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Peoria Poetry Club
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
The Peoria Poetry Club is free to attend and all are welcome!
Event Details
Writing: Why Bother?, presented by Dr. Ezekiel Jarvis
Everyone writes — whether it's notes, letters, cards, or emails — but not everyone sees themselves as a writer. Many believe that only a select few have the talent to produce meaningful, lasting work.
Zeke Jarvis will explore why writing still matters in a world overflowing with publications. Drawing from his experience as both a writer and publisher, Jarvis will discuss how to balance craft and promotion, offering strategies for finding meaning in the writing process and reaching an audience. He will also read from his own work.
About Zeke Jarvis
Dr. Ezekiel Jarvis is a Professor of English at Eureka College (Eureka, IL) and Editor of Eureka Literary Magazine. He teaches creative writing, composition, and literature courses, with a focus on American Literature, Contemporary Fiction, and Humor in Writing. His publishing credits include novels, books of short stories (both as sole author and contributing author), poetry, non-fiction anthologies (both as sole author and contributing author), and a play.
When he is not teaching (or writing), he enjoys cooking, reading, watching movies, and spending time with his family.
Disclaimer(s)
This is not a library-sponsored program.
This program is presented in cooperation with one of our community partners. Please contact the presenting group or organization if you have questions regarding this program.