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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - milwaukee-wi (literary) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Queer Writers Workshop DTSTART:20260905T170000Z DTEND:20260905T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T033756Z UID:46jctf6o8dddidnlrrrbctmilk@google.com CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:In-person at the MKE LGBT Community Center and virtual on Disc ord!Queer Writers Group will run from 12pm-2pm every first Saturday.We'll start with briefs intros. You can shared your preferred name\, preferred p ronouns\, and what brought you to QWG.Afterward\, we'll have a prompt. The se prompts can be used to write poetry or prose\, whatever works for you! Writing time will last about 30 minutes.Next\, those who wish to share wha t they wrote are welcome to. This is not a time to critique or judge your fellow group member's work\, but to provide a safe space for them to share without fear.After sharing\, we will use the rest of the time to work on the prompt more or our own separate projects. This would be time to\, if a sked\, provide critique and suggestion. Remember\, consent is key and unso licited advice could do more harm than intended! Don't push or pressure.Fi nally\, we close out at 2pm\, bid our farewells\, and make our way out of the center/Discord server. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T033756Z LOCATION:Milwaukee LGBT Community Center\, 161 S 1st St\, Milwaukee\, WI 5 3204\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Public Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mkelgbt.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:No Poets Monday - Happy Labor Day! * September 7\, 2026 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260909 DTSTAMP:20260816T000134Z UID:25890-1788746400-1788832799@linnemans.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:No Poets Monday – Happy Labor Day! LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T000134Z LOCATION:Linnemans\, 1001 E Locust St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53212\, United St ates URL:https://linnemans.com/event/featured-reader-tba-september-7-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Linneman's Riverwest Inn X-SOURCE-URL:https://linnemans.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry Contemplation DTSTART:20260909T140000Z DTEND:20260909T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180806Z UID:10002809-1788944400-1788944400@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings. \nListen\, respond and rest wit h the words of selected poets and in the company of others in our communit y. \nBased on the Monastic practice of Lectio Divina\, the focus of this p ractice is our individual responses to the words. \nCome listen for what r esonates and illuminates. Members\, guests and visitors are welcome to joi n this open\, weekly\, drop-in practice. \nJoin Us on Zoom. \n  \nFirst U nitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spiritual commun ity\, social justice\, and intellectual freedom.\nVisitors to First Church are always welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180806Z LOCATION:Online Only\, WI URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/virtual-poetry-contemplation-2-2/2026-09 -09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Slam Poetry in the Ox DTSTART:20260909T233000Z DTEND:20260910T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T180014Z UID:10005680-1788978600-1788987600@indeedbrewing.com CATEGORIES:literary,music DESCRIPTION:Live Beatmaking in the Ox\n \n \n \n \n \n We dnesday\, September 9Presented by BuckSlam\n \n \n \n \n \n BuckSlam is the Twin Cities’ only monthly poetry slam\, and so far th is season\, we’ve already seen a staggering amount of talent on the mic. Could you be the next poet to take home the winner’s buck??? At BuckSla m\, up to twelve performers will duke it out in a two-round battle of poet ry for a chance to win ONE ENTIRE DOLLAR** and a shot at the crown. So gra b a buck\, grab a buddy\, grab a beverage\, and come experience some origi nal poetry at 6:30pm at Indeed Brewing Company on Wednesday\, September 9t h. Herd that! \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n slam details & rules\n \n \n \n \n \n ALL AGES SHOW!\nDoors at 6:30pm. Show at 7p m.\n$1 cover. $1 prize.**\nSign-ups open the morning of the slam and close at 6:55pm \n**Winner also receives a gift card to Indeed Brewing Co.! \nC lick here to see the rules\, regulations\, and other details about the com petition!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Indeed We Can\n \n \n \n \n \n Learn how you can enjoy Indeed in Minneapoli s while helping raise money and awareness for local organizations doing go od.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n About Indeed\n \n \n \n \n \n Learn more about how Indeed started\, how it’s going now\, and wh ere we’re headed next! LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T180014Z URL:https://indeedbrewing.com/event/slam-poetry-in-the-ox-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:indeed X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.indeedbrewing.