by McKenzie | Sep 6, 2014 | Blog, Literary Scene
I am always so impressed at how talented my friends are. As I mentioned in a previous post, the first edition of WMU’s new student organization of playwrights, actors, directors, and other theatre artists, Playground Ink, has been running its first set of plays...
by McKenzie | Aug 22, 2014 | Blog, Literary Scene
In the two years I have lived in the Kalamazoo area, while attending Western Michigan University’s MFA program in Poetry, I have been impressed with the level of involvement that is available in the arts—from poetry and fiction readings, to playwriting...
by McKenzie | Aug 3, 2014 | Blog, Literary Scene
Now, I know it’s only five days away, but if you happen to find yourself in Kirkwood, MO., on August 8, 2014, I have an idea of how to spend your evening: attend the opening reception at the Ober Anderson Gallery, with guest artist Thomas Patrick Hammond! Since...
by McKenzie | Jul 27, 2014 | Blog, Craft (Writing Tips), Literary Scene
“One day when I was really pushing through, writing every last word, it occurred to me there is nothing more wholesome than having great knowledge in literature. You are pure, and insightful, and brave in ways you never imagined when you are intelligent in...
by McKenzie | Mar 3, 2013 | Blog, Literary Scene
Tonight, like every other night, I come to the same conclusion: The Kalamazoo Book Arts Center, and their Poets in Print series, never disappoint. This evening, beginning at 7pm, the KBAC introduced Tyler Mills and Brynn Saito, both with their first collections...
by McKenzie | Feb 27, 2013 | Blog, Literary Scene
Tuesday evening, I planned on attending what looked to be an interesting reading. . . but what it turned out to be was an inspirational, uplifting and hilarious multigenre experience. The event was titled “After Dancing: Dancers Turn to Writing,” and for...
