The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a donation-based monthly in-person generative writing workshop and reading series at Haymarket House.
Each event features two readers from Chicago and beyond, preceded by a limited-space workshop focused on a poem by one of the featured readers and including guided generative writing time.
The WORKSHOP will begin promptly at 6 p.m. (arrival encouraged anytime after 5:45 p.m.) and will end at 7 p.m. The open mic and reading will begin at 7:30, followed by community gathering time. The facilitator and host for February 21st will be Marty McConnell.
You can sign up for one or both portions of the event, but each registration must be completed separately. The reading is completely free, and donations for the workshop begin at $5. If price is a barrier, please email marty@poetrycenter.org for a no-questions-asked fee waiver.
ABOUT THE SPACE - Accessibility, Health, & Safety:
- All restrooms at Haymarket House are gender-neutral, including single-user and stalled restrooms.
- Each event includes ASL interpretation. Haymarket House is ADA compliant and fully wheelchair-accessible; email curator@poetrycenter.org to ensure ramp access and with any other accessibility needs.
- Masks are currently strongly encouraged for all indoor events, and the space is equipped with a professional air filtration system.
ABOUT THE READING: The Blue Hour reading includes a brief open mic and featured readings by two poets from Chicago and beyond, followed by community gathering time.
RSVP for the reading here.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: The Blue Hour generative writing workshop is suitable for writers and poetry fans of all levels. We will discuss a poem by one of the night’s featured readers, then the facilitator will guide the group through individual writing on an exploratory prompt that draws on themes from the poem.
A NOTE ON PARKING: Limited free and paid street parking is available near Haymarket House. The parking lot at Disney Magnet School is relatively close and is a paid lot; there are also locations nearby available through SpotHero.
