartor, with lilting lyrics and mesmerizing rhythms, reminiscent of Victorian verse but with a modern twist, is fifty-six pages in length and contains thirty-three poems, edited by Witt Wittmann and published by D-N Publishing.

It has a handsome cover design and is printed on heavy duty book stock. It will be a very nice addition to any poetry collection. The book carries a list price of 13.95, although a special price of $10.00 is offered to Rollin Thunder Readers and SplashHall Poetry Members. The $10.00 fee also includes the wrapping and shipping charges plus it will be personally autographed, if requested.

Anyone who wish to purchase may contact the author via email at hoagland13@cox.net to work out the arrangements. Please include the words POETRY OF SARTOR in the subject line of the email.

Sartor is an accomplished and award winning poet from SplashHall Poetry Community.

BZoO Radio EXCLUSIVE: Locals Live From The Student Union Palomar College San Diego

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:24:00 +0000

Tune In Tomorrow Wednesday 1PM to 5PM EST for Live Streaming Direct From Palomar College Student Union in California. Also available on KKSM 1320 AM in the San Diego Area.

Exclusive Presentation From Your Free and Independent Radio!

BZoO HomeGrown Radio

Vote!! Indie Musician & Spoken Word Artist And More

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 19:02:00 +0000

Tell us which Indie Musician, Band and Spoken Word Artist you want to hear more of. Even vote for your favorite BZoO HomeGrown Show and Show Host.

Check out the BZoO HomeGrown Radio Playlist or the BZoO HomeGrown Radio ShowList. Then click the VOTE BZoO link below and fill in up to 5 Musicians, Bands, Poets, Shows or Show Host who you want to hear and hear more of.

Dont see who you want to hear more of? Just fill in their name and where we can contact (if you know) them. We'll do our best to get them on the BZoO Radio.

It's just that easy. Click Here & VOTE BZoO. Link dont work? Send us your Top 5 Indie Musician, Band, Spoken Word Poet, BZoO Radio Show, or BZoo Radio Show Host at votebzoo@gmail.com

Click Here & VOTE BZoO

Belinda Subraman Presents Gypsy Art Show With Scott Docherty

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 22:46:00 +0000

Interview Scott Docherty

Visit Scott's MySpace Website

Belinda Subraman interviews and discovers the many talents of Scott Docherty. Scott is a singer, songwriter, keyboardist, poet, and artist.

Long one of L.A.'s musical treasures, Scott Docherty was born on the 20th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day, December 7th, Docherty has written and performed some of the most heartfelt and beautiful music ever to be born in the Golden State, such as his song "Living Water," a masterpiece of songwriting that is one of the most divinely-inspired songs ever devoted to the divine. Born in beautiful Brooklyn, Docherty was raised in Southern California, where he started playing piano and writing music as a kid.

Scott worked with the late, great Jack Segal (the lyricist of such standards as "When Sunny Gets Blue" and "Scarlet Ribbons") then the VP of AGAC (the American Guild of Authors and Composers). His first song was published in 1982, and at about the same time he started playing keyboards for many artists and bands, including Paul Zollo & The Ghosters, with whom he wrote many beautiful and fun songs, including "Noelle," "Season of Grace," and the ebullient reggae fest "African Mask." (Zollo and Docherty continue to collaborate to this day, and are working on many songs for their respective upcoming albums.

BZoO HomeGrown Podcast are MP3 files that allow for viewing and listening through RSS Readers, iPods, iTunes and other podcast players, though anyone that can listen to a MP3 file can also listen, such as Media Player, WinAmp and Quicktime.

Win A Gold Diamond Necklace In CafeRg's Splash Poetry Mother's Day Competition

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 13:46:00 +0000

Win a "Diamond Solitaire Necklace in Solid 14 Karat Yellow Gold which is Bezel Set with a very well Cut, High Clarity, Colorless Quarter Carat Diamond" for Mom from Kingsgate Diamonds, SlamNation's New DVD and a Splash Poetry Challenge Award Banner.

