Writers Jane Hamilton (Laura Rider’s Masterpiece), Patricia Ann McNair (Temple of Air) and Shawn Shiflett (Hidde Place) discuss the role of truth, fiction, and everything in between in their work, hosted by E
Writers Gillian Flynn (Gone Girl), Jane Hamilton (Laura Rider’s Masterpiece) and Joe Meno (Office Girl) read from their work and sign books, followed by music from Chicago band The Right Now.More information on this
"The Predator" is a play by Jack Gilroy that is being used by groups around the country to explore issues related to drone warfare and the larger questions of the militarization of our society.The play revolves around a college student and some questions she is be
In the 17th century, Jews in Florence’s tiny ghetto struggled to earn a living by any means possible, including loan-sharking, rag-picking, and second-hand dealing. They were often viewed as an uncanny people with rare supernatural powers.
Studs Terkel was a model, an inspiration, and a mentor to Community Media Workshop. A masterful radio interviewer and Pulitzer-prize winning author, Studs often described himself as an eclectic disk jockey.
The new trend of hyperlocal news coverage is redefining the news landscape. Is this a new opportunity to target your brand, client or product for a certain niche audience? Or, is it a waste of your valuable media relations time?
The publishing world is discussed by panelists including Jotham Burrello, Publisher, Elephant Rock Books; Eleanor Jackson, Literary Agent at Markson Thoma Agency; Nancy Miller, Executive Editor, Bloomsbury Publishing;
Columbia College Chicago Fiction Writing Department presents 17th Annual Story Week Festival of Writers programs in partnership with the Chicago Public Library.Emma Donoghue appears in conversation with Garnett Kilberg Cohen to discuss her powerful novel titled