The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., continues its monthly Poetry Roundtable on Thursday, February 21 from 7-9 p.m. at JavaVino, 424 Main St. These free monthly events focus on contemporary American poetry, highlighting a different poet at each meeting. As a group, participants will read poetry excerpts, analyze them and discuss their significance in today's society. Individuals with varying levels of poetry experience are welcome.
February's discussion will focus on the works of poet Anne Shaw. Photocopies of the poetry will be provided at the event, but it is recommended participants review some of the work in advance. Information on Shaw may be obtained through the Poetry Roundtable page of the library's website or by contacting the library's reference desk at 262.636.9217.
While Poetry Roundtable events are free and drop-ins are welcome, space is limited and it is recommended that interested participants call the Racine Public Library at 262.636.9217 to register in advance.
To supplement this program, the Racine Public Library's internet website is providing a page with links pertaining to each author. The site will include poetry, interviews and criticisms, among other resources. Visit the library's Poetry Roundtable website, at www.racinelibrary.info, to access these features and to find each month's selected work.
The Racine Public Library Poetry Roundtable is facilitated by Nick Demske, a local poet and employee of the Racine Public Library. In 2006, he graduated in Creative Writing from Carthage College. The recipient of several poetry awards including, the Carthage College Research and Creativity Award, First Prize in Centrique Magazine's Bi-annual Literary Contest and The Chapin-Tague Award for Poetry, Demske is a contributing editor for the online magazine, Expose Kenosha, and frequently reads at the weekly open mic events at 716: Fine Art Gallery, 401 Main St. in downtown Racine.
February's discussion will focus on the works of poet Anne Shaw. Photocopies of the poetry will be provided at the event, but it is recommended participants review some of the work in advance. Information on Shaw may be obtained through the Poetry Roundtable page of the library's website or by contacting the library's reference desk at 262.636.9217.
While Poetry Roundtable events are free and drop-ins are welcome, space is limited and it is recommended that interested participants call the Racine Public Library at 262.636.9217 to register in advance.
To supplement this program, the Racine Public Library's internet website is providing a page with links pertaining to each author. The site will include poetry, interviews and criticisms, among other resources. Visit the library's Poetry Roundtable website, at www.racinelibrary.info, to access these features and to find each month's selected work.
The Racine Public Library Poetry Roundtable is facilitated by Nick Demske, a local poet and employee of the Racine Public Library. In 2006, he graduated in Creative Writing from Carthage College. The recipient of several poetry awards including, the Carthage College Research and Creativity Award, First Prize in Centrique Magazine's Bi-annual Literary Contest and The Chapin-Tague Award for Poetry, Demske is a contributing editor for the online magazine, Expose Kenosha, and frequently reads at the weekly open mic events at 716: Fine Art Gallery, 401 Main St. in downtown Racine.
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