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Poetry duo strikes again!

Following an unforgettable evening at the Spoken Word Plot in Almonte, Ottawa-based writers/performers Nadine Thornhill and Jessica Ruano join forces once again and share their poetry at the famed Dusty Owl Reading Series, hosted by the jovial Steve Zytveld, on Sunday, May 2, 2010.

As per usual, the show takes place at Swizzles Bar and Grill, 246-B Queen Street (at Kent Street) in downtown Ottawa. Please note that the new start time is 5pm. Admission is free, but donations are lovingly accepted.

Here are some nice things artsy locals have said about Nadine and Jessica:

“Your set was living proof of the value of hearing poetry rather than simply reading it … personal, intimate, intelligent, aesthetically coherent, pleasing (even if at times challenging), and inclusive.”

Sterling Lynch, Award-Winning Playwright

“How grand to see you perform last night. I was so touched by the generosity of spirit and the pleasure in being alive you both manifested, to say nothing of being delighted by the intelligence, rhythm and clarity of language.”

Jennifer Cayley, Ottawa Storyteller

“Your performance was honest, refreshing and sincere. So glad we made the trek!”

Laurie Koensgen, GCTC Education Coordinator

Nadine and Jessica have previously headlined at the Voices of Venus series at Umi Café and have performed with the Capital Poetry Collective. They are also active participants in Ottawa’s vibrant theatre community. Both feisty and thoughtful, these poetesses bring their personal stories to the stage with an adorkable elegance and a hint of mischief.

And yes, they promise to perform the clitoris poem at the show.

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Following the feature performers, all poets, musicians, and storytellers are invited to perform on the Dusty Owl open mic and compete for the much coveted “Object of Desire”.

Dusty Owl gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ontario Arts Council.

For more information about Nadine and Jessica, please contact Jessica Ruano
by phone at 613 355 2531 or by email at ruano.jessica@gmail.com

Dusty Owl Reading Series http://dustyowl.com
Nadine’s blog “Adorkable Thespian” http://nadinethornhill.wordpress.com/
Jessica’s blog “the most exquisite moments” http://jessicaruano.wordpress.com/

Tags: Dusty Owl Reading Series, Jessica Ruano, Nadine Thornhill

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