If you’re a writer in Chicago,

this is a reading series you should watch out for:

Silvertongue is a student curated, monthly reading series at Columbia College Chicago that features word based readings of any genre - be it spoken word, poetry, fiction, essay, etc, we house it.  You don’t have to be a fiction major, poetry major, English major, or any of the sort to submit your work to read.

If you write, we think you’re rad.

Along with our featured student readers, we bring in a sweet ass headliner in every reading.  In the past, we have had the privilege in featuring Neal Pollack, Megan Steilstra, Brandi Homan, and avery r. young.

Silvertongue’s readings have been featured and recognized by TimeOut Chicago, the Columbia Chronicle, and other literary forums, blogs, and press around Chicago.

Submissions to read are only open to Columbia students, unfortunately.  But for you other Chicagoans, the readings are open to attend by anyone and everyone.

So come check out a reading, get some free coffee and cookies, and witness all the Columbia writing goodness we have to offer.

We have a reading TONIGHT night featuring Chicagoan writer, [CHRIS BOWER].

With an [awkward moments] themed reading, this  is shit you don’t want to miss:

Theme: [awkward moments]

Headliner: Chris Bower

Place: 731 S Plymouth Court

When: TONIGHT Thursday, Sept 17th

Time: 7:00PM

Check out: www.facebook.com/silvertonguecolumbia

Or email silvertonguecolumbia@gmail.com

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Rock for Kids, a nonprofit organization that operates in Chicago, is well aware that music is a huge part of many kids’ and teens’ lives (how many of us picked up the guitar, drums, piano, etc. in high school or earlier?). Unfortunately, so much of today’s youth doesn’t have that opportunity. They don’t have access to the instruments, they don’t have music programs in their schools, and they don’t have musical role models to open them up to the wonderful world of musicianship. Straight from the mission statement: “Realizing that music can be a positive motivator in a young person’s life, Rock For Kids provides free year-round music education for children in need.”

Rock for Kids began in 1988 as an organization raising money to donate to other organizations that would provide toys for homeless children around holiday season. They still continue their Holiday Shopping program but have since shifted their focus to Youth Jam, a program that provides quality music education, as well as a forum for the participating underpriviledged youth to make friends, build self-esteem, discover new passions, and strengthen their academic and social skills.

Youth Jam now serves 15 diverse sites in Chicago schools, after-school programs, and homeless shelters. Performances of these groups have taken place at such venues as Millenium Park and Lollapalooza.

Visit the Rock for Kids website to read more about their Mission, Values, Vision, and history.

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