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January, 2012 1/28, Sa-- 7pm, Open Mic Poetry Night at A to Z Books (507 North Jeffers, North Platte) -- ultra large bookstore. It's a fun, funny, widely varied group. Poems can be short or long, funny or touching, rhymed or free verse. Musicians too. George Lauby of The North Platte Bulletin emcees and makes you feel comfortable. (2nd Friday, 4th Saturday). 1/30, M-- 7pm, Poetry at the Moon, at Crescent Moon Coffee (140 N 8th St #10 Lower Level, Lincoln): Featured Reader then open mike after. Hosted by Rex Walton. For more information, see www.crescentmooncoffee.com/. 1/30, M-- 2-4pm, Prairie Schooner and the University of Nebraska Press invite you to meet the three prize-winning authors and participate in an informative question-and-answer session in the Dudley Bailey Library (Andrews Hall, City Campus, Lincoln). This event is part of the 2012 Prairie Schooner Book Prize Celebration, taking place on January 30 and 31 and featuring three recent Prairie Schooner Book Prize winners—Shane Book, 2010 winner in poetry for Ceiling of Sticks; Greg Hrbek, 2011 winner in fiction for Destroy All Monsters; and James Crews, 2011 winner in poetry for The Book of What Stays. Hosted by Prairie Schooner and the University of Nebraska Press, the 2012 Book Prize Celebration is free and open to the public. 1/31, Tu-- 7-9:30, open mic poetry at Indigo Bridge Books (7th and P Sts., Lincoln). Contact Aja for info: aja@indigobridgebooks.com. (every Tuesday) 1/31, Tu-- 8pm, Prairie Schooner and the University of Nebraska Press invite you to hear the three prize-winning authors read in Andersen Hall Room 15 (City Campus, Lincoln). Book, Hrbek, and Crews will read from their works in a collaborative performance with UNL’s photography and dance departments. This event is part of the 2012 Prairie Schooner Book Prize Celebration, taking place on January 30 and 31 and featuring three recent Prairie Schooner Book Prize winners—Shane Book, 2010 winner in poetry for Ceiling of Sticks; Greg Hrbek, 2011 winner in fiction for Destroy All Monsters; and James Crews, 2011 winner in poetry for The Book of What Stays. Hosted by Prairie Schooner and the University of Nebraska Press, the 2012 Book Prize Celebration is free and open to the public. 1/31, Tu-- 9pm signup, 9:30 start, it's Shoot Your Mouth Off at The Hideout (320 S 72nd St, 504-4434). Music, comedy and poetry... or any thing else goes. Online sign ups on our FB 24/7 for priority stage time: facebook.com/Shootyourmouthoff. Check myspace.com/shootyourmouthoff for interviews with features and more information. Mandy Morgan and Jim Morrison will be your hosts as open mic poetry and comedy, featured readers from Omaha's slam scene and free drinks prizes await you. The best free show in Omaha! (every Tuesday) February 2/1, W-- 6-8pm, Naked Words Open Mike at the Soul Desires (1026 Jackson Street, Omaha). Poetry, Frivolty, the Occasional Pop-Tart. This edition of Naked Words will be on the very neat and symmetrical date of 2/1/12. So if you need a prompt: symmetrical or asymmetrical. Also, since it's Feb., bring bad and funny love poems. Best bad or funny poem wins a prize! Hosted by Heidi Hermanson, email prairie.sky (at) gmail.com for more information. (1st Wednesday) 2/1, W-- 8pm, Travis Davis invites you to "Poet Show It" at 1122 D St. (Lincoln). Local writers come and read. Local people come and drink. Coffee, Booze, Poetry, Fiction. Discovery. Discovery. Discovery. Go here for the FaceBook link: Facebook.com. (1st and 3rd Wednesday) 2/1, W-- 8pm-12am, Acoustic Open Mic for musicians and poets at Meadowlark Coffee & Espresso (1624 South St, Lincoln). Hosted by Spencer. For more information call 402-477-2007. (every Wednesday) 2/1, W-- 9pm signup, 10pm-1am, The Midwest Poetry Vibe at Arthurs (2 Blocks South of 114th and Dodge, Omaha). One of the most diverse events in the Midwest, come feel the vibe. Poetry, the latest R&B and Neosoul music, live performances, a different concert