Urban Word NYC is proud to host our first annual College Expo at Madison Square Garden.  As part of our Creatively College Bound series, as well as our 4-year partnership with the NY Knicks, we are providing exciting opportunities for the next generation of poets, artists and college bound youth.  Please spread the word widely about this great day of poetry, entertainment, college offerings and job placement opportunities!

Knicks Poetry Slam Series & College Expo
Sunday, December 10, 2006 FREE
Registration for Open Poetry Audition 10am-11am
Enter through Madison Square Garden Box Office

Open Audition: Calling all lyricists and poets between the ages of 13-19!
Prizes for All Participants who enter!
Poets are to present a 1 minute, 30 second poem to advance to the Final Slam.
Advance to Finals for a chance to win:

• Over $10,000 in scholarships, laptops and printers to all winners.
• A Starring role in MSG Network TV Show.
• TOP PRIZE: $5,000 Scholarship + Laptop & Printer

College Expo & Entertainment 11-5PM:
Enter through Madison Square Garden Box Office

Over 20 colleges, universities, and job placement agencies.  Special guest appearances by Stephon Marbury, Power 105.1 DJs, top teen poets, local hip-hop dance groups, live hip-hop acts and guest appearances!

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST FILL OUT waiver forms on our website: www.urbanwordnyc.org