Purpose of Meeting
Celebrating the spoken word!
The Peoria Poetry Club was founded on January 28th, 1941, and the first meeting was held at the Pere Marquette Hotel. PPC offers glimpses of creative writing through poetry, participating in poetry workshops, and other creative programs presented by poets and others. Attendees are invited to bring a favorite poem to share, or just come to listen and enjoy readings and recitations by others.
Meeting schedule:
* 11:30 - 12:00 - Meet and greet time - Catch up with friends new and old!
* 12:00 - Poetry Club Role Call - Anyone is welcome to share a poem!
* 1:00 - Monthly Presentation (TBA)
The Peoria Poetry Club is free to attend and all are welcome!
Guest Speaker for April - Kevin Stein
Fourth Poet Laureate (Emeritus) of Illinois (2003-2017)
In December 2003, the Governor of Illinois named Kevin Stein Illinois Poet Laureate, filling a position previously held by Howard Austin, Carl Sandburg, and Gwendolyn Brooks. In that capacity, Mr. Stein co-sponsored Illinois poetry competitions for Emerging Writers as well as grade, middle, and high school students. He also created the Poetry Now! project which donated funds to nearly 50 Illinois libraries for the purchase of poetry by Illinois writers.
Mr. Stein will speak on "Life After Laureate," about his adventures in life and poetry since ceding his position as the State Poet Laureate.