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After Hours at Harold Washington Library Poetry Fest

Saturday, April 29, 2023
Noon-1 p.m.

Harold Washington Public Library
400 S. State Street
Chicago, IL

After Hours Press, co-publisher of Wherever I’m At: An Anthology of Chicago Poetry, hosted a one-hour reading at the Harold Washington Library Poetry Festival on Saturday, April 29. The reading also celebrated the release of the new issue of After Hours magazine, Issue #45.  Featured poets were Marvin Tate, Viola Lee, Nina Corwin, and Patrick Reardon.  All were included in either the anthology or the magazine.  The event was free and open to the public.

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The Chicago Public Library's 2023 Poetry Festival featured a full day of programs. (Photo by Donald G. Evans).
Patrick Reardon reads a selection of his poetry. (Photo by Donald G. Evans).
Viola Lee reads her work. (Photo by Donald G. Evans).
Marvin Tate recites his poetry. (Photo by Donald G. Evans).
Nina Corwin addresses the audience at the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium. (Photo by Donald G. Evans).
Marvin Tate, Nina Corwin, Patrick Reardon, Al DeGenova, and Viola Lee pose before the reading. (Photo by Donald G. Evans).

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