DVD of a national artist, food and drink specials, and much more. Hosted by Versatile Entertainment Group, Inc. (every Wednesday) 2/3, F-- 4pm, the no name reading series, at Zen's Lounge (122 N. 11th Street, Lincoln). the no name reading series is free and open to the public and is run by the graduate students in the english department of the university of nebraska-lincoln. it aims to support the creative talent that comes out of the department by promoting that talent throughout the greater lincoln community. tonight's reading features Sarah Chavez and Casey Pycior. for more information on the no name reading series, email Marianne at: mkunkel@huskers.unl.edu, or Nima at: nimakian@hotmail.com. (every other friday) 2/3, F-- 7pm, the Nebraska Writers Collective presents a showing of Louder Than a Bomb with Louder Than a Bomb co-founder, poet Kevin Coval, and one of the student stars, Lamar Jorden at the OM Center (1216 Howard, Omaha). This is part of the run-up to Louder Than a Bomb: Omaha, which will feature area high schools competing in a team poetry slam this April. Find more information at LTaBOmaha.com. All are welcome. Free, donations accepted. 2/4, Sa-- 10am-3pm, Louder Than a Bomb: Omaha workshops for high school students and teachers at the OM Center (1216 Howard, Omaha) led by Louder Than a Bomb co-founder, poet Kevin Coval, and one of the student stars from the documentary, Lamar Jorden. They will be teaching poetry writing and performance as the kickoff to Louder Than a Bomb: Omaha, which will feature area high schools competing in a team poetry slam this April. Find more information at LTaBOmaha.com. Students are invited back for the 7pm open mic. These workshops are free with registration before 2/4 to director@newriters.org, $5 without pre-registration. 2/4, Sa-- 7pm, Louder Than a Bomb: Omaha open mic at the OM Center (1216 Howard, Omaha) led by Kevin Coval, and Lamar Jorden. High school students are invited to read, all ages are invited to come enjoy! This is part of the kickoff to Louder Than a Bomb: Omaha, which will feature area high schools competing in a team poetry slam this April. Find more information at LTaBOmaha.com. 2/6, M-- 7-9pm, (NEW DAY, NEW LOCATION!) PROVOKE Poetry at The PS Collective (6056 Maple Street, Omaha, 556-9090), an open mic hosted by Jack Hubbell; it's the poetic equivalent to that sharp pointy stick your mom always warned you about (Prissy poems of plump puppies passionately prancing with pink pom-poms will be highly frowned upon and dealt with severely). (1st Monday) 2/6, M-- 7pm, Poetry at the Moon, at Crescent Moon Coffee (140 N 8th St #10 Lower Level, Lincoln): Featured Reader then open mike after. Hosted by Rex Walton. For more information, see www.crescentmooncoffee.com/. (every Monday) 2/7, Tu-- 7pm, Tuesdays with Writers at The South Mill (4736 Prescott, just west of 48th and Prescott, Lincoln). Featured readers tonight are Deola A. Thompson followed by "The Right Stuff". There is an open mic following the feature. For more information, contact Deborah McGinn at dmcginn@lps.org (1st Tuesday of the month) 2/7, Tu-- 7-8pm, Paul Dickey reads at Northeast Community College (Hawks Landing in the Student Center, Suite B, Norfolk). 2/7, Tu-- 7-9:30, open mic poetry at Indigo Bridge Books (7th and P Sts., Lincoln). Contact Aja for info: aja@indigobridgebooks.com. (every Tuesday) 2/7, Tu-- 9pm signup, 9:30 start, it's Shoot Your Mouth Off at The Hideout (320 S 72nd St, 504-4434). Music, comedy and poetry... or any thing else goes. Online sign ups on our FB 24/7 for priority stage time: facebook.com/Shootyourmouthoff. Check myspace.com/shootyourmouthoff for interviews with features and more information. Mandy Morgan and Jim Morrison will be your hosts as open mic poetry and comedy, featured readers from Omaha's slam scene and free drinks prizes await you. The best free show in Omaha! (every Tuesday) 2/8, W-- 11:45am-1pm, "Wednesday Words," at the Nebraska Arts Council, (Historic Burlington Place Bldg, 