March Library Book Club: Beth Bachmann's Do Not Rise

CONVERSATION Library Book Club Friday, March 20 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Poetry Foundation 61 West Superior Street Free Admission All experience levels are welcome to a monthly book group moderated by library staff. In March, the book club discusses Beth Bachmann’s Do Not Rise. Space is limited to 15 participants. Please register in advance by emailinglibrary@poetryfoundation.org     PERFORMANCE August Wilson: From Poet to Playwright Wednesday, March 25 7:00 PM Poetry Foundation 61 West Superior Street Free Admission Although best known for his “Century Cycle” of plays detailing the African American experience in each decade of the last century, Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson began his writing career as a poet. As part of Goodman Theatre’s six-week celebration of his life and career, the Poetry Foundation is pleased to present a special program of Wilson’s poetic writings. WINTER CHICAGO EVENTS SCHEDULE

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. March 14: Special Saturday Hours The Poetry Foundation Library is open to the public on select Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Young children and their parents/guardians are also invited to join us for Saturday Poemtime at 10:30 AM.