IndyBookings Calendar of Events
POETRY CALENDAR (updated 3-30-09) This calendar is a day-by-day listing of poetry readings, meetings and classes in central Indiana, with a few other literary events that might be of interest to poets. Note: Events frequently change or are dropped without notifying me. If possible, please call to confirm the event. I cannot be held responsible for incorrect information. If you have an event, news, an opinion, or a correction, please send it to [email protected]. There�s no charge to be listed. This calendar is updated as soon as possible after I'm notified, although such things as the day job, vacations, illnesses and naked procrastination might prevent me from being as prompt as I should be. Be sure to call to confirm the event. ____________________________________________________________________________WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
7 p.m. Reservoir Dogwoods, a spoken-word quartet made up of Jason Ammerman, Tony Brewer, Matthew Jackson and Joseph Kerschbaum, will perform at the Strand Theater, 215 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville. http://www.indianapoetrytour.com/.7:30 p.m. The Vivian S. Delbrook Visiting Writers Series presents fiction writer T.C. Boyle at Butler University's Krannert Room at Clowes Hall. Free. http://www.tcboyle.com/
8 p.m. Living Room Lounge, 934 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. An open format for poets and spoken-work artists. Wednesday drink specials at this smoking venue for ages 21 and older. 317-635-0361.
THURSDAY, APRIL 2
6:30 p.m. Poetry on Brick Street presents Joseph Kerschbaum, followed by an open mic at G. Simone's Cafe, 120 S. Main St., Zionsville (if not open, go to next door to Plum's Upper Room, 112 S. Main St., Zionsville). Free. For information, call Barry Harris at 317-733-1811 or Susan Miller at 317-587-1438, or send an email to [email protected]. Every first Thursday of the month. Kerschbaum is the author of the three books of poetry and two spokenword albums. His poems have appeared in numerous journals including BathtubGin, Poetry Midwest, Red River Review, Eclectica and Origami Condom.Joseph has received grants from the Bloomington Area Arts Council and the Indiana ArtsCommission. Recently, Joseph was a finalist for a Ruth Lilly Fellowship from the Poetrylives in Bloomington, Indiana. To keep up with Joseph�s hectic reading/performance schedule, you can check out his website: http://joseph.matrixmag.com/.7:30 p.m. Leslie Heywood in the Ruth Lilly Performance Hall of Christel DeHaan Fines Arts Center, University of Indianapolis, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., Indianapolis. Free. Part of the Allen & Helen Kellogg Writers Series of the University of Indianapolis. Heywood is professor of English and creative writing at SUNY-Binghamton and the author of many books focused on women, sports, and culture, including the memoir Pretty Good for a Girl and the anthology Third Wave Agenda, co-edited with Jennifer Drake, associate professor of English at UIndy. Her most recent works focus on another of her areas of interest: environmental studies, including her 2008 poetry book, Natural Selection: Poems for an Environmentalist Century, and her current project, a nonfiction book titled The Wolf in the Albuquerque Hotel Room, which integrates empirical research on public attitudes toward wolves, nature, and the theory of wolf-human co-evolution with the story of her 11 years with her 89.7% timber wolf hybrid, Fester.
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
6 to 8 p.m. Open Mic Night at Fountain Square at Fountain Square Branch Library, 1066 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis. All ages display their talents and read poetry, sing their favorite songs, play music or just listen to others. (317) 275-4390.SATURDAY, APRIL 4
Mystery Writing Workshop: Indiana's Sisters in Crime chapter will offer a full-day workshop for writers here at The Mystery Co., 233 Second Ave., SW, Carmel. Published authors will cover the following topics: 1.)Avoid the Ten Most Common Writing Mistakes, 2.) Self-Editing Techniques, 3.)Internet Resources for Writers, 4.) In Fiction, Character is Everything!, 5.) Writing Believable Dialogue, 6.) The Lowdown on Editors-"What we Look for in Your Manuscript." The cost for the whole day is $45 ($35 for Sisters in Crime members), which includes a pizza lunch. Registration deadline is March 28. For more information, and to register, e-mail: [email protected].11:46 a.m. The Poets Weave on WFIU-FM (103.7), Bloomington. www.indiana.edu/~wfiu/poetsweave.htm.
