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ABOUT
FULL MOON POETS
Full
Moon Poets was founded in 2000 by Danny Salzhandler, a local artist
in Encinitas, California. His vision was to have a gathering
of local poets meet once a month in an informal setting to read
poetry.
His dream was realized and Full Moon Poets, in conjunction with
101 Artists' Colony produces 2
poetry slams per year at the La Paloma Theatre, attracting poets
from across the country, and standing room only crowds of 400
people. Volunteers are always needed to help sign in poets
and scorekeeping. The event is free, but the popcorn bucket is
passed around to collect prize money for the winning poets. Rent
for the La Paloma is typically paid by donations from the Full
Moon Poets, 101 Artists' Colony, and solicitations from local
businesses and merchants.
In
the past, Full
Moon Poets Open Readings were held monthly on the full moon at the 101 Artists'
Colony for a "poetry
circle" - an open reading with poets of all ages and walks
of life. These monthly open readings typically bring 20-30
poets and guests. Since the closure of the 101 Artists' Colony,
various venues and dates for Open Readings have created a less
consistent schedule, but dates will be posted as they are known.
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