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 notification. 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 jl.kato@sbcglobal.net. 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 gig, vacations, illnesses and naked procrastination might prevent me from being as prompt as I should be. Be sure to call to confirm the event.
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ONGOING EVENTS:
Writers Center of Indiana classes and workshops: http://indianawriters.org/main.asp?SectionID=15&TM=38780.32
James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 528 Lockerbie St. $3, seniors $2, children 7-17 50 cents. 317-631-5885.
James Whitcomb Riley Old Home and Museum: CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. WILL REOPEN IN APRIL. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. 250 W. Main St., Greenfield. $3.50, children 7 and older $1.25, younger children free with adult. (317) 477-4340. Birthplace and boyhood home of the poet. Click here for more information.
National Art Museum of Sport: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 850 W. Michigan St. Free. (317) 274-3627. Sporting Words:Exhibit of National Art Museum of Sport paintings with poems written about them by eight Central Indiana poets: Phoenix Cole, Ruthelen Griffith Burns, Barry Harris, Joseph Heithaus, JL Kato, James Murdock, Michael Strosahl and the 2003-07 Indiana poet laureate, Joyce Brinkman. Through Dec. 31. (317) 274-3627 or www.namos.iupui.edu/Exhibits.html. *
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TUESDAY, DEC. 1
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 drahcir@indy.net.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2
4:30-6:30 p.m. Blair Karsch and the On Your Level Youth Project present an open mic at Pike Library, 6525 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis. Free. 317-275-4480. Focus is on youth expression through spoken word, although room will be made for adult performers as the evening allows. http://www.blairkarsch.com/
THURSDAY, DEC. 3
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Private writing instructor Linda Lee at First Friends Meeting, 3030 E. Kessler (near Glendale), Indianapolis. For info, click here.
6:30 p.m. Poetry on Brick Street presents Dan Carpenter, followed by an open mic at G. Simone's Cafe, 120 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 poetryonbrickstreet@cyberroad.com. Every first Thursday of the month. Carpenter Carpenter has published both poetry and fiction in journals, including The Tipton Poetry Journal, Illuminations, Pearl, Poetry East, Southern Indiana Review, Maize, Flying Island, Pith, The Laurel Review, Sycamore Review, Prism International, Fiction, Hopewell Review. A collection of columns written for The Indianapolis Star, where he earns his living, was published by Indiana University Press in 1993 with the title Hard Pieces: Dan Carpenter’s Indiana. A new collection of his poems, More Than I Could See, has just been published by Restoration Press. Dan lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Mary, and two children.
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Kafe Kuumba at The Way, an open mic, meets every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Scott United Methodist Church, 2153 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave. (formerly Martindale Ave.), Indianapolis. Free. Contact James Depp, 317-895-4919. Sponsored by Midtown Writers Association.
7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. In the Company of Shakespeare, An Evening of Poetry (open reading) at Lazy Daze Coffeehouse, 10 S. Johnson Ave., Indianapolis. Free. Every Thursday. 317-353-0777 or http://www.lazydazecoffeehouse.com/.
7:30 p.m. Donald Platt, poetry reading
at Hicks Undergraduate Library Bookstall, Purdue University, West Lafayette. Sponsored by the MFA Program in Creative Writing, the English Department and the College of Liberal Arts.*
FRIDAY, DEC. 4
8 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp.
8:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Free Speaker Open Mic at Earth House Collective, 237 N. East St., Indianapolis.
SATURDAY, DEC. 5
11:46 a.m. The Poets Weave on WFIU-FM (103.7), Bloomington. www.indiana.edu/~wfiu/poetsweave.htm.
Noon to 4 p.m. Holiday Author Fair, Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis. Buy books by Indiana authors and have them signed and inscribed as holiday gifts.
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 jjopcelia@comcast.net, 765-749-0731.
4 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) ww.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp.
5 p.m.-8 p.m. Christmas at the Riley Home: Tear 1863 at the James Whitcomb Riley Old Home and Museum, 250 W. Main St.., Greenfield. Each tour lasts 45 minutes. $4 adults, children $1.25. Call 317-477-4340 to register. Information: Click here.
check this: 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.
