# Event Details - **Event Name**: SLaM on RyE: Modesto's Monthly Poetry Slam --SEPT 30 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Witness the competitive art of performance poetry, live competition, featured poets, and the historic rebirth of Slam on Rye!About this EventSlam on Rye: The Historic Poetry Slam Returns!This is where Modesto’s poetry revolution began—be there for its return.From 2002 to 2012, Slam on Rye was the beating heart of Modesto’s spoken word scene: the city’s first and only poetry slam, the spark that ignited The ILL LIST Poetry Slam, and the foundation for what would become the Modesto Artists Movement. Now, over a decade later, this iconic slam is back—bigger, bolder, and louder than ever.Hosted by The Saint, ILL LIST Poetry Slam Champion, and co-hosted by founder Sam Pierstorff, Slam on Rye brings you an unforgettable night of live performance, raw truth, and community connection.What to Expect:🎤 Open Slam: Up to 12 poets compete live, following official slam rules: 3 minutes per poem, plus a 10-second grace period.🎤 Judging: Randomly selected audience members score performances Olympic-style (0–10).🎤 Two Rounds, Big Prizes: The top 5 poets advance to Round 2. Combined scores determine winners:🥇 1st Place: $200🥈 2nd Place: $50🎤 Featured Poet: Each slam showcases a renowned slam poet delivering an electrifying feature set.AUGUST'S FEATURED POET: DONNY JACKSONA poetry community veteran, Donny Jackson also holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, and is a director and Emmy-winning documentary television producer. In the poetry world, Donny is a Haymarket Books 2026 Writing Freedom Fellow. As a spoken word artist, Donny has featured at the legendary Nuyorican Poets Café, and venues in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, L.A., Philadelphia, San Diego,  San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Toronto. His debut poetry book, boy, was published in February 2020, and his most recent, toward the sun: love haiku, February 2024. Donny's spoken word albums include boy, girl, an act of war on my belief in death, he / him, and the latest—inspired by his dad—fatherly.Join us at SLAM ON RYE!This isn’t just a poetry event. It's a poetry party! It’s a gathering of voices, a celebration of creativity, and a powerful reminder of the impact poetry has in building empathy, connection, and community. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2a9692d0-a633-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w987-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/2aad2810-a633-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2abf0260-a633-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/modesto/slam-on-rye-modestos-monthly-poetry-slam-sept-30/100001999400880857 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 12.51, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Modesto - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Queen Bean Coffee & Social House - **lat**: 37.64520809999999 - **long**: -120.9982502 - **full address**: The Queen Bean Coffee & Social House, 1126 14th Street, Modesto, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SLaM on RyE: Modesto's Monthly Poetry Slam --SEPT 30 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ac0e9aac8fff6cb3c94fcc66b6979bf9e21e0be3f1a46cf0988da9f27edfc05c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788287424 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SLaM on RyE: Modesto's Monthly Poetry Slam --SEPT 30 being held? - **A:** SLaM on RyE: Modesto's Monthly Poetry Slam --SEPT 30 takes place on Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm at The Queen Bean Coffee & Social House, 1126 14th Street, Modesto, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing SLaM on RyE: Modesto's Monthly Poetry Slam --SEPT 30? - **A:** SLaM on RyE: Modesto's Monthly Poetry Slam --SEPT 30 is organized by Burn & Rave. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Burn & Rave's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Burn & Rave a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Burn & Rave has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SLaM on RyE: Modesto's Monthly Poetry Slam --SEPT 30 is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Modesto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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