Schedule of Events
Highland Park, Illinois
All poets are welcome to participate - having 60035 as your zip code is not a requirement
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Poetry Open-Mic
Friday, February 10, 2012
8:00 p.m.
The Art Center of Highland Park
1957 Sheridan Road - Side Entrance
FREE
Our monthly Poetry Open-Mic focuses on Love in all its complexities this month in honor of Valetine's Day. Poets may bring up to 6 poems to share. Jennifer Dotson may spring an on-the-spot writing challenge. All are welcome.
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Haiku Society of America
Critique Meeting
Saturday, February 11
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Winnetka Public Library
768 Oak Street
Haikuists gather to share new writing and offer critique. Midwest Regional Coordinator Charlotte Digregorio says that folks are welcome to attend even if you don't have any haiku in need of critique. Come to listen and learn. There is free library parking as well as ample free parking one block north near the Village Hall. Please RSVP if you plan to attend by e-mailing Charlotte, c-books@hotmail.com
This is not a Hinghland Park Poetry event but we are pleased to share this information with our friends and followers.
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Deadline for
2012 Poetry Challenge Submissions
March 5, 2012
This year's themes are Siblings (brothers and sisters) or Seasons. Click on the icon or link below the image from Les Tres Riches Heures (immediately to the right) to download submission guidelines and entry form for Highland Park Poetry's annual Poetry Challenge.
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A Light Breakfast Reading & Poetry Open-Mic
Friday, March 9, 2012
8:00 p.m.
The Art Center of Highland Park
1957 Sheridan Road - Side Entrance
FREE
Poetic License Press presents A Light Breakfast, poetry suitable for breakfast reading. Copies available for purchase. Chocolate and red wine served. Poetry Open-Mic immediately follows. Poets may bring up to 6 poems to share.
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East On Central Submission Deadline
Friday, March 16, 2012
$10 Submission Fee
East On Central, Highland Park's Journal of Arts & Letters, is accepting submissions of art work, poetry and prose for their 11th edition. Special themed section is "Seven Deadly Sins." For guidelines and application forms, visit www.eastoncentral.org or email info@eastoncentral.org.
This is not a Highland Park Poetry publication; however, we are pleased to share this information with our followers and friends.
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Reading & Recognition for
2012 Poetry That Moves Contest
Saturday, March 17, 2012
2:00 p.m.
The Art Center of Highland Park
1957 Sheridan Road - Side Entrance
Highland Park Poetry in conjunction with PACE honors the selected poets and graphic design students with a reading and awards for the 2012 Poetry That Moves Contest sponsored by Barnes & Thornburg, LLP. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
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2012 Poetry Challenge Reading & Open-Mic
Thursday, April 12 - NEW DATE
8:00 p.m.
The Art Center of Highland Park
1957 Sheridan Road - Side Entrance
FREE
Adult poets selected from the 2012 Poetry Challenge will read their poems about Siblings or Seasons. Red wine & chocolate served. Poetry Open-Mic immediately follows. Poets may bring up to 6 poems to share. All are welcome.
Student Poetry Challenge Reading
Wednesday, April 20, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Highland Park Public Library
494 Laurel Avenue - Auditorium
Students selected by the 2012 Poetry Challenge judges will read their poems created for the Siblings or Seasons Poetry Challenge.
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Haiku Society of America
2012 Haikufest
Saturday, April 28
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton Street
Skokie, Illinois
More details about 2012 Haikufest will be available closer to the event.
This is not a Highland Park Poetry event but we are pleased to share this information with our friends and followers.
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The Pleasure of Poetry
Monday, May 7, 2012
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Police Department Training Room
1677 Deerfield Road
Highland Park Poetry is pleased to present talented local writers reading for members of the Highland Park Senior Center. This event is not open to the general public. If you are interested in reading, please contact Jennifer@highlandparkpoetry.org.
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