9 p.m. kREATIVE enLIGHTment, featuring Gabby the Poet and Nsaychable, at Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Co., 615 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis. Doors open at 8:30. $3. Ten percent discount on purchases.
SUNDAY, DEC. 6
1:30 pm, Lylanne Musselman will be signing her latest poetry book, A Charm Bracelet for Cruising, at Bookmama's, 9 Johnson Ave., Indianapolis.
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.-11:30 p.m. The commUNION, sppken word and soul music. Midtown Arts & Coffee Lounge, 519 E. 38th St. (just east of Central Avenue), Indianapolis. Host: aLLEN iMAGERY. Featured guest: D. Slack's Collective: Souled Out. $8 cover. 317-223-1288. Every first Sunday of the month.
TUESDAY, DEC. 8
7 p.m. Open reading at Barnes & Noble, 14709 U.S. 31 North, Westfield. 317.844-2501. Meets every second Tuesday of the month.
WEDNESDAY. DEC. 9
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. Indianapolis Poetry Slam at Elbow Room, 605 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Sign up at 6:30. Every second Wednesday of the month. Must be 21 or older. Suggested cover: $3. Special guest Rob Sturma. $3 suggested cover. Contact Erin Livingston 512-767-4680 indypoetryslam@gmail.com "Rob Sturma has spent the better part of the 21st century writing and performing under the nom de plume Ratpack Slim. Using this alias, he infiltrated the Los Angeles slam poetry scene, first by being a regular at Da Poetry Lounge in Hollywood, and then by becoming the permanent host of Green, a weekly open mic he co-anchored for four years with DJ Jedi and beatboxer Joshua Silverstein. He has been on three nationally ranked slam teams, including making it to the finals stage in 2005 with Team Hollywood. He's performed with a number of luminaries on the spoken word and music scenes, including but certainly not limited to DJ Z-Trip, Buddy Wakefield, Kid Beyond, Mighty Mike McGee, and a cast of thousands. He is a former poetry editor for GetUnderground.com, the current poetry editor for Kotori Magazine, and produced a series of webstories for kcet.org called "Children Of Slam". This fall, he is proud to release his first full-length collection of poetry, "Miles of Hallelujah" on Write Bloody Press. Rob's latest books, "You Sensitive Bastard" and "Nerdplay" are available for sale via PayPal and in person." http://www.myspace.com/robsturma
7 p.m.-9 p.m. The Bloomington Poetry Slam at Rachael's Cafe, 300 E. Third St., Bloomington. Sign-up 6:30. $25 first prize. Slammers must have three poems, each running less than three minutes.*
THURSDAY, DEC. 10
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Private writing instructor Linda Lee at First Friends Meeting, 3030 E. Kessler (near Glendale), Indianapolis. For info, click here.
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Kafe Kuumba at The Way, an open mic, meets every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Scott United Methodist Church, 2153 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave. (formerly Martindale Ave.), Indianapolis. Free. Contact James Depp, 317-895-4919. Sponsored by Midtown Writers Association.
7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. In the Company of Shakespeare, An Evening of Poetry (open reading) at Lazy Daze Coffeehouse, 10 S. Johnson Ave., Indianapolis. Free. Every Thursday. 317-353-0777 or http://www.lazydazecoffeehouse.com/.
7:30 p.m. Final IUPUI student reading of the semester at Mo’ Joe Coffeehouse, 222 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis, featurung the End of Semester Bash and Holiday Haiku Contest. Contact Terry Kirts at tkirts@iupui.edu or 317-274-8929. If you want to get a head start on the haiku contest, please write a holiday-themed haiku of humorous nature that includes at least three of the following words: champagne, eggnog, mistletoe, chestnut, resolution, stocking, ham, sleigh, or fruitcake.*
FRIDAY, DEC. 11
7:30 p.m. Confunction Junction, an open mic for poetry and music in the Underground 9 Studio at Bookmamas, 9 S. Johnson Ave., Indianapolis. Free. Every second and fourth Friday of the month.
