Here's one for your calendar, all you spoken-word, slam-poetry fans: Torrance High School next Thursday night -- that's one week from today, got it? -- is hosting its first ever poetry slam competition to which the public is invited.
There are 7 individual finalists and 3 team finalists, with the winners in each category set to receive $100, not to mention the title "2007 Slam Champion."
The event is the baby of English teacher Ilene Marshall, who informs me the festivities include a guest appearance by nationally renowned slam poet Shihan, a past U.S. champ and featured performer on the HBO series "Def Poetry."
Marshall says in an email that she's been "floored by the talent of these students" and suspects we all will be, too.
If you're intrigued, and free next Thursday, April 24, the competition kicks off at 7 p.m., in the Torrance High auditorium.
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