Don’t forget – Tranna Wintour to Host 100TPC514 this year!

17 - TrannaWintourHeadshot This year we are honoured to have Tranna host our event. Tranna Wintour is an optimistic, spiritual, happy, raunchy, pop-culture-obsessed, fashion-hungry comedienne. She made her comedy debut at an open mic at the legendary Montreal ComedyWorks, and since that fateful moment the lady has been unstoppable. Tranna has performed in Just for Laughs, Zoofest, Pride Toronto, and her Montreal Fringe Festival 2015 show, TRANTASY, garnered rave reviews. She’s been described by legendary comedienne, Sandra Bernhard, as “a candle in the window on a cold, dark winter’s night.” And Tranna shines that light wherever she performs.

Stay up to date with 100TPC514 on social media! Like us on Facebook (100ThousandPoets4Change), tweet with us on Twitter (@100TPCmontreal), and Follow us on Tumblr (100TPC514)! For all other inquiries, please email us via 100tpcmontreal@gmail.com.

Restez brancher avec nous! Aimez nous sur Facebook (100ThousandPoets4Change), and, tweetez nous par Twitter (@100TPCmontreal) et suivez nous sur Tumblr (100TPC514)! Pour toutes les questions, veuillez nous contacter via 100tpcmontreal@gmail.com.

Published 09:13, 2015-09-25 Ethan Yang

Two stars from McSWAY at 100TPC514 this year

McSWAY Logo_1 This year McGill Students Spoken Word Associated Youth – mcsway will be bringing two stars from their group to share their poems and enthusiasm for keeping poetry alive on campus: Luca and Jennifer.

Luca is a second year at McGill University in psychology and an active member of McSWAY. He’s been writing poetry now for almost 4 years and highly enjoys writing, seeing poetry as a great outlet to express oneself. As the proverb states, “Poetry is art the 19 - Luca tongue paints but the eyes cannot see”. He is looking forward to hearing all of the different performances.

Jennifer is an English major student also from McGill passionate about poetry, and has been with McSWAY since
2014. She has been an active participant in the spoken word scene in Montreal and is just as excited as Luca in being able to participate in the world-wide endeavor.

Published 09:33, 2015-09-24 Ethan Yang

Judith Brisson : La Peña, performeuse

16 - Judith Brisson Au cours de sa performance, en anglais. elle lira un poème produit pour le Native Immigrant (project en collaboration avec Carolina Echeverria). Ce poème se réfère à la Cérémonie des condoléances du peuple Mohawk. Le poème questionnait plusieurs aspects de l’identité du Québec.

http//warinimage.blogspot.com

Published 09:09, 2015-09-21 Ethan Yang

Powerful artist Barbara Lewis at 100TPC514 this year

15 - Barbara Lewis Barbara Lewis is a classical/pop singer/songwriter known for a wide range voice & powerful emotional presence onstage. Her latest show is called, “My Canada – Singing the Soul of a Country,” a project that includes solo concerts, audio/video recordings & collaborations with other artists in celebration of Canada’s upcoming 150th birthday.

Published 21:09, 2015-09-20 Ethan Yang

Anna Fuerstenberg returns to the 5th anniversary of 100TPC514

14 - AnnaPhoto Anna Fuerstenberg was born in a refugee camp outside Stuttgart Germany . She came to Montreal as a child and won a scholarship to The Montreal Repertory Theatre School. It changed her life. She studied Theatre directing with Norma Springford at Sir George Williams University . She has directed in Canada the U.S.A., Latin America and the Middle East. Her one woman show THE GUERRILLA CAREGIVER premiered last fall in Nashville Tennessee at the Dark Horse Theatre, and she is directing it here in French for an opening on November sixth. She has been published as a playwright and short story writer as well as a poet and several of her feature films have been produced.

Last Updated 21:09, 2015-08-29 Ethan Yang

Notes sur Yves Alavo, écrivain, poète et militant des droits

13 - IMG_4460 Poète il a publié Bleu de lune et soleil d’or chez Christian feuillette éditeur, il a reçu en novembre 2008 le Prix de l’Association québécoise des professeurs de langue française (AQPLF) et de l’Association nationale des éditeurs de livres (ANEL). Comme artiste, il est l’organisateur des Rendez-vous poétiques de Montréal depuis 1989. Il a reçu le 22 juin 2010 un diplôme d’honneur de l’Université de Montréal (Faculté des arts et des sciences) en appréciation et pour célébrer sa réussite professionnelle et sa contribution de façon exemplaire à l’avancement de la société.

