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. . . from the 716’s “Inside the Music” series

Everett Thomas is an emerging modern folk artist who brings a soulful, emotive voice, simple yet striking arrangements and poetic, relevant songwriting to the modern music scene. He has readily connected with an audience who prefers the satisfaction of depth and inspiration over the quickly-fading pleasures of today’s sugar-coated pop. Continue reading →

Sponsored by the Racine Public Library, The Poetry Roundtables are a monthly event held at Java Vino wine and coffee shop ( 424 Main St. downtown Racine) and sponsored by the RPL. This is a program free to the public in which, each month, the works of a different contemporary poet will be read and discussed in a setting conducive to individuals with varied levels of poetry experience . Photocopies of the poetry will be provided at the event, but it is recommended participants review some of the work in advance.

This month’s Poetry Roundtable (Thursday, April 17th) will focus on the career of American poet Frederick Seidel. Seidel is not for the faint of heart. He has had a long, strange career, is independently wealthy and notoriously ultra-private (except in his poetry, that is). Very little is even known to the public about Frederick Seidel aside from what’s found in his writing. He is a founding editor of The Paris Review, has had work appear in The Best American Poetry and is as equally abhorred by critics as celebrated.

The Racine Public Library Presents:

Time To Write: There Are No Excuses!

Tuesday April 15th from 6:30- 8:30 PM

• Does lack of time stop you from writing?
• Do you wonder if you have what it takes to be a writer?
• Want to know what to do to take the next step to being a writer?

Find out by attending an interactive workshop hosted by The Eloquent Author School of Writing and taught by author and teacher, Marie Boyum.

Time, self-doubt, and lack of information are the three biggest stumbling blocks for writers. Learn how lack of time, self-confidence, and a clear path are no excuse to keep your pen from the paper or your fingers on the keyboard.

Bring paper and pen, as writing exercises will be part of the evening workshop.

This is a FREE workshop, but you must call the library at
262-636-9241 to register.

For more information or questions, call Marie at 262-939-4964 or visit www.eloquentauthor.com

The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., continues its monthly Poetry Roundtable on Thursday, March 20 from 7-9 p.m. at JavaVino, 424 Main St. These free monthly events focus on contemporary American poetry, highlighting a different poet at each meeting. As a group, participants will read poetry excerpts, analyze them and discuss their significance in today’s society. Individuals with varying levels of poetry experience are welcome.

March’s discussion will focus on the works of poet Anne Shaw. Photocopies of the poetry will be provided at the event, but it is recommended participants review some of the work in advance. Information on Shaw may be obtained through the Poetry Roundtable page of the library’s website or by contacting the library’s reference desk at 262.636.9217. Continue reading →

by Scott Moore

Scott: Why did you decide to become an artist?

Scott: You mean, it was fate, or destiny, or you were born an artist?

Scott: What do you think about while you paint?

Scott: Your obligation to society? Or to history? Or our collective culture? Continue reading →

Nate Johnson performs at JavaVino in Racine, we will keep you posted when he will be there next.

By Pete Selkowe
As published in the RacinePost.com

“In Orlando, Florida, Michael Moresby hammers his fifth victim to death outside the Beacon Tavern. The same day in Racine, Wisconsin, his twin brother, McMillan, kills his fourth in the Holiest of Holy rooms. And outside the Brewer’s Miller Park Stadium, Eric Murin’s baseball cap tumbles into the path of a careening Buick. Somewhere beyond the line of life and death, in the vastness of the cosmos, there flows a river of sensations accessible by few. Identical twins can. Seers too. And occasionally the victim of a near death experience. For Homicide Detective Dell Murrin, it is an awakening. And what he sees is terrifying…”

And so begins Racine mystery writer Rick McCluskey’s first thriller, River of Sensations, published under the pseudonym Sheldon Doyle.

McCluskey is something of a mystery himself. Continue reading →

The Mahp (The Mark Allen Harrod Project) is a bipolar, southeastern Wisconsin based, original acoustic rock band led fearlessly by singer/songwriter Mark Harrod. While Harrod’s vocal delivery may more loosely resemble modern pop icons such as Dave Mathews and Rob Thomas, the themes of hope, longing, struggle and wonder tend to resemble the very same themes of late-70’s era Springsteen records.

The Mahp pride themselves on a very driving and spiritual live show that may be experienced equally well in acoustic or electric incarnations. Regardless of which you experience, you’ll likely want to relive again and again.
From The Mahp website

The Mahp will be opening the new concert series at 716 in Racine this Saturday, March, 29th. we will keep you posted.

Racine, WI. (Feb. 12, 2008)

Author Rick McCluskey commissioned Francisco Loyola of Creatibo.com to create a website for his pseudonym, Sheldon Doyle.

Today he celebrates the launching of SheldonDoyle.com. Please come and visit, you are all welcome. There are a variety of short stories, poems and excerpts from published novels from which to sample his style should your curiosity prove thirsty.

Before you leave, send us your comments or drop a note to say hi. We’re interested in what you think. You can also visit Rick at the Kenosha Writers’ Group online or at the monthly meetings.

Contact info:
Rick McCluskey