2 p.m.-5 p.m. The Humpback Barn Poets meet every Saturday in Room 201 in Bracken Library of Ball State University, Muncie. Parking is free in the garage east of the library. When the library is closed during BSU breaks, the alternative location will be the MT Cup on University Avenue. Bring poems to share or simply come to discuss poetry. Contact Jeff Pearson [email protected], 765-749-0731.
4 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp.
7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Spoke N Heard open mic at The Griot Village Community Center, 6228 La Pas Trail, Indianapolis. $5. Every Saturday. 317-295-1111.
8 p.m. Reservoir Dogwoods, a spoken-word quartet made up of Jason Ammerman, Tony Brewer, Matthew Jackson and Joseph Kerschbaum, will perform at the Bean Cup Coffeehouse, 8908 St. Peter St., Indianapolis (just north of Greenwood Park Mall). http://www.indianapoetrytour.com/.
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
2:30 p.m. Ball State University Museum of Art, 2021 W. Riverside Ave., Muncie. Jazz music and poetry performance featuring Indiana music, poetry, and landscapes from Imagine Indiana in Music and Word, featuring the work of Indiana Poet Laureate Norbert Krapf with instrumentals by Monika Herzig, professor at Indiana University. Free. Information: Carl Schafer at 765-285-5242.5:30 p.m.-6 p.m. A Cycle of Poets on WFHB-FM (91.3 and 98.3), Bloomington.
7 p.m. WordSmiffs open mike at Mo'Joe Coffeehouse, 222 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis. Every first Sunday. For poetry and live music. $7 ($5 for open-mike participants.) Every first Sunday of the month. 317-250-6597.
8 p.m.-11 p.m. SpokenSoulFood Sundays at Midtown Arts & Coffee Lounge, 519 E. 38th St. (just east of Central Avenue), Indianapolis. Host: aLLEN iMAGERY. $5 cover. 317-223-1288 or www.myspace.com/midtownartscoffee. Every Sunday.
MONDAY, APRIL 6
12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Poetry in the Indianapolis Artsgarden, Illinois and Meridian streets. Karen Kovacik and Mitchell Douglas. Free.7 p.m. Columbus Open Mic Poetry and Slam. Zwanzigz Pizza, 1038 Lafayette Ave., Columbus. First Monday of the month. Host: Matthew Jackson, 812-343-8711. For more info, visit this Facebook page
7:30 p.m. The Vivian S. Delbrook Visiting Writers Series presents poet Dana Roeser at Butler University's Krannert Room at Clowes Hall. Free. http://www.nea.gov/
TUESDAY. APRIL 7
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. An open mic at Books on Sale, 4200 S. East St., Indianapolis (in the southwest corner of Southern Plaza) welcomes poets. Host Pete Brown will record performances for a $10 charge that will cover the cost of CD given at the end of the night. For info: http://www.booksonsale.org/.verify site: 8 p.m. Poetry Salon, an evening of conversation and critique, led by Richard Pflum. 812 E. 67th St., Indianapolis (just west of the Indianapolis Art Center. Meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. Bring copies of original poetry for feedback. 317-356-2048 or [email protected].
9 p.m. Vocab at the Casba, 6319 Guilford Ave., Indianapolis. 317-251-3138. Every first Tuesday of the month.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
6 p.m. Coffee, Tea & Poetry group meeting at Noble Coffee & Tea, 933 Logan St., Noblesville. Contact Marlene Million at 317-796-1874. Meets every second Wednesday of the month.7 p.m. Reservoir Dogwoods, a spoken-word quartet made up of Jason Ammerman, Tony Brewer, Matthew Jackson and Joseph Kerschbaum, will perform at Rachaels' Cafe, 300 E. Third St., Bloomington. http://www.indianapoetrytour.com/.
