FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local promoters use poetry and music to bridge cultural gaps ATLANTA-----January 25, 2008----- This February, Atlanta audiences will be treated to a mostly unlikely of pairings--a $1000 poetry slam that will include a rock concert. Local promotion group, Below The Radar, will welcome national recording artist, To Whom and Three5Human, to Twisted Tongue IV-- a poetry slam finals featuring 10 of the top poets from across the country and a $1000 cash prize.

This event will take place February 22nd at The Loft located at 1374 W. Peachtree inside the The CW Midtown Music Complex and will feature three rounds of performances judged by five celebrity guest judges. Griffey 2K, from the A-Team Morning show on 107.9, will provide some comic relief as well as serve as one of the guest judges. This will mark the fourth and final installment of the Twisted Tongue Poetry Slam series. In the three previous events, poets competed for a $500 cash prize as well as a chance to compete for the $1000 prize and ultimately a chance to perform at the Akoben Music Festival in New Orleans.

Nick Edelstein's Band's 2008 tour kicks off this Saturday, February 16th in Dahlonega!
They did a great job at the Sweet Auburn Springfest 2007! If you missed them there, maybe you can catch a performance at one of the following:

Come celebrate a clean slate in 2008 with Nick Edelstein. Snuggle up to your loved one on their comfy sofas or enjoy a view from the bar. All ages, non-smoking! 24 N. Park St., Dahlonega, GA

Nick Edelstein Band will also be performing a showcase at Cape May's Singer-Songwriter Festival, SS Cape May, on Friday, March 7 at: Lucky Bones 10:30-11:30 PM 1200 Route 109 Cape May, NJ 08204

Scott and Larry of Urban City Records are ready and willing to use the Sweet Auburn Springfest 2007 as Your background for YOUR Music Video or EPK.

If you need a studio from which to work or any other Artistic needs check out Urban City Records.

Sign up your teens in Charlottes teen drama workshop to be held at the Jim Huie Recreations Center (Aquatic Center) 9045 Tara Blvd on Thursday and Friday evenings. Call them at 678-479-5139 to get more information.

This is a 5 week class that meets:
Thursday 7:15 - 8:15 Basic Drama
Friday 7:00 - 9:00 Drama & Filming Day
10 teens minimum needed for class.
Ages 12 to 18

This class will explore Dramatic Presentations on Film. Teens will create scripts and presentations in short films that deliver thought provoking messages. E.g. non-violence, drug prevention, abstinence, anger management, etc. There will be a film presentation for family and friends at end of each session. Each participant receives a DVD copy of short film.

Contact Charlotte at cwebinc@bellsouth.net to find out how you can send out information about your upcoming performances, CD releases and special events.

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