- “Framing the Silence: The Myriad Forms of Poetry” is 2-3 p.m. today at the Bloomington branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 303 E. Kirkwood Ave. Celebrate poetry in its various forms by bringing a poem or two written by you or your favorite poet. A discussion will be lead by Dory Lynch.
- The High School Poets will read at the library 6:15 p.m. April 14. Poets from several high schools come together for the event.
- The Hart Rock Poetry Series and Open-mic presents readings by poets Peter Bethanis and Filiz Cicek at 7 p.m. Followed by a Community Open-mic - April 22 at Rachael’s Cafe, 300 E. Third St.
- Teen poets and songwriters from area high schools will perform 7:30-9 p.m. April 27 at Rachael’s Cafe.
- Book Launch Party for Ross Gay and Micah Ling - Saturday, April 23rd at 7pm, The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St. For more info, please visit http://www.boxcarbooks.org
- The Lemonstone Reading Series presents visiting poet Christine Rhein and classical guitarist Maja Radovanlija 7-8:30 p.m. April 29 at Sweet Claire Gourmet Bakery, 309 E. Third St.
Connect with all styles of writers through The Writers Guild of Bloomington, part of the Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington, Indiana. Learn more online at www.bloomingtonarts.org.
OTHER VENUES WHERE SPOKEN WORD MAY BE HEARD ALL YEAR LONG
- MAX'S PLACE hosting weekly open-mic every Wednesday
- PLAYERS PUB every Monday 8:00pm (donation) Singer Song Writers Night, April 10th, IU Songwriters Extravaganza and April 28th Open-mic Night (free). See calendar.
- Poetry Revival, 10 p.m. Fridays, a weekly performance event for writers, readers, musicians and more at the Michael Lindsay Studio, 110 E. Sixth St.