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SHARP's A Novel Event with Jacob "The Miz" Misiorowski DTSTART:20260910T220000Z DTEND:20260911T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T001316Z UID:990779-1789059600-1789070400@urbanmilwaukee.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:SHARP’s “A Novel Event 2026” with Milwaukee Brewers pitc her Jacob “The Miz” Misiorowski will take place on Thursday\, Septembe r 10th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at American Family Field. The annual fundrai ser will support SHARP’s STEAM-based educational programs delivered to t housands of urban elementary school students and educators in 44 schools a cross Milwaukee\, Waukesha and Racine. Individual tickets are $200 and may be purchased online at www.sharpliteracy.org or by calling 414.410.3205. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T001316Z LOCATION:1 Brewers Way\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53214\, United States URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/sharps-a-novel-event-with-jacob-the-m iz-misiorowski/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2024/05/22/tabletop-games-store-op ening-on-east-side END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Featured Reader: Jon Cardew * September 14\, 2026 DTSTART:20260915T003000Z DTEND:20260915T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260816T000134Z UID:25894-1789414200-1789423200@linnemans.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Milwaukee’s esteemed and longest-running poet’s open mic! Linneman’s opens at 7:00 pm at which time the sign-up list is put out! P oets Monday begins at 7:30pm. Featured reader usually goes on around 8:30p m. Tonight’s feature is Jon Cardew! LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T000134Z LOCATION:Linnemans\, 1001 E Locust St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53212\, United St ates URL:https://linnemans.com/event/featured-reader-tba-september-14-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Linneman's Riverwest Inn X-SOURCE-URL:https://linnemans.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Lost Book of Wauwatosa DTSTART:20260915T230000Z DTEND:20260916T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T181341Z UID:10003013-1789495200-1789500600@wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Ed Wilkommen’s Rediscovered History\n\n\n\n\n\nFor decades\, Wauwatosa’s most ambitious history existed only as a lost manuscript. C reated by local historian Ed Wilkommen and packed with maps\, notes\, and years of research\, it seemed to have vanished. This illustrated talk trac es how his forgotten work was rediscovered\, pieced together\, and finally published as a new history of Wauwatosa. \n\n\n\nPresented by WHS Volunte er Carol Rosen. Carol volunteers at the Wauwatosa Historical Society as a research and writing team member. She received a Ph.D. in Historical Geogr aphy from UW-Milwaukee and retired Professor Emerita from the Geography De partment at UW-Whitewater. Carol and her husband\, Dave\, live in Wauwatos a. They have two grown children and five grandchildren. And… a 12-year-o ld rescue “pup” that keeps them busy! \n\n\n\nDoors open at 5:30 p.m.\ , program starts at 6:00 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve your sea t!\n\n\n\nThe Speakers Series is free to attend\, but please let us know y ou’re coming so we can save you a seat. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe History of Wauwa tosa\, Available Now For Sale! \n\n\n\n\nThe History of Wauwatosa\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsor\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Speaker Series i s made possible through the generous support of our sponsor Champine Realt y Group of Keller Williams. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T181341Z URL:https://wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/event/the-lost-book-of-wauwatos a/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Wauwatosa Historical Society X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/little-red-store END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry Contemplation DTSTART:20260916T140000Z DTEND:20260916T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180806Z UID:10002810-1789549200-1789549200@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings. \nListen\, respond and rest wit h the words of selected poets and in the company of others in our communit y. \nBased on the Monastic practice of Lectio Divina\, the focus of this p ractice is our individual responses to the words. \nCome listen for what r esonates and illuminates. Members\, guests and visitors are welcome to joi n this open\, weekly\, drop-in practice. \nJoin Us on Zoom. \n  \nFirst U nitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spiritual commun ity\, social justice\, and intellectual freedom.