A Christmas Carol

Posted on December 18, 2021 by SIDEWAYS EIGHT
It’s always wonderful to support the arts (especially live shows), and it’s always amazing to support friends while building community. When you get to do all of the above it’s pretty special.
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#poetry #downtown #theatre #livetheatre #reno #nevada #achristmascarol #actors #stage #performance #storytelling #spokenviewscollective #sierraliterarycooperative #brukapoetry #holiday #sidewayseightprojects #brukatheatre #litatnite #believe #cityplaza #riverwalkdistrict #arts #play #skatepark #fridaynight #friends
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SVC HOLIDAY OPEN MIC

Posted on December 17, 2021 by SIDEWAYS EIGHT
Last night was such a heartfelt intimate gathering of poets!
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SVC presents : Holiday Open Mic
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Doors – 6pm
Show – 6:30pm
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WEDNESDAY, 12/15/21
Venue: @hollandreno
Host: Jesse James Ziegler
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#poetry #poet #poets #poetrycommunity #spokenword #spokenwordartist #openmic #poetryshow #poetryevent #sidewayseightprojects #spokenviewscollective #brukapoetry #reno #nevada #biggestlittlecity #3rdwednesday #poetryisnotdead #goldenageofpoetry #hollandproject #poem #poems #stage #performancepoetry #performancepoet #collective #group #team #art #artist
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Gratitude Post

Posted on December 17, 2021 by SIDEWAYS EIGHT
Gratitude Post: Shout out to my beloved community of spoken word artists, poets, writers, and all around wordsmiths in the Biggest Little City in the World!
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#poetry #poet #poets #poetrycommunity #spokenword #spokenwordartist #openmic #poetryshow #poetryevent #sidewayseightprojects #spokenviewscollective #brukapoetry #reno #nevada #biggestlittlecity #3rdwednesday #poetryisnotdead #goldenageofpoetry #hollandproject #poem #poems #stage #performancepoetry #performancepoet #collective #group #team #art #artist
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Collective Breath – Episode 75 – 12/14/21 – Writing Prompt

Posted on December 14, 2021 by SIDEWAYS EIGHT
COLLECTIVE BREATH
SEASON 2 EPISODE 23
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Week of Tuesday, December 14th, 2021
Starting at 8pm PDT
Episode : 75 (overall)
Writing Prompt: Write in response to the phrase ‘75th Anniversary’
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COLLECTIVE BREATH is a weekly wellness writing workshop. This ongoing event meets Tuesdays starting at 8pm. Each session or episode will consist of two portions.
Step 1:
8:00pm – Tune in to Bruka Theatre of the Sierra’s Facebook Page to see the Poet in Residence, Jesse James Ziegler perform original pieces of poetry and speak about the theme/prompt of the week. (Personal Podcast Portion)
Step 2:
8:15pm – Using the link provided in the Facebook Event “Collective Breath”, join on Zoom for the meeting to discuss and share creative output related to the Topic/Prompt. (Group Workshop Portion)
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https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8127754640?pwd=RE41WS94RkVidUxERmxteXZTY3ZPdz09
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‘COLLECTIVE BREATH’
@biggestlittlecollectivebreath
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#poet #poets #poem #poems #poetry #poetsofinstagram #poetsofig #poetrycommunity #poetryisnotdead #workshop #poemsofinstagram #poetry_addicts #poemsporn #brukatheatre #collectivebreathreno #bloggers #weekly #sidewayseightprojects #brukapoetry #sidewaseightpoetry #spokenword #spokenwordpoet #spokenwordpoetry #spokenwordartist #writer #writing #creativewriting #wellness #biggestlittlecollectivebreath #collectivebreath
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Holiday Open Mic

Posted on December 9, 2021 by SIDEWAYS EIGHT
Coming up WEDNESDAY, 12/15/21
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#poetry #poet #poets #poetrycommunity #spokenword #spokenwordartist #openmic #poetryshow #poetryevent #sidewayseightprojects #spokenviewscollective #brukapoetry #reno #nevada #biggestlittlecity #3rdwednesday #poetryisnotdead #goldenageofpoetry #hollandproject #poem #poems #stage #performancepoetry #performancepoet #collective #group #team #art #artist
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Insomnia at NMA by Brandon Leake with Spoken Views Collective

