March 12, 2013
Speaking at the Habitat for Humanity 2013 Affiliate Conference in Atlanta, GA!
Sarah has been a longtime fan of the important work that Habitat for Humanity has done in communities around the world so it was an honor to be a keynote speaker at this year’s Affiliate Conference. The room was packed with Habitat volunteers, staff members, and community organizers from all over the world and it could not have been a more supportive space. Much thanks to the organizers for inviting Sarah to participate!

March 6-9, 2013
Watching and cheering at the Women of the World Poetry Slam in Minneapolis, MN!
Sarah was so happy to be a witness to the excitement that took place this week at the Women of the World Poetry Slam. Most specifically, it was a joy to see everyone in attendance realize what Sarah has always known: that Laura Brown-Lavoie is raising the bar for poets everywhere. If you don’t know about Laura Brown-Lavoie’s poetry, you need to do your homework. That’s Laura on the left in the photo above. In the center of that photo is Denice Frohman, the winner of this year’s WoWPS. Denice is an incredible force to be reckoned with, straight from NYC by way of Philly. What did Sarah do to deserve to be in the presence of such greatness? Not sure, but judging by that cheesy smile, she sure is grateful.

March 5, 2013
Performing at Writing Wrongs Poetry Slam in Columbus, OH!
One of the gifts of being able to travel the country is getting to see the local poetry slam scenes. Tonight Sarah got to join the crew at the Writing Wrongs Poetry Slam thanks to the hospitality of Will Evans and the rest of the gang. The space reminded Sarah of her old haunt at the Bowery Poetry Club in NYC, and the poets who took the stage were a breath of fresh air. Even though it was blizzarding outside, inside it was warm, cozy, and poetry-magical. Thanks to everyone who braved the weather to be there.

March 4, 2013
Performing at Ohio State University in Columbus, OH!
Sarah was thrilled to be performing at Ohio State University on behalf of the Ohio Union Activities Board. The room was enormous, and the OSU students filled it with positive energy. Much thanks to the OUAB for hosting the event. (Photo by Alexandra Chapin)

February 21-22, 2013
Performing and teaching at Saint David’s School in New York City!
This two-day program at Saint David’s School has been such a delight. Phil and Sarah got to perform for the whole school, but worked extensively in workshops with the entire sixth grade. The young men of Saint David’s are immensely smart and insightful. It was a joy to spend two days with them. Much thanks to Headmaster David O’Halloran and Wil Lobko for putting together the program with Project VOICE.

February 20, 2013
Performing and teaching at Stuyvesant High School in New York City!
Project VOICE paid their annual visit to Stuyvesant High School today, performing for an excited audience of students in the library. You can hear all about the visit in this article featured in Stuyvesant’s student publication, The Spectator! Much thanks to Dr. Moore for organizing and hosting the entire event.

February 19, 2013
Performing at the Urbana Poetry Slam in New York City!
Even though the Urbana Poetry Slam is no longer being hosted at the Bowery Poetry Club, Sarah still considers this incomparable group of people her family and her home. The space at the DL Lounge might have been new to her, but the event still felt like a homecoming. If you’re ever in NYC and in search of a great night of poetry, go seek out the Urbana Poetry Slam. So much love and gratitude to the entire Urbana team and community for hosting such a wonderful night.

February 13, 2013
Performing and teaching at Woodburn High School in Woodburn, OR!
Project VOICE spent the day at Woodburn High School meeting with students from the different schools. A day of writing, playing, and a whole lot of fun. Much thanks to the folks at Woodburn for showing the team such a great time.

February 11-12, 2013
Performing and teaching at the Oregon Episcopal School in Portland, OR!
The two-day program at OES enabled Phil and Sarah to meet and work with students from the lower school up to the high school. Plus the duo also had an opportunity to perform for the parent and teachers in an evening show as well. Much thanks to the entire OES community for being so welcoming to Project VOICE!

February 10, 2013
Performing at Portland Poetry Slam in Portland, OR!
Last year Sarah was overwhelmed with the love and warmth she experienced at the Portland Poetry Slam venue at Backspace. She was especially excited to be able to bring Phil with her this time around! The duo performed to a packed house and were delighted by the local talent they got to witness. Much thanks to the fantastic Portland Poetry Slam family for hosting such a excellent night.