Poetry

Booked Up: Masters of Poetry
Booked Up

Masters of Poetry

Six new books of poetry include one by a local writer and one by a Hollywood star.

Woodland Pattern builds momentum for Poetry Marathon

Woodland Pattern builds momentum for Poetry Marathon

The 15-hour fundraiser and event lets participants read their personal works or personal favorites.

Sound and Fury: Optimist Theatre’s Sonnet Slam
Sound and Fury

Optimist Theatre’s Sonnet Slam

Company and audience paid tribute to the Bard Monday, to raise money for Shakespeare in the Park.

Still Waters Slam League Finals: “You can’t hold poets back!”
Still Waters Slam League Finals

“You can’t hold poets back!”

Young poets competed for first prize at Still Waters Collective's Slam League Finals, but the night's biggest prize was bigger than a trophy.

Valentine Haikus, love in 17 syllables

Valentine Haikus, love in 17 syllables

Seven haikus for Valentine's Day, 2012. Because we love you all madly.

Wordheads: Three poets on a spring evening at Boswell
Wordheads

Three poets on a spring evening at Boswell

Derrick Harriell, Ed Makowski and Nick Demske read at the Downer Ave. book shop-- and the people-watching was priceless.

Woodland Pattern: An enduring commitment to the written word
Woodland Pattern

An enduring commitment to the written word

The book center has long been a haven for artists and writers of all shades. This Friday, Woodland Pattern celebrates 30 years devoted to the art of literature.

Verbatim: Celebrating the art of language
Verbatim

Celebrating the art of language

Still Waters Collective and The Rep come together to present a "showcase of verbal acrobatics" this Thursday.

PODCAST: Milwaukee Does Strange Things to People
PODCAST

Milwaukee Does Strange Things to People

No matter how far she travels, Susan Firer's poems will always be tethered to the geography of her hometown.

PODCAST: The Darwin Poems
PODCAST

The Darwin Poems

A walk through Australia's Blue Mountains sent Emily Ballou on a cross-continental journey to bring Charles Darwin's reality to life through poetry.

PODCAST: On states, herons and clove cigarettes
PODCAST

On states, herons and clove cigarettes

What happens when a born mathematician leaves a lucrative career to follow his passion for poetry?

PODCAST: Lyricism as outreach
PODCAST

Lyricism as outreach

Through the COA's youth programming, spoken word artist Damien Smith helps teens channel their emotions and express themselves through poetry.