Performances, Readings and Competitions

Citywide Poets to Perform at Brave New Voices July 2008

The 2008 InsideOut Citywide Poet slam team selected from the May 2008 competition at the Boll Family YMCA will be traveling to Washington, D.C. to represent Detroit in the Brave New Voices National Y …read more »

Article# 955, Created Jul. 10, 2008

InsideOut Student Opera Wows Crowd

Under the tutelage of InsideOut’s Suzanne Scarfone and Karen DiChiera of the Detroit Opera House, Hanstein Elementary School students performed their first opera on May 9 at the Detroit Opera House. The story, called "Ringer of the Moon" was composed e …read more »

Article# 952, Created May. 12, 2008 :: Last Update: Jul. 10, 2008

Thriving Voices, Living Words

This year’s 14th Annual InsideOut Spring Gala, Publication Party and Awards Ceremony, entitled “Words Alive!” celebrated a year that saw many awards, acclaims and honors bestowed upon InsideOut’s Detroit Public School students. On May 20, 2008, the entire …read more »

Article# 947, Created Apr. 8, 2008 :: Last Update: Jun. 17, 2008

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InsideOut News

MEET THE CHALLENGE

InsideOut needs your help in reaching our fund raising goal of $25,000 by August 15, 2008. For each dollar raised, a long-time friend and benefactor will match those dollars. InsideOut makes a difference to children by nurturing their growth as writers. …read more »

Article# 954, Created Jul. 10, 2008 :: Last Update: Jul. 10, 2008

A Neon Color Calls Me!

Are you looking for some relaxation mixed with creative inspiration this summer? Experience the rich treasures of the new DIA and those within yourself: come be a part of A Neon Colo …read more »

Article# 951, Created Apr. 16, 2008 :: Last Update: Apr. 16, 2008

InsideOut Student Named Finalist in Prominent National Contest

The entire InsideOut community lifts their pens in congratulations to Lawanda Jacks, an InsideOut student at Western High School, who was named a finalist for the River of Words writing contest. Ms. Jacks is one of …read more »

Article# 948, Created Apr. 10, 2008 :: Last Update: Apr. 10, 2008

Michigan Youth Arts Festival Features Several IO Students

Each year, dozens of Michigan's most talented students are invited to receive awards and perform at the Michigan Youth Arts Festival (MYAF), which celebrates student artists, musicians, actors, writers, and others. For several years running, InsideOut stud …read more »

Article# 944, Created Mar. 13, 2008 :: Last Update: Jul. 10, 2008

InsideOut Founder and Staffer Receive Awards

Though our Director has endured a bit of teasing about her superior jump shot (not to say she doesn’t possess such skills), the WNBA who recently honored Terry Blackhawk is not the league featuring the Detroit Shock. Rather, Terry received the WNBA’S (Wome …read more »

Article# 925, Created Sep. 20, 2007 :: Last Update: Nov. 26, 2007

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Citywide Poets News

2008 CWP Anthology

June 2008 The movie takes some time to download and watch, depending on your internet connection. You'll need the a href= …read more »

Article# 950, Created Apr. 12, 2008 :: Last Update: Apr. 12, 2008

Citywide Poet Finds Her Place in "The History of the Word"

Dayna Reid, a Citywide Poet who attends Old Redford Academy, has been selected to perform as part of the History of the Word, a theatrical production taking place on February 16, 2008 at the Music Hall Center for Performing Arts. She was selected fr …read more »

Article# 929, Created Dec. 11, 2007 :: Last Update: Dec. 11, 2007

Citywide Poets Introduce "Scratch the Page" Series

For the third consecutive year, the Citywide Poets program will feature prominent poets in the newly-named Scratch the Page Visiting Writers Series. The series brings together students from all four CWP sites to meet some of the best and most exciti …read more »

Article# 928, Created Dec. 11, 2007 :: Last Update: Feb. 7, 2008