Poets Ronnie Hess, Richard Merelman, Ron Czerwien and Jeanie Tomasko of Bent Paddle Press join us for a celebration of new poetry and spoken word. Share your own favorites during the open mic portion of the evening.
Shake those post-Valentine’s blues with some of the finest talent our region has to offer! King of Hearts Ron Frye presides over the unpredictable assortment of singers, strummers and harmonica hummers. All acts welcome!
Quizmasters Mark and Kelly Steiner present the winter edition of our triannual team challenge pitting wit, wisdom and whispering skills for a mountain of glory and a mole hill of prizes. Come as a Gang o’ Four or arrive as a free agent and join a needy squad.
We kick off Baraboo’s Mystery Weekend as Betsy Draine and Michael Hinden, co-authors of the popular "Nora & Toby" mystery series, take their intrepid sleuths to a deserted Irish village in search of the key that will clear the family name . . . of murder.
Award-winning author and journalist Robert W. Fieseler will read from "Tinderbox" and discuss the Up Stairs Lounge fire and its Illinois impact. Register at http://tinderbox.eventbrite.com to receive the Zoom link. An essential work of American civil rights history and winner of the Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America and the Devil's Kitchen Reading…
We are very excited to be hosting a weekend of beautiful haiku, learning, writing, eating, drinking and exploring Mineral Point. This year's program will include: Charlie Trumbull telling us the latest on Haikupedia and the Haiku Database; Lew Watts giving us insight into “How Haibun Works: The 5 Sparks;” Marjorie Buettner enlightening us on “Sijo:…