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Poetry on the Patio lives on 17 years strong

By Mateusz Janik | September 12, 2019

Markell “Kell-O-G” Mooney, spoken word poet and founder of Word Life Productions, started the patio shows at his family’s home in the 5100 block of West Concord Place in March 2003 after the death of his father, Willie E. Mooney Sr.

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Calling all West Siders: You’re invited to a spoken word show Saturday

By AustinTalks | September 6, 2019

The show – the last of the summer – will be held at 5156 W. Concord Place. Doors open at 8 p.m., and the show begins at 8:30 p.m. Performers should arrive early. There will be an open mic sign up.

Community

Austin residents invited to Friday’s blues fest

By AustinTalks | August 29, 2019

The free event will be held from 6 to10 p.m. at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. Don’t miss the fifth annual blues fest in Austin.

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Two West Side teens honored as Rising Stars

By Kendall Polidori | August 28, 2019

In all, 35 young people from across Chicago were honored this month by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, which each year adds names to the city’s Rising Star Honor Roll. The teens – two from Austin – were recognized for their creativity and work either in music, theatre, dance, visual arts, media arts or literary arts.

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Community orchestra performs tonight in Austin

By AustinTalks | June 7, 2019

The Chicago West Community Music Center’s orchestra free performance will held at 7 p.m. June 7 at the Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. This is the group’s first Chicago concert after performing in China and France.

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Kehrein Center for the Arts officially unveiled

By Kendall Polidori | June 2, 2019

Located alongside Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School at 5618 W. Washington Blvd., the center offers space for the community to collaborate and be creative. The new center, which features a 900-seat auditorium, is open to the community and professional artists to rent, including the Circle Rockets youth orchestra.

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High school students, express yourself

By AustinTalks | April 4, 2019

West Side teens are invited to participate in a “speakeasy for justice,” which will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 6, 13 and 27, with a performance set for 7 p.m. May 3.

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Austin native Randy Duncan leaves mark on dance world

By Nick Forsythe | March 12, 2019

A well-respected professional dancer, Duncan began teaching at The Chicago Academy for the Arts in 1994 and has been a staple of the program ever since.

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Third annual Chicago poetry block party set for Saturday

By AustinTalks | July 26, 2018

The event, free and open to the public, will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. July 28 at Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St. The event is hosted by the Poetry Foundation, Crescendo Literary, Austin Town Hall and the Chicago Park District.

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Former Austin resident kicks off National Poetry Month with book signing, poetry slam

By Analisa Trofimuk | April 1, 2018

On Saturday at the Chicago Public Library’s West Chicago Avenue branch, Markell Mooney read from his recently published collection of poems, Words of Life.

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