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SUMMARY:An evening with M. Evelina Galang (wsg Angela Narciso Torres)
DESCRIPTION:Angel de la Luna and the 5th Glorious Mystery\nM. Evelina Galang will read from her new young adult novel\, Angel de la Luna and the 5th Glorious Mystery at Women & Children First on Wednesday\, January 8th at 7:30 p.m. in an event co-presented by Guild Literary Complex and Coffee House Press. \nThe novel follows fifteen-year-old Angel after the death of her father and through her family’s move from Manila to Chicago. In grappling with her grief\, Angel becomes heavily involved in the Philippine People Power Revolution\, the only way she can think to help the surviving Filipina “Comfort Women” of WWII. It has been praised as “[A] vivid portrait of a culture” by Kirkus and “ethereal and immersive” by Publishers Weekly. \nAngela Narciso Torres will open the evening with a poetry reading\, and both authors will be available for a Q&A and signing following the event. A wine reception will conclude the evening. \n  \nIn honor of this literary event\, U.S. wireless subscribers can text the word AID to 80108 to give a $10 donation to The mGive Philippines Typhoon Disaster Relief Fund. All contributions will be distributed immediately to relief organizations that are providing food\, water and many other relief services to those most in need in the Philippines. \n  \nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nM. Evelina Galang\nM. Evelina Galang is the author of Her Wild American Self (Coffee House Press\, 1996) and the novel One Tribe (New Issues Press\, 2006). She has edited the anthology Screaming Monkeys: Critiques of Asian American Images (Coffee House Press\, 2003). Galang teaches in and directs the creative writing program at the University of Miami\, is core faculty for vona/Voices: Voices of Our Nation Arts Foundation\, and has been named one of the one hundred most influential Filipinas in the United States by Filipina Women’s Network. \n  \n  \n  \nAngela Narciso Torres\nAngela Narciso Torres is the winner of the Willow Books Literature Award for Poetry. Recent work appears in Cimarron Review\, Colorado Review\, and Cream City Review. A graduate of Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers and the Harvard Graduate School of Education\, Angela has received fellowships from the Illinois Arts Council\, Ragdale Foundation\, and Midwest Writing Center. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Manila\, she currently resides in Chicago\, where she teaches poetry workshops and serves as a senior poetry editor for RHINO. \n  \n  \nABOUT OUR PARTNERS \nLocated in Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, Coffee House Press is an independent\, nonprofit literary publisher of fiction\, poetry\, and nonfiction. The mission of Coffee House Press is to publish exciting\, vital\, and enduring authors of our time; to delight and inspire readers; to contribute to the cultural life of our community; and to enrich our literary heritage. More information\, and their full catalog\, is available at: coffeehousepress.org \nWomen & Children First (WCF) began in a modest storefront in 1979. Over the years they moved twice and are now in a northside Chicago neighborhood known for its diversity\, queer-friendliness\, women-owned businesses and community spirit. WCF staffers include teachers\, graduate students\, professional writers and storytellers\, political activists\, board members\, and poets. Each is a reader\, a feminist\, and a bookseller. The purpose in beginning the store 33 years ago was to promote the work of women writers and to create a place in which all women would find books reflecting their lives and interests. WCF strives to do this in an atmosphere in which all are respected\, valued\, and well-served. That remains their purpose still\, online as well as in the store. \nWomen & Children First is one of the largest feminist bookstores in the country\, stocking more than 30\,000 books by and about women\, children’s books for all ages\, and the best of lesbian and gay fiction and non-fiction. Anything not  in stock we usually be available in the store in a few days’ time\, even if it’s a title outside WCF’s specialty. They also carry cards\, magazines\, blank books and journals\, calendars\, CDs\, gift items like candles\, and pride products. More information can be found online at: www.womenandchildrenfirst.com \n  \n 
URL:https://guildcomplex.org/event/an-evening-with-m-evelina-galang/
LOCATION:Women & Children First bookstore\, 5233 N. Clark Street\, Chicago
CATEGORIES:Book Event
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SUMMARY:PALABRA PURA: “ONE POET / ONE POEM”