Un autre ouvrage, Vertiges sublimes et couleurs des saisons intimes, Éditions Grenier, a été lancé mardi 9 novembre 2010 à la Maison de la culture Ahuntsic. Le Gouvernement fédéral du Canada lui a décerné, fin 2010, un certificat de reconnaissance pour son accomplissement remarquable à promouvoir la Culture au Canada.

Participant au développement de Montréal depuis plus de trois décennies (fondateur de Vues d’Afrique, Diversité artistique Montréal, membre de la première équipe du Conseil des communautés culturelles et de l’immigration), ce journaliste qui a travaillé au quotidien sénégalais Le Soleil, puis comme reporter pour Radio France international et ensuite comme animateur reporter pour Radio-Canada International a été aussi coordonnateur du Programme Journalisme en démocratie, pour le perfectionnement des journalistes de la francophonie. Une trentaine de missions, majoritairement sur le continent africain, ainsi que de nombreux séjours privés, au cours des 38 dernières années lui ont permis de prendre la mesure des mutations qui traversent toutes les sphères des sociétés africaines des plus traditionnelles aux communautés urbaines ultra-modernes.

Le 16 avril 2011, le REPAF (Réseau des entrepreneurs et des professionnels africains) lui remettait le trophée 13 - IMG_4524
Hommage à un homme exceptionnel lors du Gala Vision et inspiration, à titre de modèle d’inspiration et
d’excellence et comme mentor auprès de la nouvelle génération. Sensible et déterminé à faire triompher les valeurs d’équité et de respect, ainsi que les droits de la personne, Yves Alavo est bénévole, membre des conseils d’administration des organismes les plus militants dans le domaine : l’Association multi-ethnique pour l’intégration des personnes handicapées (AMEIPH) et de Visions sur l’art-Québec Inc (VSAQ).

Membre fondateur de la coopérative de travailleurs autonomes ECTO et a siégé sur le CA d’Espaces Temps, le Mur mitoyen. Il est engagé dans les initiatives qui mettent en relief la créativité, l’innovation, valeurs phares de Montréal métropole culturelle internationale. Membre de la Corporation du CECI (Centre d’études et de coopération internationale) depuis 2004, il est depuis mars 2014, membre du C.A., actif et intéressé par les enjeux et la dynamique des relations internationales.

Published 10:09, 2015-09-14 Ethan Yang

Roger Stéphane creating the next wave of dynamic french writers

12 - Roger Stéphane Blaise Roger Stéphane represents the next wave of dynamic french writers defying the impoverished poetry market which drowns in this voided canadian culture. His writings, books and live presentations have re-injected the pulse of this forgotten but important writing art, and is (in my opinion) a forecast of a modern return on intellectual influence. ” – Lewis-Martin Soucy / Réalisateur ( Paris, Londres) http://editionsmaldoror.blogspot.ca/p/rsb.html

Published 09:09, 2015-09-13 Ethan Yang

Johny Han, Punjab English Spoken Word Artist

Johny Han is a Punjabi Spoken Word Artist whose words are well known through English and Punjabi Poetry and Rap, having been awarded Best Poetry Writing for three consecutive years by Panjab University Chandigarh . He is often seen on Youtube with his Punjabi Shayari Videos and English Spoken Word. His Punjabi Youtube Video ‘PR Pakke Canada Wale’ talks a lot about fun in his poetry and social set up Punjabi immigrants in Canada . Johny Hans is a Punjabi MC , well known in Indo Canadian community who has performed and hosted renowned Indian Shows in different cities in Canada and India.. Johny is also a part Radio Humsafar Network on Radio , TV and Internet. Punjabis love his desi punjabi style shayari and in english his well though about Spokenword is getting popular.

Published 10:18, 2015-09-11 Ethan Yang

Tony Almonte à 100TPC514 cette année / Tony Almonte to perform at 100TPC514 this year

10 - TONY ALMONTE (PHOTO BY JOUHE FOREST)

Link: https://www.facebook.com/tonyalmontemusic

FR (English version will follow)

Tony Almonte est un artiste et musicien montréalais d’adoption, portant plusieurs cordes à son arc. Il prête sa griffe à plusieurs projets locaux et internationaux depuis maintenant près de 20 ans de carrière dans le domaine de la musique. Collaborant ainsi avec de nombreux artistes aux genres musicaux variés.

