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Literat is pleased to welcome some soon-to-be graduates of the University of Michigan’s Creative Writing undergraduate program to read from their theses. More information to come!

Written and directed by RC Creative Writing student Clare Higgins. AUDREY KELLAN is a brash, well-spoken but socially clueless young woman in her early twenties who has recently had to leave her university due to[...]

Poets: Jennifer Burd has had poetry published in numerous print and online journals. She is author of a full-length book of poems, Body and Echo (2010; PlainView Press), a chapbook with CD of original poems set to music[...]

Readings by featured poets, preceded by a poetry open mike. Anthony Zick, a member of the 2008 Ann Arbor Youth Poetry Slam team featured in the HBO documentary Brave New Voices. 7-9 p.m. (sign-up begins[...]

On April 3, local short story writer Alex Kourvo and young adult novelist Bethany Neal discuss the difference between traditional and self-publishing and examine the benefits and drawbacks of each path. For adult and teen[...]

Keith Taylor has authored or edited 16 books and chapbooks, including his most recent small collection, Fidelities (Alice Greene and Co., 2015). His last full length collection was If the World Becomes So Bright, and his[...]

Open mike storytelling competition sponsored by The Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization that also produces a weekly public radio show. Each month 10 storytellers are selected at random from among those who sign up[...]

U-M Professor Emeritus of English Language and Literature George Bornstein attended Harvard University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts, Phi Beta Kappa, in 1963. He then attended Princeton University, where he earned his Doctorate[...]

This year’s Story Slam again features prose, poetry, narratives, personal essays and more (800 words or less) in the newsroom. Winner will receive a $50 gift card from Literati. Guests and participants can enjoy food[...]

Apr. 7-9 (different locations). U-M drama lecturer Kate Mendeloff directs RC students in Chekhov’s tragedy about the plight of the artist, the irrevocable passage of time, and a hopelessly misguided desire that evokes both humor[...]

Apr. 7-9 (different locations). U-M drama lecturer Kate Mendeloff directs RC students in Chekhov’s tragedy about the plight of the artist, the irrevocable passage of time, and a hopelessly misguided desire that evokes both humor[...]

Detroit children’s book writer Mark Crilley, author of the Mike Falls and Akiko series, discusses the art of writing and presents awards to the winners of the AADL short story contest for 3rd-5th graders. Refreshments.[...]

Apr. 7-9 (different locations). U-M drama lecturer Kate Mendeloff directs RC students in Chekhov’s tragedy about the plight of the artist, the irrevocable passage of time, and a hopelessly misguided desire that evokes both humor[...]

Wayne State University Press authors Kelly Fordon, Michael Lauchlan, Ken Mikolowski, Cindy Hunter Morgan, Keith Taylor, and Laura Hulthen Thomas will be participating in readings on Sunday, April 9, as part of a new festival,[...]

Literati is delighted to welcome poets Kathy Fagan, Matthew Thorburn, and Katie Willingham in support of their recent and forthcoming collections. Kathy Fagan’s latest collection is Lip (Carnegie Mellon UP, 2009); her new book, Sycamore, is[...]

Join ÆPEX Contemporary Performance and celebrated guest artists Megan Ihnen (mezzo-soprano) and Michael Hall (viola) for an intimate concert featuring the world premiere of Ypsilanti-based composer Garrett Schumann’s “Typewriter Songs.” This new work sets to music[...]

We’re celebrating with a full hour of Open Mic when area poets can read their own work or share a favorite poem by another author in a friendly atmosphere. Everyone is welcome, from first-timers to[...]

Storytellers Guild members present a program of old tales and personal stories for grownups. Free; donations accepted. annarborstorytelling.org, facebook.com/annarborstorytellers. 665-2757.

RC students in music professor Michael Gould’s found instrument class present a concert performed using assorted bicycle parts for instruments. 8 p.m., RC Keene Auditorium, East Quad, 701 East University. 763-0176.

Ken MacGregor launches his second story collection of edgy, extreme, erotic, and disturbing fiction. This event is strongly suggested for ages 17+, as the cover and content are not suitable for children. Light refreshments will[...]

Readings by featured poets, preceded by a poetry open mike. 2017 Freshwater Wordsmiths (Detroit) Slam Team, including Claretha Bell, Clarity Levine, Kelly Brown, Martez Hogan, and Stephanie Longmire. 7-9 p.m. (sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m.),[...]

Local short story writer Alex Kourvo and young adult novelist Bethany Neal host an open house for writers to connect with one another and/or work on their projects.

Open mike storytelling competition sponsored by The Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization that also produces a weekly public radio show. Each month 10 storytellers are selected at random from among those who sign up[...]

Talk by U-M music theory professor Walter Everett, author of the widely acclaimed The Beatles As Musicians: Revolver through the Anthology. In conjunction with the April 22 Fab Faux performance of Abbey Road.

 Join us in celebration of National Poetry Month with award-winning Michigan poets Zilka Joseph and M.L Liebler! Ann Arbor author Zilka Joseph has an MFA in Poetry from University of Michigan, and she currently teaches[...]

Though it may have once been true, April is no longer the cruelest month. Join us on Friday, April 21st as we celebrate National Poetry Month! Local poets Keith Taylor, Alison Swan, and Raymond McDaniel[...]

All invited to listen to guild members swap stories or bring their own to tell. 2-4 p.m., Ann Arbor District Library Freespace (3rd floor), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 971-5763.

Several members of the Poetry Society of Michigan will gather for a public reading from Water Music: The Great Lakes State Poetry Anthology at Nicola’s Books, 2513 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor on Sunday, April 23rd at 2 PM.[...]

This award-winning local writer reads from On the Shore, her new novel about the upheaval in an immigrant Jewish family when a son lies about his name and age to fight in WWI. 4 p.m.,[...]

Readings by the five finalists in the library’s 2nd annual Youth Poet Laureate contest. The finalists were chosen by a panel of local poets, some of whom are on hand tonight to announce the winner,[...]

DANIEL P. KEATING is a professor of psychology at the University of Michigan and received his Ph.D. at Johns Hopkins. Keating has conducted research at leading North American universities; at Berlin’s Max Planck Institute; and[...]