Genre: Poetry

University of Louisville’s Creative Writing Program

Reading Venue

Established in 1999 at the University of Louisville, the Anne and William Axton Reading Series was established through the generosity of the late William Axton, former University of Louisville English professor, and his wife, the late Anne Axton. The Series brings highly distinguished writers from across the country to the University of Louisville for two-day visits to read from their work, and to share their knowledge and expertise with the University and Louisville community.

Franklin Park

Reading Venue

Franklin Park was carved out of a dilapidated mechanic shop in 2007 a few blocks off Eastern Parkway and down the street from the Brooklyn Museum in Crown Heights. Originally meant to be a small relaxing place to enjoy the outdoor patio, the bar grew a year later as demand picked up. It features a multitude of atmospheres in one space with an outdoor beer garden and two bars to hop between along with giant televisions for important televised events and a full kitchen now to feed the masses.

Madison Public Library

Reading Venue

Madison Public Library’s tradition of promoting education, literacy, and community involvement has enriched the City of Madison since 1875. Their nine locations throughout the City of Madison are open six days a week (with limited Sunday hours) and welcome over 2.35 million visits each year. They host literary events including talks and author readings.

Hill-Stead Museum

Reading Venue

Designed by the fourth registered female architect in the country, Theodate Pope Riddle, the Hill-Stead Museum was originally a home for the Pope family. Since then, the home, a 33,000 square foot, 1901 Colonial Revival mansion, has welcomed over a million visitors since its public opening in 1946. It remains one of the few early twentieth century country estates open to the public. Every year, Hill-Stead Museum utilizes its 152 acres to offer over thousands of tours and an array of programs in art, architecture, gardens, and natural science.

Third Place Books: Lake Forest Park

Indie Bookstore, Reading Venue

Third Place Books hosts over one thousand free public events every year. The bookstore has a large public commons, five restaurants, free wireless internet, a community room, and a stage.

Events and the public area within Third Place Books are managed by a community organization, Friends of Third Place Commons, and supported by Third Place Books, the City of Lake Forest Park, and the merchants and management of the Town Center at Lake Forest Park.

Poetry Center of Chicago

Reading Venue

An independent not-for-profit arts organization founded in 1974, the Chicago Poetry Center’s mission is to promote poetry through readings, workshops, and arts education, to make poetry accessible to the general public, to stimulate and encourage young poets, and to advance the careers of poets by offering them professional opportunities.

Benbrook Public Library

Reading Venue

The Benbrook Public Library provides a safe and comfortable facility and resources that meet informational needs, encourage lifelong learning, provide cultural enrichment, and support responsible citizenship. The library provides free services to all residents living within the Benbrook city boundaries, as well as non-residents. 

The library also hosts various literary events, such as storytime, poetry readings, workshops, and more.

Harvard Book Store

Indie Bookstore, Reading Venue

Harvard Book Store is a unique and special place to shop—a locally owned, independently run Cambridge landmark since 1932. It is known for its extraordinary selection of new, used, and remainders, a popular author event series, and a history of innovation—including local bike delivery and a book-making robot (capable of printing and binding any of millions of titles in minutes). On their website, customers can browse the shelves, staff recommendations, and the author events calendar.

Porter Square Books

Indie Bookstore, Reading Venue

Founded in 2004, Porter Square Books is a general new bookstore featuring contemporary and classic literature for both kids and adults, as well as greeting cards, magazines, and unique gifts. The store hosts many events by national and local authors, sells books for other organizations in the community, and organizes book fairs and author appearances in local schools.

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