Events

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Events

  • Angry Cow Poetry Feature Showcase

    June 5, 2024

    Angry Cow Poetry is celebrating two years of events at the Rialto Theatre with an incredible lineup of 13 featured poets. with DJ Verb bringing the sounds. Open mic will start at 7 pm in the living room. Features on the main stage at 8 pm. This is a ticketed event, grab yours now.

  • Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room

    Every first Wednesday

    Watch past month’s events and learn about the upcoming ones. Each month has a featured poet and an open mic. Hosted by Keith Allison. At the Rialto Theatre. 1000 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, Ohio.

  • QuietKid in the Living Room

    April 3, 2024

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room with feature, QuietKid

  • TOP Slamm at Moca: Women's Edition

    March 24, 2024

    Temple of Passions Slamm Season at Moca with an all women lineup. Eight incredible poets fighting for top honors. Filmed and edited by Keith Allison.

  • Kisha Nicole Foster in the Living Room

    March 6, 2024

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room with feature, Kish Nicole Foster.

  • Ephraim Nehemiah in the Living Room

    February 7, 2024

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room with feature, Ephraim Nehemiah

  • Sugg in the Living Room

    January 3, 2024

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room with feature, Sugar Water Baby

  • Church of Starry Wisdom at Musica

    December 22, 2023

    Church of Starry Wisdom closed out the night magnificently. Filmed and edited by Keith Allison.

  • DreamStates at Musica

    December 22, 2023

    NE Ohio’s all-trans band. Natalie, Madeline, Billy, and Jo. Filmed and edited by Keith Allison.

  • Angie Haze at Musica

    December 22, 2023

    With Rachel Osherow. Filmed and edited by Keith Allison.

  • Duo Decibel System at Musica

    December 22, 2023

    Cleveland-based two person band. Filmed and edited by Keith Allison.

  • Zach and Friends at the Rialto Theatre

    December 7, 2023

    Zach is joined by Chris Haas, Matthew Alec, Karen Starr, Matt Petras, Rachel Roberts, Theresa Göttl Brightman, and Keith Allison. Filmed by Keith Allison and Rachelle Farren.

  • Anthony Amptified Evans in the Living Room

    December 6, 2023

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room with feature, Anthony Amptified Evans

  • Temple of Passions Slamm at Moca

    November 5, 2023

    Temple of Passions slamm at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Curated by Kierra McDade. Twelve spoken word artists vying for the top prize. Filmed and edited by Keith Allison.

  • Nelly B the Artist in the Living Room

    November 1, 2023

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room with feature, Nelly B the Artist

  • Jeronimo in the Living Room

    October 4, 2023

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room with feature, Jeronimo

  • InterpRotations

    September 7, 2023

    Tyler Hawes, Keith Allison, and Jeremax McShlenk each did renditions of seven different covers in entirely different ways.

  • Eric Odum in the Living Room

    September 6, 2023

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room with feature, Eric Odum

  • Rachel Wiley in the Living Room

    August 2, 2023

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room with feature, Rachel Wiley

  • A Night of Artistic Renewal, Volume III

    July 9, 2023

    Curated and hosted by Dionne D. Hunter. And the Blumenthal Theatre’s Booth Playhouse. Featuring spoken word artists, Boris Bluz Rogers, Jay Ward, Linda Orji, and Keith Allison; violinst Candace “Pretty Strinz” Smith, dancers Ungraceful Jay and Vision Elite Royalty Dance Company, and vocalist Spencer “Suspense” Simms. Filmed and edited by Jarod Aaron Simms.

  • Just C.O.S. and Morgan Paige in the Living Room

    July 5, 2023

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room with features, Just C.O.S. and Morgan Paige

  • Vision in the Living Room

    June 7, 2023

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room with feature, Vision

  • Moo, Motherfucker and Nowhere, but Somewhere dual album release show

    May 19, 2023

    A Band Named Ashes and King Locus and Keith Allison with lots of special guests release their new albums together at the Rialto Theatre. Featuring Danielle Nicole Nikki Dixon, Dionne D. Hunter, Linda Orji, Gina Wilson, and Zach.

  • Young Thomas in the Living Room

    May 3, 2023

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room with feature, Young Thomas

  • Shaneen A. Harris in the Living Room

    April 5, 2023

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room with feature, Shaneen A. Harris

  • Avery LaMar Pope in the Living Room

    March 1, 2023

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room with feature, Avery LaMar Pope.

  • Blax Museum

    February 18, 2023

    Created, produced, and hosted by Michelle R. Smith, many artists of different genres pay tribute to icons and inspirations. Filmed by Keith Allison and Nic Smith. Edited by Keith Allison.

  • Angie Haze and Free Black

    February 10, 2023

    Angie Haze and Free Black joined together on the Knight Stage at the Akron Civic Theatre.