DESCRIPTION:The Guild Literary Complex is pleased to kick off the ninth season of PALABRA PURA with “One Poet / One Poem”. \n2014 guest curators reveal their plans and past readers share a poem during this annual party celebrating poetry (and fiction) in more than one tongue. Contributing authors include: \nRey Andújar  |  Beatriz Badikian  |  Alexander Bonner  |  Cristina Correa  |  Raúl Dorantes  |  Jorge García de la Fe  |  Juana Goergen  | Dawn Herrera Helphand  |  Kolin Jordan  |  Nora Leon  |  Mark Litwicki  |  Olivia Maciel  |  Maribel Mares  |  Jennifer Patiño  |  Martha Cecilia Rivera  |  Martin Rubio  |  Beatriz Ruiz  |  Denise Ruiz  |  Xenia Ruiz  |  Jacob Saenz  |  Erika Sánchez  |  Sandra Santiago  |  Rafael Franco Steeves  |  Luis Tubens  |  Johanny Vázquez Paz  |  om ulloa  |  Febronio Zatarain \nThere will be a buffet of delicious Puerto Rican food prepared by our generous hosts at La Bruquena\, and plenty of essential liquids at the cash bar. \nClick here to share on Facebook. \n*** \nPalabra Pura promotes literary expression in more than one tongue through a monthly bilingual poetry reading featuring Chicano and Latino artists. With an aim to foster dialogue through literature in Chicago and beyond\, each evening often pairs a local poet with a visiting writer along with an open mic to engage the interaction of diverse voices\, ideas\, and aesthetics. The readings are held the third Wednesday of every month (except August and December) \nPalabra Pura se enfoca en la expresion literaria en varios idiomas a traves de una serie de lecturas mensuales bilingues con artistas Chicanos y Latinos. Nuestra meta es promover el dialogo a traves de la literatura en Chicago y mas alla. Con este fin\, cado lectura combina un poeta local con uno invitado\, ademas de un open mic para cultivar la interaccion de voces\, ideas esteticas diversas. Las lecturas se ofrecen el tercer miercoles de cada mes (con excepcion de agosto y diciembre). \n 
URL:https://guildcomplex.org/event/palabra-pura-one-poet-one-poem-2014/
LOCATION:La Bruquena Restaurant\, 2726 W. Division\, Chicago
CATEGORIES:Palabra Pura
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SUMMARY:Applied Words: Notes from the Mainframe
DESCRIPTION:In the 21st century\, we live inside technology like never before. For Applied Words “Notes from the Mainframe\,” the Guild Literary Complex invites writers employed in technology to read their work and discuss the poetics of art and science. \n“Notes from the Mainframe” will include readings by Catherine Halley (Director of Digital Programs\, Poetry Foundation)\, Daniel X. O’Neil (Executive Director of Smart Chicago Collaborative)\, and Stephanie Plenner (Founder of Chicago Literary Map). Artists will participate in a Q&A following the event. \nThe Applied Words series explores the intersection between creative writing and other fields. Ranging in discipline from art and architecture to social history and biology\, Applied Words attempts to use the literary arts to creatively describe and enhance our understanding of potentially disparate subjects. \nApplied Words: “Notes from the Mainframe” is co-sponsored by FreeGeek Chicago and Gapers Block. Gapers Block co-founder and editor Andrew Huff will join the fray to share a few technology-themed haiku poems. \nThere is an open mic for this event\, so feel free to bring a tech-inspired bit of writing. (2 min limit) \nShare this event on Facebook by clicking here! Poster design by Stephanie Plenner. \n  \nABOUT THE ARTISTS: \n \n  \nCatherine Halley is the director of digital programs at the Poetry Foundation\, where she serves as editor of poetryfoundation.org. She is working on a book about friendship and intimacy in the age of Facebook. \n  \n  \n \nDaniel X. O’Neil is some dude on the Internet. Also: he’s written three books of poetry. More here: http://juggernautco.com/ \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nStephanie Plenner is a communication and object designer. She created the Chicago Literary Map\, a cartography project turned mobile app. Plenner holds a design and communication position at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. \n  \n  \nABOUT OUR PARTNERS: \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \nFreeGeek Chicago is a not-for-profit community organization that recycles used computers and parts to provide functional computers\, education\, internet access and job skills training to those who want them. \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \nGapers Block is a Chicago-centric web publication providing information on news\, events and other interesting stuff around town. Gapers Block wants you to slow down and check out your city! \n  \n 
URL:https://guildcomplex.org/event/notes-from-the-mainframe/
LOCATION:FreeGeek Chicago\, 3411 W Diversey Ave\, Chicago
CATEGORIES:Applied Words
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