\nVisitors to First Church are always welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180806Z LOCATION:Online Only\, WI URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/virtual-poetry-contemplation-2-2/2026-09 -16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:StorySlam: Coming of Age DTSTART:20260918T000000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T001407Z UID:994937-1789671600-1789678800@urbanmilwaukee.com CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Ex Fabula StorySlams are live events where community members c onnect and share true\, personal stories related to the night’s theme\, told without props or notes. Come to listen – or throw your name in the hat for a chance to share a true story related to the theme of Coming of A ge. At the end of the night\, the audience votes by secret ballot to crown an Audience Favorite\, who will be invited to share a story at ALL STARS in May. \nThe audience can also be a part of the storytelling by submittin g UltraShorts! These are handwritten “ultra-short” stories on the nigh t’s theme that will be read onstage by the emcee. \nDoors at 6:30 p.m.\, Stories at 7:00 p.m. \nTickets \n$15 in advance\, $20 at door LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T001407Z LOCATION:441 E. Lincoln Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53207\, United States URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/storyslam-coming-of-age/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2024/05/22/tabletop-games-store-op ening-on-east-side END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Featured Reader: Lexiconix * September 21\, 2026 DTSTART:20260922T003000Z DTEND:20260922T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260816T000134Z UID:26016-1790019000-1790028000@linnemans.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Milwaukee’s esteemed and longest-running poet’s open mic! Linneman’s opens at 7:00 pm at which time the sign-up list is put out! P oets Monday begins at 7:30pm. Featured reader usually goes on around 8:30p m. Tonight’s feature is Lexiconix! LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T000134Z LOCATION:Linnemans\, 1001 E Locust St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53212\, United St ates URL:https://linnemans.com/event/featured-reader-tba-september-21-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Linneman's Riverwest Inn X-SOURCE-URL:https://linnemans.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry Contemplation DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260923T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180806Z UID:10002811-1790154000-1790154000@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings. \nListen\, respond and rest wit h the words of selected poets and in the company of others in our communit y. \nBased on the Monastic practice of Lectio Divina\, the focus of this p ractice is our individual responses to the words. \nCome listen for what r esonates and illuminates. Members\, guests and visitors are welcome to joi n this open\, weekly\, drop-in practice. \nJoin Us on Zoom. \n  \nFirst U nitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spiritual commun ity\, social justice\, and intellectual freedom.\nVisitors to First Church are always welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180806Z LOCATION:Online Only\, WI URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/virtual-poetry-contemplation-2-2/2026-09 -23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Featured Reader: Karel Suchy * September 28\, 2026 DTSTART:20260929T003000Z DTEND:20260929T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260816T000134Z UID:26020-1790623800-1790632800@linnemans.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Milwaukee’s esteemed and longest-running poet’s open mic! Linneman’s opens at 7:00 pm at which time the sign-up list is put out! P oets Monday begins at 7:30pm. Featured reader usually goes on around 8:30p m. Tonight’s feature is Karel Suchy! LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T000134Z LOCATION:Linnemans\, 1001 E Locust St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53212\, United St ates URL:https://linnemans.com/event/featured-reader-tba-september-28-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Linneman's Riverwest Inn X-SOURCE-URL:https://linnemans.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rainbow Readers DTSTART:20260930T010000Z DTEND:20260930T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T033756Z UID:31d5m8jtbillotki2hs0kb3th3_R20260225T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:This book club is designed to be a space where individuals can talk about the books they've been reading or their personal favorites. We hope that you will be able to share and receive book recommendations and connect with members of the community. LGBTQ+ books are highly encouraged but not required.Hybrid:https://mcw-edu.zoom.us/j/99833035514?pwd=HUNtDP8T xLkph58ckk5rOGaQyNRPaC.1Meeting ID: 998 3303 5514Passcode: AR4YJ4hd LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T033756Z LOCATION:Milwaukee LGBT Community Center\, 161 S 1st St\, Milwaukee\, WI 5 3204\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Public Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mkelgbt.