  • Gretchen Pleuss at Bop Stop

    February 8, 2023

    Gretchen Pleuss plays some originals and discusses Buffy Saint-Marie’s impact on folk music and the world around her at Bop Stop for Roots Of American Music’s Lift Their Voices series.

  • EbaNee Bond in the Living Room

    February 1, 2023

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room with feature, EbaNee Bond.

  • A Night of Artistic Renewal Volume II

    January 15, 2023

    Celebrating the Power of Dreams. A free cultural community event. Charlotte, North Carolina.

  • Michelle R. Smith in the Living Room

    January 4, 2023

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Living Room with feature, Michelle R. Smith

  • Temple of Passions: Cover Songs Only

    December 10, 2022

    Temple of Passions’ Cover Songs Only, curated by Kierra McDade. Eight singers vying for the top prize. Filmed and edited by Keith Allison.

  • AKeem Rollins in the Living Room

    December 7, 2022

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room with feature, AKeem Rollins

  • Gretchen Pleuss with Matthew DeRubertis

    December 4, 2022

    Gretchen Pleuss and Matthew DeRubertis took the stage at the Jenks Building.

  • Danielle Nicole Nikki Dixon at Kenmore Winter Break Music Fest

    December 3, 2022

    Day 2 of Kenmore Winter Break Music Fest opened with featured poet, Danielle Nicole Nikki Dixon.

  • Raja Belle Freeman at Kenmore Winter Break Music Fest

    December 2, 2022

    Day 1 of Kenmore Winter Break Music Fest opened with featured poet, Raja Belle Freeman.

  • Jim Ballard and the Strangs at Jilly's Music Room

    November 19, 2022

    Jim Ballard and the Stranges (Terry Fairfax, Joe Lang, Wes McGraw, Bill Watson) with special guests, Jack Kidney and Tim Longfellow, at Jilly’s Music Room. Filmed by Keith Allison. Edited by Jim Ballard.

  • Slamm Finale

    November 5, 2022

    A Temple of Passions and Angry Cow Poetry event, with host AKeem Rollins, featured poet Native Child Brown and eight poets (Brave Nate, Danielle Nicole Nikki Dixon, Jeronimo, Kel L. Shabazz, Kisha Nicole Foster, Vision, Yemmy, Young Thomas) competing to win the slam. Filmed by Melvin Crockett.

  • JT's Electrik Blackout Album Release

    November 4, 2022

    JT’s Eletrik Blackout (Justin Tibbs, Tommy Lehman, Andru Dennis, Jared Lees, Holbrook Riles III) took the stage at The Trailhead to release their new album. With Special guests Bethany Joy, Dan Socha, Rachel Osherow, and Floco Torres. Filmed by Keith Allison.

  • Bethany Joy and Daniel So-ha at The Trailhead

    November 4, 2022

    Bethany and Daniel open for JT’s Electrik Blackout album release. Filmed by Keith Allison.

  • L.S. Quinn in the Living Room

    November 2, 2022

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room with feature L.S. Quinn

  • Angry Cow Poetry at Kenmore Branch Library

    October 18, 2022

    As part of the Sounds of Akron series, Angry Cow Poetry hosted features, Blak Reign and High Priest for a combination of music and spoken word.

  • Angie Haze Time Thief album release show

    October 15, 2022

    Angie Haze releases her new album at the Rialto Theatre. Filmed and edited by Keith Allison.

  • Bethany Joy at Musica

    October 14, 2022

    Bethany Joy’s “Planet” album release concert at Musica. Filmed and edited by Angry Cow Poetry.

  • Community Shoe at Musica

    October 14, 2022

    Community Shoe took the stage for a killer 45 minute continuous performance as part of Bethany Joy’s “Planet” album release concert. Filmed by Keith Allison.

  • Gretchen Pleuss at Musica

    October 14, 2022

    Gretchen Pleuss took the stage for a beautiful performance as part of Bethany Joy’s “Planet” album release concert. Filmed by Keith Allison.

  • Adam Spells in the Living Room

    October 5, 2022

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room with feature Adam Spells.

  • Temple of Passions at Ingenuity Fest

    September 25, 2022

    Adam Spells, CocoaWeaponry, Autumn Marie, and Keith Allison take the stage for Temple of Passions at Cleveland’s Ingenuity Fest. Filmed by Canon Shooter and Angry Cow Poetry.

  • Slamm Sunday

    September 11, 2022

    Temple of Passions’ Slamm Sunday. Eight poets in head to head match ups until one poet remains: Autumn Marie, OJ Muffy Johnson, MiddleChild, Mo Grays, Ephraim Nehemiah, Quietkid, L.S. Quinn, and Té. At Kaiser Gallery. Hosted by Jus_Jerr. With DJ Verb. Temple of Passions curated by Kierra McDade. Filmed and edited by Keith Allison.

