6 Local Poetry Events for Poetry Month (April 2017)
V1 Staff |
April is National Poetry month! Eau Claire has tons of upcoming poetry events including open mics, workshops, readings, and annual celebrations. If you're interested in other upcoming words-themed events, check out our full calendar ...
Poetry Reading & Open Mic with Andrew Patrie
Wednesday, April 19 • 6pm • FREE • All Ages
Chippewa Falls Public Library • 105 West Central Street, Chippewa Falls
4th Annual Robert Frost Celebration of American Poetry
Monday, April 24 • 4pm • FREE • All Ages
UW-Eau Claire will host the fourth annual Frederick and Joan Christopherson Schmidt Robert Frost Celebration of American Poetry at 4 p.m. Monday, April 24, in the Dakota Ballroom in Davies Center.
Several poems by Frost will be among those featured during the event, as well as original poems written by the winners of UW-Eau Claire’s Centennial Poetry Competition, who will be recognized and read their works. A reception will follow.
The poetry event, which is free and open to the public, celebrates the university's Frederick G. and Joan Christopherson Schmidt Robert Frost Collection, which was acquired in 2013 by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
UWEC Davies Center, Dakota Ballroom • Eau Claire
Spoken Word Workshop & Open Mic - Standup, Storytelling, and Poetry
Monday, April 24 • 6:30-8:30pm • FREE • All Ages
Join members of Clear Water Comedy, the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild, and Twig magazine for a spoken word workshop and writing session followed an open read and live performances in the V1 gallery. Get some feedback, work on your writing, and fine tune your spoken word skills in a friendly, no-pressure setting with guidance from experienced writers, poets, and comedians.
Volume One Gallery, Inside Volume One World Headquarters & The Local Store • 205 N. Dewey Street
Poetry Reading: Jon Loomis
Tuesday, April 25 • 7pm • FREE
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and esteemed poet & author Jon Loomis will read from his new book, "The Mansion of Happiness." The book is a collection of poetry covering alien abduction, reincarnation, earthquakes, love, death, middle age, children, the end of the world, and beyond.
Chippewa Falls Public Library • 105 West Central Street, Chippewa Falls
Reading Local: A Poetry Month Celebration
Thursday, April 27 • 7pm • FREE • All Ages
Join Bruce Taylor and other local poets in the Volume One Gallery for a reading in celebration of National Poetry Month.
Volume One Gallery, Inside Volume One World Headquarters & The Local Store • 205 N. Dewey Street
CVWG + NOTA Present: Poetry & Popcorn
Friday, April 28 • 6-8pmn • FREE • All Ages
Join NOTA and the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild for an evening of poetry and popcorn in celebration of National Poetry Month. Bring a beloved poem to share--one you've penned yourself or simply always held close to your heart. Open to all ages, levels, and popcorn lovers.
Volume One Gallery, Inside Volume One World Headquarters & The Local Store • 205 N. Dewey Street
