The VGP Literate No. 1

Yesterday's Tibet Crushed indigenous population, commanded over their religion – atrocities, violent chainsaw nightmares – began highways and strip mines vomited up cheap hotels and supermarkets strung wires garroting beautiful vistas turned sacred lakes to cesspools turned magic into cartoons on t-shirts marched ugly armies with terrifying fire power to keep the peace made their … Continue reading The VGP Literate No. 1

The Hideout Closes the Monday Night Open Mic after 10 Years of Poetry & Spoken Word

After a decade of poetry and free speech, the weekly Monday night Open Mic at The Hideout is closing its doors to spoken word enthusiasts. Thom Woodruff, host at the Hideout open mic for the better part of six years, is reluctant to see the venue closed, but is confident about the state of poetry … Continue reading The Hideout Closes the Monday Night Open Mic after 10 Years of Poetry & Spoken Word