Upcoming plans:
The Society of Urban Poets, Inc.
will hold its 19th annual poetry recital on
Sunday, December 18th
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at
the Oklahoma State Capitol.
The public is invited to join in the celebration by presenting original poetry or by attending as a guest. The event is semi-formal and will be followed by a reception in the Governor's Conference Room. The recital will be held on the second floor in the Blue Room.
Individuals who plan to attend may call Ralph Ellison Library (405) 424-1437
or (405) 424-4228
before December 12, 2011.
The Society of Urban Poets, Inc. was organized in March, 1992 at the Ralph Ellison Library and incorporated on September 4, 1993.
Founding members are
Mr. Ronald Eugene Brownlee
Mrs. Billie J. Bowen
Ms. Lynnette Hodge
Mrs. Occie Weaver.
Ronald E. Brownlee Scholarship Banquet
is held every other year in order to raise funds for a scholarship which is awarded at our annual poetry recital at the Oklahoma State Capitol.
If anyone would like to make a contribution to the Ronald E. Brownlee Scholarship fund, they may do so by making their check payable to the Society of Urban Poets, Inc. (SOUP) and mailing to P O Box 11351, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73126.
EVENTS
FIRST SATURDAY each month at 11:00 am
in the Ralph Ellison Library
2000 N. E. 23rd Street
Oklahoma City, OK.
The organization supports local poets in writing, performing and publishing their original poetry.
Billie J. Bowen,
President Society of Urban Poets, Inc.
You may read your personal works
or your favorite author's poetry.
SOUP supports poetic expression
without the use of profanity.
more info 405-424-4228
Let me know if you have questions.
Thank you,
God bless you,
and have a great 2011!
Hello fellow poetry lovers!
in two opportunities of the
Society of Urban Poets OPEN MIC
What is the SOUP Sound Off?
It is a regular feature of Monday night
Open Mic programs.
A SOUP member poses a question to the audience, usually pertaining to a spiritual, social, or political issue of the day.
The audience, whether SOUP members or guests, are then invited to come up to the podium and answer the question, sharing their own unique take and opinion on the situation.
If there's an issue that you'd like to have discussed , please send an e-mail to
SOUP OKC.
We value your participation!
refreshments will be served
2011 POETRY CONTEST is over,
but consider being ready next time.
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