Inform arachne@madpoetry.org of any other cyclic or once-in-a-blue-moon events. We look forward to more slams!

August

8/5, Thurs. 7 pm: First Thursday Open Mike Poetry Reading, featuring Andrew Hill & Benjamin James Deline performing "The Ballad of Mister Ford," a twenty-minute opera based on the man who shot his best friend, Jesse James, in the back. Avol's Bookstore, 315 W. Gorham. 255-4730 for info.

8/13, Friday, 7:30 pm: Poetry Open Mike with featured reader. At the Village Booksmith in downtown Baraboo, 526 Oak St., on the square across from the cannon. For info call 355-1001.

8/21, Saturday, 7 pm: Urban Spoken Word. Slam and open mike. Genna's Lounge, Main St. on the Capitol Square. For information, David Hart: 239.0921 or dahiii@hotmail.com.

September

9/2, Thurs. 7 pm: First Thursday Open Mike Poetry Reading. Avol's Bookstore, 315 W. Gorham. 255-4730 for info.

9/10, Friday, 7:30 pm: Poetry Open Mike with featured reader. At the Village Booksmith in downtown Baraboo, 526 Oak St., on the square across from the cannon. For info call 355-1001.

9/18, Saturday, 7 pm: Urban Spoken Word. Slam and open mike. Genna's Lounge, Main St. on the Capitol Square. For information, David Hart: 239.0921 or dahiii@hotmail.com.