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