Theresa Davis Delivers Keynote, Performs at 2011 AQLF

Local favorite Theresa Davis, talks about her influences and perspectives. Theresa tells about her recent slam championship. She also performs Going on a Bender, 451, and "Breathing Lessons".

Part 1, Keynote Address

Part 2, Keynote and Going on a Bender

Part 3, Views and Perspectives, Crazy Stuff Kids Think

Part 4, Theresa performs 451

Part 4, Breathing Lessons

Sonia Tetlow Set from AQLF Eddie's Benefit Now on Youtube

Hey gang, if you couldn't make it to the Eddie's benefit, we have the entire Sonia Tetlow set now uploaded on our YouTube channel. We were so fortunate to have the talents of this uber talented singer/songwriter at the show.

Check out the whole set here: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=A89D39A8E2A75C12

There's a great performance with local slam master Karen G. performing "Incessant"

Sonia does everything from soulful ballads like "Trading Water."

To rocking out with "Free to Rock 'n Roll."

As well as the fun "I've Been Trying to Tell Ya."

Check out Sonia on MySpace.

If you couldn't make the benefit, you can also still make contributions via this website.

A Day of Readings, Workshops & Slamming

AQLF presents a day of events at the Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore St. Readings and workshops run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring workshops by Regie Cabico, Joanna Hoffman, Kit Yan and more. Readings of both prose, poetry and non-fiction will feature a special appearance by Terry Galloway reading from her memoir Mean Little Deaf Queer, Collin Kelley reading from his novel Conquering Venus, Charles Jensen reading from his new poetry collection The First Risk and many more.

Tonight, the All-Star Slam at Java Monkey Coffee House featuring Marty McConnell, Ami Mattison, Kit Yan, Regie Cabico, James Caroline, JT Bullock, Theresa Davis and Joanna Hoffman is sure to be the best friendly competition to ever light up an Atlant stage. The evening is hosted by Karen G.

For full details on all of today's events, scroll down to the full schedule.