Chicago
The LDM debut in the Windy City was a monster-smash-hit, with Megan Stielstra out-stabbing a Hole in Nebraska against co-finalist Rachel Yoder (whose pocket knife-wielding almost cost a volunteer his neck).
Read the full write-up here, but congrats to Megan and every other attendee and combatant that made our move towards full LDM Fight Club status an absolute success!
Opium’s Literary Death Match
San Francisco: April 10 @ Elbo Room
Denver: April 11 @ The Mercury Lounge
New York City: April 22
Chicago: May 23
Paris: September 24
“The Literary Death Match has the wisdom of Solomon, the nasty barbs of Catullus, and the innocence of a newborn.”
--Sean Finney, Canteen Magazine
LDM TV Update: Our written pitch is complete, the bios are written, logos are in place, and a sizzle reel is going to be ready after the holiday. Then we try to convince the planet what we strongly believe: this is a TV must.
New York City
LDM NYC’s 2009 debut was an absolute knockout that saw Cintra Wilson first turn a hostile crowd with her charms, then out-art co-finalist Christopher Monks in a drawing duel like none other. The result: Wilson stole not only the show, but the LDM crown. Want more details? They’re all right here.
San Francisco
LDM SF Ep. 16: Holy City Zoo Edition was a blurry swim of laughter, a true one-of-a-kind night which ended with stomach-strained glee, as legendary comedia Will Durst out-acceptance-speeched his lovely final-round co-competitor, Candy Churilla, to take hom ethe LDM’s highly coveted title.
Beijing
The first-ever international Literary Death Match, held before a fun and rowdy crowd at The Bookworm in Beijing, China, was a global dream come true, as award-winning Scottish poet Liz Niven outdueled the dynamic Zachary Mexico in a three-tiered competition that finished with Niven scoring the night’s last points on the final challenge: “Gently Rub a Chopstick on Beijing!” Niven, the first international to call herself champion, wore the medal proudly.
Denver
The Literary Death Match is ripe for even more expansion, as the series will descend on Denver. Details to come shortly, but know that we will be bringing a world-class lineup of judges and readers (some we’re hardly able to keep our mouth shut about--and you can follow the who’s in announcements on our Twitter (@toddzuniga).
When: Saturday, April 11; Doors at 7:30, show at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Mercury Cafe, Denver
2199 California St, (303) 294-9258
Cost: $10 (gets you a free copy of Opium7:7)
All proceeds support Opium Magazine.