When We Listen: JOT Writers on Body Wisdom

Apr. 8, 2013
Join writers from the Neighborhood Writing Alliance in celebration of the release of  When We Listen: JOT Writers on Body Wisdom the Winter 2013 issue of the Journal of Ordinary Thought.

The wisdom of bodies, on stage

Jan. 19, 2013
A recent performance explored the understanding that our bodies store all kinds of knowledge and information, whether it’s an old knee injury that flares up in the rain or the healing touch of a loved one. 

In one week: Funny Ha-Ha: Live Forever

Apr. 3, 2012
The Tribune's Steve Johnson had a nice piece today about Chicago's live variety show scene and mentioned the literary humor show I host and produce, Funny Ha-Ha.

Local poet uses her words to get noticed

Apr. 25, 2011
In honor of National Poetry Month, Eight Forty-Eight has been showcasing poems from everyday people with a passion for writing.You may have seen Betsy Benefield around town, but Chicago is a big, busy city. Everyday we encounter people we’re likely to never actually meet.

Local poet uses writing to combat stereotypes

Apr. 11, 2011
In honor of April being National Poetry Month, Eight Forty-Eight is taking a look at local every day folks immersed in the poetry world. James Rushing is one such poet. Rushing says writing helps him deal with the stereotypes swirling around our culture about black men.