# Event Details - **Event Name**: 9th Hour SLAM! | 14th & V | Host: Charity Blackwell - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Jan, 2025 at 09:00 pm – Fri, 11 Dec, 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for the 9th Hour Poetry Slam!About this EventA poetry slam is a competitive event in which poets perform their work and are judged by members of the audience. Typically, the host or another organizer selects the judges, who are instructed to give numerical scores (on a zero to 10 or one to 10 scale) based on the poets' content and performance.1st Place Winner Takes ALL - $100The Rules:Slammers must arrive 30 minutes prior to the show. We will randomly select the order of the slam through a draw.Each poem must be of the poet’s own construction.Each poet gets 3 minutes (plus a ten-second grace period) to read one poem; if the poet goes over, points will be deducted from the total score.A poet’s time begins as soon as they say anything on stage or engage the audience in any way.The poet may NOT use props, costumes, or musical instruments. This includes the removal of clothing.The poem can only be performed by one person.Poets ARE allowed to read from paper and electronic devices such as laptops or cell phones. There will be no point penalty assessed unless it’s used as a PROP (as outlined above).6 Competitors will be eliminated after the 1st roundHOSTED BY: the D.O.P.E - CHARITY BLACKWELLCharity Blackwell (She/Hers) is a spoken word artist, host, emcee, and poetry specialist who has spent several years contributing to the arts scene in DC and across national platforms. She is a Trinity University graduate, where she received her B.A and M.A, for Communications. She is the Director of Creative Arts and Education at the arts and sports nonprofit DC SCORES and the D.O.P.E (Director of Poetry Events) at the well-renowned DC arts cultural hub, Busboys and Poets. Since her early college days, Charity’s natural stage presence and charm have led her to many hosting opportunities, including events such as the Poetry SLAMS Poetry OUT LOUD National competition, Busboys and Poets, and many more. She has performed her original work on international networks such as BBC News, DC United Audi Field for the game opener, the Woman’s Sports Foundation, Major League Soccer Network, The Lincoln Theater, The Kennedy Center, The Hirshhorn Museum, Dock 5, and numerous stages across Washington D.C. and the east coast. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f8eee690-ec8f-11f0-a075-5dd995e599df-rimg-w1108-h740-dcd7c5a9-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/9th-hour-slam-|-14th-and-v-|-host-charity-blackwell/100001054424103879 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit, charities, sports, contests, live-music, theatre, national-night-out, spoken-word - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Busboys and Poets - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 7.56, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Busboys and Poets - **lat**: 38.9179232 - **long**: -77.03161460000001 - **full address**: Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St NW, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 9th Hour SLAM! | 14th & V | Host: Charity Blackwell - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/69fb5dde1337433c0ce812175a24d0351ae7a60e1ef8c7d3955a445c1ca1337c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc301904-gmir.jpg?v=1767876375 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 9th Hour SLAM! | 14th & V | Host: Charity Blackwell being held? - **A:** 9th Hour SLAM! | 14th & V | Host: Charity Blackwell takes place on Fri, 10 Jan, 2025 at 09:00 pm to Fri, 11 Dec, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St NW, Washington, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 9th Hour SLAM! | 14th & V | Host: Charity Blackwell? - **A:** Tickets for 9th Hour SLAM! | 14th & V | Host: Charity Blackwell are priced at USD 8 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityPerformer Tickets! (free for COMPETITORS!)FreeAvailable9th Hour Slam General AdmissionUSD 8 + USD 2 fee + USD 0 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing 9th Hour SLAM! | 14th & V | Host: Charity Blackwell? - **A:** 9th Hour SLAM! | 14th & V | Host: Charity Blackwell is organized by Busboys and Poets. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 9th Hour SLAM! | 14th & V | Host: Charity Blackwell is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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