UPCOMING EVENTS

You’re invited to a special poetry reading and art display at

Curt’s Cafe
1766 Second Street
Highland Park

Saturday, October 19th 11a - 1p

We look forward to seeing you!

PAST EVENTS

Curt’s Cafe Reading and Art Display
Saturday, October 19, 2024

East on Central Volume 23 Book Launch Party!

September 25th at Wayfarer Theatre

Haiku Workshop with Mary McCormackTuesday, July 9
Secret World Books
1774 2nd. Street, HP

EOC at TAC!

Kate Hutchinson and Julie Isaacson felt on fire at The Art Center gala, representing East on Central. This fine and fun event represents the blessings in Highland Park. The joy in creativity of art, dance, music and overall talent was impressive and unforgettable. We had the opportunity to receive praise for our contributions from Terri Olian Director of the Highland Park Community Foundation, Clay Stamper from Wayfarer Theater, and Steve Sarowitz, receiving an award for his contribution to the Arts. James Lynch, Director of The Art Center has always been supportive of our work. Being elevated and appreciated within the community is a tremendous source of pride for our group. Our Journal and programs have an impact and our next publication will be another bright flame!

(photo compliments of The Art Center)

Poem in Your Pocket Give Away Day

April 20th and 27th at Port Clinton Square

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