Events

Upcoming Foundation Events in Chicago

Wednesday Poemtime
Reading

Wednesday, June 19, 10:00AM

Wednesday Poemtime

The Poetry Foundation Library welcomes children ages two to five to a weekly storytime event that introduces poetry through fun, interactive readings and games.


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Lunch Poems
Conversation

Thursday, June 20, 12:00PM–1:00PM

Lunch Poems

I wish it
were lunch time.

—James Schuyler
Poetry, November 2009

Join members of the Poetry staff for lunch and an informal discussion of the June issue of the magazine. Food and drink will be provided.


Make Music Chicago
Performance

Friday, June 21, 12:00PM–1:00PM

Make Music Chicago

Visit the Poetry Foundation during Make Music Chicago to experience a unique concert of voice and strings conducted by Christopher Bell and featuring the young musicians of the Grant Park Music Festival...

Wednesday Poemtime
Reading

Wednesday, June 26, 10:00AM

Wednesday Poemtime

The Poetry Foundation Library welcomes children ages two to five to a weekly storytime event that introduces poetry through fun, interactive readings and games.


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Bernstein's Songfest
Performance

Thursday, July 4, 2:00PM

Bernstein's Songfest

The Poetry Foundation and Ravinia present the world premiere of the chamber orchestra version of Leonard Bernstein's Songfest, Bernstein’s commission for the United States bicentennial set to music the work...

Teen Summer Poetry Camp I
Summer Camp

Thursday, July 11, 10:30AM–12:30PM
Thursday, July 18, 10:30AM–12:30PM
Thursday, July 25, 10:30AM–12:30PM

Teen Summer Poetry Camp I

Participants will meet once a week for three weeks to read, discuss, and respond to contemporary works of poetry. Participants will analyze a variety of different poetic works, and learn poetic and...

Teen Summer Poetry Camp II
Summer Camp

Thursday, July 11, 1:30PM–3:30PM
Thursday, July 18, 1:30PM–3:30PM
Thursday, July 25, 1:30PM–3:30PM

Teen Summer Poetry Camp II

Participants will meet once a week for three weeks to read, discuss, and respond to contemporary works of poetry. Participants will analyze a variety of different poetic works, and learn poetic and...

Harriet Reading Series: Brandon Brown and Hannah Gamble
Event

Thursday, July 11, 7:00PM

Harriet Reading Series: Brandon Brown and Hannah Gamble

The Harriet Reading Series features readings, presentations, and talks by poets who have appeared on Harriet, the Poetry Foundation’s blog. The series presents both established and emerging poets whose...

Junior High Summer Poetry Camp
Summer Camp

Monday, July 15, 1:30PM–3:30PM

Junior High Summer Poetry Camp

Participants will discuss poetry and will learn poetic and storytelling skills through the creation of their own creative work. Lessons include a range of activities designed to strengthen poetic and...

Five Powers of Poetry Seminar
Seminar

Friday, July 19, 5:00PM–7:00PM
Saturday, July 20, 9:00AM–4:00PM
Sunday, July 21, 9:00AM–4:00PM

Five Powers of Poetry Seminar

 

 

 

 

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This lively and intensive seminar is designed to provide teachers with a firm footing for reading and teaching...

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