Posted on December 8, 2021 by SIDEWAYS EIGHT
Last night was a magical night of spoken word artistry. I was honored to host (and photograph) Brandon Leake’s one man #poetry show ( a spoken word play) in collaboration with Spoken Views Collective. Brother you are welcome back anytime and will always have a home with us. Thank you so much for your creativity, guidance, support, and love.
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@brandon_leake_ctm
@spoken_views_reno
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(Openers)
Jeffrey Banks
Iain Watson
Griffin Perralta
Elisa Garcia
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(Host)
Jesse James Ziegler
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#calledtomove #ctm #visionary #spokenwordartist #poetrycommunity #agt #nevadamuseumofart #spokenviewscollective #sidewayseightprojects #insomnia #poetryshow
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A Poetry Kind of Day!!!

Posted on December 8, 2021 by SIDEWAYS EIGHT
TODAY IS A POETRY KIND OF DAY!!!
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(1&2)Brandon Leake will be sharing his one man poetry show ( INSOMNIA ) at its WORLD PREMIERE!
@brandon_leake_ctm
In collaboration with Spoken Views Collective
@spoken_views_reno
It is my honor and privilege to announce INSOMNIA by Season 15 Winner of America’s Got Talent Brandon Leake !!!
(See Facebook event details for a show description)
Brandon will be coming back to Reno for the second of two shows and has decided to use his immense platform to uplift the art form of poetry by incorporating local poets and a local host for his events in collaboration with Spoken Views Collective
** TICKET LINK IN BIO**
@sidewayseightprojects
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Tuesday, December 7th, 2021
at Nevada Museum of Art
Showtime 6:00pm
Available Tickets:
https://48677.blackbaudhosting.com/48677/Insomnia-with-Brandon-Leake?_ga=2.147259831.140617085.1636769613-964136927.1636769613
Openers: Iain Watson, Elisa Garcia, and Griffin Perralta
Host: Jesse James Ziegler
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(3) Amanda Gorman’s new book of poetry just dropped at my favorite bookstore @sundancebooksandmusic
4) A record setting number of poems for episode 74 of @biggestlittlecollectivebreath
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#calledtomove #visionary #ctm #insomnia #brandonleake #agt #agtseason15 #poet #poets #poem #poems #poetry #spokenword #spokenwordartist #spokenwordpoetry #poetrycommunity #sidewayseightprojects #spokenviewscollective #bruka #brukapoetry #brukatheatre #onward #performanceart #performancepoetry #liveshow #brukapoetinresidence #reno #biggestlittlecity
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Collective Breath – Episode 74 – 12/7/21 – Writing Prompt

Posted on December 7, 2021 by SIDEWAYS EIGHT
NOTICE: There will not be a group portion this week and the episode will broadcast at a mystery time to honor the second of two Brandon Leake poetry shows in Reno, NV.
I have the honor of hosting the amazing ‘INSOMNIA’ (3rd slide)
COLLECTIVE BREATH
SEASON 2 EPISODE 22
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Week of Tuesday, December 7th, 2021
Starting at MYSTERY TIME
Episode : 74 (overall)
Writing Prompt: Write in response to the singular word ‘INSOMNIA’
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In general what happens is
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COLLECTIVE BREATH is a weekly wellness writing workshop. This ongoing event meets Tuesdays starting at 8pm. Each session or episode will consist of two portions.
Step 1:
8:00pm – Tune in to Bruka Theatre of the Sierra’s Facebook Page to see the Poet in Residence, Jesse James Ziegler perform original pieces of poetry and speak about the theme/prompt of the week. (Personal Podcast Portion)
Step 2:
8:15pm – Using the link provided in the Facebook Event “Collective Breath”, join on Zoom for the meeting to discuss and share creative output related to the Topic/Prompt. (Group Workshop Portion)
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https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8127754640?pwd=RE41WS94RkVidUxERmxteXZTY3ZPdz09
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‘COLLECTIVE BREATH’
@biggestlittlecollectivebreath
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#poet #poets #poem #poems #poetry #poetsofinstagram #poetsofig #poetrycommunity #poetryisnotdead #workshop #poemsofinstagram #poetry_addicts #poemsporn #brukatheatre #collectivebreathreno #bloggers #weekly #sidewayseightprojects #brukapoetry #sidewaseightpoetry #spokenword #spokenwordpoet #spokenwordpoetry #spokenwordartist #writer #writing #creativewriting #wellness #biggestlittlecollectivebreath #collectivebreath
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Insomnia 12/7/21