Auteur, compositeur, interprète, réalisateur et musicien émérite, il multiplie depuis longtemps ses affiliations avec des groupes tels Bran Van 3000, Tapsoul et Franky Selector (Montréal), Tortured Soul,Kokolo & Jephté Guillaume (New York). L’été 2015 s’est avéré comme étant remarquable ayant l’opportunité de jouer de Niagara Falls à Chicoutimi en passant par Toronto et Québec en plus de performer avec Dave Chappelle & Wyclef lors du Festival Juste pour rire. Son premier album solo est prévu pour l’hiver 2016.

Tony Almonte is an internationally known artist and musician, who wears many hats and has adopted Montreal as his hometown. With more than 20 years in the music industry, Almonte has collaborated with numerous local and international artists of various musical genres.

Singer, songwriter, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, he has since fortified his long-time affiliations with acts such as Bran Van 3000, Tapsoul & Franky Selector (Montreal), Tortured Soul,Kokolo & Jephté Guillaume (New York). Summer 2015 has been rather prosperous, seizing opportunities to perform from Niagara Falls to Chicoutimi via Toronto and Quebec City in addition to performing with Dave Chappelle & Wyclef at the Just For Laughs Festival. His first solo album is expected for the winter 2016.

Published 11:44, 2015-09-10 Ethan Yang

Akim Kermiche Bio – au 2015-09-06

Akim est un homme de lettre et poète qui gagne sa vie en faisant du design Web. Par ailleurs il a découvert la poésie par les hasards de la vie. Véritable amoureux de la langue Française, écrire pour lui est une réelle passion. Outre cela, il dit souvent : « j’ai trouvé dans les lettres et les mots de bons confidents charmeurs et beaux! ». Il aime également, peut-être au même titre que l’écriture, tous ce qui est lié de près ou de loin à Dame Nature : les randonnées, les papillons, les fleurs, les oiseaux, les poissons, les endroits de camping et autres espaces verts. Il est invité, régulièrement, à des dizaines de soirées de poésie, dont « Chapeau Noir.», « Vivement poésie.», « La cour des poètes.», « Soirée BBAM.», « Le Touski.».

9 - Akim Citoyen Du Monde En plus d’« Il fait beau seulement à minuit », il a, à son actif deux autres recueils de poèmes édités chez la maison d’édition Française Edilivre : « Brise matinale et tornades du Midwest! » et « Les poètes clochards et ceux éduqués! » ainsi qu’un roman intitulé « Jenny G.». Il est à signaler que deux de ses poèmes ont été sélectionné meilleurs poème de soirée « Le Touski » par la FQLL (Fédération Québécoise du Livre Littéraire) et ont été publié dans sa revue (littéraire) « Le passeur No 34 » http://www.fqll.ca/ Son essaie « IL ETAIT DIFFERENT LUI QUI AIMAIT LES COULEURS » à reçu le 3eme prix du « Concours de création littéraire Marcel F. Raymond, édition 2014 ». Outre cela, Akim est aussi un artiste-photographe dont les travaux ont été exposé dans différentes galeries à Montréal et notamment la galerie Simon-Bolivar , Crystal Racine et autres…

Il anime (chaque 4e dimanche du mois) des après-midi de poésie « La couleur des mots » à la galerie BBAM et anime aussi une émission radio (à Radio Centre-Ville 102,3fm) du même nom (c-à-d « La couleur des mots »), émission de partage de poésie et de musique Francophone, Anglophone et Arabophone.

À noter qu’il y a quelques jours, il a terminé la rédaction d’un nouveau recueil de poésie qui se cherche toujours un éditeurs.

Published 11:14, 2015-09-09 Ethan Yang

Regimental Oneton, at the intersection of multidisciplinary art

8 - Regimental shirt up Self-described “bee keeper” Regimental Oneton, has revolutionized the way we view multidisciplinary artists. An accomplished musician, visual artist, and published writer, Regimental Oneton has not only dabbled in several art forms but has produced extensive amounts of quality work and has earned recognition in each discipline. Most commonly identified by the street art world as a well-established graffiti artist, Oneton has worked closely with Fresh Paint Gallery for the past five years. Known for the honest, playful quality of his work, which happens to match his frank yet passionate attitude, his consistently produced large-scale paintings, “I’m the 36 by 48 guy at DeSerres” he jokes, represent the harsh, often darker side of human reality. His use of bright colors balances out the possible perceived morbidity of his work by depicting life’s sweeter, more spontaneous moments. Having produced hundreds of works in the past few years, Oneton is a hard worker to say the least. While his pieces embody elements of graffiti and street art, the quality of his work merits recognition as fine art, especially as his style has evolved and developed over the years. Check out his blog here.

