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Waco Cultural Arts Fest and Beatnix Coffeehouse present the second Waco Poetry Slam on the Beatnix Stage. Spoken word poets from all over the state are invited to compete for the Waco title.

The competition will be hosted by Michael Guinn of Fort Worth Slams. Michael is a member and co-founder of the Emmy nominated performance poetry troupe "Spoken Images" as well as founder and captain of the Fort Worth National Poetry Slam Team, ranked third in the country for 2005.

Michael has also placed at several competitions including most notably the New Word Series in Berkeley 2004, a finalist at 04', 05', 06 Austin International Poetry Festivals, winner of The Last Poet Standing-Houston- 2005-06, finalist Toronto International Poetry Festival and the Bluebonnet Poetry Festival. Michael has performed all over the nation and is one of the most sought after spoken word artist in the US.

Visiting poets will perform, as well as local favorites.

For more information on entering, contact info@beatnixcoffee.com.