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by Ex Libris on April 10, 2019

Student Tickets for The Winter’s Tale at The Goodman Theater

Next month, Goodman Theatre will be presenting The Winter’s Tale (May 4-June 9) written by William Shakespeare and directed by Artistic Director, Robert Falls. A jealous king accuses his wife of infidelity, setting off a calamitous series of events. Falls reimagines one of Shakespeare’s most wildly theatrical tales, following his celebrated productions of King Lear and Measure for Measure. “No modern American director is better at making a play’s iconic moments pop with fresh irreverence” –CHICAGO TRIBUNE. You can learn more about the production here. At 10am each performance day of The Winter’s Tale, the remaining rear three mezzanine rows of the theatre are available for… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 25, 2019

Louder Than a Bomb Volunteer Opportunity

Want a quick and easy way to support Chicago youth in raising their powerful voices? Volunteers are urgently needed for two-hour shifts in the Louder than a Bomb youth poetry festival — weekdays, evenings, and weekend options! No experience or expertise needed. Check it out here: http://youngchicagoauthors.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=33941 And sign up today!!! Direct all questions to volunteer@youngchicagoauthors.org

by Ex Libris on February 4, 2019

Louder Than a Bomb University

Young Chicago Authors puts on the largest poetry slam festival in the world, Louder Than A Bomb (LTAB) during the months of February and March. Based on the success of LTAB, they have extended the competition and community to young adults ages 18-25 and created Louder Than a Bomb University (LTABU). The competition runs March 8th and 9th 2019 at Chicago State University. You can find more information about requirements, registration dates, fees, and more if you visit Young Chicago Authors’ registration page. To register as an Indy Poet click HERE Early Registration 1/8-1/31($20) Regular Registration 2/1-2/15… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 17, 2019

Conversations on Publishing with Doug Seibold

CWIP is hosting an informal dialogue with Doug Seibold, President of Agate Publishing, at EvolveHer on Wednesday, February 20 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Doug Seibold is an integral part of the Chicagoland publishing community and has a wealth of knowledge from working in trade, educational, and nonprofit publishing and media for over thirty years. He founded Agate in 2003, started Agate Development in 2005, acquired Surrey Books in 2006, and created the Agate Digital and Midway Books imprints in 2012. For more information, visit the event page here.

by Ex Libris on September 17, 2018

Free Tickets to the Laugh Factory

FREE TICKETS to all English students for the show Verified Laughs every Wednesday at 8pm from now until the end of October. Verified Laughs is a social media based stand up comedy show where the audience votes on the winner through Instagram and Facebook after watching a series of five minute sets from some of the best comedians in the city. For those interested in free tickets: please email alessandradrapos@gmail.com with your name, Wednesday date, and number of tickets desired.    

by Ex Libris on September 11, 2018

Alumni Spotlight!

June 2018 MAWP grad Cynthia Nwakudu is a finalist for the 2018 Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Award! The Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Awards (GBOMA) is an annual poetry competition founded by Pulitzer Prize winning Chicago poet Gwendolyn Brooks (1917-2000). The competition culminates in a live semi-finals event at which the top contestants selected by guest judges perform their original poems in live competition for a $500 prize awarded by the audience. To support Cynthia, don’t miss out on the GBOMA competition: September 18th, 2018 The Promontory 5311 S. Lake Park Avenue West Hyde Park, Chicago Doors open… Read Article →

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