8 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp. Indiana Poet Laureate Norbert Krapf will be featured.
8:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Free Speaker Open Mic at Earth House Collective, 237 N. East St., Indianapolis.
10 p.m.-2 a.m. Write On Open Mic at the Poetry Spot 1111 W. 34th St. Every second and fourth Friday of the month. Cover varies.
SATURDAY, DEC. 12
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 jjopcelia@comcast.net, 765-749-0731.
4 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp. Indiana Poet Laureate Norbert Krapf wll be featured.
5 p.m.-8 p.m. Christmas at the Riley Home: Tear 1863 at the James Whitcomb Riley Old Home and Museum, 250 W. Main St.., Greenfield. Each tour lasts 45 minutes. $4 adults, children $1.25. Call 317-477-4340 to register. Information: Click here.
confirm this: 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, DEC. 13
5:30 p.m.-6 p.m. A Cycle of Poets on WFHB-FM (91.3 and 98.3), Bloomington.
6 p.m. The Violet Project 3: A Poetic Stand Against Domestic Violence at Midtown Arts & Coffee, 519 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. $10 admission includes food. Featuring Duwaup Daynpmi and Taalam Acey, with performances by Writer's Block and others. Also, food/clothing/toy donation drive benefiting the Julian Center. imjustsayin@fihjtingwordspoetry.com. Second show at 9 p.m.
7 p.m. An Evening With the Muse presents Dan Carpenter 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. Every second Sunday of the month.
9 p.m. The Violet Project 3: A Poetic Stand Against Domestic Violence at Midtown Arts & Coffee, 519 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. $10 admission includes food. Featuring Duwaup Daynpmi and Taalam Acey, with performances by Fighting Words and others. Also, food/clothing/toy donation drive benefiting the Julian Center. imjustsayin@fihjtingwordspoetry.com.
MONDAY, DEC. 14
1:30-2:30 p.m. The Friends of Poetry Club every second Monday of the month Sycamore Manor, 222 S. 25th St., Terre Haute. Info: Rosemary Brown, (217) 465-4580.
TUESDAY, DEC. 15
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Indiana Writers' Association’s monthly meeting at Garfield Christian Church, 1751 Walker Ave., Indianapolis. Call Shirley Martin at 317-791-7065.
7 p.m Inner Act, an 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.
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 drahcir@indy.net.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16
1:30 p.m. The Anderson Poetry Corner meets every third Wednesday in the Carnegie Room at the Anderson Public Library, 111 E. 12th St., Anderson. Info: Glenna Glee at poetglee@sbcglobal.net.
THURSDAY, DEC. 17
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Private writing instructor Linda Lee at First Friends Meeting, 3030 E. Kessler (near Glendale), Indianapolis. For info, click here.
7 p.m. Poetry at the Grounds, an open reading at The Coffee Grounds, 423 Wabash St., Terre Haute. Every third Thursday of the month. (812) 238-9664.
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Kafe Kuumba at The Way, an open mic, meets every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Scott United Methodist Church, 2153 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave. (formerly Martindale Ave.), Indianapolis. Free. Contact James Depp, 317-895-4919. Sponsored by Midtown Writers Association.
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Writers Speak Volumes! A poetry/prose open reading, usually on the third 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. Participate in the Exquisite Corpse exercise. lylanne22@yahoo.com. This month's suggested prompts: present, red, nostalgic.
7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. In the Company of Shakespeare, An Evening of Poetry (open reading) at Lazy Daze Coffeehouse, 10 S. Johnson Ave., Indianapolis. Free. Every Thursday. 317-353-0777 or http://www.lazydazecoffeehouse.com/.
FRIDAY, DEC. 18
Today is the deadline for poetry and prose submissions to Ichabod's Sketchbook. For more information, visit http://www.bookmamas.com/ and click on the Ichabod's Sketchbook page, or e-mail ichabodssketchbook@gmail.com.
