Poets & Writers Live panelist Lindsay Hunter chats with audience members during the reception on June 20, 2015.

Audience members chat at the wine reception following Poets & Writers Live in Chicago.

Marvin Tate performs at Poets & Writers Live on June 20, 2015.

Marvin Tate wows the audience with his closing performance at Poets & Writers Live.

Musician Marvin Tate (left) performs an original song with his guitarist on June 20, 2015.

Acclaimed author Stuart Dybek discusses his work during the Chicago Icons segment of Poets & Writers Live.

Chicago literary icon Marc Kelly Smith performs at Poets & Writers Live.

Marc Kelly Smith, creator and founder of the poetry slam movement, performs at Poets & Writers Live on June 20, 2015.

Mark Eleveld of EM Press introduces slam poetry founder Marc Kelly Smith during the Chicago Icons segment of Poets & Writers Live.