Wannabe is a blog series by Chicago area artist Chris Prunckle documenting his trials and tribulations as a wannabe artist. Check back next week for a new posting.
Wannabe #172
Book Review: Andre Alexis' The Hidden Keys
Wannabe #171
Your Guide to Pitchfork Book Fort 2016
Get excited, it's almost here! Curbside Splendor is proud to be a part of Book Fort at Pitchfork 2016. Join us for an exciting weekend of books and music!
On Thursday, June 14th, join us from 6 - 8 pm at The Whistler for the BK4T P4K Pre-Party!
Featuring readings from Jac Jemc, Rachel Wiseman, Ariel Lewiton, Catherine Eves, C. Russell Price, Naomi Huffman
Book Fort presses and organizations will be selling books and sweating all weekend. Come say hi to these folks: Curbside Splendor - featherproof books - Two Dollar Radio - Meekling Press - MAKE - Magic Helicopter Press - Sarabande Books - Haymarket Books - The Point - 7Vientos - The Pitchfork Review - Chicago Humanities Festival - PM Press - Hobart
We're also hosting a slew of readings throughout the weekend —
FRIDAY 7/15
Poetry & Music, 6:00 p.m.
Featuring: Holly Amos, Caro Macon, Rachel Bell, Suman Chhabra, Blair Bogin, Jessica Baer
SATURDAY 7/16
The BreakBeats Poets, 4:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Haymarket Books
Featuring Kevin Coval, Nate Marshall, Eve Ewing, E’mon Loren
The City & The Essay, 6:00 p.m.
Featuring: David Stuart MacLean, Lily Be, Tony Fitzpatrick
Hosted by Britt Julious
SUNDAY 7/17
Words & Music, 6:00 p.m.
Featuring: JR Nelson, Sasha Geffen, Meagan Fredette, Britt Julious