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry Contemplation DTSTART:20260930T140000Z DTEND:20260930T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180806Z UID:10002812-1790758800-1790758800@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings. \nListen\, respond and rest wit h the words of selected poets and in the company of others in our communit y. \nBased on the Monastic practice of Lectio Divina\, the focus of this p ractice is our individual responses to the words. \nCome listen for what r esonates and illuminates. Members\, guests and visitors are welcome to joi n this open\, weekly\, drop-in practice. \nJoin Us on Zoom. \n  \nFirst U nitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spiritual commun ity\, social justice\, and intellectual freedom.\nVisitors to First Church are always welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180806Z LOCATION:Online Only\, WI URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/virtual-poetry-contemplation-2-2/2026-09 -30/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Queer Writers Workshop DTSTART:20261003T170000Z DTEND:20261003T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T033756Z UID:46jctf6o8dddidnlrrrbctmilk@google.com CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:In-person at the MKE LGBT Community Center and virtual on Disc ord!Queer Writers Group will run from 12pm-2pm every first Saturday.We'll start with briefs intros. You can shared your preferred name\, preferred p ronouns\, and what brought you to QWG.Afterward\, we'll have a prompt. The se prompts can be used to write poetry or prose\, whatever works for you! Writing time will last about 30 minutes.Next\, those who wish to share wha t they wrote are welcome to. This is not a time to critique or judge your fellow group member's work\, but to provide a safe space for them to share without fear.After sharing\, we will use the rest of the time to work on the prompt more or our own separate projects. This would be time to\, if a sked\, provide critique and suggestion. Remember\, consent is key and unso licited advice could do more harm than intended! Don't push or pressure.Fi nally\, we close out at 2pm\, bid our farewells\, and make our way out of the center/Discord server. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T033756Z LOCATION:Milwaukee LGBT Community Center\, 161 S 1st St\, Milwaukee\, WI 5 3204\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Public Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mkelgbt.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Featured Reader: Fundamentals * October 5\, 2026 DTSTART:20261006T003000Z DTEND:20261006T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T000151Z UID:26130-1791228600-1791237600@linnemans.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Milwaukee’s esteemed and longest-running poet’s open mic! Linneman’s opens at 7:00 pm at which time the sign-up list is put out! P oets Monday begins at 7:30pm. Featured reader usually goes on around 8:30p m. Tonight’s feature is Fundamentals! LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T000151Z LOCATION:Linnemans\, 1001 E Locust St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53212\, United St ates URL:https://linnemans.com/event/featured-reader-tba-october-5-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Linneman's Riverwest Inn X-SOURCE-URL:https://linnemans.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry Contemplation DTSTART:20261007T140000Z DTEND:20261007T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180806Z UID:10002813-1791363600-1791363600@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings. \nListen\, respond and rest wit h the words of selected poets and in the company of others in our communit y. \nBased on the Monastic practice of Lectio Divina\, the focus of this p ractice is our individual responses to the words. \nCome listen for what r esonates and illuminates. Members\, guests and visitors are welcome to joi n this open\, weekly\, drop-in practice. \nJoin Us on Zoom. \n  \nFirst U nitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spiritual commun ity\, social justice\, and intellectual freedom.