8 p.m. Living Room Lounge, 934 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. An open format for poets and spoken-work artists. Wednesday drink specials at this smoking venue for ages 21 and older. 317-635-0361.
FRIDAY, APRIL 10
7:30 p.m. Open Mic Night for Poetry & Music in the Underground 9 Studio at Bookmamas, 9 S. Johnson Ave., Indianapolis. Free. Every second Friday of the month.SATURDAY, APRIL 11
11:46 a.m. The Poets Weave on WFIU-FM (103.7), Bloomington. www.indiana.edu/~wfiu/poetsweave.htm.2 p.m.-5 p.m. The Humpback Barn Poets meet every Saturday in Room 201 in Bracken Library of Ball State University, Muncie. Parking is free in the garage east of the library. When the library is closed during BSU breaks, the alternative location will be the MT Cup on University Avenue. Bring poems to share or simply come to discuss poetry. Contact Jeff Pearson [email protected], 765-749-0731.
4 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp.
7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Spoke N Heard open mic at The Griot Village Community Center, 6228 La Pas Trail, Indianapolis. $5. Every Saturday. 317-295-1111.
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
5:30 p.m.-6 p.m. A Cycle of Poets on WFHB-FM (91.3 and 98.3), Bloomington.7 p.m. An Evening With the Muse preents Bonnie Maurer and an open mic at the Writers' Center of Indiana, 812 E. 67th St., Indianapolis (in the Cultural Complex Center just west of the Indianapolis Arts Center). Host: Rohana McCormack, (317) 259-7900, http://www.blogger.com/[email protected]. Every second Sunday of the month. 8 p.m.-11 p.m. SpokenSoulFood Sundays at Midtown Arts & Coffee Lounge, 519 E. 38th St. (just east of Central Avenue), Indianapolis. Host: aLLEN iMAGERY. $5 cover. 317-223-1288 or www.myspace.com/midtownartscoffee. Every Sunday.
MONDAY, APRIL 13
12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Poetry in the Indianapolis Artsgarden, Illinois and Meridian streets. Catherine Bowman and Hanna Sullivan. Free.TUESDAY, APRIL 14
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. An open mic at Books on Sale, 4200 S. East St., Indianapolis (in the southwest corner of Southern Plaza) welcomes poets. Host Pete Brown will record performances for a $10 charge that will cover the cost of CD given at the end of the night. For info: http://www.booksonsale.org/.WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
7 p.m. The MATRIX Poetry Slam at Rachael's Cafe, 300 E. Third St., Bloomington. Sign-up at 6:30. Entrants must have three three poems that must be under three minutes each.8 p.m. Living Room Lounge, 934 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. An open format for poets and spoken-work artists. Wednesday drink specials at this smoking venue for ages 21 and older. 317-635-0361.
THURSDAY, APRIL 16
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Get Started! Instructor: Barbara Shoup. Site: Writers' Center of Indiana, 812 E. 67th St., Indianapolis (just northwest of the Indianapolis Arts Center, in the Cultural Arts Complex. Cost: free to members/$30 nonmembers/$15 teachers, students with valid ID & seniors (over 60). Have you been thinking about writing for a long time and just not doing it? Do you wonder how to connect with other writers in the Indianapolis area? Join WCI Executive Director Barbara Shoup for an evening of writing exercises and lively conversation about the writing life that's guaranteed to jump-start the process of becoming the writer you want to be. 317-255-0710 or http://www.indianawriters.org/.FRIDAY, APRIL 17
Fran Quinn poetry workshop April 17-19: http://www.franquinnworkshops.com/. Quinn also offers private tutoring. For details, e-mail him at [email protected].7 p.m. A poetry reading at Bookmama's, 9 S. Johnson Ave., Indianapolis (ir the Irvington meighborhood). Featured readers are JL Kato, Jan Flexon, Miranda Marsico, Mickey Pliley, Jennifer Lemming, and Lylanne Musselman. There will be an open-mic immediately following for anyone who wants to share their poetry.
