Poem in Your Pocket Day Give Away
April 20 and 27, 2024
2:00 to 3:00 pm
Port Clinton Square, Highland Park
Celebrate Poetry Month with a poem in your pocket with a poem that weigh you down!
East on Central at Poetry Fest!
Saturday, April 27th
10a - 4p
Harold Washington Library
PAST EVENTS
Poetry Critique Plus
March 13, 2024
St. Trinity Espicopal Church 425 Laurel Avenue, Highland Park
Creation Rotation
January 16, 2024
The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park
An intimate group of artists and writers met at the Art Center in a creative exchange of ideas and experiences. While the temperatures outside were frigid, our conversation and engagement indoors couldn’t have been warmer. We shared visual art, poetry and lyrics, as well as an inspirational presentation by Kathryn Haydon combining the art of Vincent Van Gogh and the lyrics of Don McLean. Click HERE to view a flyer from the event.
Local Author Book Festival
November 18, 2023
Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave, Highland Park
East on Central co-sponsored a book festival with the Highland Park library. Over 20 authors from the local area were on hand with their books. The event featured readings from Kathryn Hayden from her Lake Michigan poetry book, Unsalted Blue Sunrise. Click HERE to view a flyer from the event.
Art Exhibit and Poetry Reading
October 21 to November 17, 2023
Curt’s Cafe, 1766 Second St, Highland Park
East on Central teamed with Curt’s Cafe to present an art exhibit of artwork from the latest volume of East on Central. Artwork from over 20 artists was on exhibit at Curt’s Cafe from October 21 through November 17. An opening reception and poetry reading from contributing poets was held on October 21.
22nd Annual Publication Party
October 4, 2023
Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park
East on Central celebrated the unveiling of its annual publication with this in-person event at the Highland Park Community House. The event featured readings, art discussions and an exhibit of artwork from the new journal.
Printers Row Lit Fest
September 9 and 10, 2023
Printers Row, Chicago
East on Central participated in the Printers Row Lit Fest at the “Poetry, Art & Prose” booth with our friends from Poets & Patrons and the Illinois State Poetry Society.
“Cinema as Poetry” with Austin Warshawsky
Filmmaker, Poet, SDSU Senior
and Alumnus of Highland Park Schools
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Trinity Episcopal Church, 425 Laurel Ave, Highland Park
Austin Warshawsky is a poet and filmmaker from Highland Park, Illinois. He began his film and poetic career early, directing his first films and writing poems as a teenager. Austin believes poetry can stand alone, but film without poetry is groundless. He aims to weave these two forms of expression to reinvigorate poetic cinema. as was done by the filmmakers Andrei Tarkovsky, Pier Poalo Passolini and Philippe Garrel. Austin, now 22, waits to hear back from graduate film programs. For more information on Austin’s artistic contributions, google his name. https://filmfreeway.com/AWFNone
Poetry At The Art Center
September 18, 2021
The Art Center, 1957 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park
Hosted by Lynn West, this collaboration on the theme of wanderlust featured celebrated violinist Daniela Ionesco Bisenius.
April Poetry Reading
April 17, 2021
The Art Center, 1957 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park
The featured poet for this poetry reading was Kate Hutchinson.
Constructive Critique with Cheryl Steiger
March 8, 2021
The Art Center, 1957 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park
East on Central hosted a Constructive Critique of artwork at The Art Center of Highland Park with Cheryl Steiger.
Event Photos
Photos from our 2019 Launch Party in September 2019:
Congratulations to local poet Michael P. Wright! Thank you to Highwood Public Library for promoting and recognizing local poets!
Pictures from our joint event with Habitat HP at The Art Center:
