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Austin native shares poem that speaks to these times
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West side native Renissa Keys shares a poem she wrote.
Community
Calling all West Siders: You’re invited to a spoken word show Saturday
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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
Join tonight’s open mic at the Chicago Public Library
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Kick off National Poetry Month by sharing a favorite song, dance, poetry or another way you’d like to express yourself. The event is from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 at the Austin branch, 5615 W. Race Ave.
Community
High school students, express yourself
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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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Poetry block party comes to Austin
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Residents participated in last month’s event, as did more than 20 people who came to Chicago for workshops put on by the Poetry Foundation.
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Third annual Chicago poetry block party set for Saturday
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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.
Community
All are welcome at this year’s Poetry on the Patio
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The 16th annual outdoor spoken word showcase will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight July 21 at 5156 W. Concord Place. There will be free food and an open mic. Kell-O-G is the host.
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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.
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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.