Published 10:31, 2015-09-08 Ethan Yang

In celebration of Labour Day, watch our Lego builders construct our logo!

Today is Labour Day, and what better way is there to celebrate than to watch this short, cute 25-second video of Lego builders constructing a fortress with our Logo on top. Enjoy!

Click on the link to see the full video!

Click on the picture to see the full video!

Published 14:09, 2015-09-07 Ethan Yang

Drew Edgehill, international rap artist

Drew Edghill is a very diverse independent music artist, born & raised in Montreal, Canada. He developed his talent and interest in rap from the three cultures he grew up with: Guyanese, Trinidadian & North American.

His career began in 2002 in Ireland, where he quickly gained the respect and support of some of the UK’s top music influencers as he has performed all over the UK, even playing with the likes of KRS1, Clinton Sparks and others.

Drew was also part of a soulful band called Delectable Mellow, where he was the lead singer. He has also worked in the Electronic Dance Music scene, as his track “Freak Show” was released worldwide, and was also supported worldwide at many festivals including “WMC” where it received support from Paul Van Dyke. It has also been supported by Dirty Vegas & Marco Ferrero.

He recently released his debut album “11:11 MY TIME”, which features 11 tracks. Being a true believer in the universe and all of it’s power, Drew’s new album is amazingly grounded yet spiritual at the same time.

Currently, Drew dedicates his time to many causes as well. He has travelled to Croatia to work with children with special needs. In Belfast, he supports many youth programs which are dedicated to helping teens who are affected by many issues including online bullying. He speaks out on issues that affect the leaders of tomorrow. He is a true leader.

Drew is also a part of the #ArtistsUnited Network. A worldwide network of Independent Music Artists that reaches every country through Social Media. For more, you can check out his website.

Published 10:21, 2015-09-07 Ethan Yang

Painter and Visual Artist, Susan Shulman

Susan Shulman studied at the Musée des Beaux Arts de Montreal, the Saidye Bronfman Center For The Arts, and received a BFA with distinction from Concordia University. As painter and visual artist, Susan has been prolific in creating bodies of work in both traditional and non-traditional art forms. over the last several years she has gone on to explore connecting her individual creative processes through social media platforms. her art has been at the forfront of many unique art projects, notably the world wide art movement “a book about death”, in the co-creation of the virtual studio space “Seeking Kali” and the exquisite corps blog “metaclimb”. She is currently working on her Blues Bunny series and currently producing videos and album covers for Blues Artists. She has perfromed her animation and poetry poems in the 2011-2015 “100 Thousand Poets for Change” and Nuit Blanche performed “Homage to Leonard Cohen” and “Homage to Irving Layton” along with her unique blues bunny poetry style. To date, Susan has had 11 solo exhibitions and her art has been displayed in over thirty galleries locally and abroad. Her recent works have been exposed in: Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Croatia, India, Italy, Serbia, the United Kingdom and the USA.

“The greatest accomplishment of being an artist is to create, explore, challenge and share one’s creativity with others.” Susan Shulman

http://www.susanshulman.com/web/Oil_Painting.html

Twitter: @shulman_susan Instagram: @susanshulmanartist

Published 10:15, 2015-09-06 Ethan Yang

Melinda, a prolific poet and writer

Melinda Cochrane is a poet, and fiction author. Her publication credits include: The art of poetic inquiry, (Backalong Books), a novella,Desperate Freedom, (Brian Wrixon Books Canada), and 2 collections of poetry; The Man Who Stole Father’s Boat, (Backalong Books), andShe’s an Island Poet, (ympmedia1network, LLC). Desperate Freedom was on the bestseller’s list for one week, and The Man Who Stole Father’s Boat is one of hope and encouragement for all those living in the social welfare system. She’s been published in online magazines such as, ‘Life as a Human’ ( regular author), and Shannon Grissom’s magazine.

