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by Ex Libris on November 17, 2016

Reminder! Submissions are Almost Due for the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Fiction Contest!

Submissions for the 2017 Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival’s fiction contest will be closing at the end of the month on November 30. Find full submission details here, or see the the official call for submissions below: Hello Coordinators, Instructor, Directors, and Writers, The 2017 Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival’s Fiction Contest will close on November 30, 2016. The winner of the Fiction Contest will receive the following: $1,500 Domestic airfare (up to $500) and French Quarter accommodations to attend the Festival Publication in Louisiana Literature Public reading at a literary panel in the… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on November 17, 2016

Sunday Salon with Christine Sneed this Weekend!

This Sunday, November 20 there will be another wonderful reading hosted by Sunday Salon Chicago at the Riverview Tavern, 1958 W Roscoe Street starting at 7:00 pm! This months readers include former DePaul faculty member Christine Sneed as well as Mary Hawley, Maggie Kast, and Mike Puican.

by Ex Libris on November 16, 2016

Free Tickets! Selected Shorts: Too Hot For Radio

The department has received an offer for free tickets to the live podcast airing of Selected Shorts: Too Hot for Radio this Saturday, November 19 at the Vittum Theater. The event is part of the inaugural Chicago Podcast Festival tacking place all weekend. Too Hot For Radio is a spin off of the public radio show and podcast Selected shorts where stars of stage and screen read short stories aloud in front of an audience. The show will feature readings by Carrie Coon (The Leftovers), Kirsten Vangsness (Criminal Minds), Justin Kirk (Weeds), K. Todd Freeman (Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me host, Peter Sagal performing humorous and saucy stories by Benjamin Nugent, Michael Czyzniejewski,… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on November 8, 2016

Chicago Book Fairs this November!

Two exciting Chicago book fairs will be held in Chicago this month! The Chicago Book Expo, hosted by the Creative Writing Department of Columbia College, is a celebration of small Chicago presses including a book fair, readings and events. The fair takes place on Sunday, November 13 from 12:00-5:00 pm at Columbia College (1104 S Wabash). Find the full schedule here. This November Chicago will also host Curbside Splendor Bookfort Fair. Originally conceived as a punk rock band, Curbside Splendor has become one of the top independent publishers in Chicago. They’ll be hosting a small fair to show off… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on November 2, 2016

CWIP Educational Event on Freelancing

Chicago Women in Publishing (CWIP) will be hosting an educational event on freelancing on Wednesday, November 16 from 5:30-8:30 PM. For full details visit the event page, or see the press release below: Chicago Women in Publishing (CWIP) Educational Event Freelancing: The Nuts and Bolts Chicago Women in Publishing’s first educational event of the year will feature a highly requested topic: Freelancing. Learn more about how to get started, how to find work, what to charge, taxes, self-promotion, and establishing your professional website. Plan to join CWIP on Wednesday, November 16 for Freelancing: The Nuts and… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on November 2, 2016

SATURDAY: Ruth Ozeki Reading

On Saturday, November 5 author Ruth Ozeki will be reading from her novel A Tale For the Time Being and discussing. The event takes pace from 2-4 PM in Cortelyou Commons. See the flyer below for more information.

by Ex Libris on November 2, 2016

2016 Chicago Colloquium on Digital Humanities and Computer Sciences

On November 11-13 the University of Illinois at Chicago will be hosting the 2016 Chicago Colloquium on Digital Humanities and Computer Sciences (DHCS). Registration for the event is free for DePaul students. The weekend includes a workshop at the Newberry library, the keynote speaker is Geoffrey Rockwell, and multiple DePaul professors will be presenting. Find our more on the flyer below, or on the DHCS website.

by Ex Libris on October 27, 2016

Tomorrow: Palabra Pura with Martín Espada!

After eight long years away from Chicago, on Friday October 28th (tomorrow!), award winning and beloved poet Martín Espada will be hosted by the Guild Literary Complex as he reads from his recently released book, Visas To Those Who Have Failed (W.W. Norton), and from he October 2016 re-release of his award winning work, Zapata’s Disciple. The event takes place at Teatro Urbano (2620 West Division Street, Humboldt Park) from 7:00-9:00 PM. There is a $5.00 suggested donation. Co-hosted by the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, Mr. Espada will be hosted by the Guild Literary Complex, Teatro Urbano, and poet Edurado Arocho for… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on October 20, 2016

The Mythical Imagery of America’s Lost War in Vietnam

The History Department will be hosting “Veterans Spat On, Called ‘Baby Killers’: The Mythical Imagery of America’s Lost War in Vietnam” on Monday, October 24th in Richardson Library Room 400 (Dorothy Day Room) at 6:00pm. The event is cosponsored by the English Department and Big Shoulders Books and students are encouraged to attend!

by Ex Libris on October 18, 2016

Literary Speakers Series: Kathleen Rooney and Eric Plattner

The Literary Speakers Series kicks of this Fall Quarter with a presentation by Kathleen Rooney and Eric Plattner discussing their new publication Rene Magritte: Selected Writings. The event takes place on Wednesday, November 2 at 4 PM in Arts and Letter Room 413.

by Ex Libris on October 18, 2016

Past and Present: New Directions in Victorian Society Conference!

The Loyola University Chicago Victorian Society (LUCVS), would like to invite you their first annual day conference, Past and Present: New Directions in Victorian Society on October 29th at Loyola’s Lakeshore campus. Conference presentations will cover a number of issues concerning how the field can and should study Victorian literature. Plenary speakers include representatives from the V21 collective and the keynote speaker is Dr. Elaine Hadley from University of Chicago. There is no registration fee. If you wish to attend visit their website to register and find out full details.

by Ex Libris on October 18, 2016

2017 Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Writing Contests

Submissions are now open for contests from the 2017 Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival. The festival is accepting works of fiction (deadline November 30), poetry (deadline November 15), and one-act plays (deadline November 1) with prizes up to $1,500, publication, and airfare to the festival. Find full details on the call for submissions below: Hello Coordinators, Instructors, Directors, and Writers, We are excited to announce that the 2017 Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival’s Writing Contests are now open for submissions! FICTION For our Fiction Contest the deadline is November 30, 2016. Entry Fee is $25. Grand Prize: $1,500 Domestic… Read Article →

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