Fran Quinn poetry workshop Dec. 18-20. http://www.franquinnworkshops.com/. Quinn also offers private tutoring. For details, e-mail him at admin@franquinnworkshops.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. Bythebookent@gmail.com. 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
8 p.m. POWERi Slam ) Earth House, 237 N. East St., Indianapolis. $3 suggested donation at the door. Contact: Saint Peace 317.701.2402 thesaintpeace@gmail
8 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp.
SATURDAY, DEC. 19
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 jjopcelia@comcast.net, 765-749-0731.
4 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp.
SUNDAY, DEC. 20
5:30 p.m.-6 p.m. A Cycle of Poets on WFHB-FM (91.3 and 98.3), Bloomington.
confirm this: 3 p.m. Garfield Poetry Circle at Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis. Learn about experiences through the artistry of words and language. Share poetic or listen to others. Free. Every third Sunday. Call Michael Rogers at 317-784-2958 or the Garfield Arts Center at 317-327-7275.
confirm this: 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, DEC. 21
7 p.m. Open Mic at The Strange Brew, 4800 W. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood. Info: 317-881-JAVA. Every third Monday. Free.
FRIDAY, DEC. 25
8 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp.
SATURDAY. DEC. 26
11:46 a.m The Poets Weave . on WFIU-FM (103.7), Bloomington. www.indiana.edu/~wfiu/poetsweave.htm.
confirm this: 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 jjopcelia@comcast.net, 765-749-0731.
4 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp.
SUNDAY, DEC. 27
5:30 p.m.-6 p.m. A Cycle of Poets on WFHB-FM (91.3 and 98.3), Bloomington.
confirm this: 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.
FRIDAY, JAN. 1
8 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp.
SATURDAY. JAN. 2
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 jjopcelia@comcast.net, 765-749-0731.
4 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp.
SUNDAY, JAN. 3
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.-11:30 p.m. The commUNION, sppken word and soul music. Midtown Arts & Coffee Lounge, 519 E. 38th St. (just east of Central Avenue), Indianapolis. Host: aLLEN iMAGERY. Featured guest: TBA. $8 cover. 317-223-1288. Every first Sunday of the month.
TUESDAY, JAN. 5
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 drahcir@indy.net.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6
6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Open Mic Poetry for ages 18 and older in the Delaware Room of the Anderson (Ind.) Library. Attendees may participate by reading poetry of their choice or they may just sit back and enjoy the poetry read by others. If you would like to read poetry, please sign up by contacting the Anderson Library at (765) 641-2456. Free. Every first Wednesday of every odd-numbered month.
THURSDAY, JAN. 7
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Private writing instructor Linda Lee at First Friends Meeting, 3030 E. Kessler (near Glendale), Indianapolis. For info, click here.
6:30 p.m. Poetry on Brick Street presents a featured guest, followed by an open mic at G. Simone's Cafe, 120 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 poetryonbrickstreet@cyberroad.com. Every first Thursday of the month.
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Kafe Kuumba at The Way, an open mic, meets every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Scott United Methodist Church, 2153 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave. (formerly Martindale Ave.), Indianapolis. Free. Contact James Depp, 317-895-4919. Sponsored by Midtown Writers Association.
7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. In the Company of Shakespeare, An Evening of Poetry (open reading) at Lazy Daze Coffeehouse, 10 S. Johnson Ave., Indianapolis. Free. Every Thursday. 317-353-0777 or http://www.lazydazecoffeehouse.com/.
FRIDAY, JAN. 8
7:30 p.m. Confunction Junction, an open mic for poetry and music in the Underground 9 Studio at Bookmamas, 9 S. Johnson Ave., Indianapolis. Free. Every second and fourth Friday of the month.
8 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp.
8:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Free Speaker Open Mic at Earth House Collective, 237 N. East St., Indianapolis.
10 p.m.-2 a.m. Write On Open Mic at the Poetry Spot 1111 W. 34th St. Every second and fourth Friday of the month. Cover varies.
SATURDAY, JAN. 9
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 jjopcelia@comcast.net, 765-749-0731.
4 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp.
7:30 pm., Hoosier Dylan, Athenaeum Theatre (formerly American Cabaret Theatre), Athenaeum, 401 E Michigan St., Indianapolis, with Jennie DeVoe, Gordon Bonham, Tim Grimm, Jason Wilber, Bobbie Lancaster, Indiana Poet Laureate Norbert Krapf, and other surprises. $20 for three hours of Dylan songs.
