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LARRY JANOWSKI CELEBRATES NEW BOOK

Puddin'head Press will soon be releasing its
newest poetry title:  BrotherKeeper, by Larry
Janowski.  The book is scheduled to be released in
February.  There are several upcoming
opportunities to see Janowski read work from the
book.  Here are some of them:

**Fri Jan 26: Larry Janowski will be reading with
Tony Trigilio at Brothers K Coffee Shop (formerly
Cafe Express), 500 Main St., Evanston, 6:45 PM.

**Fri Feb 2: DvA Gallery, 2568 N. Lincoln Ave,
presents the 3rd annual Larry Janowksi Birthday
Bash, also featuring Tony Trigilio, Jan
Bottiglieri and Chris Green, 8 to 9:30 PM, free.

**Sat Feb 10: Larry Janowski will be one of the
featured poets as ChicagoPoetry.com celebrates its
one-millionth page view hit with Whole Lotta Love,
at Mercury Cafe, 1505 W. Chicago Ave., from 6
until 9 PM, with host C.J. Laity, free and open to
the public.

**Sat Feb 17: Puddin'head Press celebrates the
release of BrotherKeeper, the new book by Larry
Janowski, with a reading by the author and
friends, at Corosh, 1072 N. Milwaukee Ave, 1 to 5
PM.

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DAVID HERNANDEZ TO APPEAR AT COFFEE CHICAGO

**Fri Feb 2 Coffee Chicago, 5256 N. Broadway,
presents David Hernandez, 7:30 PM with open
mic,$2-$3 suggested donation.

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BROTHER BACK IN TOWN

I can confirm that famous Chicago poet E. Donald
Two-Rivers is back in town because I broke bread
with him (and a Corona or two) last night.  I
won't say any more, except when you run into this
brother, show him some love.  Oh, and he might be
making a guest appearance at the Whole Lotta Love
show, wink, wink, nudge, nudge.  

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BEST OF CHICAGO POETRY

I know, I know, I was suppose to have the expanded
version of Best of Chicago Poetry (featuring
additional poets from the 2006 Chicago Poetry
Fest) out by the holidays.  Needless to say, that
didn't happen.  So I've set a realistic deadline. 
I just accepted a display table at the 2007
Chicago Public Library Poetry Fest to happen at
the Harold Washington Library on Saturday, April
28, so if I don't have the book available by then
I'm going to look pretty stupid with an empty
table.  The book will feature poetry from 60 or so
Chicago poets.  Pick up your copy of Best of
Chicago Poetry: The Expanded Edition, at the
Library Fest.  See you there!

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PSSST

Psst.  Some poets are getting together for Vito
Carli's birthday at a place called Skylark, 2149
S. Halsted, at 7 PM Saturday, January 27.  How's
that for some gossip?



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On Saturday, February 10, ChicagoPoetry.com will
host ""Whole Lotta Love," a special Valentine's
Day poetry reading.
 
What:  Whole Lotta Love
 
Where:  Mercury Cafe, 1505 W. Chicago Ave.
 
When:  Sat, Feb 10, from 6 until 9 PM.
 
Who:  Thirty of Chicago's published and
performance poets will appear to read five minutes
of original poetry each in celebration of
Valentine's Day.  Expect a little bit of
everything, because a wide range of poetic styles
will be showcased. 
 
Poets scheduled to perform include: Mars, Kathy
Kubik, Larry Janowski, Charlie Newman, Donna
Pecore, Cathleen Schandelmeier, Emily Rose, Dave
Gecic, Charlie Rossiter, Frank Matagrano, Kim
Berez, Nissa Holtkamp, Mike Puican, Ruan Wright,
Esteban Colon, Bob Lawrence, Larry O. Dean, Joe
Roarty, Pamela Miller, Lauren and Francesco
Levato, Dina Stengel, Wayne Allen Jones, Jared
Smith, Sandy Goldsmith, Maureen Flannery,
Buddha309, Michael H. Brownstein, and Omniphonic
featuring Tom Roby.
 
Why:  Because ChicagoPoetry.com has entered its
eighth year of reporting Chicago's poetry news
online.  Also because ChicagoPoetry.com recently
reached its one-millionth page view hit at the
website.  Also because we believe what the world
needs now is love sweet love (okay that's hokey). 
 
Hosted by C. J. Laity.  This will be the first
poetry event hosted by Chicago poet C. J. Laity
since the 2006 Chicago Poetry Fest.  Laity
headlined the Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book
Fair three years in a row with his Chicago Poetry
Showcase.  In 2005, he was selected to organize a
poetry showcase for the Grant Park Chicago Blues
Festival.  Laity took a brief break from hosting
poetry shows in 2006, because he was recovering
from being a live liver donor.   
 
How Much:  Free and open to the public.  Food and
beverages available for sale by the cafe.
 
More information for public: 
http://ChicagoPoetry.com
 
More Info / Contact Info:  773-529-2414