by Ami Maxine Irmen First things first: Gibson’s pronouns are them/them/theirs. Second, they note that the best writing advice they’ve ever received was to “write what you are terrified to write.” Upon knowing this, the content into which they repeatedly dive makes complete sense. The honesty with which they explore it? Well, that is not something that can be taught – but it sure can be admired. Finally, while best known as a performance poet, Andrea Gibson’s work also lives… [Read More]
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UntitledTown Guide to Accessibility
As you are perusing our Festival Schedule, please make sure that you familiarize yourself with the accessibility of each location. (If you visit the schedule, you can filter by venue. Once filtered, you can view a map of location.) If you have any other questions relating to accessibility, please contact info@untitledtown.org. Brown County Library and Rise & Grind 515 Pine Street, (920) 448-4400 Note: Rise & Grind is located on the third floor of the Brown County Library; it is accessible via… [Read More]
The Poets are Coming Back to UntitledTown This April
by Ami Maxine Irmen Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? It was founded in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, and it has since become the largest literary celebration in the world. The intent behind this month-long celebration is to encourage the reading of poems, to assist teachers in bringing poetry into their classrooms, and increase the attention paid to poetry by national and local media. Got a thing for poetry? Then UntitledTown has got… [Read More]
#BookTalk: The Hundred-Year House by Rebecca Makkai
by Grant Cousineau Where the ghosts of the future haunt the past. Welcome to Laurelfield, a historic estate on the North Shore of Chicago adorned with great oaks, tranquil fish ponds, and a mansion the size of a museum. Built by the Devohr family in 1900, it was once an artists’ colony, alive with the energy of poets, sculptors, painters, and writers. Over the decades, much of their work has been locked in the attic, along with many of… [Read More]
UntitledTown #BeginnersGuide to Rebecca Makkai
Makkai’s first story, at the age of three, was printed on the side of a cardboard box and told from the viewpoint of her stuffed Smurf doll. If you are unfamiliar with Makkai’s work, you can hop over to her website to see where you can read some of her stories online. Makkai does not run marathons or do cartwheels, but she does know how to make marshmallows. You can read a review of Makkai’s novel The Hundred-Year House written… [Read More]