8 p.m. Reservoir Dogwoods, a spoken-word quartet made up of Jason Ammerman, Tony Brewer, Matthew Jackson and Joseph Kerschbaum, will perform at the Lotus Petal Cinema, 75 S. Jefferson St., Nashville, Ind. http://www.indianapoetrytour.com/.
8 p.m. to 11 p.m. By the Book Entertainment presents The cYpher: Open Mic Night at Starbucks, 854 Broad Ripple Ave., Indianapolis. Free. Every third Friday of the month. Host: aLLEN iMAGERY. [email protected]. For a video sample of the venue and poetry, click here: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3603527697977159057&q=poet+indianapolis&ei=q-owSJePKpGm4QLZ9pTpCQ&hl=en
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Novel Ideas. Instructor: Barbara Shoup. Site: Writers' Center of Indiana, 812 E. 67th St., Indianapolis (just northwest of the Indianapolis Arts Center, in the Cultural Arts Complex. Cost: $50 members/$75 nonmembers/$37.50 teachers, students with valid ID & seniors (over 60). Where do ideas for novels come from? How are novels made? In this workshop, participants will explore the craft of novel-writing through a series of exercises designed to help the would-be novelist focus and begin the novel he wants to write and to provide strategies for writers with novels-in progress. Bring a sack lunch. 317-255-0710 or http://www.indianawriters.org/.11:46 a.m. The Poets Weave on WFIU-FM (103.7), Bloomington. www.indiana.edu/~wfiu/poetsweave.htm.
2 p.m. Reservoir Dogwoods, a spoken-word quartet made up of Jason Ammerman, Tony Brewer, Matthew Jackson and Joseph Kerschbaum, will perform at Viewpoints Bookstore, 548 Washington St., Columbus. http://www.indianapoetrytour.com/.
2 p.m. Poetry party and reading at Mounds State Park's Nature Center amphitheater to celebrate the release of the chapbook Poetic Nature in Hoosierland: A Collection of Environmental Poems by Indiana Authors. From the 207 judged entries, 62 poems by 39 poets were chosen to be included in the chapbook, which will benefit Mounds State Park of Anderson.
2 p.m.-5 p.m. The Humpback Barn Poets meet every Saturday in Room 201 in Bracken Library of Ball State University, Muncie. Parking is free in the garage east of the library. When the library is closed during BSU breaks, the alternative location will be the MT Cup on University Avenue. Bring poems to share or simply come to discuss poetry. Contact Jeff Pearson [email protected], 765-749-0731.
4 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp.
7 p.m. Poetry in the Caf�, an open-mike reading sponsored by the Indiana State Federation of Poetry Clubs, at Barnes & Noble, 14709 U.S. 31 North, Westfield. Free, the third Saturday of every month. Host: Michael E. Strosahl, 765-425-7792.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Indy Artists' Peace Project -- Live! at The Bean Cup Coffee Shop, 8908 S. St. Peter St., Indianapolis, IN(across from the Greenwood Park Mall). An artistic celebration of peace, nonviolence and social justice, featuring music, poetry, speakers and more! With performances by Patricia C. Coleman (poet), Everett McKee (singer/songwriter), E.A. Strother (singer/songwriter), Jeff Matheus (poet), Sam Carpenter (folk singer/guitarist) and Global Gifts (guest speaker/presentation on Fair Trade) Host: Michelle Gussow (writer/filmmaker). Plus: Free Conscientious Objector Registry, free literature on peace & justice concerns, and more. For more info, e-mail [email protected].
7 p.m., Batesville Public Library, 131 N. Walnut St., poetry and jazz performance with Norbert Krapf and Monika Herzig Acoustic Project. Free.
7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Spoke N Heard open mic at The Griot Village Community Center, 6228 La Pas Trail, Indianapolis. $5. Every Saturday. 317-295-1111.