Click for larger version

Enter cafeRg's Splash Poetry Picture 'Mother's Day' Challenge. The top two poems will be decided by a SplashHall Poetry Members Poll and the Judges score.

How It Works

Judges will award 4 poems a score of 1 to 4. SplashHall Members will then vote for those 4 poems and, based on most votes, each poem will be scored 1 to 4. Ties, should there be any, will be broken and decided by the Judges.

A Diamond Solitaire Necklace in Solid 14 Karat Yellow Gold which is Bezel Set with a very well Cut, High Clarity, Colorless Quarter Carat Diamond from Kingsgate Diamonds, will be given to First Place. Both First Place and Honorable Mention will also be awarded the sensational DVD "SlamNation" and awards banners.To enter your Mother's Mother's Day's poem in CafeRg's Splash Picture Poetry Mother's Day Challenge, muse Edward Hughes' MidSummer Eve Art, and post your Mother's Day poem In The SplashHall Forum Here.

Top poems are also published on our syndicated blogs including Rollin Thunder Poetry, BZoO HomeGrown Radio Blog and SplashHall Art & Poetry.

There is a limit of 1 poem per person per challenge. Poems need to have a Mother's Day theme to be included in the voting and scoring. SplashHall Host and Staff including Rollin Thunder Staff and BZoO Homegrown Radio Staff are not eligible to enter. There is no enter fee. The Mother's Day Competition is absoluting FREE!

Poems must be submitted and posted in this forum by Friday, May 5, 2006 8:00 PM EST. Scoring and voting will begin. Winners will be announced on Thursday May 11, 2006.

If you're a blogger you will also win blogging credits from the following blogging communities:

Top poems are also published on our syndicated blogs including Rollin Thunder Poetry, BZoO HomeGrown Radio Blog and SplashHall Art & Poetry.

BZoO HomeGrown Radio Is Now Listed At iTunes In The Radio Section

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 15:31:00 +0000

Good News! BZoO Homegrown Radio is now listed directly within your iTunes Music Jukebox.

What does this mean? For you, the Independent Musician and Spoken Word Artist, a quicker link to your CDs if they are available at the iTunes Store. Even if your CDs are not available at iTunes your craft will get more exposure from music fans looking for music both for their listening pleasure and to purchase.

BZoO HomeGrown Radio is honored to be one of the 'privileged few' radio stations listed directly within iTunes, as well as representing you the Independent Musicians and Spoken Word Artist. iTunes is available for both Apple and Windows operating system. Of course BZoO is always striving to be and getting listed at more relavant websites and our search engine, like Google, Yahoo and MSN, ranking keeps climbing to the top.

Lets all move upward as a family.. Please include a link back to BZoO from your website. Once you have a link back to the BZoO Homegrown Radio, lets us know and we will link back to you. The correct URL to point to is http://www.bzoo.org .

If you have any questions or suggestions Please let usknow. As part of the BZoO Family your feedback is valued very much as is your support. Thank you for the space.

See ya on the radio ;-)

Belinda Subraman Presents Gypsy Art #10 Interview With Dick Bakken

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:22:00 +0000

Photo courtesy Mimi Ferraro

Interview Dick Bakken

Dick Bakken of Bisbee, Arizona, did a 20-reading new book tour of the West in 2003—El Paso to Seattle, Berkeley to Santa Fe—to promote Twin Towers (Carrington Press, 2003), his response to the 9/11 WTC attacks, then again in 2004 to promote Dick Bakken: Greatest Hits (Pudding House Publications, 2005), which features his 12 most influential poems 1967–2002. To catch this relentless pioneer voicing poems without MS, mic, or podium, which has defined Bakken’s delivery—coast to coast—since 1973, long before “performance poet,” “spoken word,” and “slam” were labels anywhere near in vogue, hear his audio stereo cassette, The Other Side: Dick Bakken Live / Selected Voicings 1978–84 (Brushfire Publications, 1986). And check out “Orson Wells Interviews Poet Dick Bakken, Copper Queen Hotel Saloon, Labor Day, 2005,” at 'The Forbbiden Story Boards'. Greatest Hits, The Other Side, or his not-for-the-uptight-of-heart Feet with the Jesus (Lynx House Press, 1989) are available each $10.00 postpaid and signed from the author at dickbakken@yahoo.com.

