About this Event
The Chicago Soul Poem: A City That Writes Together project invites Chicagoans to pay tribute to a person, place, or thing that is indicative of the Second City through the form of a soloem. A soloem (pronounced so-lo-em) is a new poetic form, created by Chicago Poet Laureate, avery r. young. Join young at the Poetry Foundation for live performances and a screening of 31 videos from poets who submitted soloems to the project.
The Chicago Poet Laureate program is a partnership between the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, the Chicago Public Library, and the Poetry Foundation. The Chicago Soul Poem: A City That Writes Together project also received funding from the Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowship. This event is part of the Poetry Foundation’s fall season, Facing Life.
Additional Information
- All Poetry Foundation events are completely free of charge and open to the public.
- Advanced registration is encouraged.
- The performance space is ADA-compliant and wheelchair-accessible.
- The program will feature CART captioning and ASL interpretation.
- For more information about accessibility at the Poetry Foundation, please visit our Accessibility Guide.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Poetry Foundation, 61 West Superior Street, Chicago, United States
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