arts
Former Austin resident kicks off National Poetry Month with book signing, poetry slam
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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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One and all invited today to the 5th annual talent showcase at Westside Health Authority
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Tonight’s event will feature dozens of West Side performers, including the Good Neighbor Girls – a new Austin dance group – from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Davis Play Lot, 5437 W. Division St.
Community
You’re invited to an evening of poetry and live literature
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The free event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd.
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West Side poets, musicians to perform at 15th annual Poetry on the Patio
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All are invited to the event, organized by Austin artist Markell Mooney. It will take place at 5156 W. Concord Place at 7:30 p.m. July 8.
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West Siders invited to audition tonight for citywide summer festival
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The city of Chicago is looking for performers who can dance, act or read poetry. Tryouts will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 25 at La Follette Park, 1333 N. Laramie.
Community
West Side residents celebrate Nelson Mandela
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The former South African president was honored Thursday at a pre-Kwanzaa performance at The Sankofa Cultural Arts Center. The Leaders Network of Chicago will remember him with prayers and tributes starting at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 10 at the Columbus Park Refectory.
Community
Music all weekend long at Garfield Park Conservatory
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Poets, singers, chimes and more will be featured during the series of free events.
Community
One and all invited to poetry on the patio
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There are just two more spoken word events left of the summer season.
Community
Austin teen brings poetry to Chicago schools – and beyond
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In a recent Chicago Tribune story, 19-year-old Malcolm London shares his passion for the written word and tells his story from growing up on the West Side to his recent appearance on national television.
News
May students use art to encourage peace in Austin
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The seventh and eighth-graders teamed up with Columbia College Chicago to produce music, videos, stories and poetry to express their feelings about violence on the West Side.