1004 Farnam Street, Lower Level, Omaha) featuring award-winning NE poets and fiction writers as well as the winners of the Individual Artist's Fellowship Awards from the The Nebraska Arts Council, as part of our "Braided River" series. Bring your lunch and enjoy the show. While you are here, drop by the Fred Simon Gallery to see some of artwork from our best Nebraska artists. Today features . (second Wednesday) 2/8, W-- 8pm-12am, Acoustic Open Mic for musicians and poets at Meadowlark Coffee & Espresso (1624 South St, Lincoln). Hosted by Spencer. For more information call 402-477-2007. (every Wednesday) 2/8, W-- 9pm signup, 10pm-1am, The Midwest Poetry Vibe at Arthurs (2 Blocks South of 114th and Dodge, Omaha). One of the most diverse events in the Midwest, come feel the vibe. Poetry, the latest R&B and Neosoul music, live performances, a different concert DVD of a national artist, food and drink specials, and much more. Hosted by Versatile Entertainment Group, Inc. (every Wednesday) 2/9, Th-- 7:30pm, the Smash Teeth Poetry Slam at Meadowlark Coffee & Espresso (1624 South St, Lincoln) with Oracle Jones and Ryley G. Poetry slam is back in Lincoln! (2nd Thursday). 2/10, F-- 7pm, Open Mic Poetry Night at A to Z Books (507 North Jeffers, North Platte) -- ultra large bookstore. It's a fun, funny, widely varied group. Poems can be short or long, funny or touching, rhymed or free verse. Musicians too. George Lauby of The North Platte Bulletin emcees and makes you feel comfortable. (2nd Friday, 4th Saturday). 2/10, F-- 7:30pm, Strange Machine Poetry Reading with Benjamin Paloff, Megan Gannon, Tom McCauley, and James Shea at Gallery 72 (2709 Leavenworth St., Omaha, 402/496-4797). This reading features touring poet Benjamin Paloff of Michigan.  The reading also features Omaha poets Megan Gannon and Tom McCauley, as well as Lincoln poet James Shea. The Strange Machine Reading Series exists to provide the public with an opportunity to experience vital poetry in the flesh, from the mouths of both local and visiting poets. It is organized by Strange Machine Poetry Journal editors Natasha Kessler and Tom McCauley as well as poets Dylan Thaemert and Paul Clark. 2/10, F-- 9:30pm-1am, Calamity & Jane, Field Club, and In Love w/ Gage Wallace and Kait Rokowski at The Barley Street Tavern (2735 North 62nd Street, Omaha). 3 bands, 2 poets; with Kait Rokowski being a poet from Saint Paul who placed 3rd in the 2011 individual World Poetry Slam championships. 2/11, Sa-- 7:30pm, the OM Center Poetry Slam and open mic (1216 Howard, Omaha). Tonight features Kait Rokowski from Saint Paul. It's the longest-running slam in Omaha, often featuring some of the best performance poets in the nation. Open mic starts at 7:30 followed by the slam; sign up BEFORE 7:30 as signup is limited and will only be allowed after 7:30 if less than 8 are in the slam. Hosted by Matt Mason. $7 suggested donation. Call 345-5078 or go to OmahaSlam.com for more information. (2nd Saturday of every month) 2/13, M-- 7pm, Poetry at the Moon, at Crescent Moon Coffee (140 N 8th St #10 Lower Level, Lincoln): Featured Reader then open mike after. Hosted by Rex Walton. For more information, see www.crescentmooncoffee.com/. (every Monday) 2/14, Tu-- 7-9:30, open mic poetry at Indigo Bridge Books (7th and P Sts., Lincoln). Contact Aja for info: aja@indigobridgebooks.com. (every Tuesday) 2/14, Tu-- 9pm signup, 9:30 start, it's Shoot Your Mouth Off at The Hideout (320 S 72nd St, 504-4434). Music, comedy and poetry... or any thing else goes. Online sign ups on our FB 24/7 for priority stage time: facebook.com/Shootyourmouthoff. Check myspace.com/shootyourmouthoff for interviews with features and more information. Mandy Morgan and Jim Morrison will be your hosts as open mic poetry and comedy, featured readers from Omaha's slam scene and free drinks prizes await you. The best free show in Omaha! (every Tuesday) 2/15, W-- 8pm, Travis Davis invites you to "Poet Show It" at 1122 D St. (Lincoln). Local writers come and