Arts Expose

NAME:
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Title of Event_____Arts Village Mardi Gras Poetry competition
Date & Time of Event___February 2, 2008__

Location of Event________The Arts Village_______

Type of event (Only the events listed below fulfill the artsXpose requirement):
Please Bold and Underline the event attended:
Poetry / Literary Readings

1.) Provide a brief detail-oriented technical description or summary of the event you attended. This section should remain journalistic and should not be reflective of your opinion. Three different people read their poetry and the audience voted on who should win by way of cheering. There were several rounds of this. Jasmine read powerful poems about controversial issues, Karleen read sad poems, and Bryan read funny poems.

2.) Use the section below to write a well-structured paragraph focusing on your personal critical insight / response to the event. How did you interpret or react to what was presented to you?
I personally was really amazed by the event, because I wish I had the ability to write such good poetry. Jasmine read a poem I had heard her read before at an open mic night. It was so powerful. I thought it was cool that all of them had different styles of poetry. I enjoyed Jasmine's poems the most.
3.) What information, ideas, images, etc. most impressed you and why?
I was most impressed by Jasmine's poetry; the issues raised and the way in which she delivered her poetry to the audience.
4.) Overall, how would you rate this event (10 being the most worthwhile)? (10 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 6 / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 )
I would ratie it an 8.
5.) Justify your rating in the question above:
It was created by my peers and it wasn't something I felt obligated to go to. And i enjoyed the poetry.