Poetry Center of Chicago :
Franz Wright

Saturday
, January 1 at
9:00 p.m.
on CAN TV21


The Poetry center of Chicago host this reading by poet Franz Wright. Franz Wright was born in Vienna in 1953 and grew up in the Northwest, the Midwest, and northern California. His most recent works include Walking to Martha's Vineyard, which received the 2004 Pulitzer Prize, The Beforelife, and Ill Lit: Selected & New Poems.

Poetry Center of Chicago:
Louise Glück


Saturday
, January 1 at
10:00 p.m.
on CAN TV21


Louise Glück, award winning author and poet laureate of the United States, reads and discusses selections from her work. Louise Glück is the author of the chapbook October and nine books of poetry including The Seven Ages and The Wild Iris, which received a Pulitzer Prize.

The Poetry Center of Chicago:
Ron Padgett and Anselm Hollo

Saturday
, December 11 at
9:00 p.m.
on CAN TV21


Two distinguished poets recite selections and discuss their work in this evening of poetry sponsored by the Poetry Center of Chicago.

The Poetry Center of Chicago:
Campbell McGrath


Sunday
, December 5, 2:00 p.m.
on CAN TV21


Author of five books, including his recent Florida Poems, this award winning poet reads from his collection of work in this night of poetry.

The Poetry Center of Chicago:
Yusef Komunyakaa

Saturday, November 6 at 9:00 p.m.
on CAN TV21


The Poetry Center of Chicago presents Pulitzer Prize winning poet, Yusef Komunyakaa. Yusef transforms incandescent moments into endelible American myths through his use of metaphors that are driven by sex, love and violence.