FOURTH SUNDAYS RHINO POETRY FORUM WORKSHOP

Sun, Jan 23
1:30-4:30
Evanston Public Library
Church & Orrington -- Room 108

FOURTH SUNDAYS RHINO POETRY FORUM WORKSHOP

and peer exchange

sponsored by RHINO/the Poetry Forum

COME AND TRY OUT YOUR NEW WORK ON US!

Past leaders and readers and all poets welcome. Drop in, have poems critiqued, and participate in an ongoing discussion of poetry and poetics. Sessions are free* and no registration is required.

Sunday, January 23, 2011
Leader: Cin Salach

cin salach has collaborated with musicians, video artists, dancers and photographers for over 20 years in such groups as The Loofah Method, Betty’s Mouth and ten tongues. Her first book, Looking for a Soft Place to Land, was published by Tia Chucha Press. She has been widely published in journals and anthologies, most recently, Starting Today: 100 Poems for Obama’s First 100 Days, Iowa Press. An Illinois Arts Council recipient and four-time Ragdale fellow, cin is also co-founder of Words@Play, a joint project with the Chicago Park District and the Children’s Humanities Festival. A recent Emmy nominee for her voice-over and on-screen narration of the PBS documentary “From Schoolboy to Showgirl,” cin is living happily ever after in Andersonville, memorizing the works of Dr. Seuss and performing them for her young son, Leo.

Topic: How to be a singer of your own work

It’s not “spoken word.” It’s not “slam.” It’s your heart. Out loud. Whether you are reading one poem to a friend, or putting together a longer set for an audience, there are ways to make sure everyone hears the essence of your work -- to make your poems come to life off the page once you’ve polished them on the page. I'll share some ideas about the use of music, body language, and the ways of some poets.....



Bring 17 or more copies (2 page limit) of a poem you want critiqued.*$5 - $10 donation appreciated.

This project has been partially supported by grants from Poets & Writers and the Illinois Arts Council.

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