THIS SUNDAY (JAN 15 ) at the MILL
Singer/songwriter NAOMI ASHLEY and her full band Cathie Van Wert –violin; Andon Davis – guitar; Michael Kraniak – bass; Paul Bivans – drums
Naomi Ashley is a dazzling performer who brings her songs to startling, vibrant life. Her songs – ranging from hilarious to heartbreaking – are intimate, plainspoken and gorgeously sung — drawing on the American folk, blues and country traditions which surge with all the contradictory impulses of real, imperfect life. Naomi, who has been playing the slam for nearly a decade, will be bringing out old favorites (Blind Mute Torso of Love, anyone?) along with some brand new songs. Her rocking band consists of some of Chicago’s finest, hardest working musicians. Cathie Van Wert, violin. Andon Davis, guitar. Michael Krayniak, bass & Paul Bivans, drums.
www.naomiashley.com
SLAM COMPETITION — NPS 2012 Preliminary Bout
Sign up and compete to be on the CSW NPS Team
$5 entry fee — $25 prize (only three contestants per night)
Poetry on Screen: The Day Carl Sandburg Died
Friday, Jan 6, 7:00PM
Saturday, Jan 7, 3:00PM
Poetry Foundation
61 West Superior Street
Free reservations at http://poetryfoundation.eventbrite.com or by calling (312) 787-7070
The Poetry Foundation presents the Chicago premiere of Bonesteel Films’ feature-length documentary, The Day Carl Sandburg Died. Six years in production, the film presents the fascinating life of American icon Carl Sandburg. Through a remarkable cast of interviewees, rarely seen archival footage, and modern performances, The Day Carl Sandburg Died tells the panoramic story of Sandburg’s life, work, and legacy. The film touches on his contributions to poetry, history, journalism, music, and children’s literature while also delving into the complex social and political events that shaped him and his work. The Day Carl Sandburg Died will air on PBS’ American Masters late in 2012. Following each screening, Chicago poet and slam founder Marc Smith discusses the film—and the poet—with filmmaker Paul Bonesteel.
