Waiting 4 the Bus on Monday the 19th

Monday, October 19
at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Uncharted Books
2620 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60647

the first show at the new digs went super cool. We had some old Weirdos and some brand new Weirdos. (did I mention that members of the collective are called Weirdos)

Anywho...
come out and see us on October 19th for a taste of Halloween. It's been a long time since we have had a theme and this time, in honor of the holiday, it's horror. bring out your scary poems about death, fear, growing up, politics or whatever keeps you awake at night

we are still at Uncharted Books, 2620 N. Milwaukee. (read the address, not the sign) from 7-9 pm. If you can make it early to help with set up, the poetry gods will stop hiding your muse for a minute and give you a great big hug.

Aside from the open mic, We will be featuring Poetry Pentathlon winner Jacqueline Harris & the legendary and elusive Charlie Rossiter.

get your groove on, get your poem on, and, certainly put your pants on, and join us in Waiting 4 the Bus LINK TO FACEBOOK EVENT
https://www.facebook.com/events/1503488336639727/

Sept 26: Fight the Power

Red Rover Series 

{readings that play with reading}

Experiment #89: 
Fight the Power

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th
7pm / doors lock 7:30pm

A special event with

100 Thousand Poets for Change
http://www.100tpcmedia.org

On September 26, 2015, many poets around the world will make their voices heard. To declare the change they'd like to see most in the U.S. and throughout the international community, events are being staged worldwide as part of 100 Thousand Poets for Change.  In Chicago, this night of poetry and activism is based on the theme "Fight the Power".  Inspired by Public Enemy's song Fight the Power, local writers will address standing up to the big man, the boss, the entities that have control over many aspect of our lives.  Fighting negative power by doing positive work over time.  Fighting the power in any way you can.

FEATURING:

Toby Altman, Jay Besemer, Sarah Carson, Andrea Change, Adrienne Dodt, Rey Escobar, Dan Godston, Tracie Hall, Marcy Rae Henry, Kortney Morrow, Daniela Olszewska, Lew Rosenbaum, Alix Anne Shaw, Nat Sufrin, Diana Goddess Warrior Tyler, avery r. young + more special guests

at Outer Space Studio
1474 N. Milwaukee Ave
suggested donation $4 

logistics --

near CTA Damen blue line
third floor walk up
not wheelchair accessible

Co-sponsored by the Guild Complex & the Chicago Calling Arts Festival Curated by the 100 Thousand Poets for Change, Chicago Community Council 2015:  Barbara Barg, Laura Goldstein, Jennifer Karmin, Toni Asante Lightfoot & Kenyatta Rogers

Red Rover Series is curated by Laura Goldstein and Jennifer Karmin. Each event is designed as a reading experiment with participation by local, national, and international writers, artists, and performers. Founded in 2005, the over eighty events have featured a diversity of renowned creative minds.

WOW WOW WOW

Red Rover Series
on facebook? why not?

National Beat Poetry Festival (the Chicago Sessions)

The National Beat Poetry Festival

The Chicago Session

Hosted by Charlie Newman

Featuring:

Al DeGenova

Billy Tuggle

Buddha 309

Charlie Newman

Elizabeth Haper

Larry Sawyer

Lucia Blinn

John Goode

Paul Ryan

Steve Schroeder

Wayne Allan Jones

September 20

1:00-5:00p

The Chopin Theater

1543 West Division / Chicago, IL 60642

Outsider Poetry Now Open To Submissions

After dealing with mental illness my entire adult life I have decided to create a new online literary review called Outsider Poetry for anyone who considers themselves as creating poetry or art with mental illness, is self-taught, or feels they are marganilized by society. Submissions are accepted anytime. Poetry, short stories, photography, painting, or whatever format you feel expresses how you deal with being an Outsider will be consider. I try to respond to submissions in two weeks or less, and if I accept the submission I usually post it right away. Interested contributors can send their work to me at outsiderpoetthomas@gmail.com

Do not quit, send some poetry to Outsider Poetry

Pentathlon registration is closed- come check out the poetry heroes

Poetry Pentathlon :are you registered

Okay Poets, we've got three contenders for the Pentathlon, but that ain't a tournament it's a tea party with imaginary finger sandwiches.  Who has got the poetic fortitude to stand up and take their place as a poetry legend

follow the link to register 

http://www.waiting4thebus.com/home.html

Waiting 4 the Bus presents the Gemini Love Fest or The Return of the Bromantics or Buddha 309 and Esteban Colon save the Universe

In a special Birthday celebration, the founders of Waiting 4 the Bus reunite for the long forgotten tradition of the Gemini Love Fest.