\nVisitors to First Church are always welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180806Z LOCATION:Online Only\, WI URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/virtual-poetry-contemplation-2-2/2026-10 -07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Big Questions with Little People DTSTART:20261007T230000Z DTEND:20261008T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T131749Z UID:10005582-1791396000-1791405000@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:food,literary DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Dr. Molly Housh Gordon for a reading of her new pict ure book Dance Together\, Spin Apart\, followed by a conversation with par ents and caregivers. When we do the work to develop our own beautiful imag ery and imaginings\, we can talk with children about mortality and other e xistential issues both honestly and beautifully\, giving them a sense of m ystery and comfort alike. \nAt 6 pm pizza will be served before the event which starts at 6:30 pm at church. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131749Z LOCATION:Big Questions with Little People URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/big-questions-with-little-people/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Author Talk with Nora L. Rubel DTSTART:20261008T223000Z DTEND:20261008T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T001308Z UID:3465-1791480600-1791484200@milwaukeehistory.net CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:FREE Program with Museum Admission \nRegistration Encouraged | Admission to be paid at the front desk on the day of the program.  \nJoi n author Nora L. Rubel for a fascinating look at the history and legacy of The Settlement Cook Book\, first published in Milwaukee in 1901 by Lizzie Black Kander. \nCreated from cooking classes Kander taught to young immig rant women at the Milwaukee Jewish Mission\, The Settlement Cook Book bega n as a charitable effort to teach practical\, nutritious\, and affordable cooking. It would go on to become one of the most successful charitable co okbooks in American history\, remaining a best-seller for generations. \nI n her book\, Recipes for the Melting Pot: The Lives of the Settlement Cook book\, Rubel traces the cookbook’s evolution through 40 editions\, explo ring how it reflected and helped shape Jewish American identity amid chang ing immigration patterns\, gender roles\, economic mobility\, suburbanizat ion\, and changes in Jewish life. \nDiscover the Milwaukee story behind a cookbook that became a cultural touchstone for generations of American fam ilies and learn how food can offer a window into history\, identity\, and community. \n  \nRegister NowRegister Now LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T001308Z LOCATION:Milwaukee County Historical Society\, 910 N. Dr. MLK Jr. Drive\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53203 URL:https://milwaukeehistory.net/event/author-talk-with-nora-l-rubel/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Milwaukee County Historical Society X-SOURCE-URL:https://milwaukeehistory.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Featured Reader: Ellen C Warren * October 12\, 2026 DTSTART:20261013T003000Z DTEND:20261013T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T060337Z UID:26134-1791833400-1791842400@linnemans.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Milwaukee’s esteemed and longest-running poet’s open mic! Linneman’s opens at 7:00 pm at which time the sign-up list is put out! P oets Monday begins at 7:30pm. Featured reader usually goes on around 8:30p m. Tonight’s feature is Ellen C Warren! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T060337Z LOCATION:Linnemans\, 1001 E Locust St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53212\, United St ates URL:https://linnemans.com/event/featured-reader-ellen-c-warren-october-12- 2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Linneman's Riverwest Inn X-SOURCE-URL:https://linnemans.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CCBC Presents: Great New Books for Children and Teens DTSTART:20261013T143000Z DTEND:20261013T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T194431Z UID:9547-1791883800-1791901800@sewilibraries.org CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:Come to one or both sessions and see what some of the best boo ks are for this year. Librarians from CCBC will be there to present and hi ghlight books for young children as well as older ones and teens. This is open to public library staff and educators. Light refreshments will be pro vided. Feel free to extend the invitation to interested school librarians and educators in your area. \nMorning Session \n9:30 – 10 am – Book br owsing time\n10 – 11:15 am – Great New Books for Children\, Birth – Grade 5 \nAfternoon Session \n12:30 – 1 pm – Book browsing time\n1 – 2:15 pm – Great New Books for Older Children and Teens\, Grades 6-12 LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T194431Z LOCATION:New Berlin Public Library\, 15105 W. Library Lane\, New Berlin\, WI\, 53151\, United States URL:https://sewilibraries.org/event/ccbc-presents-great-new-books-for-chil dren-and-teens/ X-SOURCE-NAME:SEWI Libraries Continuing Education X-SOURCE-URL:https://sewilibraries.