SUNDAY, JAN. 10
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 presents Lylanne Musselman 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. 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, JAN. 11
1:30-2:30 p.m. The Friends of Poetry Club every second Monday of the month at Sycamore Manor, 222 S. 25th St., Terre Haute. Info: Rosemary Brown, (217) 465-4580.
TUESDAY, JAN. 12
7 p.m. Open reading at Barnes & Noble, 14709 U.S. 31 North, Westfield. 317.844-2501. Meets every second Tuesday of the month.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13
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. The Indianapolis Poetry Slam at the Elbow Room, 605 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Sign-up at 6:30. Every second Wednesday of the month. Must 21 or older. Suggested cover: $3.
Special guest: Paulie Lipman of Denver. Host: Erin Livingston, 512-767-4680 or indypoetryslam@gmail.com.
THURSDAY, JAN. 14
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Private writing instructor Linda Lee at First Friends Meeting, 3030 E. Kessler (near Glendale), Indianapolis. For info, click here.
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Kafe Kuumba at The Way, an open mic, meets every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Scott United Methodist Church, 2153 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave. (formerly Martindale Ave.), Indianapolis. Free. Contact James Depp, 317-895-4919. Sponsored by Midtown Writers Association.
7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. In the Company of Shakespeare, An Evening of Poetry (open reading) at Lazy Daze Coffeehouse, 10 S. Johnson Ave., Indianapolis. Free. Every Thursday. 317-353-0777 or http://www.lazydazecoffeehouse.com/.
FRIDAY, JAN. 15
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. Bythebookent@gmail.com. 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
8 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp.
8:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Free Speaker Open Mic at Earth House Collective, 237 N. East St., Indianapolis.
SATURDAY, JAN. 16
10 a.m. –3 p.m. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Blair Karsch, On Your Level Youth Project and Peace Learning Center present an open mic at Pike during the Martin Luther King Day Festival and Community Event at Christian Theological Seminary, 1000 W. 42nd St., Indianapolis. Free. 317-596-9730. http://www.blairkarsch.com/
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 jjopcelia@comcast.net, 765-749-0731.
4 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp.
SUNDAY, JAN. 17
5:30 p.m.-6 p.m. A Cycle of Poets on WFHB-FM (91.3 and 98.3), Bloomington.*
confirm this: 3 p.m. Garfield Poetry Circle at Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis. Learn about experiences through the artistry of words and language. Share poetic or listen to others. Free. Every third Sunday. Call Michael Rogers at 317-784-2958 or the Garfield Arts Center at 317-327-7275.*
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, JAN. 18
7 p.m. Open Mic at The Strange Brew, 4800 W. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood. Info: 317-881-JAVA. Every third Monday. Free.*
TUESDAY, JAN. 19
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Indiana Writers' Association’s monthly meeting at Garfield Christian Church, 1751 Walker Ave., Indianapolis. Call Shirley Martin at 317-791-7065. *
7 p.m Inner Act, an 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.*
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 drahcir@indy.net.*
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20
1:30 p.m. The Anderson Poetry Corner meets every third Wednesday in the Carnegie Room at the Anderson Public Library, 111 E. 12th St., Anderson. Info: Glenna Glee at poetglee@sbcglobal.net.*
THURSDAY, JAN. 21
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Private writing instructor Linda Lee at First Friends Meeting, 3030 E. Kessler (near Glendale), Indianapolis. For info, click here.*
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Kafe Kuumba at The Way, an open mic, meets every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Scott United Methodist Church, 2153 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave. (formerly Martindale Ave.), Indianapolis. Free. Contact James Depp, 317-895-4919. Sponsored by Midtown Writers Association.*
7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. In the Company of Shakespeare, An Evening of Poetry (open reading) at Lazy Daze Coffeehouse, 10 S. Johnson Ave., Indianapolis. Free. Every Thursday. 317-353-0777 or http://www.lazydazecoffeehouse.com/.*
7 p.m. Poetry at the Grounds, an open reading at The Coffee Grounds, 423 Wabash St., Terre Haute. Every third Thursday of the month. (812) 238-9664.*
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Writers Speak Volumes! A poetry/prose open reading, usually on the third 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. Participate in the Exquisite Corpse exercise. lylanne22@yahoo.com. This month's suggested prompts: TBA.*
FRIDAY, JAN. 22
confirm date: 7 p.m. The Hart Rock Poetry and Open Mic Series. Theme: TBA. Host: Patricia Coleman. Free. Rachael's Cafe, 300 E. Third St., Bloomington. Usually every fourth Friday (except July, August or when otherwise announced). poetry@hartrock.net *
7:30 p.m. Confunction Junction, an open mic for poetry and music in the Underground 9 Studio at Bookmamas, 9 S. Johnson Ave., Indianapolis. Free. Every second and fourth Friday of the month.*
8 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp.
8:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Free Speaker Open Mic at Earth House Collective, 237 N. East St., Indianapolis.
10 p.m.-2 a.m. Write On Open Mic at the Poetry Spot 1111 W. 34th St. Every second and fourth Friday of the month. Cover varies.
SATURDAY, JAN. 23
10 a.m. Indianapolis Writer’s Group (open to all writers) meets at New Century Publishing offices, 1040 E. 86th St., Suite 42A, Indianapolis. Free. Every fourth Saturday of the month. (317) 663-8741. http://www.newcenturypublishing.org/.*
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 jjopcelia@comcast.net, 765-749-0731.
4 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp.
SUNDAY, JAN. 24
5:30 p.m.-6 p.m. A Cycle of Poets on WFHB-FM (91.3 and 98.3), Bloomington.
FRIDAY, JAN. 29
8 p.m. POWERi Slam Earth House at East and New York streets, Indianapolis. $3 suggested donation at the door. Every last Friday of the month. Contact: Saint Peace 317.701.2402 thesaintpeace@gmail
8 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp.
SATURDAY, JAN. 30
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 jjopcelia@comcast.net, 765-749-0731.
4 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp.
SUNDAY, JAN. 31
5:30 p.m.-6 p.m. A Cycle of Poets on WFHB-FM (91.3 and 98.3), Bloomington.
THURSDAY, FEB. 4
6:30 p.m. Poetry on Brick Street presents Lylanne Musselman, followed by an open mic at G. Simone's Cafe, 120 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 poetryonbrickstreet@cyberroad.com. Every first Thursday of the month.
FRIDAY, FEB. 5
8 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp.*
8:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Free Speaker Open Mic at Earth House Collective, 237 N. East St., Indianapolis.*
SATURDAY, FEB. 6
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 jjopcelia@comcast.net, 765-749-0731.*
4 p.m. Art of the Matter on WFYI-FM (90.1) www.wfyi.org/artOfTheMatter.asp.*
SUNDAY, FEB. 7
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.-11:30 p.m. The commUNION, sppken word and soul music. Midtown Arts & Coffee Lounge, 519 E. 38th St. (just east of Central Avenue), Indianapolis. Host: aLLEN iMAGERY. Featured guest: TBA. $8 cover. 317-223-1288. Every first Sunday of the month.*
MONDAY, FEB. 8
1:30-2:30 p.m. The Friends of Poetry Club every second Monday of the month at Sycamore Manor, 222 S. 25th St., Terre Haute. Info: Rosemary Brown, (217) 465-4580.*
TUESDAY, FEB. 9
7 p.m. Open reading at Barnes & Noble, 14709 U.S. 31 North, Westfield. 317.844-2501. Meets every second Tuesday on the month.*
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10
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. The Indianapolis Poetry Slam at the Elbow Room, 605 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Sign-up at 6:30. Every second Wednesday of the month. Must 21 or older. Suggested cover: $3. Theme: Love poetry. Host: Erin Livingston, 512-767-4680 or indypoetryslam@gmail.com.