8 p.m. Reservoir Dogwoods, a spoken-word quartet made up of Jason Ammerman, Tony Brewer, Matthew Jackson and Joseph Kerschbaum, will perform at The Columbus Bar, 322 Fourth St., Columbus. http://www.indianapoetrytour.com/.
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
5:30 p.m.-6 p.m. A Cycle of Poets on WFHB-FM (91.3 and 98.3), Bloomington.8 p.m.-11 p.m. SpokenSoulFood Sundays at Midtown Arts & Coffee Lounge, 519 E. 38th St. (just east of Central Avenue), Indianapolis. Host: aLLEN iMAGERY. $5 cover. 317-223-1288 or www.myspace.com/midtownartscoffee. Every Sunday.
MONDAY, APRIL 20
12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Poetry in the Indianapolis Artsgarden, Illinois and Meridian streets. T.J. Reynolds and Mijizaa yaa Soyini. Free.5 p.m. Alexander McCall Smith at Whittenberger Auditorium, Indiana University Memorial Union, Bloomington. Free. Part of the College Arts & Humanities Institute "Solitude" and "Cultural Conflicts" lectures. For info: [email protected].
TUESDAY, APRIL 21
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. An open mic at Books on Sale, 4200 S. East St., Indianapolis (in the southwest corner of Southern Plaza) welcomes poets. Host Pete Brown will record performances for a $10 charge that will cover the cost of CD given at the end of the night. For info: http://www.booksonsale.org/.7 p.m.-9 p.m. Your Work in the World. Instructor: Barbara Shoup. Site: Writers' Center of Indiana, 812 E. 67th St., Indianapolis (just northwest of the Indianapolis Arts Center, in the Cultural Arts Complex. Cost: free to members/$30 nonmembers/$15 teachers, students with valid ID & seniors (over 60). How do you know where to send your work when it's finished? Do you need an agent? How do you write a synopsis, a query letter? Is self-publishing a good idea? Join Writers' Center Program Director Barbara Shoup for an informative talk about publishing and marketing your work-with lots of time for your questions.317-255-0710 or http://www.indianawriters.org/.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Indiana Writers' Association� s monthly meeting at Southport Branch Library, 2630 E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis. Program to be announced. Info: Shirley Martin at 317-791-7065 or Linda Gosnell at 317-781-0326.
7 p.m Inner Act, and open mic, at Cosmo Knight's Club, 3338 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis. Free. Must be 21 to enter. Host: Mijizaa yaa Soyini. For information, call 317-524-6951 or 317-925-6275 and ask for Allen. Every third Tuesday of the month.
7:30 p.m. The Vivian S. Delbrook Visiting Writers Series presents poet Charles Simic in the Krannert Room of Clowes Hall. Free. For more information, call (317) 940-9861. (Note: This apperance was originally scheduled for March 19).
verify site: 8 p.m. Poetry Salon, an evening of conversation and critique, led by Richard Pflum. 812 E. 67th St., Indianapolis (just west of the Indianapolis Art Center. Meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. Bring copies of original poetry for feedback. 317-356-2048 or [email protected].
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
7 p.m. Reservoir Dogwoods, a spoken-word quartet made up of Jason Ammerman, Tony Brewer, Matthew Jackson and Joseph Kerschbaum, will perform at Custer-Nugent Lecture Hall, Learning Center, IUPUI-Columbus, 4555 Central Ave., Columbus. http://www.indianapoetrytour.com/.8 p.m. Poetry slam at Melody Inn, 3826 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis. $50 to the winner. Every fourth Wednesday of the month. Host: Jason Ammerman. $3 cover. 317-923-4707.
8 p.m. Living Room Lounge, 934 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. An open format for poets and spoken-work artists. Wednesday drink specials at this smoking venue for ages 21 and older. 317-635-0361.
