Upcoming Children's Events at the Poetry Foundation

PERFORMANCE Poetry Out Loud: Chicago Regionals Friday, February 13, 10:30 AM Poetry Foundation 61 West Superior Street Free admission Champions from Chicago high schools recite classic and contemporary poems for the chance to represent Illinois at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, DC, in April. Last year more than 365,000 students around the country competed for more than $100,000 in scholarship awards and school stipends.   PERFORMANCE A Special Edition of Children's Poemtime:The Banjo Poet Wednesday, February 25 10:00 AM Poetry Foundation 61 West Superior Street Free admission Michael J. Miles, one of America's greatest clawhammer banjo players, is an avid fan of poetry in performance. Join us for a joyful session of live banjo, participatory poems, rhyming games, and some do-it-yourself troubadouring. This special performance will include poems and songs by Dr. Seuss, Ogden Nash, Shel Silverstein, Bob Dylan, and others. WINTER CHICAGO EVENTS SCHEDULE

Forward to a friend Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Submit an event If you would like your poetry event to be included in the Around the City Newsletter, please e-mailmedia@poetryfoundation.org with a web link to your event site. Also include the event sponsor or series, names of featured poets, and date and time. Wednesday Poemtime 10:00 AM: The Poetry Foundation Library welcomes children ages two to five to a weekly storytime event that introduces poetry through fun, interactive readings and crafts.