Poetry Events and More
Poetry events and news in Chicago and elsewhere
April 18, 2020
Poetry events showcasing the talents of Puddin'head Press authors and other Chicago authors.

I get my news from poetry. Which means I get strange news.
Puddin'head Press
Poetry Hour
A lively, hour-long collection of poetry, poetry history tidbits, and live interviews with your host Dave Gecic. We will talk about some current events in Chicago poetry. There will be a live interview with poets Jenene Ravesloot and Tom Roby. We will take questions for the guests from our Facebook comment feed. We will end the program with a tribute to John Dickson. This is a little bit of a news show - a little bit of a talk show - it will be an amazing evening. Just look for "Dave Gecic is on Facebook live" at 8 PM. There will probably be a 5 minute count-down before the event. And special guests.

Monday April 20
8 to 9 PM CDT
On-Line
Facebook Live
The Chicago Poetry News
I have started an often edited blog to try to tell people about upcoming news and events.

I will add stuff to this as it comes up and may point people to where they can find more info.


Ongoing Edited Blog
Eric Allen Yankee Episode II:
Attack of the Poet
Eric Allen Yankee returns to Facebook live with more poetry to inspire your inner socialist. Protestors in favor of capitalism invited to protest on the live feed. Facebook Event Listing

Eric Allen Yankee is a professional writer known for his lively performances and his political poetry.
Saturday April 18
7 to 8 PM CDT
On-Line
Facebook Live
Elizabeth Marino Co-Hosts
Empireid Watch Party
Elizabeth Marino co-hosts a Facebook watch party with Vagabond Books.  This is a animated feature told in verse, which tells the story of Horacio. He is the grandson of Venus and the last of the Trojan line. In 1453 he is sent on a quest to Hades to free the old gods. Adventure on the high seas with the gods in verse. Based on the novel by Mark Lipman.

You need to sign up prior to the event and will be given a link to see the program. To sign up and receive link visit here.
Monday April 20
6:20 to 8 PM CDT
(4:20 - 6 PM PDT)
Facebook Watch Party
The Poetry Bomb
This is the 13th year of the Poetry Bomb. And it is moving indoors and on-line this year.

This "poetic act of terrorism" occurs where ever you are at 3:30 in the afternoon. Just post a poem on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter. Let people know that poets and poetry is all around.

Visit their Facebook page The Poetry Bomb

Or see our recent blog entry - Poetry Bomb - It's Ticking Down

Sunday - April 26
The Poetry Bomb
On-line
3:30 PM all time zones
Can't Stop a Rhino
RHINO 2020 has dropped! Given the extraordinary challenges of our time, it's only $7, including free US shipping. Get your copy while supplies last! This issue includes: the work of Mary Jo Bang, Luisa Caycedo-Kimura, Kabel Mishka Ligot, Chloe Martinez, Natasha Saje, Maureen Seaton, Mark Wagenaar and more. And eight poems-in-translation.

RHINO 2020
Now Available

Happy Tapir #6
Johnny Masiulewicz new collection is coming soon!

We should have past issues available on The Puddin'head Press website. BY THE END OF THE WEEK!
Happy Tapir
"To Bake At The Drake"
Coming Soon
Conscience Under Pressure
by Billy Tuggle
Now available. Billy Tuggle is a longtime fixture and slam poet in Chicago. He has run several sucessful poetry venues.

Published by Fractal Edge Press, 2002
8.5 x 5.5 inches, 32 pages, $10.00

Now Available
through Puddin'head
Bloomsday in Chicago
Jeff Helgeson is moving forward with his virtual Bloomsday.

The inside scoop is that it will be a prerecorded collection of videos. Maybe strung together in a single file. We are not committing on exactly what the final cut will be.

I will be adding some Bloomsday clips to the Puddin'head YouTube channel: Puddin'head Videos
June 16, 2020
Bloomsday in Chicago

Jerry Pendergast's poem:
"Easter 2020 USA"
Jerry Pendergast appears in an on-line poetry anthology edited by Patrick Murfin. He appears with Chicago are poets: Ken Balmes and Jessica Miller along with California poet, Rev. Theresa Novak. it is called; Verses for the New Plague

Versus for the New Plague
On-Line Anthology
Lynn West's poem:
"Sphere of Sound"
Lynn West is one of the winners in the 2020 Public Art Poetry Contest. All winners wil appear in the upcoming paperback anthology "Art Gets in Your Eyes". To find out more and to find out what else is going on at this fine organization visit: Highland Park Poetry.

Take a look at their "Muses' Gallery" to see some good poetry.

Highland Park 2020
Public Art Poetry Contest
Highland Park Poetry
Chicago Poetry Bibliography
We have been making a list of poetry books by Chicago poets. If you want to know about Chicago poetry, you should visit and see the list. If your favorite book isn't there let us know.

Thank you to Ruth Goring and Bill Yarrow for the new additions.

We list books by author's name, name of book, publisher and year published.


Chicago Poetry Bibliography
Puddin'head's Last Newsletter
In our last newsletter we talked about:

The Death of Gregory Curry,
Helen Schaible Sonnet Contest
Poets and Patrons
Illinois State Poetry Society
Harvey Overton's Book
Vincent Lengerich's website
and
Wilda Morris' Poetry Challenge

And more stuff.

Last News Letter
The Future - Wow! - The Future - Predicted stuff in "The Future"

There are many venues that are planning to reopen in the future.
The Puddin'head Press Poetry Hour may have future episodes.
Rich Xperience should be back with more live Facebook shows.

Chicago poetry is only napping.
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