BZoO Homegrown Podcast are MP3 files that allow for viewing and listening through RSS Readers, iPods, iTunes and other podcast players, though anyone that can listen to a MP3 file can also listen, such as Media Player, WinAmp and Quicktime.

Politically Sound With Stephanie Larocque On BZoO HomeGrown Radio

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 16:50:00 +0000

Politically Sound #1

Stephanie Larocque has an extensive background in the area of political science. She has for years worked to master and cultivate her craft in all areas of politics. She is what is known in political circles as a political "junkie" she lives and breaths politics.

It is not unusual for Stephanie to read up to three news papers a day and watch 3 different news stations in the course of 24 hours.

If something important is going on in the world, Stephanie will know about it. She uses a common sense approach in how she goes about dissecting the news and reading between the lines to avoid the spin and going right for the meat on the bone of any given story.

Stephanie Larocque has worked on many political campaigns in her country and comes from a very political family. She has been surrounded by politics her whole life.

Stephanie uses her knowledge in politics to inform and even educate as many people as she can.

Politics is no passing phase for Stephanie Larocque, she has spent her life learning her craft.

Stephanie's no nonsense, tell it like it is approach to politics is raw and she aims it right at the average person who she believes is the most important people when it comes to politics.

Tune into Politically Sound with Stephanie Larocque Exclusively on BZoO HomeGrown Radio - 24/7 Live Streaming or catch her podcast [here].

Paulygrl And Ceberry Win CafeRg's Splash Poetry St Valentine's Day Competition

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 18:12:00 +0000

Here's The Official Skinny...

Join me and Give It Up for Paulygrl, First Place, and Ceberry, Honorable Mention, for their poems in CafeRg's Splash Poetry Picture St Valentine's Day Challenge. Go here to join me in deserving congratulations.

They both have also won the acclaimed DVD SlamNation and Paulygrl also won a dozen red roses compliments of Allen and Kingsgate Diamonds

You can read the final judges scores and scores from the SplashMembers Vote along with Judge Bakkens comments
Here

Thank you all for your support and participation in the St Valentine's Day competition. You're all winners in my muse.

Play Cupid & Vote In CafeRg's Splash St Valentine's Day Poetry Competition

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 21:35:00 +0000

The Judges have reached a verdict, yes it took that long because all the poems were so close. Thank you for your patience.

The poems are ..not.. in the order which the judges choose, I felt we would keep that part to the end for a little suspense in the voting process.

Also Judge Bakken has made comments on his picks, which we will also keep to the end as not to influence the vote. His comments were very interesting, I think everyone will enjoy them.

Now its your turn to play cupid and vote for your favorite poem. To cast Your vote please go HERE.

The top poem will win a lovely bouquet of a dozen roses from Kingsgate Diamonds and both the top poem and the runner up will win the acclaimed slam poetry DVD SlamNation. If you blog within one of our blogging community sponsors you will also win blogging credits. Both will also be awarded SplashHall Challenge Banners.

Let me add to be in the top four itself is deserving of itself. To you four I congratulate you. To all that participated, well you are winners also, with the proof being in the length of time it took the Judges to qualify the top four.

Well give it up for the top four and show your support with your vote for the top two poems.

Voting ends Sunday evening Feb 12, 2006 and winners will be announced on the 13th of Feb.

"..here come da judge, here come da judge..."