Posted on December 4, 2021 by SIDEWAYS EIGHT
Brandon Leake will be sharing his one man poetry show ( INSOMNIA ) at its WORLD PREMIERE!
@brandon_leake_ctm
In collaboration with Spoken Views Collective
@spoken_views_reno
It is my honor and privilege to announce INSOMNIA by Season 15 Winner of America’s Got Talent Brandon Leake !!!
(See Facebook event details for a show description)
Brandon will be coming to Reno for the second of two shows, and has decided to use his immense platform to uplift the art form of poetry by incorporating local poets and a local host for his events in collaboration with Spoken Views Collective
** TICKET LINK IN BIO**
@sidewayseightprojects
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Tuesday, December 7th, 2021
at Nevada Museum of Art
Showtime 6:00pm
Available Tickets:
https://48677.blackbaudhosting.com/48677/Insomnia-with-Brandon-Leake?_ga=2.147259831.140617085.1636769613-964136927.1636769613
Openers: Iain Watson, Elisa Garcia, and Griffin Perralta
Host: Jesse James Ziegler
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Plan to arrive on time as this is a POETRY SHOW not a mere reading and the doors will be closed to respect the performances. Show – 6PM / Doors open at 5:30pm
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Plan to have proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID test within 24 hours of the event
to respect the performers and other audience members.
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Plan to get your tickets in advance as this show will undoubtedly sell out
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Plan to be moved, challenged, and awed by what you hear and see that evening.
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#calledtomove #visionary #ctm #insomnia #brandonleake #agt #agtseason15 #poet #poets #poem #poems #poetry #spokenword #spokenwordartist #spokenwordpoetry #poetrycommunity #sidewayseightprojects #spokenviewscollective #nevada #brukapoetry #nevadamuseumofart #onward #performanceart #performancepoetry #liveshow #brukapoetinresidence #reno #biggestlittlecity
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Collective Breath – Episode 73 – 11/30/21 – Writing Prompt

Posted on November 30, 2021 by SIDEWAYS EIGHT
COLLECTIVE BREATH
SEASON 2 EPISODE 21
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Week of Tuesday, November 30th, 2021
Starting at 8pm PDT
Episode : 73 (overall)
Writing Prompt: Write in response to the statement ‘Whether the weather be cold or whether the weather be hot, we’ll be together whatever the weather whether we like it or not.’
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COLLECTIVE BREATH is a weekly wellness writing workshop. This ongoing event meets Tuesdays starting at 8pm. Each session or episode will consist of two portions.
Step 1:
8:00pm – Tune in to Bruka Theatre of the Sierra’s Facebook Page to see the Poet in Residence, Jesse James Ziegler perform original pieces of poetry and speak about the theme/prompt of the week. (Personal Podcast Portion)
Step 2:
8:15pm – Using the link provided in the Facebook Event “Collective Breath”, join on Zoom for the meeting to discuss and share creative output related to the Topic/Prompt. (Group Workshop Portion)
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https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8127754640?pwd=RE41WS94RkVidUxERmxteXZTY3ZPdz09
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‘COLLECTIVE BREATH’
@biggestlittlecollectivebreath
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#poet #poets #poem #poems #poetry #poetsofinstagram #poetsofig #poetrycommunity #poetryisnotdead #workshop #poemsofinstagram #poetry_addicts #poemsporn #brukatheatre #collectivebreathreno #bloggers #weekly #sidewayseightprojects #brukapoetry #sidewaseightpoetry #spokenword #spokenwordpoet #spokenwordpoetry #spokenwordartist #writer #writing #creativewriting #wellness #biggestlittlecollectivebreath #collectivebreath
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