Events Mon Sep 14 2009

Event Spotlight: Granta Celebrates Chicago

The literary magazine Granta is in Chicago this week to celebrate the release of their all Chicago issue. Here's a roundup of of their celebratory events, all of which are free and open to the public:

• Monday - Audrey Niffenegger and Aleksandar Hemon discuss "how artists and writers from around the world represent Chicago in their work." A reception will follow. 6pm in Preston Bradley Hall, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. Reservations are required. RSVP to Emily Long at emily.long[at]cityofchicago[dot]org or 312-742-0821.

• Tuesday - The Poetry Foundation joins Granta to present Poetry Night. Anne Winters, Reginald Gibbons and Diego Baez will read a selection of their poems and David Trinidad will read a selection of James Schuyler poems. 7pm at Stop Smiling Storefront, 1371 N. Milwaukee Ave.

• Wednesday - Camilo Vergara will be at the Dining Hall of Hull House to show his photo essay on Chicago Public Housing. A discussion with Tim Samuelson and Peter Hales will follow. 6pm at 800 S. Halsted St. Also, the Hideout will join Granta for an Evening of Jazz and Improvised Music. Performers include Nicole Mittchell, Artur Majewski, Nate McBride, Wojciech Romanowski and DJ Jeb Bishop. 9:30pm at 1354 W. Wabansia.

• Thursday - Alex Kotlowitz, Maria Venegas and Stuart Dybek will be at the Harold Washington Library to read from their pieces published in the magazine. 6pm at 400 S. State St. in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium.

• Friday - Granta invites all to celebrate the Chicago issue with a party at Women and Children First. 7pm-9pm at 5233 N. Clark St.

• Sunday - Art Shay will show photos and discuss the life of Nelson Algren at the Rainbo Club. 6pm at 1150 N. Damen.

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