FRIDAY, FEB. 12
10 p.m.-2 a.m. Write On Open Mic at the Poetry Spot 1111 W. 34th St. Every second and fourth Friday of the month. Cover varies. *
SUNDAY, FEB. 14
7 p.m. An Evening With the Muse presents a featured guest 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. Every second Sunday of the month.*
FRIDAY, FEB. 19
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. Bythebookent@gmail.com. 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 *
THURSDAY, FEB. 25
7:30 p.m. The Rufus & Louise Reiberg Reading Series presents poet Patricia Smith at IUPUI’s University Library Lilly Auditorium, 755 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis. Free. For more information, contact Terry Kirts at tkirts@iupui.edu or (317) 274-8929. A National Book Award Finalist in 2008, Smith is the author of Blood Dazzler and has been featured on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam.
FRIDAY, FEB. 26
8 p.m. POWERi Slam Earth House at East and New York streets, Indianapolis. $3 suggested donation at the door. Every last Friday of the month. Contact: Saint Peace 317.701.2402 thesaintpeace@gmail *
MONDAY, MARCH 1
verify this: 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*
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3
6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Open Mic Poetry for ages 18 and older in the Delaware Room of the Anderson (Ind.) Library. Attendees may participate by reading poetry of their choice or they may just sit back and enjoy the poetry read by others. If you would like to read poetry, please sign up by contacting the Anderson Library at (765) 641-2456. Free. Every first Wednesday of every odd-numbered month.*
THURSDAY, MARCH 4
6:30 p.m. Poetry on Brick Street presents Matthew Brennan, followed by an open mic at G. Simone's Cafe, 120 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 poetryonbrickstreet@cyberroad.com. Every first Thursday of the month.
7 p.m. The Rufus & Louise Reiberg Reading Series presents the International Women’s Day activities at IUPUI’s University Library Lilly Auditorium, 755 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis. Free. Join poets, women, performers, and activists from our community for this festive celebration. This event is co-sponsored by the IUPUI Women’s Studies Program. Reception at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Karen Kovacik at kkovacik@iupui.edu.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10
7 p.m. The Indianapolis Poetry Slam at the Elbow Room, 605 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Sign-up at 6:30. Every second Wednesday of the month. Must 21 or older. Suggested cover: $3. Theme: Women poets. Host: Erin Livingston, 512-767-4680 or indypoetryslam@gmail.com. *
THURSDAY, APRIL 1
6:30 p.m. Poetry on Brick Street presents a featured guest, followed by an open mic at G. Simone's Cafe, 120 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 poetryonbrickstreet@cyberroad.com. Every first Thursday of the month.*
7:30 p.m. The Rufus & Louise Reiberg Reading Series presents poet Nin Andrews at IUPUI’s University Library Lilly Auditorium, 755 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis. Free. For more information, contact Terry Kirts at tkirts@iupui.edu or (317) 274-8929. A recipient of two Ohio Arts Council grants, Andrews is the author of numerous collections, including Sleeping With Houdini and the forthcoming Southern Comfort.
THURSDAY, APRIL 15
7:30 p.m. The Rufus & Louise Reiberg Reading Series presents poet and spoken-word artists Jessica Care-Moore at the Indiana Hostory Center, 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis. Free. For more information, contact Terry Kirts at tkirts@iupui.edu or (317) 274-8929. Part of the Etheridge Knight Festival of the Arts.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21
7:30 p.m. The Rufus & Louise Reiberg Reading Series presents poet Ed Hirsch at IUPUI’s University Library Lilly Auditorium, 755 W. Michigan St., Indianapolis. Free. For more information, contact Terry Kirts at tkirts@iupui.edu or (317) 274-8929. Winner of a National Book Critics Circle Award in 1986, Hirsch is the author of eight collections of poetry, including The Living Fire: New and Selected Poems (forthcoming in 2010) and the best-selling book How to Read a Poem and Fall in Love With Poetry.
FRIDAY, JUNE 4
5 p.m.-7 p.m. Get ready for a Farewell Poet Laureate First Friday at the Indiana Humanities Council headquarters in the Meredith Nicholson Home, Indianapolis. Poetry, music, and refreshments, solid and liquid.
