Poetry
Best Poetry Events In Chicago
From learning about haikus to open mic night, the Chicagoland area offers numerous opportunities for you to learn and experience poetry. Keep the following events in mind when planning how to celebrate National Poetry Month.
Poem The News: End Of Times… Stop Smiling
Poem the News — Poetry about the news?! Are you MAD?! POETRY AND THE NEWS DON’T GO TOGETHER. You’re crazy! Yes, reader, yes I am. I am crazy. Read these poems. The submit your own.
Poem The News: Justin Bieber’s Birthday Cookie Cake Of Doom
Poem the News — Poetry about the news?! Are you MAD?! POETRY AND THE NEWS DON’T GO TOGETHER. You’re crazy! Yes, reader, yes I am. I am crazy. Read these poems. The submit your own.
Poem The News: Burritos In Bed With Dennis Rodman
Poem the News — Poetry about the news?! Are you MAD?! POETRY AND THE NEWS DON’T GO TOGETHER. You’re crazy! Yes, reader, yes I am. I am crazy. Read these poems. The submit your own.
Poem The News: Stalking Children On Facebook
This weeks Poem the News covers a vast array of news articles about mothers, exotic dancers, facebook and more!
Poem The News: Bully Condor Pole Dances At The Library
Poem the News is exactly what it sounds like: reader-submitted poems based on CBS news stories. Submit your own?
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Poem The News: Stealing Bad Pizza & Drunk Moonwalking
This week, readers wrote poems about the news article “Reluctant Thief With Hungry Family Gets Pizza.”
Poem The News: Chivalry Is Dead
This week, readers wrote poems about the news article “Man Gets 10-Year Sentence For Handcuffing Himself To Female Taco Bell Co-Worker In Hope Of Getting A Date.”
Poem The News: Drunk Driving, Facebook & Emoticons
This week, readers wrote poems about the news article “Ore. Teen Charged After ‘Drivin Drunk’ Facebook Post On New Year’s Eve.” Find out what next week’s poems will be about and how to submit your own…
Poem The News: The Drunk Golfer
This week, readers wrote poems about the news article ‘Police: Drunk Man Tries To Drive Golf Cart From Angels Camp To Citrus Heights.’ Find out what next week’s poems will be about and how to submit your own…
Conversations: The Old Chicago Author
Robbie Q. Telfer: man, teacher… poet. Read about Robbie’s involvement in the Chicago poetry scene, with Young Chicago Authors, Louder Than A Bomb, and The Encyclopedia Show.
93XRT’s Suggestions On The Best Free Things In Chicago
We all know about the economic downturn that’s taken Chicago by a strong grip in the past few years, and yes, we’ve all had to tighten our belts a little bit because of it. But don’t hang your heads too low just yet!
Guide To: Printers’ Ball
There is absolutely nothing like Printers’ Ball. Anywhere. Its unique and vibrant nature makes it hard to tell you exactly what it is, so here’s what it isn’t: literally a ball, hoop skirts and tuxedos are not needed; a convention, or an expo, or a festival either, plenty is shown off and displayed, but nothing’s sold; more than anything else, Printers’ Ball is not something you want to miss.
Poetry Gets A New Home In Chicago
With the opening of the new Poetry Foundation building this month, American poetry gets a new home. The Chicago-based independent literary organization, which aims to celebrate the art form and disseminate it to as many people as possible, has built a space that will not only honor poetry, but also offer an ideal venue for readings.
Best Poetry Slams In Chicago
Chicago is home to many different poetry hot spots. Any day of the week there’s somewhere to go for a poetry fix. Here’s a list of some of the best poetry slams in the city. […]
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