read. Local people come and drink. Coffee, Booze, Poetry, Fiction. Discovery. Discovery. Discovery. Go here for the FaceBook link: Facebook.com. (1st and 3rd Wednesday) 2/15, W-- 8pm-12am, Acoustic Open Mic for musicians and poets at Meadowlark Coffee & Espresso (1624 South St, Lincoln). Hosted by Spencer. For more information call 402-477-2007. (every Wednesday) 2/15, W-- 9pm signup, 10pm-1am, The Midwest Poetry Vibe at Arthurs (2 Blocks South of 114th and Dodge, Omaha). One of the most diverse events in the Midwest, come feel the vibe. Poetry, the latest R&B and Neosoul music, live performances, a different concert DVD of a national artist, food and drink specials, and much more. Hosted by Versatile Entertainment Group, Inc. (every Wednesday) 2/16, Th-- 7-11pm, Verbal Gumbo with Felicia Webster and Michelle Troxclair at House of Loom (1012 S. 10th St., Omaha). $5, all ages until 9pm, 21+ after. Crabby about the political climate? Want some okra change? Just want to discuss your relationshrimps--or the andouille sausage in your life? Well, Verbal Gumbo is here with some hot, spicey flava with a side o' rice and rhythm. This is the Spoken Word event that promotes our rich diversity of culture and style. Soul session immediately following by DJ Real. (3rd Thursday) 2/17, F-- 4pm, the no name reading series, at Zen's Lounge (122 N. 11th Street, Lincoln). the no name reading series is free and open to the public and is run by the graduate students in the english department of the university of nebraska-lincoln. it aims to support the creative talent that comes out of the department by promoting that talent throughout the greater lincoln community. tonight's reading features Arden Eli Hill and Jennifer Bryan. for more information on the no name reading series, email Marianne at: mkunkel@huskers.unl.edu, or Nima at: nimakian@hotmail.com. (every other friday) 2/19, Su-- 2pm, the John H. Ames Reading Series Readings by Nebraska Authors in the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors (3rd Floor, Bennett Martin Public Library, 136 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE, 402-441-8516). This month features Susan Grace Dittman. Her interest in historical writing led her to write Abraham Lincoln's Shining Star: The Inspiring Story of Abraham Lincoln and Nebraska; in it, she connects Nebraska and Lincoln, the only U. S. state capital named after our 16th president with Abraham Lincoln's influence on the state's formation and development. For more information, call 402-441-8516, email heritage@lincolnlibraries.org. 2/20, M-- 7pm, Poetry at the Moon, at Crescent Moon Coffee (140 N 8th St #10 Lower Level, Lincoln): Featured Reader then open mike after. Hosted by Rex Walton. For more information, see www.crescentmooncoffee.com/. (every Monday) 2/20, M-- 7:30pm, the Encyclopedia Show: Omaha at the Omaha Community Playhouse (6915 Cass St., Omaha). Tonight's theme? Dinosaurs! 2/21, Tu-- 7-8pm, Poetry Downtown On The Bricks at Book Ends Used and Collectible Books (2218 Central Ave., Kearney). Tonight features 2 poets. Admission is free to the public, but come early - we can only seat about 30 folks comfortably. Call Book Ends at 308-293-0031 or email bookends@rcom-ne.com. (3rd Tuesday) 2/21, Tu-- 7-9:30, open mic poetry at Indigo Bridge Books (7th and P Sts., Lincoln). Contact Aja for info: aja@indigobridgebooks.com. (every Tuesday) 2/21, Tu-- 9pm signup, 9:30 start, it's Shoot Your Mouth Off at The Hideout (320 S 72nd St, 504-4434). Music, comedy and poetry... or any thing else goes. Online sign ups on our FB 24/7 for priority stage time: facebook.com/Shootyourmouthoff. Check myspace.com/shootyourmouthoff for interviews with features and more information. Mandy Morgan and Jim Morrison will be your hosts as open mic poetry and comedy, featured readers from Omaha's slam scene and free drinks prizes await you. The best free show in Omaha! (every Tuesday) 2/22, W-- 8pm-12am, Acoustic Open Mic for musicians and poets at Meadowlark Coffee & Espresso (1624 South St, Lincoln). Hosted by Spencer. For more information call 402-477-2007. (every Wednesday) 2/22, W-- 9pm signup, 10pm-1am, The Midwest Poetry Vibe at Arthurs (2 Blocks South of 114th and Dodge, Omaha). One of the most diverse events in the Midwest, come feel the vibe. Poetry, the latest R&B and Neosoul music, live performances, a different concert DVD of a national artist, food and drink specials, and much more. Hosted by Versatile Entertainment Group, Inc. (every Wednesday) 2/23, Th-- 7pm, Poetry Slam in Vermillion, SD at the Pit Lounge (main floor of the USD student union). $5 at the door. Sponsored by the Vermillion Literary Project. For more information, see http://www.usd.edu/orgs/projlit/poetryslams.html (last Thursday of the month) 2/23, Th-- 7-8:30pm, the Park Teen Center Underground Open Mike Coffeehouse Night. Open mic/slam poetry/hot cocoa/coffee/acoustic music for Grades 8 thru 12 at Park School (855 S 8th St (basement of the school), Lincoln). For more info, call 402/441-9471. $1 cover. (last Thursday of the month) 2/24, F-- 7-9pm, The Kingdom Poetry Vibe at College Of Saint Mary (Science Building, 7000 Mercy Rd., Omaha (72nd and Mercy Rd. entrance). We are pleased to present to you the first poetry night of 2012! This year we are not just entertaining, We will make change through our words! Come and be a part of the CHANGE! Poetry, Music, Singing, Gifts, and a good time that will change someone! Get YOUR Ticket Today! $5, $7 At the door. Contact Grace for more info: 402/594-9295. 2/25, Sa-- 7pm, Open Mic Poetry Night at A to Z Books (507 North Jeffers, North Platte) -- ultra large bookstore. It's a fun, funny, widely varied group. Poems can be short or long, funny or touching, rhymed or free verse. Musicians too. George Lauby of The North Platte Bulletin emcees and makes you feel comfortable. (2nd Friday, 4th Saturday). 2/27, M-- 7pm, Poetry at the Moon, at Crescent Moon Coffee (140 N 8th St #10 Lower Level, Lincoln): Featured Reader then open mike after. Hosted by Rex Walton. For more information, see www.crescentmooncoffee.com/. (every Monday) 2/28, Tu-- 7pm, The Great Plains Writers Tour at Mount Marty College presents poets David Lee and Neil Harrison in Black Box Theatre (Bede Building, Mt. Marty campus, Yankton, SD). Lee has published twenty books of poetry, was named Utah’s First Poet Laureate and was finalist/runner-up for Poet Laureate of the United States. He has been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award and was named one of twelve outstanding writers in Utah literary history and received the Utah Governor’s Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts and a Governor’s Merit Award in the Humanities. Harrison’s poems have been collected in Story (Logan House, 1995 & 1996), In a River of Wind (Bridge Burner’s, 2000), Into the River Canyon at Dusk (Lone Willow, 2005), and Back in the Animal Kingdom (Pinyon Publishing, 2011), and in 2004 he won the Western Reading Series Editor's Choice Award for poetry. 2/28, Tu-- 7-9:30, open mic poetry at Indigo Bridge Books (7th and P Sts., Lincoln). Contact Aja for info: aja@indigobridgebooks.com. (every Tuesday) 2/28, Tu-- 9pm signup, 9:30 start, it's Shoot Your Mouth Off at The Hideout (320 S 72nd St, 504-4434). Music, comedy and poetry... or any thing else goes. Online sign ups on our FB 24/7 for priority stage time: facebook.com/Shootyourmouthoff. Check myspace.com/shootyourmouthoff for interviews with features and more information. Mandy Morgan and Jim Morrison will be your hosts as open mic poetry and comedy, featured readers from Omaha's slam scene and free drinks prizes await you. The best free show in Omaha! (every Tuesday) 2/29, W-- 7-8pm, Utah's 1st Poet Laureate, David Lee, reads at Northeast Community College (Hawks Landing in the Student Center, Norfolk). Lee is winner of numerous awards including nominations for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. 