THURSDAY, APRIL 23
7 p.m. The Etheridge Knight Festival of the Arts and the Rufus and Louise Reading Series present poet and editor Frank X. Walker at the Julia M. Carson Government Center, 300 E. Fall Creek Parkway. A founding member of the Affrilichian Poets, Walker is the author of four collections of poetry.7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Writers Speak Volumes! A poetry/prose-no-need-for-a-mic open reading will meet on the fourth Thursday of every month at Bookmama's, 9 S. Johnson Ave., Indianapolis (in Irvington across the street from Lazy Daze Coffee House). Host: Lylanne Musselman. Free. Participants can read their works, share a favorite poet or listen. [email protected]
FRIDAY, APRIL 24
7 p.m. The Hart Rock Poetry and Open Mic Series. Theme: �For OUR Earth - POETS SPEAK.� Host: Patricia C. Coleman. Free. Rachael's Cafe, 300 E. Third St., Bloomington. Usually every fourth Friday (except July, August or when otherwise announced). [email protected]SATURDAY, APRIL 25
11:46 a.m. The Poets Weave on WFIU-FM (103.7), Bloomington. www.indiana.edu/~wfiu/poetsweave.htm.Noon Norbert Krapf will give a nature poetry reading at Earth Day celebration, American Legion Mall, between Meridian and Pennsylvania streets and St. Clair and Michigan streets. Indianapolis. Free.
1 to 4 p.m. Poetry Master Class. Instructor: David Shumate. Site: Writers' Center of Indiana, 812 E. 67th St., Indianapolis (just northwest of the Indianapolis Arts Center, in the Cultural Arts Complex. Cost: $30 to members/$45 nonmembers/$22.50 teachers, students with valid ID & seniors (over 60). Limited t 12 participants. If you are a serious (maybe even published) poet, but still feel there's a lot to learn about the craft of poetry, this class is for you. Award-winning prose poet David Shumate will lead this workshop, offering comments and useful criticism on up to three of your poems. (Please bring 12 copies of the poem you'd most like the group to consider.) 317-255-0710 or http://www.indianawriters.org/.*
2 p.m. Po-Rap-Try. Norbert Krapf will present awards for the Etheridge Knight Poetry contest for youth and to winners of the Po-Rap-Try performances during the Etheridge Knight Festival of the Arts at the Glendale branch of Indianapolis-Marion County Library, 6101 N. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis. Free.
2 p.m.-5 p.m. The Humpback Barn Poets meet every Saturday in Room 201 in Bracken Library of Ball State University, Muncie. Parking is free in the garage east of the library. When the library is closed during BSU breaks, the alternative location will be the MT Cup on University Avenue. Bring poems to share or simply come to discuss poetry. Contact Jeff Pearson [email protected], 765-749-0731.
4 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp.
7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Spoke N Heard open mic at The Griot Village Community Center, 6228 La Pas Trail, Indianapolis. $5. Every Saturday. 317-295-1111.
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
5:30 p.m.-6 p.m. A Cycle of Poets on WFHB-FM (91.3 and 98.3), Bloomington.8 p.m.-11 p.m. SpokenSoulFood Sundays at Midtown Arts & Coffee Lounge, 519 E. 38th St. (just east of Central Avenue), Indianapolis. Host: aLLEN iMAGERY. $5 cover. 317-223-1288 or www.myspace.com/midtownartscoffee. Every Sunday.
MONDAY, APRIL 27
12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Poetry in the Indianapolis Artsgarden, Illinois and Meridian streets. Mark Neely and Donald Platt. Free.TUESDAY, APRIL 28
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. An open mic at Books on Sale, 4200 S. East St., Indianapolis (in the southwest corner of Southern Plaza) welcomes poets. Host Pete Brown will record performances for a $10 charge that will cover the cost of CD given at the end of the night. For info: http://www.booksonsale.org/.WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
8 p.m. Living Room Lounge, 934 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. An open format for poets and spoken-work artists. Wednesday drink specials at this smoking venue for ages 21 and older. 317-635-0361.
