March 25 now featuring 6 readers + 1 open mic contest

The March 25 Toronto launch of Carousel 25 now features six readers:

  1. Fred Gaysek
  2. Julian Gobert
  3. Jim Johnstone
  4. Liisa Ladouceur
  5. gustave morin
  6. Sandy Pool
1. Open Mic Contest:
An original poem
Max 3 minutes in length
Must contain the words: BORING. PEOPLE. LOVE. DRILLS
Open Mic Sign-up at 7:30 pm. Cash and Magazine Pack Prizes.
See you at the Black Swan, 154 Danforth Avenue, just east of Broadview (map).

livewords hosts the Carousel Issue 25 launch party on March 25

Join us as we celebrate the Toronto launch of Carousel 25 on Thursday, March25 at the Black Swan, 154 Danforth Avenue, just east of Broadview (map). Readings commence at 8 p.m.

One of our favourite magazines featuring some of our favourite people combine for a swell night of words, whiskey (or your pleasure) and wit.

Featuring readings by Issue 25 Contributers, including:

  • Fred Gaysek
  • Julian Gobert
  • Jim Johnstone
  • Liisa Ladouceur
  • gustave morin
  • Sandy Pool
Plus our Open Mic Contest:
1 original poem
3 minutes max
Must contain the words: BORING. PEOPLE. LOVE. DRILLS
Open Mic Sign-up at 7:30 pm. Cash and Magazine Pack Prizes.

RSVP on facebook

Carousel will also be celebrating at:

C25 EVENT #1: BORING. PEOPLE. LOVE. DRILLS. Art Show (Mar 5, Le Gallery / TO)

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=358882125324&ref=ts

C25 EVENT #2: Appreciation Party (Mar 15, Guelph)
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=336396312547&ref=ts

Packing the joint for MM13

A shout out to all 90 or so of you who packed the joint at the Black Swan for the Misunderstandings Magazine Issue 13 launch party; and the launch of Blair Trewartha’s Cactus Press Chapbook, Break In.

A big congratulations to Jim Johnstone on another great issue. A grateful thanks to Shwan McLeod for co-hosting the evening. And a special thanks to Carri Edwards for catering services and duties involved.

Misunderstandings 13 Launch Party – February 4th

Join us as we celebrate the launch of Misunderstandings Magazine Issue 13 Thursday February 4 at the Black Swan, 154 Danforth Avenue, just east of Broadview (map).

Readings commence at 8:00 p.m.

Open Mic Sign-up at 7:30 p.m.

Issue 13 contributors reading:

  • Michael Lista
  • Liz Howard
  • Nyla Matuk
  • Robin Richardson
  • Matt Leslie
  • Andrew McEwan

+ Blair Trewartha launching his Cactus Press chapbook Break In

+ OPEN MIC with prizes material and spiritual: e.g. subscriptions to Misunderstandings Magazine

Hosted by Jim Johnstone and Shwan McLeod

Complimentary snacks but you’ll have to buy the beer.

Misunderstandings Web Page

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Misunderstandings Magazine 12 – Launched

We had a packed house July 23 at the Central on all-too-infrequent warm Toronto ’09 summer night.

Nikki Ward won our all “original piece” Open Mic contest, carrying off a $50 cash prize for her impressive effort.

Thanks to our contest judges: Karen Shenfeld, Carey Toane, and Blair Trewartha.

MM Editor Jim Johnstone, successfully sold magazines to all comers.

We enjoyed arresting readings from nine (9) contributors from Misunderstandings Magazine Issue 12:

  • Clara Blackwood
  • Ron Newberry Evans
  • Anne Joyce
  • Shane Neilson
  • Jason Paradiso
  • Melanie Pierluigi
  • Dane Swan
  • Lindsay Tipping
  • Natalie Zina Walchots

A special thanks to everyone at the Central for making us feel at home!