Melinda received the Mary Belle Campbell Scholarship for Poetry from the North Carolina Writers Network. And was also a winner of the summer Malahat Review weekly Monostich Contest. She’s published work in the Quills literary poetry journal, as well as Red Fez and Poetry Zoo online poetry journals. She’s read in Bournemouth England, North Carolina, and Montreal’s ‘100 Thousand Poets for Change’, as well as a number of book launchs and other events. Her speaking engagements focus on healing, finding your passions and executing them. She is also a writing coach to several of her writers. Her teen novel Desperate Freedom was nominated by the Quebec Writer’s Federation for book of the year. Melinda was also a long list winner for the Fermoy International Poetry Contest. Also recently published with Digitalbog.com, Manhattan New York, Behind The Pen, a love story also available at melindacochrane.com. Recently published, No Ordinary Life with Soul Asylum Publishing.

Published 12:11, 2015-09-05 Ethan Yang

Subterranean Blue Poetry, Rebecca Banks

Rebecca Anne Banks (Poet, Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Writer, Artist, Philosopher, Counselor, Activist) lives in Montreal, writing about her Muse and the hidden love stories of the people of the blue island. She has written 26 books of poetry, a book on discernment in marriage, a book of World Peace Newsletters, a book of children’s stories, a family cookbook and produced 3 CD’s of music. Banks is the Poetry Editor at Subterranean Blue Poetry (www.subterraneanbluepoetry.com), the Book Reviewer at The Book Reviewer (www.thebookreviewer.ca) and the CEO/Artist at Tea at Tympani Lane Records (www.tympanilanerecords.com).

Published 09:09, 2015-09-04 Ethan Yang

Maëlle Dupon, bridging the east and west

Maëlle Dupon est poète, nouvelliste et traductrice en Langue occitane et née en 1988 à Montpellier. Elle a publié son premier recueil de poèmes bilingues « La couleur lente de la pluie » aux éditions Jorn en 2013. Elle a participé au Festival des « Voix de la Méditerranée » à Lodève en 2013 et au festival « Voix Vives » à Sète en 2014. Elle vit, étudie et travaille à Montréal, organise des récitals d’hommages poétiques avec le poète Louis Royer et à animé les « Dix heures de Poésie » dans lors de la Nuit blanche à Montréal en 2015. Elle se consacre à l’écriture et à la traduction en occitan de poètes contemporains. Elle prépare sa première nouvelle poétique.

Published 13:22 2015-09-03 by Ethan Yang

Come get your 5th year anniversary USB pin! / Venez acheter votre clés USB de 100TPC514 édition limitée!

2.5 - USB Open In celebration of our 5th year anniversary, we are proud to present to you our limited-edition 100TPC514 USB pins. They can easily attach to your keychain and comes with an easy 8GB, for only the price of $10, which, in all honesty, is pretty much the market price for these treats! (Key ring and key not included). Email us if you are interested in buying one and we’ll work out the details!

Afin de célébrer notre 5ème année, nous sommes fier de vous présenter notre 100TPC514 clés USB édition limitée. Ils sont petites, facile à porter avec vos clés, et vous couteront seulement $10 pour 8Go, pratiquement la même prix au magasin! (porte-clés et clé pas inclus) Si vous voulez nous supporter, n’hesitez pas d’en acheter un en nous contactant par courriel!

Published 11:42 2015-09-02 by Ethan Yang

Tranna Wintour to Host 5th Edition of 100TPC514

100TPC514 is so honoured to have Tranna Wintour as our Host for our 5th Anniversary edition. Check out her FB page and be inspired! https://www.facebook.com/TrannaWintour

Published 13:43 2015-08-30 by Ethan Yang

See you at Kafein on the September 26th!

100TPC514 is delighted to announce the finalized details for this year’s event:

What: 100TPC514 5th Year Anniversary
When: Saturday, September 26th 7:30-9 pm EST
Where: Kafein (1429A Bishop St., Montreal, Quebec H3G-2E4), see map

Kafein is a café-bar located downtown near Guy-Concordia Métro and has had a long standing history of supporting poetry and other creative efforts.

Remember, if you are interested in performing in this year’s edition, please email us at 100tpcmontreal@gmail.com with a short bio and picture. Don’t forget to join the event page and invite all your friends to attend!

Published 09:22 2015-08-25 by Ethan Yang

It’s our 5th year and we have a new logo.

We have modernized our logo and changed our name to reflect the grassroots and savvy poetic flare we share with the world.

More details to come as we finalize the details of this year’s event!

Published 09:22 2015-08-18 by Ethan Yang

Betty Esperanza-Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2015