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The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop hosted and facilitated by Marty McConnell.  *** HEALTH & SAFETY NOTE: We are requesting that attendees […]

Be in the lookout for this up-and-coming teen writer Yohanna Endashaw, who has just released her self-published book of poems, “Maturing In Free Verse.” Book description: This is her journey, as a Black teenage […]

On July 15, The Chicago Poetry Center had the wonderful opportunity to host our Summer Poetry Gathering! We all gathered in Haymarket House, which provides us with such a fitting place for our community […]

Poetry @ The Green at 320 continues through the fall this September! The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal are proud to reintroduce this free, weekly reading and open mic series […]

The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop hosted and facilitated by Marty McConnell.  *** HEALTH & SAFETY NOTE: We are requesting that attendees […]

Downloadable PDF – Poet in Residence Posting ** UPDATE: We’re no longer accepting applications. Thank you to all who have applied! We will follow up with all candidates.**   ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION   Mission & […]

Poetry @ The Green at 320 continues for the summer season this August!   The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal are proud to reintroduce this free, weekly reading and open […]

Downloadable PDF – Marketing Assistant Posting ** UPDATE: We’re no longer accepting applications. Thank you to all who have applied! We will follow up with all candidates.**   ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION   Mission & Programs […]

Downloadable PDF – Lit Life Intern Posting ** UPDATE: We’re no longer accepting applications. Thank you to all who have applied! We will follow up with all candidates.** ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION   Mission & […]

The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free, public monthly in-person reading series and generative writing workshop hosted and facilitated by Marty McConnell.    The Blue Hour reading includes a brief open mic […]

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