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Youth Speaks Presents
In Partnership with HBO’s Def Poetry, DC WritersCorps, Sol & Soul, the Creative Writing Alliance, and Hip-Hop Theater Festival
The 11th Annual
BRAVE NEW VOICES
International Youth Poetry Slam Festival
Washington, D.C. July 15 – 19, 2008
500 Poets from 40 Cities across 4 countries Ignite Washington, D.C. with Words!
All events are FREE!
For information about the festival including poetry and spoken word workshops for youth, the quarter and semi-finals of the international poetry slam, and more, check the Brave New Voices Homepage
Saturday, July 19th
The Grand Slam Finals of the International Youth Poetry Slam
The Lincoln Theater 7pm
1215 U St., NW
Live Filming for HBO’s documentary on Brave New Voices!
Come See the Final Teams of The Poetry Slam with Special Guests.
This is a Free Event But Tickets Must Be Reserved
FREE TICKETS CAN BE REQUESTED BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO: bravenewvoices@broadwayvideo.com with full name, email and how many tickets you need up to 4 ticket per request. If tickets are available you will receive confirmation back.
The Kennedy Center, 6pm
2700 F St, NW
The Best Young Spoken Word Artists in the Country Talk About Global Warming.
Sponsored by The Redford Center at The Sundance Preserve and the US Green Building Council
Highlighted Events include:
Tuesday, July 15th
Opening Ceremonies
US Capitol Building
Rayburn Courtyard
6pm
Wednesday, July 16th
A Full Day of Poetry and Spoken Word Workshops for Youth at
George Washington University
To register DC -Area youth, please contact Khalil Anthony Peebles at kpeebles@youthspeaks.org
10am - 2pm
Thursday July 17th
Quarter-Finals of the International Youth Poetry Slam
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St. NE, Washington, DC 20002
10am – 6pm FREE
Friday July 18th
Hear The Children Left Behind: Young People Speak Out on Education
LAFAYETTE PARK (across from the White House)
3 - 6pm
Semi-Finals of the International Youth Poetry Slam
The Smithsonian (2 Locations):
Smithsonian American Art Museum - The McEvoy Auditorium
Freer Gallery of Art - Meyer Auditorium
Special Emcees Beau Sia and Rafael Casal
11am – 1pm FREE
Teacher’s Conference
The Smithsonian
Freer Gallery of Art - Meyer Auditorium
1:30 - 3pm FREE when registering at:
bnvteacherconference@youthspeaks.org
SPACE IS LIMITED
For complete Information About the Poetry Slam, Workshops, and Teachers Programs, please Check Out the Brave New Voices Homepage.