Come join the celebration as Este Stevie Colon and David Buddha-Hargarten provide rare feature performances.

Plus the usual Open Mic.

Join us at Powell's Bookstore (1218 S. Halsted) for the amazing festivities.

Hosted by Dana Jerman and Bob Lawrence

donations requested to pay the feature performers

June 15th

Powell's Books

1218 S Halsted

Chicago IL

7-9pm

Waiting 4 the Bus presents the Gemini Love Fest or The Return of the Bromantics or Buddha 309 and Esteban Colon save the Universe

In a special Birthday celebration, the founders of Waiting 4 the Bus reunite for the long forgotten tradition of the Gemini Love Fest.

Come join the celebration as Este Stevie Cologne and David Buddha-Hargarten provide rare feature performances.

Plus the usual Open Mic.

Join us at Powell's Bookstore (1218 S. Halsted) for the amazing festivities.

Hosted by Dana Jerman and Bob Lawrence

donations requested to pay the feature performers

June 15th

Powell's Books

1218 S Halsted

Chicago IL

7-9pm

Waiting 4 the Bus Open Mic for May

A wonderfully cool time is set for y'all as W4tB welcomes Robin Fine andFelissia Mae Cappelletti to our already wonderful line up of regular Weirdos and open mic-ers

the show starts at 7 so show up, sign up, and find your poetry groove.

Monday, May 18th
7-9pm
Powell's Bookstore
1218 S. Halsted
Chicago IL

https://www.facebook.com/events/1093354594013577/

Poetry Pentathlon 2015-we are looking for poetry heroes

the Poetry Pentathlon will be held at the

Book Cellar

4738-4738 N. Lincoln

September 19th-7to9pm

Time to Prep for the Poetry Pentathlon.

Registration is currently open,

Just let us know you want to play

E-mail weirdowatch1@gmail.com

Subject:Pentathlon

include your name, a short bio, and your intent to compete

we will reply with confirmation

Registration closes August 19th

THE EVENTS

THE FORM POEM-THE SESTINA

A sestina is a form of poetry that uses a method of repeating words at the end of each line. It has 6 stanzas of 6 lines each, with an envoy (or tercet) of three lines to conclude the poem. While a sestina may seem daunting at first, they can be used to create vivid, powerful poems.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO WRITE A SESTINA CAN BE FOUND HERE or http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Sestina

THE RANT

The Rant is technically another “form”.  The guidelines are pretty free form, but if you need instruction go HERE or

http://www.ehow.com/how_5145194_write-rant-poem.html

Poets have long written about the things that vex them. The practice of ranting in poetic verse dates back to at least Ancient Greece, where Homer catches Zeus complaining in The Odyssey: "Mortal men have always put the blame upon us gods!" Though the rant poem is not granted the same canonic acceptance as the sonnet or sestina, rant poetry has flourished from Homer's time to our own.

POEM FOR MULTIPLE VOICES

This one should be self explanatory.  It is a contest to write a poem in two (or more) distinct voices.  This is the only event where the contestant is allowed to recruit performers to compete as a team.  Poets may choose to handle the event solo.  Remember that in the Pentathlon, performance is worth half the score...choose wisely

RESCUE & REVISE A BAD POEM

We are not passing judgement.  The poem was already declared bad by the now defunct BADPOETRY.COM.  We at W4tB believe all poem can be saved, but it won’t be easy.  Poem to be rescued will be provide after registration closes (Aug 20th or there abouts)

ON THE SPOT PROMPT

Originally used by Nina Corwin to close out her classic open mic “the Word Gourmet”.  A prompt is issued upon your arrival at the Pentathlon.  During the course of the show, all contestants are (to the best of their ability) write a poem based in any way shape or form on the issued prompt.

this is always the last event of the evening

On the last Sunday In April, The Poetry Bomb aims to fill as many public locations as humanly possible with performances of poetry all at the exact same time

Bomb Sites Currently Include

Outside the Heartland Cafe ,Roger's Park

and Lincoln Square by the fountain where the tables and chairs are
That Poetry Bomb sounds cool! How do I get involved:

You can be a member of the Bomb Squad in one of the following ways:
1. Spreading the word
2. Attending an event and enjoying
3. Attending an event as a reader
4. Creating an event

So now that I know how I want to be involved, what do I do?

