What is the Collective? The Stanford Spoken Word Collective is a group of 18 performance poets that performs at campus events, community programs, and ACUI's Collegiate National Poetry Slam. We also hold quarterly shows and weekly writing workshops, both open to the public. Basically cool people. We got you something. No, it’s not an iPod, or anything like that. But we did pull together a lot of our poetry, attention, and love into our CDs and chapbooks. To browse the Spoken Word store, click here, or visit the “Collective Store” tab above. Curious about Collective events? Look to the right to find a list of past collective appearances, shows, and events. For more information, or to view media from events, click here, or go to the “Events” tab Unleash the Beast. Come to one of the Collective’s spoken word workshops. They’re held every Thursday in the basement of Margaret Jacks Hall, from 7:30 to 9:30. Come for the food, the audience, or just to hang. To view more information, click here, or go to the “Workshops” tab above. Speak, poet, speak. Worried about auditions? Don’t be. The Collective will keep it low-stress. To find out more about how the Spoken Word Collective selects the next year’s members, click here or go to the “Auditions” tab above. Interested in Booking? To include the Collective in your next event, click here or select the “Contact” tab above. Questions about venues, pricing, and endorsements can be answered by email, as promptly as possible.
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December 2007

December 7th 8pm: FALL QUARTER SHOW

The Collective Open Mic at 7:30, Show at 8. A3C Ballroom, Old Union, Stanford.


November 2007

11/3 @ 1:15pm: STEP IT UP RALLY

Dawn Maxey Old Union Courtyard, Stanford.


November 7-8th: GREEN BUILD EXPO

Dawn Maxey McCormick Place, Chicago IL.


11/27 @ 7:30pm: SNAPS

William Von Hoene, Lyla Johnstone, Brian Yoo, Elliot Luscombe Sigma Nu, Stanford


11/29 @ 5:30pm: WORLD AIDS DAY VIGIL

Grant Newsome, William Von Hoene, Dawn Maxey Old Union Courtyard, Stanford.


October 2007

10/4 @ 11:15pm: PARTY ON THE EDGE

Grant Newsome, Scott Frank, William Von Hoene, Dawn Maxey Cantor Arts Center, Stanford.


10/11 12-1pm: COMING OUT DAY

Marlon Footracer, Liane Al-Ghusain LGBT Center, Stanford.


10/18 8-10pm: POST KATRINA BENEFIT EVENT

Max Hare, A-lan Holt, Elliot Luscombe Mills College, Oakland.


September 2007

9/17 @ 12:30pm: FREMONT HIGH WRITING WORKSHOP

Ariella Tai, Marlon Footracer, Dawn Maxey Fremont High School, Sunnyvale.


9/23 @ 2:30pm: NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION - FACES

Marlon Footracer, Dawn Maxey, Ariella Tai, Elliot Luscombe Memorial Auditorium, Stanford


9/26 @ 12pm: OLD UNION GRAND OPENING

William Von Hoene Old Union Courtyard, Stanford.


July 2007

7/21 1-2pm: BRAVE NEW VOICES POETRY SLAM

Elliot Luscombe, Dawn Maxey 701 Vine St, San Jose.


7/24 3:30-4:15pm: UPWARD BOUND WORKSHOP

Dawn Maxey Mars Lounge, Stanford.


7/30: HARLEM POETRY SLAM

Takeo Rivera Nuyorican Poets Cafe, New York, New York.