  • NYANSAPO: Soul Wisdom

    September 10, 2022.

    Hosted by ONI. With featured poets, ForH1sGlory, Adam Spells, Ladee Po3t, and Ashly Jade. Live painting by Charde Renee. At I Love Braids Academy / The Venue. Filmed and edited by Keith Allison.

  • Raja Belle Freeman in the Living Room

    September 7, 2022

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room with feature Raja Belle Freeman.

  • Gretchen Pleuss: Live at Montavino Wine Market

    August 26, 2022

    Gretchen returns to Montavino Wine Market in Wooster, Ohio. Filmed and edited by Keith Allison.

  • Open Air Poets

    August 18, 2022

    Featured poets Stephanie Ginese, Frank Thomas Rosen, and Michelle R. Smith. Presented by Coventry Village Library Branch and Mac’s Backs Books on Coventry. Filmed and edited by Keith Allison. Audio recorded by Jordan Davis.

  • Xposyur in the Living Room

    August 3, 2022

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room with feature Xposyur.

  • Zach: An Evening of Songs and Stories

    July 28, 2022

    With special guests Neil Keating and Drew Thornberry. At the Rialto Theatre. Filmed by Keith Allison and Ellen Stair. Edited by Keith Allison.

  • Temple of Passions: Cover Songs Only

    July 24, 2022

    Temple of Passions’ Cover Songs Only featured seven amazing singers vying for the top prize of the night. Filmed and edited by Keith Allison.

  • Stephanie Ginese's Unto Dogs Book Release

    July 23, 2022

    Stephanie reads at the release of her new book, Unto Dogs. Followed by an interview led by Isabella Moreno. Filmed and edited by Keith Allison.

  • Raja Belle Freeman at Tongue in Groove Poetry Music Jam

    July 17, 2022

    Raja featuring with the Tongue in Groove band playing behind her. Filmed and edited by Keith Allison.

  • Zach, Gretchen Pleuss, and Keith Allison

    July 9, 2022

    Zach, Gretchen Pleuss, and Keith Allison took the stage together for a beautiful night of music and poetry at the Rialto Theatre. With special guest, Matthew DeRubertis. You can watch the whole show or select from individual pieces.

  • Gretchen Pleuss: Live at Montavino Wine Market

    July 8, 2022

    Gretchen performs at Montavino Wine Market in Wooster, Ohio. Filmed and edited by Keith Allison

  • Steve Brightman and Theresa Göttl Brightman in the Living Room

    July 6, 2022

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room with features, Steve Brightman and Theresa Göttl Brightman.

  • Lit Cleveland: Larchmere Porch Fest

    June 25, 2022

    Literary Cleveland at Larchmere Porch Fest with features Raja Belle Freeman, Danielle Nicole Nikki Dixon, and Kisha Nicole Foster. Hosted by Vince Robinson. Filmed and edited by Keith Allison.

  • Raja Belle Freeman at University Height's Juneteenth Celebration

    June 19, 2022

    Raja performs a fifteen minute set. Filmed and edited by Keith Allison.

  • Temple of Passions: Juneteenth Freedom Fest

    June 18, 2022

    Temple of Passions set at Cleveland MetroHealth’s Juneteenth Freedom Fest. Hosted by Kierra McDade and Sophii Appsolutelii. Featuring performances from Artinka Teaira, Eroc Beatz, Just c.o.s., and Vision. Filmed and edited by Keith Allison.

  • Gretchen Pleuss: Live at Happy Dog

    June 11, 2022

    Gretchen performs at Happy Dog’s The Quiet Room in Cleveland, Ohio. Filmed and edited by Keith Allison.

  • Gretchen Pleuss: Live at the Johnson Center

    June 10, 2022

    Gretchen performs at the Johnson Center for Worship and the Fine Arts in Canton, Ohio. Filmed and edited by Keith Allison.

  • Danielle Nicole Nikki Dixon in the Living Room

    June 1, 2022

    Angry Cow Poetry in the Rialto Living Room with our very first feature, Danielle Nicole Nikki Dixon

  • A Night of Artistic Renewal

    May 21, 2022

    Many artists came together for a pre-Juneteenth community cultural celebration, organized and hosted by Dionne D. Hunter. Featuring performances by Keith Allison, Linda Orji, NuffCed, Boris ‘Bluz’ Rogers, Spencer ‘Suspence’ Sims, Ungraceful Jay, and Vision Elite Royalty Dance Company. Filmed by Byron Morant Media.

  • Continuity Flaws Book Release Event

    April 15, 2022

    Keith Allison, Danielle Nicole Nikki Dixon, Adam Spells, Underground Kween, and Vision perform to celebrate the release of Keith’s latest book. At Visible Voice Books. Filmed by Ellen Stair.

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