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"Acentos is one of the best audiences, one of the best venues, I've ever seen. The organizers do a great job, not only in terms of spreading the word, but also in terms of creating anticipation. I feel like I'm part of a community, part of a movement. Aquí estamos y no nos vamos." • Martín Espada The debate may rage forever as to who or what constitutes Latino poetry. Here, there is no such identity crisis. We are already here, writing the histories of our neighborhoods, following the traditions of our ancestors, as well as the poetic traditions that came before us. To paraphrase Baldwin, the poet's task as historian is to keep the story new, even when the telling is costly. This is the aesthetic we foster at Acentos. It is always about the word, the work, and it all begins here. Poetry, we believe, provides the most honest witness to our world, and it is among the oldest art forms on earth. Each poet is a breathing history, and we invite each poet to ring out in his or her own distinctive voice. Acentos celebrates a diversity of voices, comunidad both on the open mic and within the universe of Latino and Latina poets on our feature stage. Acentos Bronx Poetry Showcase is committed to maintaining a safe open space for the expression and enjoyment of poetry, no matter what the language, without translation or apology. Each reading is a celebration of our work as colleagues, friends, and family. We are proudly based in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, New York, at the Bruckner Bar and Grill (Corner of Third Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard), in its new and exciting lounge and arts space: The Bruckner Gallery.
Acentos showcases nationally recognized Latino and Latina poets alongside emerging voices every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, in a setting designed to cultivate a community of writers and audience around poetry. We broadcast Acentos Live, a regular podcast featuring news, interviews, and poetry live from our home in the South Bronx; and we publish ACENTOS REVIEW, an online journal highlighting literature by writers of Latino/a descent. "Acentos is by far the most authentically welcoming poetry venue I have been to in decades. On my visit there, time limits were respected at open mic and audience and poets were welcomed with generous hearts by MC Oscar Bermeo and his colleagues. Professionalism is taken seriously and I suspect that machismo, misogyny and homophobia would not be tolerated or applauded. Acentos is not just another poet's venue, it is a breathing time capsule, honoring and capturing history, seeking substance and holding a vision for the future. I encourage you to keep on raising the standards; there's enough dilettantism on the poetry scene, bring on the craft!" • Magdalena Gómez "Acentos always has a headliner but the meat of the evening was the open-mic session, where more than a score of poets read and performed before a friendly, encouraging crowd." Hosted and curated by Rich Villar.
Acentos Bronx Poetry Showcase
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ACENTOS REVIEW: Click here to check out the June 2008 edition of our new online journal. For more information, write to: acentos at louderarts dot com Thursday, August 07, 2008posted by Rich Si Se SUNY! This has been our rallying cry for our friend and fellow CaBronxite Urayoan Noel since we found out he got the job as assistant professor of English at SUNY-Albany. Well, folks, it is now August and our homeslice is off to the land of well-fed politicos and budget shortfalls...not that much different from NYC, actually! But, he will be further away and not so accessible for the tomfoolery and jackassery we've come to love from him at Acentos. The official Bronx send-off for Ura is this coming Tuesday, August 12th, at the Bruckner Gallery @ Bruckner Bar and Grill. You can expect more of the same camaraderie and familia that you know and love us for, but it'll be that much more palpable since our boy is off to teach the babies! And who knows, there may be a Spanic Attack or two in the offing, not to mention some books by Ura... Vaya gente! Come on through and hear some poetry, fiesta, and what's in the pipeline from Acentos this fall. Paz, Rich Villar for the Acentos crew Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 ACENTOS Bronx Poetry Showcase The Uptown's Best Open Mic, Plus a Reading and Send-Off Celebration for Urayoan Noel! Urayoán Noel is the author of Kool Logic /La Lógica Kool (Bilingual Press; A 2006 books of the year Selection by El nuevo díA) and Boringkén (Ediciones Callejón/la tertulia, 2008). Other works include the artist’s book las flores del mall (2000) and various text-sound collaborations with composer Monxo López, some of which are featured on the DVD Kool Logic Sessions (Bilingual Press) and on the CD included with Boringkén. He has performed nationally and internationally both as a solo artist and, since 2003, as part of the collective "spanic attack," and his articles, interviews, reviews, and translations of Latin American and Latino Poets have appeared in bomb; Rain Taxi; Mandorla; Teachers and Writers; and CENTRO: Journal of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies. Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, he divides his time between Albany and the Bronx, NY, and teaches literature and creative writing at the University at Albany (SUNY). The Bruckner Gallery @ Bruckner Bar and Grill One Bruckner Blvd. (corner of Third Ave. and Bruckner Blvd.) 6 Train to 138th Street Station Hosted by Rich Villar FREE! ($5 suggested donation) From MANHATTAN: Take the 6 train to 138th Street Station. Exit by the last car on the 6. Take the exit to your left, go up the stairs to your right to exit at Lincoln Avenue. Walk down Lincoln to Bruckner Blvd, turn right on Bruckner past the bike shop. The Bruckner Bar & Grill is on the corner. From THE BRONX: By Train: At the 138th Street Station, exit to your RIGHT, by the FIRST car on the 6. Go up the stairs, to your right, to exit at LINCOLN AVENUE. Walk down Lincoln to Bruckner Blvd, turn right on Bruckner. Walk alongside the bridge, past the bike shop. The Bruckner Bar and Grill is at the corner: One Bruckner Blvd., right next to the Third Avenue Bridge. By Bus: Bx15 to Lincoln Ave. and Bruckner Blvd. Walk one block west, past the bike shop, to the Bruckner Bar and Grill. Bx1, Bx21, Bx32 to 138th and 3rd Ave. Walk five blocks south along the left side of 3rd Avenue to the end (Bruckner and 3rd). The Bruckner Bar and Grill will be on the corner. For further directions and information, call (917) 209-4211. Sunday, June 08, 2008posted by Rich Tuesday, June 10th @ 7pm ACENTOS Bronx Poetry Showcase The Uptown's Best Open Mic and featured poets John Murillo and Sami Miranda The Bruckner Gallery @ Bruckner Bar and Grill One Bruckner Blvd. (corner of Third Ave. and Bruckner Blvd.) 6 Train to 138th Street Station Hosted by Rich Villar FREE! ($5 suggested donation) From MANHATTAN: Take the 6 train to 138th Street Station. Exit by the last car on the 6. Take the exit to your left, go up the stairs to your right to exit at Lincoln Avenue. Walk down Lincoln to Bruckner Blvd, turn right on Bruckner past the bike shop. The Bruckner Bar & Grill is on the corner. From THE BRONX: By Train: At the 138th Street Station, exit to your RIGHT, by the FIRST car on the 6. Go up the stairs, to your right, to exit at LINCOLN AVENUE. Walk down Lincoln to Bruckner Blvd, turn right on Bruckner. Walk alongside the bridge, past the bike shop. The Bruckner Bar and Grill is at the corner: One Bruckner Blvd., right next to the Third Avenue Bridge. By Bus: Bx15 to Lincoln Ave. and Bruckner Blvd. Walk one block west, past the bike shop, to the Bruckner Bar and Grill. Bx1, Bx21, Bx32 to 138th and 3rd Ave. Walk five blocks south along the left side of 3rd Avenue to the end (Bruckner and 3rd). The Bruckner Bar and Grill will be on the corner. 
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