Presents, Joy, and Poems and Slams

So, we're already a week into December... This letter is for all except those unfortunate graduate students whose semester ends on December 24th at midnight.

I would like to ask that you take some time this December to do something for yourself.

What I'm going to suggest will also save you money. You should go to a poetry reading as AS220 on December 17th. It will only set you back $4.

It starts at 9 p.m. This holiday slam sounds a little bit more lyrical on this occasion because 3rd Thursdays at AS220 are about music + poetry. It's open mike: singers/songwriters get 8 minutes on stage and 'acapella' poets get 3 minutes. Open mic list goes up at 7:30/Doors at 8pm. Come early if you want to be a sure bet for the spotlight.

I'll keep trolling the web looking for other readings and literary leads to help you fill the days and evenings of this wintry month, so that you don't find yourself distractedly driving around Providence Place looking for somewhere to park.

AS220 is located at 115 Empire Street if I can read correctly tonight... on my sad little computer screen.

~ Kate

P.S. The night is certain to cost less than going to Providence Place to buy a present for your sister-in-law or mother-in-law or wife or husband or godmother... It will also be more rewarding than going online in the comfort of your home and buying that beloved Kindle for your loved one - I say loved one because I, at least, could only buy 1.

With that note, I feel the need to tell you I'll gladly accept any Kindle castoffs. My curiousity is piqued!