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Review of Words In Your Face in latest Issue of BUST magazine
In her review of WIYF, Erica Varlese writes “Aptowicz seems like a cool older sister with the insider scoop on th hottest pop-cultural phenomenon this side of the 20th century… Words In Your Face is perfect for slam newbies and fans of the Big Apple’s seemingly endless supply of alterna-history tales. And for established fans, Aptowicz’s juicy info on teh competitive underbelly of slam gives an extra punch to an already perfectly researched read…” To read her full review, please buy a copy of the fabulousBUST magazine’s awesome Men We Love issue.
Article on Words In Your Face and Shaptowicz in Albany appears in the Sunday Albany Times-Union
In her article on both Words In Your Face and Shaptowicz’s forthcoming appearance at the Frequency North reading series, journalist Amy Halloran writes “[Words In Your Face] covers the history of slam, which began at Chicago’s Green Mill in 1986 when Marc Smith invented a competition format to get audiences into the bar. The habit spread quickly to New York City, where Bob Holman enthusiastically birthed the NYC slam, which in turn pushed poets into the national spotlight in a fashion that had not occurred since Edna St. Vincent Millay toured to sold-out crowds in the early 20th century…” To read the full article — which features brief interviews with both Shappy and Cristin, please click here.
Cristin to be Special Guest of Rapid Response Team Show
Cristin will be performing in association with the wonderful Rapid Response Team gang at this Easter Sunday show at 8pm at the Bowery Poetry Club! For more information on the show, please check out their website here.
Words In Your Face is Spotlighted by the Brooklyn Public Library
In their March – April 2008 newsletter, the Brooklyn Public Library spotlighted Words In Your Face as one of only 12 books in their “What We’re Reading” column. Check out the PDF of the March – April Newsletter by clicking here.
Cristin to Host First Ever Women of the World Poetry Slam Finals
Cristin is thrilled to be hosting the first every Women of the World Poetry Slam Finals, happening in Detroit’s beautiful Fillmore Theatre. There are a bevy of awesome events — day and night — so check out to WOWps website here.
Review of Words In Your Face in latest Issue of Galatea Resurrects
In his review of WIYF, Nathan Logan writes “Aptowicz has put a wealth of information in Words in Your Face. First and foremost, she provides a history to this movement in New York City that is just as rich as any other poetry movement in the United States… Aptowicz should be congratulated for this rich collection. Anyone interested in poetry, of any kind, should give this book a good read.” To read his full review of it in Galatea Resurrects, click here.
Cristin and Shappy to Perform at Second Sundays
Cristin and Shappy will be making their Second Sundays debut at the San Francisco Poetry Slam, one of the largest-attended shows in the country! The show starts at 8pm at the Mama Calizo’s Voice Factory (1519 Mission St).
Cristin to perform at Writers with Drinks
Cristin will be performing her work as a part of the popular series, Writers with Drinks, which “combines erotica with literature, stand-up comedy with science fiction and poetry with essays. Plus mystery, romance, memoir, rants ‘and other’!!” All proceeds of the show benefit Other Magazine, and Charlie Anders as “MC and vamp.” The show starts at 7pm at the Make Out Room. For more information, please check out the Writers with Drinks website here.
Cristin and Shappy to Perform at Tourettes Without Regrets
Cristin will be performing set exclusively from her second book, Hot Teen Slut as a part of this Friday Night show curated and hosted by cult leader / wildman / poet Jamie de Wolf. The show starts at 8pm at Merchants Bar (401 2nd St. @ Broadway).
Cristin and Shappy to Perform at Bezerkley Slam
Cristin and Shappy are thrilled to be performing at one of the most popular slams in the Bay Area: the Berzerkley Slam!! The show starts at 8pm at the Starry Plow (3101 Shattuck Ave). For more information, please check out the Bezerkley slam website here.
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