I. Spreading the word
  1. Check the website for information.
  2. Share it with friends
  3. (The extra step): talk about it with others when you socialize or while you're at work.
    (just ask weirdowatch1@gmail.com)
II. Attending an event
1. Check the website for event locations
2. Go there and enjoy.

III. Attending an event as a reader
  1. Contact us  here on Facebook or here if your not all social media all the time
  2. Inform us either what specific event you'd like to attend, or where you're willing to go, so we         can find a show for you.
  3. Receive the show information and go.

IV. Creating an event
   1. Schedule your event and performers.
   2. Contact us at here on Facebook  or via e-mail and let us know where your show will be, who          will be performing, and whether or not you'd be willing to let us send other performers your            way and information on any regular shows you'd like us to list in Poetry Bomb        advertisements.
   3. Check the listing to make sure we got the information correct and wait for further information on fliers and other available ads.

Weird is Sexy!!!

Chuck Kramer & Bob Lawrence are Waiting 4 the Bus

April 20th
Chuck Kramer & Bob Lawrence
7-9 pm
Powell's Bookstores University Village
1218 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL
+ an Open Mic
Well Tiger, looks like you hit the Jackpot
Weird is Sexy!!!

Waiting 4 the Bus Open Mic with features and hoopla

FEB 16

Featuring Elizabeth Tieri and Britteny Capri (or the other way around, one is never sure of the etiquette involved in these things)

We are currently residing in the Poetry Bunker (the back room at)
Powells Books
1218 S Halsted
Chicago, IL
Showtime 7-9pm
Time limits:
You have 5 minutes of stage time
OR
Three poems
Whichever comes first
There will be harsh penalties and social embarrassments for exceeding time limits


Powells Books 

1218 S Halsted 

Chicago, IL

Monday, February 16

 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Rockford Poet Jesus Correa Makes NPR Winter Reading Series List

Jesus Abraham Correa's book of poetry and art, Iced Cream, has been named to NPR's Winter Reading Series. Published by Zombie Logic Press, Iced Cream was the inaugural book in their Rock River Valley Literature series, comprising writers who live in the Northern Illinois region of the Rock River Valley. The second book, The Zen of Beard trimming, by C.J. Campbell, will be available in February.

More information on Jesus Abraham Correa, and where and when to listen to him talk about Iced Cream can be found here

Waiting 4 the Bus Open Mic with features and hoopla

Monday, February 16

at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Waiting 4 the Bus Open Mic with features and hoopla
Featuring Elizabeth Tieri and Britteny Capri (or the other way around, one is never sure of the etiquette involved in these things)


We are currently residing in the Poetry Bunker (the back room at)
Powells Books
1218 S Halsted
Chicago, IL
Showtime 7-9pm
Time limits:
You have 5 minutes of stage time
OR
Three poems
Whichever comes first
There will be harsh penalties and social embarrassments for exceeding tim the e limits

find us on FaceBook
https://www.facebook.com/w4tbopenmic

or
Join the group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/waiting4thebus/

Waiting 4 the Bus Literary Open Mic with Features & hoopla --Jan 19th 2015

Welcome to W4tB 2015

Things you need to know for the new year:

The show is a monthly event on the 3rd Monday of the month

We are currently residing in the Poetry Bunker (the back room)at

Powells Books

1218 S Halsted

Chicago, IL

Showtime 7-9pm

Time limits:

You have 5 minutes of stage time

OR

Three poems

Whichever comes first

There will be harsh penalties and social embarrassments for exceeding time limits

Come out and join us for a special 3 feature night.

We will be joined by the authors of "The Walmart Republic"

Quraysh Ali Lansana & Christopher Stewart

And their special guest David Bublitz

It is a fabulous way to kick off a new year at the bus stop, you should join us.

The show is free, but we do request a donation.  The donation is to pay our features.  Please be generous (as generous as your personal economy allows)