Ted Washington
Kismet
“The readings in San Francisco have inspired me to aspire to read in Chicago at the Green Mill, the birthplace of poetry slam, and New York City at the Nuyorican, the legendary poetry cafe in Manhattan.” Kismet Kismet 02/09/11 © ted washington 2011 Read More
Ted Washington
Om Shan Tea
“My last night of the reading excursion in San Francisco was at Om Shan Tea. They have an open mic with a feature on Thursday nights. Marc Kokinos is one of the hosts. He participated in all of the readings I attended while in SF. A friend from San Diego back in the day now… Read More
Ted Washington
Sacred Grounds
“My first time as featured poet in San Francisco was great! My performance was good, not great, but good. Too excited to remain in control and read some too fast but I had a blast. Thank you Sacred Grounds crew and Dan Brady(host). Also thanks to Vince and Kelly Riley for being there and taking… Read More
Ted Washington
Keane’s 3300 Club
“First of three nights reading poetry in San Francisco was spent at Keane’s 3300 Club. Located in the Mission District the 3300 Club hosts a poetry open mic on Tuesdays at 7p. A True dive bar, the atmosphere made me feel at home and the tequila helped too. Reading, writing and drinking, yes San Francisco… Read More
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San Francisco Bound!
“Driving to San Francisco Tuesday morning for my first feature reading in SF at Sacred Grounds, Wednesday, January 26th at 7PM. Read there a few times last year on the open mic sign up and they were gracious even to ask if I wanted to feature. Will be at Om Shan Tea on Thursday, January… Read More
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2011 Begins With Poetry
Happy New Year! “It has been almost two weeks and the year is on course. The goal for the year is simply to do more; more readings, more art, more books and more shows with Pruitt Igoe. To start the year I am reading at UCSD. ” Dig The Scene Place: The Loft (in the… Read More
Ted Washington
Kismet
“If you can see it coming the moment of reckoning can the course be altered is the alteration preordained there are many ways to say it Kismet it is not a statement of inactivity swim” Kismet ©ted washington 2010 Read More
Ted Washington
APE, San Francisco
” The Alternative Press Expo (APE) is my favorite event to vend. They sell beer and cocktails at the thing! Plus most of the vendors I have met and become friends with so it’s good to see them. I have learned a lot from them about presenting your work and how to sell in the… Read More