Kanye West, Jamie Foxx, Jill Scott, Jewel, Lou Reed, Dave Chappelle, and even Cedric the Entertainer have all appeared on Def Poetry Jam, record mogul Russell Simmons’ tribute to the art of the spoken word poetry, which is like rap without the track; it’s just an artist on a stage with his own words and his own rhythm.  It’s freedom. 

Like all great arts, someone found a way to organize, publicize, and legitimize spoken word poetry.  Slams are competitive events where poets interpret their pieces for a live audience.  Performances are scored by a panel of judges and a winner is chosen.  However, at slams, unlike rap battles or bad basketball games, no one is made to feel inadequate.  There are always beautiful words, plenty of applause, and respect is always given to each poet’s point-of-view.

In April, Bridge Builders Alabama will be partnering with the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts to offer a four-week art-infused po

On Sunday March 27th Corks and Canvas is hosting the ‘Humane Society Painting Party.’  This event will give participants the opportunity to paint alongside an instructor in a 2 ½ hour step by step class while helping out a great organization in Montgomery.  The $35 registration fee includes everything except beverages of your choice.   The classes are designed for your success and you'll have a fun time with family and friends. Plus, at the end of the evening, you'll have a one-of-a-kind creation and, hopefully, a new-found talent you'll want to explore! Think it's beyond you?  The Corks and Canvas instructors will guide you through each step of recreating the featured picture, and you'll have painlessly created a piece of art before you know it.