2/29, W-- 8pm-12am, Acoustic Open Mic for musicians and poets at Meadowlark Coffee & Espresso (1624 South St, Lincoln). Hosted by Spencer. For more information call 402-477-2007. (every Wednesday) 2/29, W-- 9pm signup, 10pm-1am, The Midwest Poetry Vibe at Arthurs (2 Blocks South of 114th and Dodge, Omaha). One of the most diverse events in the Midwest, come feel the vibe. Poetry, the latest R&B and Neosoul music, live performances, a different concert DVD of a national artist, food and drink specials, and much more. Hosted by Versatile Entertainment Group, Inc. (every Wednesday) Coming Up: 3/3, Sa-- 9pm, Pseudo Poseur Productions presents Light The Sandbox at The Sandbox (2406 Leavenworth, Omaha). Live entertainment filling the evening of the open house to The Sandbox's March featured artist Brian Finn. Bring an old lamp to light art with, even a cheap new one, working bulb included, and receive a free sharpie line art original by Brian Finn. Music by Vito Cole and Platte River Rain. Spoken Word by Chad M. Christensen (Pseudo Poseur Productions and Nebby Zine co-founder, author of Shoot from the Hip), Michael Trenhaile (Omaha wordsmith & musician, revered PPP collaborator) and The Hun Poets (live & loud Northeast Nebraskan poets, authors of Dancing with Skeletons). Brian Finn exhibition open house: 7pm. Gypsy Freakshow entertainment at 9. $5 cover after nine to those who don't bear lamps. 3/6, Tu-- 7pm, Tuesdays with Writers at The South Mill (4736 Prescott, just west of 48th and Prescott, Lincoln). Featured readers tonight are Nancy Savery, Rex Walton, Charlene Neely, and Marilyn Dorf. There is an open mic following the feature. For more information, contact Deborah McGinn at dmcginn@lps.org (1st Tuesday of the month) 3/18, Su-- 2pm, the John H. Ames Reading Series Readings by Nebraska Authors in the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors (3rd Floor, Bennett Martin Public Library, 136 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE, 402-441-8516). This month features Paul Dickey. Dickey has written poetry, fiction, short non-fiction and plays. His latest book is titled They Say This Is How Death Came into the World, published in 2011. For more information, call 402-441-8516, email heritage@lincolnlibraries.org. 3/31, Sa-- TBA, the Nebraska Book Festival at NuVibe Coffee and the Nebraska History Museum in downtown Lincoln! More info TBA. 4/10, Tu-- 7pm, The Great Plains Writers Tour at Mount Marty College presents George Bilgere at Marian Auditorium (Mt. Marty campus, Yankton, SD). Bilgere’s most recent book of poetry is The White Museum, selected in 2010 for the Autumn House Poetry Series. His other books include Haywire (winner of the May Swenson Poetry Award in 2006) and The Good Kiss (chosen by U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins to win the University of Akron Poetry Prize in 2001). “In the house of contemporary poetry,” said Collins, “The Good Kiss is a breath of fresh American air.” 4/11, W-- 7-8pm, George Bilgere reads at Northeast Community College (Hawks Landing in the Student Center, Norfolk). Bilgere has read at the Library of Congress, the Bread Loaf Conference and at schools and libraries across the country; his poems have been featured on Garrison Keillor's The Writer's Almanac and in Ted Kooser's American Life in Poetry. 4/13-15, F-Su, the 10th Annual Wine, Writers & Song Weekend in Brownville. More info TBA. 4/15, Su-- 2pm, the John H. Ames Reading Series Readings by Nebraska Authors in the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors (3rd Floor, Bennett Martin Public Library, 136 South 14th St., Lincoln, NE, 402-441-8516). This month features Mary Helen Stefaniak. A writer of fiction and essays with degrees from Marquette University and the Iowa Writers' Workshop, Stefaniak's books include The Cailiffs of Baghdad, Georgia (W.W. Norton & Co., 2010), The Turk and My Mother and Self Storage and Other Stories. For more information, call 402-441-8516, email heritage@lincolnlibraries.org.

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