Poetry Wheel: Demonstration and Open Mic April 25, 2009

The Poetry Wheel combines collaboration and spontaneity as poets make larger connections between shared poetry. Following a kickoff poem, the Wheel progresses as successive readers spin off with their own poem related by image, theme, subject or form. After a demonstration by Poets' Club members, audience members will have the opportunity to join the Wheel by connecting their poems to those of the Club and each other. Since 1937, the Poets' Club of Chicago has played many roles on the Chicago poetry scene. It functions as a critique group for its members, who have published dozens of books from a variety of publishers, and have won many contests. Over the years, the Club has also produced several anthologies, kept track of publishing opportunities for its members and sponsored the annual Helen Schaible Sonnet Contest.