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~Poetry Pachanga Established 2007~
"Let the plethora of words commence!"
TO REGISTER, PLEASE E-MAIL VIPF Staff for an e-mail attachment of the registration form, or COPY AND PASTE THIS TO A WORD DOCUMENT, FILL IT IN, PRINT IT, AND MAIL IT IN: IT MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN APRIL 21, 2008.
Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival (VIPF) Registration Form
Non-refundable LATE Registration Fee: $40; covers registration, which includes one guaranteed reading, entry to workshops and readings.
If possible, there may be opportunities for other readings, such as Poets In The Schools, competition in the adult poetry slam on Friday, and at other venues.
You might (but are not guaranteed) to also receive:
Q: Why register late?
Late or not, you will still be a registered poet and you will still be able to share at least one stage, at the Poetry Pachanga, with the other poets. Your name will still be in our records that you registered as a poet for this historic first-ever festival.
Please make out checks or money orders to: “Narciso Martínez Cultural Arts Center”
Mail payment along with this registration form (must be ACTUALLY RECEIVED BY April 21, 2008) to:
VIPF
1413 Jay Ave.
McAllen, TX 78504
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Nickname to be listed online: ___________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________________________________________________________
State: ____________________________________________________________________________________
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Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
Cell or Telephone Number: ___________________________________________________________________
e-mail address: ______________________
T-shirt size: ___________________________
Write a three or four-sentence bio. Please be brief, as these will be published online and/or on program.
Max: 100 words.
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I consider myself:
___ Hispanic
___White or Caucasian
___Black or African American
___Asian
___Polynesian/Samoan/Pacific Islander
___Native American
___Chicano
___Latino
___Multiracial
___World Spirit
___I have special needs (transportation, blindness, etc.) that I’d like help with. Please explain: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___I’d like a vegetarian dinner, please.
___I am interested in carpooling once I am in the Rio Grande Valley.
___I plan to rent a vehicle.
___I do not plan to rent a vehicle.
___I plan to drive to the festival.
___I plan to fly in for the festival:
___Harlingen
___Brownsville
___McAllen
___I am interested in spending the night in the home of a local poet or family.
___I am a local poet and I’d be willing to have someone sleep at my place.
___I am a local poet and I’d be willing to offer a carpool.
Things to consider: In order to place you in an appropriate venue, please honestly answer the questions below. The organizers of VIPF and our venues, partners, planners and volunteers reserve the right to remove you from the program, venue, stage, festival, etc. if you misrepresent yourself or disrespect the language-appropriate requests of our venues.
___My poetry is PG/clean/appropriate for elementary school students or families.
___My poetry is PG-13. It may be inappropriate for elementary school students or families, but it’s not vulgar
and it may be read in a middle school or high school setting.
___My poetry is pretty much Rated R: I use cussing or foul language or tackle really serious issues that may not
be appropriate for a school setting.
___I am interested in doing a reading at a public school on Friday, Apr. 25, for ages _________________.
___I am not interested in having a reading at a public school.
___I am interested in visiting a college or university for a reading.
___I am interested in putting on a workshop. (Describe intended audience and purpose, etc..) _______________
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___I plan to compete in the Poetry Slam on Friday, Apr. 25 at UT-Pan American in Edinburg, Texas.
___I plan to stay through Sunday and I’d be interested in spiritual readings and a brunch in San Juan, Texas.
___I plan to submit poems for possible inclusion in the festival anthology: $5 for 3 poems (See anthology page for details.)
___I’d like to read my poetry in a general pool of poets.
___I’d like to read my poetry in a specific genre of poets: ___________________________________________
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Terms and Conditions
As part of your registration, you must agree that:
• the registration fee and anthology submission fee are non-refundable.
• any photograph or video of your performance may be used by VIPF for promotional purposes.
• we are not liable or responsible for any lost or stolen items.
VIPF, its founders, planners, volunteers, and their partners and agents are not liable for problems resulting from travel, carpooling, lodging or from any issues related to arrangements made between private individuals.
I have read, understand and agree with the Terms and Conditions.
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Signature Date
Phone: (956) 358-7211
Celebrate National Poetry Month . . .
WHAT: "Valley International Poetry Festival & 2nd Annual Poetry Pachanga"
WHEN: April 24, 25, 26, 27, 2008
WHERE: Rio Grande Valley of South Texas
ADDRESS: Headquarters: Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center--225 E. Stenger St., San Benito, Texas
TIME: Event times will vary throughout the weekend.
FYI: Most or all events will be Free and open to the public. Books, Chapbooks, CDs, T-shirts, etc., for sale.
Contact: Daniel García Ordaz, Founder, @ 956-358-7211
See Anthology Submission Info Below!
TO REGISTER AS A POET: (Must by 18 years of age or older) Contact Daniel for details.
Registration fee: $30, which includes:
VIPF plans to offer:
TO SUBMIT A POEM FOR THE ANTHOLOGY: Call for Submissions: Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival Anthology 2008
Deadline: Postmarked by March 21, 2008
Guidelines:
Submit 1-3 typewritten poems
35-line limit per poem, not including title and spaces
E-mail and regular mail submissions welcome.
No previously published poems, please.
Do not place your name or other identifying information on the poems themselves.
Submit a cover letter that includes:
Include a check for $5 payable to the "Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center"
If you do not have an e-mail address, include a SASE for contact.
NOTE: Poems will not be returned. Please keep your originals.
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