East On Central Presents
AARON FELDMAN
Film Producer and Educator
Program on Visual Storytelling, Wisdom and AI
Thursday, January 9, 2025 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Trinity Church 425 Laurel Avenue, HP
(parking in municipal lot on Central Street)
Participants will explore the three-act screenplay structure and its power to convey wisdom through visual storytelling. Aaron will provide the opportunity to write scenes, relying on action and description to express emotion.
Please RSVP by Jan. 6 to info@eastoncentral.org
We look forward to seeing you!
PAST EVENTS
HP LIBRARY AUTHOR FEST
Saturday, March 15, 2025
The Ides of March brought great joy and inspiration to the Highland Park Public Library. East on Central presented 16 local authors honoring their books for sale to patrons, and selected readings. A new feature included poets creating customized Insta-poems while readers shopped the book tables. On behalf of
Beth Keller and the library, a raffle encouraged visitors to meet with each author to be eligible for a gift certificate to Secret World Books. Mike Pickard read from his new book and authors enjoyed engaging in conversation with like-minded writers.
Thank you to all who attended and supported our local authors!
Board of East on Central
Wisdom, Visual Storytelling and AI
Thursday, January 9th, 2025
In spite of the cold, warmth exuded at Trinity Church on January 9. Filmmaker and educator Aaron Feldman engaged participants in an inspiring and creative presentation about Wisdom, Visual Storytelling, and AI. Aaron covered the art of storytelling from early origins to the present, and featured iconic clips to explain the use of scene and description to tell a story. He explained subtle uses of visuals and how directors artfully pack messages to the audience. Screenplays were studied to demonstrate the examples. For the AI portion, participants had the opportunity to write a scene without dialogue, and Aaron designed the prompt from paper to screen to see the visual example. Thought-provoking conversation contributed to the enchanting evening, and enhanced developing an eye for future film experiences!
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.
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:
