https://poetryinchicago.com/2024/12/15/murder-at-the-levee-poetry-reading/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image.pngimagehttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/levee-bar-exterior.pngLevee BarThe Levee was the site of a murder on Thursday evening as Bob Edwards was about to begin the poetry reading he has hosted there since the pandemic. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier, taken December 13, 2024).2025-03-06T16:04:11+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/2024/11/28/raul-nino-poet/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/nw-university-at-twilight-11-19-24-1.jpgNW University at twilight 11-19-24https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/nw-university-at-twilight-11-19-24.jpgNW University at twilight 11-19-24https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image.pngimagehttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/screenshot-2024-11-28-at-12.33.15-am.pngRaúl NiñoRaúl Niño has an attitude of gratitude in his precious volume of poetry, "Still Life with Hands" published in 2022 by Jason Pickleman. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier taken October 19, 2024 at Northeastern Illinois University, with a modified background using Canva).https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1-2212294583-e1732775353553.pngRaúl NiñoRaúl Niño lives what he loves: a literary legacy that chronicles the small, tender moments in life.https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/img_0433-2007474159-e1732771979975.jpgRaul NinoRaul Nino at WZRD Chicago 88.3 FM on October 19, 2024.https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/img_0432.jpgIMG_0432https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/dsc00184-1.jpgDSC00184https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/dsc00184.jpgDSC00184https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/dsc00183.jpgDSC001832024-12-02T12:06:53+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/2024/11/03/susan-hernandezs-art-opening/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/screenshot-2024-11-04-at-6.19.32e280afam.pngNuala Murphy and friendNuala Murphy and a friend enjoy looking at photos from the exhibit together. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/screenshot-2024-11-04-at-6.26.33e280afam.pngMegan Santiago, Susan Hernandez & Nuala MurphyMegan Santiago, Susan Hernandez & Nuala Murphy. Here, Hernandez holds her painting of Chaim Topol, the actor known for his role in "Fiddler on the Roof." (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/screenshot-2024-11-04-at-6.20.09e280afam.pngArtists and FriendsArtists and friends of Hernandez were in abundance at the event as they came for the art and enjoyed her company. https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/img_0128-4289050061-e1730697623997.jpgMurphy's Jeans & Hernandez's ArtNuala Murphy displayed her jeans on the blow up doll that was the source of much amusement as Hernandez shared a story about it. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/img_0153.jpgWearable ArtWearable Art created by Nuala Murphy. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/img_0187-2515878102-e1730696392956.jpgNeuela MurphyNeuela Murphy sports wearable art she created herself while reading poetry. https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/img_0186.jpgMhttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/img_0185.jpgIMG_0185https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/img_0101-3025104875-e1730697052757.jpgSusan HernandezSusan Hernandez signs her painting titled "Purple Bearded Iris" for a paying patron of the arts on October 5, 2024.https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/img_0124.jpgIMG_01242024-11-06T18:57:04+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/2024/08/25/esther-jones-creates-everything-at-ulimi-toc/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/img_9988.jpgAbdoulaye Camara, Amy Osterman and Esther Jones Abdoulaye Camara, Amy Osterman and Esther Jones outside of Kamen Park at 1111 South Blvd. in Evanston where Ulimi TOC sponsored their first workshop. https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/img_9980-2022361927-e1727547359844.jpgAbdoulaye CamaraAbdoulaye Camara is an African performer, dancer, and drummer from Ghana, West Africa. He is also the first instructor for Ulimi TOC's workshop at Kamen Park in Evanston.https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/img_9960.jpgIMG_9960https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/img_9983.jpgThe David Wood Fieldhouse at Kamen ParkThe David Wood Fieldhouse at Kamen Park is where Ulimi TOC, a 501-C3 non-profit created by Esther Jones to connect children with African American Culture.https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/img_9862.jpgIMG_9862https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/img_9984.jpgIMG_9984https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/img_9994.jpgIMG_9994https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/img_9966.jpgAbdoulaye Camara demonstrates African Gourd Kalimba Mbira Thumb Piano Abdoulaye Camara demonstrates an African gourd Kalimba Mbira thumb piano. https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/img_9923.jpgIMG_9923https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/img_9832.jpgEsther JonesEsther Jones alerts the musical community at NEIU about Ulimi TOC's African drumming and dance classes just before her WZRD Chicago 88.3 FM interview on August 24, 2024. (photo by C. Schandelmeier)2024-09-29T14:53:34+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/2024/05/26/slam-founder-marc-smith-extends-show-into-space/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_9364-1.jpgimg_9364-1https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_9364.jpgimg_9364https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_9368-1.jpgMarc Kelly SmithMarc Kelly Smith is the originator of the Poetry Slam, an art form that encompasses the globe. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier, May 25, 2024).https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_9368.jpgimg_9368https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_9377.jpgIMG_9377https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_9379.jpgSpace is the Place for Poetry with Marc SmithThe Uptown Poetry Cabaret from the Green Mill Tavern is making its way to Space at 1245 Chicago, in Evanston, IL. Marc Smith hosted his second poetry reading there on May 26, 2024. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)2024-09-28T16:41:02+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/2024/07/02/beach-poets-2024/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/bridal-shower-invitation.pngDina Stuart is having her Bridal Shower at the Beach Poets!All are welcome to support Dina Stuart as she prepares to spring into her new life as the wife of Drew Patrick!https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/screenshot-2024-08-06-at-2.18.42e280afpm.pngAugust 11, 2024 Beach PoetsAugust 11, 2024, Beach Poets feature Lynn Fitzgerald and Kao Ra Zen at 1:30 pm at Leone Beach in Loyola Park with Poetry to Free Gaza.https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/screenshot-2024-08-06-at-2.14.49e280afpm.pngBeach Poetshttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/screenshot-2024-07-31-at-4.51.59-pm.pngBeach Poets 8-4-24The Beach Poets feature Shane Bugbee, Gregorio Gomez, Robin Fine, Ivy Raff, Ramiro Rodriguez and Sid Yiddish on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 1:30 PM with Liberation Poetry.https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/screenshot-2024-07-24-at-10.55.51e280afam-1.pngThe PoeticaKaytee Thrun and Faith Rice of the Poetica will feature at the Beach Poets on Sunday, July 18th, 2024.https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/screenshot-2024-07-24-at-10.55.51e280afam.pngScreenshot 2024-07-24 at 10.55.51 AMhttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/screenshot-2024-07-23-at-10.34.37e280afpm.pngScreenshot 2024-07-23 at 10.34.37 PMhttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/screenshot-2024-07-22-at-12.46.45-pm.pngScreenshot 2024-07-22 at 12.46.45 PMhttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ramiro-rodriquez.pngRamiro Rodriquezhttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/liberation-poetry-gigs.pngLiberation Poetry Gigs2024-08-31T20:08:05+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/2024/06/24/our-vision/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/code-of-ethics.pngCode of Ethicshttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/screenshot-2024-07-18-at-5.20.30e280afpm.pngLife Celebration for Effie MihopolousThe Life Celebration for Effie Mihopolous was organized by me, (Cathleen Schandelmeier, as Effie had requested) and featured poets Cornelius Eady, and David Hernandez as well as filmmaker Josephine Lipuma. The Trapdoor Theatre under the direction of Beata Pilch performed a scene in Effie's memory. I closed with a poem that ends "When I die, I don't want to rest in peace. I want to be ground into your souls, and dance..." Then, Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance Theatre's Youth Company danced her out.https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/screenshot-2024-07-18-at-9.08.10-am.pngEffie MihopolousPoet, publisher, dance/theatre critic, activist, promoter of the arts & journalist Effie Mihopolous inspired the Effie Awards. According to her obituary, published on February 21, 2010, in the Chicago Sun-Times, "After receiving her M.A. in Literature from NEIU in 1974, she started her own dance magazine (Salome), along with her own publishing company (Ommation Press), where she published over 40 books of poetry and fiction. One of those, Cornelius Eady's first book, won the 1985 Lamont Poetry Selection by the Academy of American Poets in New York." Born on February 15, 1952, she died on January 14, 2010, of breast cancer. Our goal with the Effie Awards is to honor her memory, which lives on in Chicago's vibrant poetry and arts scene. 2024-08-29T00:34:58+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/2024/07/21/andrea-changes-everything-at-the-guild-literary-complex/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/img_9104-3106788590-e1721610227256.jpgAlanis Zoe Castillo Caref and Emily MacielAlanis Zoe Castillo Caref and Emily Maciel are best friends who met in their high school poetry club. They also co-host a spoken word open mic in Wicker Park.https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/img_9105.jpgIMG_9105https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/img_9106.jpgAlanis Zoe Castillo Caref and Emily MacielAlanis Zoe Castillo Caref and Emily Maciel are poets, and best friends who met in their high school poetry club. https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/img_9763-1-3725231441-e1721610039747.jpgJames Stewart IIIJames Stewart III is the author of "Defiant Acts" being published by Acre Books out of the University of Cincinnati in 2025. He is also the president of the board of directors at the Guild Literary Complex, and co-founded Exhibit B.https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/img_9746.jpgIMG_9746https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/gregorio-mary-and-andrea-1.jpgGregorio Gomez, Mary Hawley and Andrea ChangeGregorio Gomez, Mary Hawley and Andrea Change glow with happiness at the July 17, 2024 Palabra Pura "One Poet, One Poem" event sponsored by the Guild Literary Complex at La Bruquena, 2726 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mary-hawley-1-1760995584-e1721557946919.jpgMary HawleyMary Hawley is a translator and long-time Palabra Pura volunteer for the Guild Literary Complex. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mary-hawley.jpgMary Hawleyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/gregorio-mary-and-andrea.jpgGregorio, Mary and Andreahttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/img_8207.jpgAndrea Change and David GecicAndrea Change reaches across the aisle in conversation with David Gecic, publisher of Puddin'head Press at the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on April 18, 2024. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)2024-08-21T01:45:57+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/2024/06/24/beach-poets-festival-2024-hosted-by-c-schandelmeier-since-1990/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/screenshot-2024-07-31-at-4.31.02-pm.pngScreenshot 2024-07-31 at 4.31.02 PMhttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/screenshot-2024-08-16-at-8.28.26e280afpm-1.pngScreenshot 2024-08-16 at 8.28.26 PMhttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/screenshot-2024-08-16-at-8.28.26e280afpm.pngScreenshot 2024-08-16 at 8.28.26 PMhttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/screenshot-2024-07-23-at-11.51.59e280afpm.pngAlanis Zoe Castillo Caref & FamilyMaria, the mother of Alanis Zoe Castillo Caref, is far left, Alanis Zoe Castillo Caref with her two brothers, Tony and Angel.https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/screenshot-2024-07-23-at-11.52.32e280afpm-1.pngJames Stewart III & FamilyJames Stewart III, co-founder of Exhibit B, brought his family out to enjoy the Beach Poets on July 21, 2024.https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/screenshot-2024-07-23-at-11.52.32e280afpm.pngScreenshot 2024-07-23 at 11.52.32 PMhttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/screenshot-2024-07-23-at-11.22.14e280afpm.pngCathleen Schandelmeier, Nakiyah T. M. Jordan, Alanis Zoe Castillo, and Michael DeanCathleen Schandelmeier, Nakiyah T. M. Jordan, Alanis Zoe Castillo, and Michael Dean are applauding silently for the July 21, 2024 Beach Poets experience. (Photo by Emilio Maldonado, used with permission). https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/screenshot-2024-07-23-at-11.21.24e280afpm.pngNakiyah T. M. Jordan, Alanis Zoe Castillo Caref and Michael DeanNakiyah T. M. Jordan, Alanis Zoe Castillo Caref and Michael Dean in front of the Beach Poets sign painted by the infamous grafitti artist, Reame, who is one of the X-Men Crew. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/screenshot-2024-07-23-at-11.16.28e280afpm.pngCaref's LizardAlanis Zoe Castillo Caref brought her lizard to the Beach Poets. It is the first time in 34 years that anyone has brought their pet lizard to the event. He was very well behaved and seemed to enjoy soaking up the sun.https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/screenshot-2024-07-23-at-11.12.00e280afpm.pngCaref's LizardAlanis Zoe Castillo Caref brought her lizard to the Beach Poets. It is the first time in 34 years that anyone has brought their pet lizard to the event. He was very well behaved and seemed to enjoy soaking up the sun.2024-08-19T22:04:45+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/2024/08/10/one-man-show-evolution-of-a-sonero-by-flaco-navaja/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/screenshot-2024-08-10-at-2.17.56e280afpm.pngFlaco NavajaFlaco Navaja performs an excerpt form his one-man show "Evolution of a Sonero" at La Bruquena Restaurant, 2726 W. Division for the Palabra Pura event hosted by the Guild Literary Complex on July 17, 2024. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier). https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/evolution-of-a-sonero-program.jpgEvolution of a Sonero program2024-08-13T22:45:36+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/2024/06/24/beach-poets-festival-2024/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image_50428929.jpgAnthony SpauldingAnthony Spaulding at the opening of his one-man show "To Cut a Barber's Hands." (Photo by C. Schandelmeier).https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image_123650291-3.jpgAnthony SpauldingAnthony Spaulding at WZRD Chicago, 88.3 FM on November 23, 2023. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier).https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image_123650291-2.jpgAnthony SpauldingAnthony Spaulding at the opening of his one-man show "To Cut a Barber's Hands." (Photo by C. Schandelmeier).https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_9691-1.jpgAnthony SpauldingAnthony Spaulding spoke to WZRD Chicago 88.3 FM on July 13, 2024 about the new performances he has scheduled for his one-man show "To Cut a Barber's Hands." (Photo by C. Schandelmeier).https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_9692-1.jpgIMG_9692https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_9699-2.jpgIMG_9699 2https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_9699-1.jpgAnthony SpauldingAnthony Spaulding pictured at his July 13, 2024 interview at WZRD Chicago, 88.3 FM. https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_9699.jpgIMG_9699https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_9692.jpgIMG_9692https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_9691.jpgIMG_96912024-07-18T22:01:56+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/about/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/json-as-paris.jpegParisParis' story from "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare is a seldom heard tale that this student chose to focus on for his final project in Theatre Arts Class taught by C. Schandelmeier (aka Mrs. Bartels) at The Collins Academy STEAM Magnet High School.https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/img1430.jpgIMG1430https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/fullsizerender-2.jpgFullSizeRender-2https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cathleensheadshotsforedit-6521.jpgCathleensHeadshotsforEdit-6521https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/screenshot-2024-06-19-at-8.38.01e280afpm-1.pngScreenshot 2024-06-19 at 8.38.01 PMhttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/screenshot-2024-06-19-at-8.38.01e280afpm.pngSchandelmeier & SonsC. Schandelmeier photographed with sons Teodoro (born 1999) and Vincent (born 1991).https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/screenshot-2024-06-19-at-8.37.36e280afpm-1.pngTattoo Screams of LoveThis is the autobiographical story by C. Schandelmeier which was published by Happy Tapir Press in September, 2023.https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/screenshot-2024-06-19-at-8.37.36e280afpm.pngscreenshot-2024-06-19-at-8.37.36e280afpmhttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_4674-1.jpgScreenshotScreenshothttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_4674.jpgScreenshotScreenshot2024-07-03T00:15:35+00:00weekly0.6https://poetryinchicago.com/2024/05/22/poetry-to-free-gaza-2/2024-06-05T00:36:27+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/2024/05/21/poetry-to-free-gaza/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_9345-2848126226-e1716346133885.jpgAlexis JudehAlexis Judeh was excited to see this sign outside of WZRD Chicago on May 21, 2024. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_9296-1.jpgMerawi GerimaMerawi Gerima with the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression can be found on Instagram @caarprnow or @gerima_gang, and elicits a call response from the youngest member of the protest in front of the 19th District of the Chicago Police Department on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_9331.jpgIMG_9331https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/screenshot-2024-05-21-at-8.39.04e280afpm.pngPalestinian Flags against the Chicago SkyPalestinian Flags fly against the Chicago sky on Sunday, May 19, as protesters hold a sign saying "What did the Chlidren Do to Deserve This?" (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_9081.jpgLynn Fitzgerald and Oliver KhanLynn Fitzgerald enjoys a lively post performance conversation with poet/performer Oliver Khan, who is a lawyer by day and lives in Lombard with his family. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_9290.jpgIMG_9290https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_5103-2.jpgAlex Wells ShapiroAlex Wells Shapiro signs copies of his book for eager audience members. Find out more about Shapiro at https://www.alexwellsshapiro.com/about (Photo by C. Schandelmeier).https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/screenshot-2024-05-21-at-8.31.06e280afpm-1.pngScreenshot 2024-05-21 at 8.31.06 PMhttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_0291.jpgScreenshotScreenshothttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/screenshot-2024-05-21-at-8.30.41e280afpm.pngScreenshot 2024-05-21 at 8.30.41 PM2024-05-23T00:11:37+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/2024/05/07/wzrd-chicago-celebrates-50-years-of-freeform-radio/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/stand-with-palestine.jpgStand with Palestinehttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/screenshot-2024-05-09-at-10.04.54e280afpm.pngWizards take the StageWZRD "Wizards" (DJs) pride themselves on their anonymity, but the 50th Anniversary event inspired them to discard their cloaks of invisibility. Pictured here are wizards past and present. Many wizards are absent because they have moved away from Chicago, or passed, and others because they are adults with adult responsibilities and concerns. (Photo by Matthew Krempski on Instagram @erisianimagery) https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/screenshot-2024-05-09-at-10.02.25e280afpm-1.pngScreenshot 2024-05-09 at 10.02.25 PMhttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/screenshot-2024-05-09-at-10.02.25e280afpm.pngCharlie Otto + His GearCharlie Otto + His Gear capped off the WZRD 50th Anniversary event with electronic progressive rock and dance music. (Photo by Matthew Krempski on Instagram @erisianimagery) https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_5007-3.jpgMegan Carol LoftusMegan Carol Loftus is an NEIU student, and wizard. She hosts a show at Social Junkie on Thursday nights at 8 pm. (Fun fact: Grandmother is the founder of Loftus and O'Meara Temporary Agency). (Photo by C. Schandelmeier).https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/screenshot-2024-05-04-at-5.16.51e280afpm-1.pngCathleen SchandelmeierI am a wizard, and my name is Cathleen Schandelmeier. This photo was taken in the DJ booth at WZRD Chicago, 88.3 FM when I was pursuing my MAT in Secondary Education - English/Language Arts - this was before the radio station's 2013 renovation. (Photo by Joseph Benning).https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/screenshot-2024-05-04-at-4.32.24e280afpm.pngCathleen SchandelmeierI am Cathleen Schandelmeier, a wizard who has worked at WZRD Chicago 88.3 FM since 2011. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/screenshot-2024-05-04-at-5.06.33e280afpm.pngCathleen Schandelmeier, Drgnfly Laurette, and Adrienne Sunshine NadeauFar left is a photo of me (Cathleen Schandelmeier), with Drgnfly Laureate, (who now lives in India) and Poet Adrienne Sunshine Nadeau (who first came to Chicago with funding from The Beach Poets, which I founded and have hosted on the Beaches of Chicago since 1990) pose in front of the wall which Vincent Schandelmeier, who is now a professional artist working under the moniker of "Spaghetti" at the Ice Cream Museum- painted in 2012. (Photo by Vincent Schandelmeier).https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/screenshot-2024-05-04-at-5.16.51e280afpm.pngscreenshot-2024-05-04-at-5.16.51e280afpmhttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_8977.jpegLisa Phillips and Marvin TateLisa Phillips and Marvin Tate (Tate is the artist in residence for Theatre Y, and frontman for the band Desettlement) enjoy the evening celebrating WZRD's 50th anniversary. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)2024-05-11T17:37:50+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/2024/04/29/two-trans-women-two-spirited-friends/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_8646-1.jpgCharli Christine MarkerCharli Christine Marker is a poet and filmmaker with a new feature film titled "Racine Grace" about filmmaker Khloe Green which is being released on June 11, 2024. https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_8670.jpgCharli Christine Marker and Criage Lynette AlthageCharli Christine Marker and Criage Lynette Althage have discovered the importance of being true to themselves as trans women. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier, April 27, 2024)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_8756.jpgIMG_8756https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_4864-315396154-e1714433066183.jpgThe Ronald Williams LibraryThe Ronald Williams Library on the campus of Northeastern Illinois University is where Criage Lynette Althage has worked since 2001. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/f608bbd6-4fd8-4c52-b546-65bc04eb7f91_1_102_o.jpegf608bbd6-4fd8-4c52-b546-65bc04eb7f91_1_102_ohttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_4891.jpgCriage Lynette AlthageCriage Lynette Althage at her desk at Ronald Williams Library on the campus of Northeastern Illinois University where her positive, ebullient spirit is displayed with color. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_8657.jpgIMG_8657https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_8656.jpgIMG_8656https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_8655-1.jpgIMG_8655https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_8654.jpgCriage Lynette AlthageCriage Lynette Althage raises a fist of solidarity.2024-05-02T00:57:37+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/2024/04/23/the-guild-literary-complex-releases-working-on-me-by-nikki-patin/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/screenshot-2024-04-24-at-7.47.42e280afpm.pngSainte Harden-TateSainte Harden-Tate is part of Surviving the Mic, a performance group that Patin founded to to give voice to sexual violence survivors. To find out more, go to https://survivingthemic.org/ (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_4674.jpgAndrea ChangeExecutive Director of the Guild Literary Complex, Andrea Change introduces Nikki Patin's new book "Working on Me" at the Honeycomb Network on April 11, 2024. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_4477.jpegSainte Harden-Tate is part of Surviving the MicSainte Harden-Tate is part of Surviving the Mic, a performance group that Patin founded to to give voice to sexual violence survivors. To find out more, go to https://survivingthemic.org/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_4468.jpegThe Honeycomb NetworkTrue to Patin's spirit of advocacy as a trauma survivor, her book release party was held at The Honeycomb Network at 2659 W. Division Chicago, Illinois. It is known for being a community space offering holistic co-working, co-creating plus collective care services. The physical and online location contain a boutique apothecary gift shop, workshops and cultural events lead by a BIPOC network of healers, educators, artists and holistic service providers. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_4476-7.jpegimg_4476-7https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_4473-8.jpegimg_4473-8https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_4476-8.jpegimg_4476-8https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_4476-9.jpegimg_4476-9https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_4473-7.jpegimg_4473-7https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_4473-6.jpegimg_4473-62024-04-25T03:21:04+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/2024/04/15/poetry-prison-and-community/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image.jpegimagehttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_8050-2.jpgimg_8050-2https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_8096-1067385817-e1713229582925.jpgAnthony SpauldingAnthony Spaulding and Anthony Jones talk every day. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_8097.jpgIMG_8097https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_8105-1989575453-e1713229268130.jpgAnthony SpauldingTalking with someone who understands is an important part of friendship. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_8104.jpgIMG_8104https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_8091.jpgIMG_8091https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_8051.jpgIMG_8051https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_8050-1.jpgAnthony JonesAnthony Jones during his interview at WZRD on Saturday, April 13, 2024. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_8049.jpgAnthony JonesAnthony Jones is a community navigator for the Illinois Prison Project.2024-04-16T03:26:46+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/2024/03/31/anthony-spaulding-the-artist-is-a-barber/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/screenshot-2024-03-30-at-7.11.24e280afpm.pngScreenshot 2024-03-30 at 7.11.24 PMhttps://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/screenshot-2024-03-30-at-11.28.39e280afpm.pngState Street BarbersState Street Barbers is located at 1545 N. Wells Street in Chicago. Anthony Spaulding works there 6 days a week.2024-04-14T18:56:43+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/2024/03/26/sergio-mayora-renaissance-man/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_3240.jpegMike Campbell and Sergio MayoraMike Campbell and Sergio Mayora at WZRD Chicago, 88.3 FM. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_8041.jpgMike Campbell and Sergio MayoraMike Campbell and Sergio Mayora are great friends, seen here at WZRD Chicago, 88.3 FM. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_8039.jpgSergio Mayora at WZRDSergio Mayora, at WZRD Chicago 88.3 FM on March 26, 2024. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_8032.jpgimg_8032https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_8040.jpgSergio Mayora at WZRDSergio Mayora during his interview at WZRD Chicago, 88.3 FM on March 26, 2024. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_8014.jpgMartin BaneyThe Jazz Lizards band features the legendary Martin Baney on drums at the Black Eagle, 1938 W. Irving Park Rd. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_8029.jpgimg_8029https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_8033.jpgimg_8033https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_8024.jpgimg_8024Jazz Lizards band: Marco G. on saxophone, Jimijon on guitar, Mitch S. on bass, and Sammy G. on keys. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier, March 14, 2024).https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_8009.jpgMartin BaneyThe Jazz Lizards band features the legendary Martin Baney on drums at the Black Eagle, 1938 W. Irving Park Road. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)2024-03-29T22:41:45+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/2024/02/20/snic-healing-at-grapes-and-grains-with-jahari-stamps/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-1.jpegimage-1https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image.jpegimage2024-03-27T17:26:28+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/2024/02/25/the-history-of-hip-hop-with-emcee-monte/2024-03-27T17:24:04+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/2024/03/05/lynn-fitzgerald-irish-rebel-poet/2024-03-27T17:19:11+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/2024/03/19/windy-city-words-hosted-by-chiron-kingfish/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_7975.jpgQueenie Greene and Dawi Opara with Pedro (in grey t-shirt behind them).Queenie Greene, producer of WVOGChi.com radio, and Dawi Opara wait for the new venue to begin (with Pedro Ruede in grey t-shirt behind them).https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_7994.jpgChiRon KingfishChiRon Kingfish enjoys a moment with Queenie Greene after the grand opening of Windy City Words on March 16, 2024.https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_7971.jpgChiRon KingfishChiRon Kingfish, host of Windy City Words, creates a sign for out front of the new poetry venue that had it's grand opening March 16, 2024. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_7999.jpgTJ and ChiRon Kingfish.TJ, (who plays Batman in TJ's Laboratory of Rocks, Roots & Offshoots https://www.youtube.com/@tjslaboratoryofrockrootsof1116) in conversation with ChiRon Kingfish at the first-ever poetry reading for Windy City Words at 4251 N. Lincoln on March 16, 2024. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier).https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_8002.jpgChiRon KingFishChiRon Kingfish starts cleaning up after his first poetry reading at Windy City Words. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier, March 16, 2024).https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_7997.jpgQueenie Greene and Dawi OparaQueenie Greene, producer of WVOGChi.com, and Dawi Opara arrive at Windy City Words, 4251 N. Lincoln in Chicago on Saturday, March 16, 2024. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_7959.jpgSt. Patrick's Day revelersSt. Patrick's Day revelers dance in the streets outside of Windy City Words at 4251 N. Lincoln in Chicago on March 16, 2024.https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_7981.jpgimg_7981https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_7976.jpgimg_7976https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_7965.jpgimg_79652024-03-27T15:49:51+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.com/2024/03/11/dwight-okita-and-invention/https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/screenshot-2024-03-12-at-10.03.20-pm.pngscreenshot-2024-03-12-at-10.03.20-pmDwight Okita points out the larger than life version of the cover for his 2017 novel, "The Hope Store." (Photo by C. Schandelmeier, March 10, 2024).https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/img_7913-3500037767-e1710299585291.jpgimg_7913Dwight Okita's cover on the Kellogg's Corn Flakes box is proudly displayed in his Chicago home. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier, March, 10, 2024)https://poetryinchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image.pngDwight OkitaDwight Okita in his Chicago home on the 29th floor. (Photo by C. Schandelmeier, March 10, 2024).2024-03-27T15:46:30+00:00monthlyhttps://poetryinchicago.comdaily1.02025-03-06T16:04:11+00:00