BZoO HomeGrown Radio Is Looking For A Political Host

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 14:43:00 +0000

Hey Ya'll

BZoO HomeGrown Radio is looking for a political Host. We feature alternative programming. Currently we feature Independent Music and Spoken Word along with talk and interview shows.

We are looking for someone that would like to have their own Political Show. You would need to be familar with audio, recording and podcasting. We would like to present a show focused on environmental, social and humanitarian rights and the up and coming elections.You would want to create your own talk show with a variety of guest. It would be at least weekly and present 30-60 minutes. Other than that the show would be completely yours to create.

If you're interested please contact me at cafeRg@gmail.com. Please include a sample audio preferably MP3.

Currently the BZoO/SplashHall Network has been growing consistently and broke the 1 million hits mark (per month) last month and is on course to continue that trend.

Thank You!

Last Call For St. Valentine's Day Poems For CafeRg's Splash Poetry Picture Competiton

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Thu, 02 Feb 2006 16:31:00 +0000

Hi Ya'll

DJ Rg here.This is 'Last Call' for cafeRg's Splash Poetry Picture St. Valentine's Challenge. Deadline is less than two days away - Feb 4th. Then the Judges will score all the poems to pick the 'Top 4', then the SplashMembers voting will begin. Winners will be announced on Feb 12, 2006.

Don't miss out on getting your Valentine's poem judged by seasoned poets and quailified poetry judges. You may walk away with the acclaimed poetry DVD SlamNation www.slamnation.com and a Dozen Beautiful Red Roses from Kingsgate Diamonds www.kingsgate-diamonds.com - and top honors from the competiton. Your sweetheart will surely feel special and may have an extra treat for you too ;-)

Complete details at SplashHall Poetry www.splashhall.org/cgi-bin/boards/ikonboard.cgi

Better hurry Cupid is on his way!

Saturday Feb 4th is the final submission day.

Enter your St. Valentine's Day Poem today.

Check Out the New HomeGrown Podcast On BZoO HomeGrown Radio and Podcast

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 19:41:00 +0000

Check out the New podcast below. The new BZoO HomeGrown Radio and Podcast has a much improved navigation. Cruise around and see for yourself. While you are cruising be sure to check out our newest HomeGrown Podcast. Be sure to come back because we have a whole lotta more goodies on the way.

Click Here to go their Spotlights and Podcast.

Belinda and daughter Sunny

Angela Peterson

DB Martin's 1910 Waltham Warfield Upright Grand, used to compose Miracle Man

Click Here to go their Spotlights and Podcast.

You can hear other independent artist, music, shows & podcast on the BZoO HomeGrown Radio Live Streaming Radio & Podcast. Tune in with your favorite music player. You can hear more podcast by clicking the “Podcast Tab” above or [here]

BZoO HomeGrown Podcast are MP3 files that allow for viewing and listening through RSS Readers, iPods, iTunes and other podcast players, though anyone that can listen to a MP3 file can also listen, such as Media Player, WinAmp and iTunes.

Meet The Judges For CafeRg's Splash Poetry Picture St. Valentine's Day Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (CafeRg) — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 03:22:00 +0000

CafeRg's Splash Poetry Picture St. Valentine's Day Challenge [link] entry deadline is coming near - February 4th, 2006. If you have not entered the popular poetry challenge yet click the link above for more information.

The competition is judged by four Judges - two from SplashHall Poetry, one from BZoO HomeGrown Radio and one notable Judge from outside the SplashHall Poetry Network. The Judges score and choose four poems of all the entries for the St. Valentine's Day Challenge. The four top poems are then submitted to a SplashHall Poetry members poll, which the members vote to award a First Place and a Honorable Mention to the top 2 poems. Winners are also awarded prizes listed below.

This St. Valentine's Day Challenge Judge's are:

Special Guest Judge Dick Bakken

Dick Bakken of Bisbee, Arizona, did a 20-reading new book tour of the West in 2003—El Paso to Seattle, Berkeley to Santa Fe—to promote Twin Towers (Carrington Press, 2003), his response to the 9/11 WTC attacks, then again in 2004 to promote Dick Bakken: Greatest Hits (Pudding House Publications, 2005), which features his 12 most influential poems 1967–2002. To catch this relentless pioneer voicing poems without MS, mic, or podium, which has defined Bakken’s delivery—coast to coast—since 1973, long before “performance poet,” “spoken word,” and “slam” were labels anywhere near in vogue, hear his audio stereo cassette, The Other Side: Dick Bakken Live / Selected Voicings 1978–84 (Brushfire Publications, 1986). And check out “Orson Wells Interviews Poet Dick Bakken, Copper Queen Hotel Saloon, Labor Day, 2005,” at 'The Forbbiden Story Boards'. Greatest Hits, The Other Side, or his not-for-the-uptight-of-heart Feet with the Jesus (Lynx House Press, 1989) are available each $10.00 postpaid and signed from the author at dickbakken@yahoo.com.

Dick Bakken photo courtesy of Richard Byrd.

BZoO Radio And SplashHall Poetry Judges

Left to right BZoO Radio Host Belinda Subraman, SplashHall Poetry Director "Witt" Wittmann, SplashHall Host D. "Sunny" Porter.

BZoO Radio Host Belinda Subraman Belinda’s own writing has grown to span a vast array of subjects, styles and publications. She has traveled in over 20 countries, lived in Europe for 6 years and was part of an East Indian family for 22 years. These cross-cultural experiences often inform her work as well as her experiences as a Registered Nurse. These days her poetry, stories, and art can be found in hundreds of journals, reviews, anthologies, books and chapbooks. Since 1994 her archives are housed at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, in the Center for Southwest Research. Her daily updated web site is Belinda Subraman She also is Editor/Publisher of a multi-media ezine at GypsyMag and is BZoO Homegrown Radio Host.

SplashHall Poetry Director Witt Wittmann a recipient of the James A. Rodgers Creative writing award, was born and reared in Lake City, SC. She has attended the the University of South Carolina and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education. Recently retired from the public school system, she now spends her time editing and illustrating books for others. She also the Poetry Directory at Splashhall Poetry. Wittmann is a self-taught, award-winning author and artist. Witt's work has been recognized and displayed at South Carolina's Artisans Center, and her tatted treasures have been exhibited throughout the state. witt has published two books: TatWitt: What I learned When I Learned To Tat (Union County Writers Press 2002) and Musing at La Poulaille (D-N Publishing 2002). TatWitt is an inspirational book with essays and poetry to motivate people to pursue their love for the arts. Musing at La Poulaille is a humorous collection of poems delving into the extraordinary world of chickens. You can see some of her tats and books at her WebSite.

SplashHall Hostess Debbie "Sunny" Porter lives in sunny Florida. Sunny dabbles in all type of arts and crafts. From panty hose dolls, dream catchers and quilts, each unique, never two alike. "When I was a teenager my favorite hobby was making necklaces, and poetry. I enjoy doing digital art, Cin(E)-Poetry, and spoken word Poetry". Sunny has published Skating on Saturns Rings & Sensual Lavender Dreams available through LuLu . You can visit one of her blogs at Lady SunShine's Aura Sunny has been a SplashHall Hostess for the past 5 year and loves helping others.

Sponsors And Prizes Are:

First Place will be awarded a beautiful bouquet of a dozen red roses from Kingsgate Diamonds. Both First Place and Honorable Mention will be awarded SlamNation's New DVD and a Splash Poetry Challenge Award Banner.

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If you're a blogger you will also win blogging credits from the following blogging communities:

Top poems are also published on our syndicated blogs including Rollin Thunder Poetry, BZoO HomeGrown Radio Blog and SplashHall Art & Poetry.