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry Contemplation DTSTART:20261014T140000Z DTEND:20261014T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180806Z UID:10002814-1791968400-1791968400@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings. \nListen\, respond and rest wit h the words of selected poets and in the company of others in our communit y. \nBased on the Monastic practice of Lectio Divina\, the focus of this p ractice is our individual responses to the words. \nCome listen for what r esonates and illuminates. Members\, guests and visitors are welcome to joi n this open\, weekly\, drop-in practice. \nJoin Us on Zoom. \n  \nFirst U nitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spiritual commun ity\, social justice\, and intellectual freedom.\nVisitors to First Church are always welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180806Z LOCATION:Online Only\, WI URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/virtual-poetry-contemplation-2-2/2026-10 -14/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry Contemplation DTSTART:20261021T140000Z DTEND:20261021T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T062713Z UID:10002815-1792573200-1792573200@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings. \nListen\, respond and rest wit h the words of selected poets and in the company of others in our communit y. \nBased on the Monastic practice of Lectio Divina\, the focus of this p ractice is our individual responses to the words. \nCome listen for what r esonates and illuminates. Members\, guests and visitors are welcome to joi n this open\, weekly\, drop-in practice. \nJoin Us on Zoom. \n  \nFirst U nitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spiritual commun ity\, social justice\, and intellectual freedom.\nVisitors to First Church are always welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T062713Z LOCATION:Online Only\, WI URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/virtual-poetry-contemplation-2-2/2026-10 -21/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rainbow Readers DTSTART:20261028T010000Z DTEND:20261028T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T033756Z UID:31d5m8jtbillotki2hs0kb3th3_R20260225T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:This book club is designed to be a space where individuals can talk about the books they've been reading or their personal favorites. We hope that you will be able to share and receive book recommendations and connect with members of the community. LGBTQ+ books are highly encouraged but not required.Hybrid:https://mcw-edu.zoom.us/j/99833035514?pwd=HUNtDP8T xLkph58ckk5rOGaQyNRPaC.1Meeting ID: 998 3303 5514Passcode: AR4YJ4hd LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T033756Z LOCATION:Milwaukee LGBT Community Center\, 161 S 1st St\, Milwaukee\, WI 5 3204\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Public Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mkelgbt.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry Contemplation DTSTART:20261028T140000Z DTEND:20261028T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T062902Z UID:10002816-1793178000-1793178000@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings. \nListen\, respond and rest wit h the words of selected poets and in the company of others in our communit y. \nBased on the Monastic practice of Lectio Divina\, the focus of this p ractice is our individual responses to the words. \nCome listen for what r esonates and illuminates. Members\, guests and visitors are welcome to joi n this open\, weekly\, drop-in practice. \nJoin Us on Zoom. \n  \nFirst U nitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spiritual commun ity\, social justice\, and intellectual freedom.\nVisitors to First Church are always welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T062902Z LOCATION:Online Only\, WI URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/virtual-poetry-contemplation-2-2/2026-10 -28/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry Contemplation DTSTART:20261104T150000Z DTEND:20261104T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T191617Z UID:10002817-1793782800-1793782800@uumilwaukee.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday mornings. \nListen\, respond and rest wit h the words of selected poets and in the company of others in our communit y. \nBased on the Monastic practice of Lectio Divina\, the focus of this p ractice is our individual responses to the words. \nCome listen for what r esonates and illuminates. Members\, guests and visitors are welcome to joi n this open\, weekly\, drop-in practice. \nJoin Us on Zoom. \n  \nFirst U nitarian Society of Milwaukee is a progressive church for spiritual commun ity\, social justice\, and intellectual freedom.\nVisitors to First Church are always welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T191617Z LOCATION:Online Only\, WI URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/event/virtual-poetry-contemplation-2-2/2026-11 -04/ X-SOURCE-NAME:First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee X-SOURCE-URL:https://uumilwaukee.org/milwaukee-area-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Queer Writers Workshop DTSTART:20261107T170000Z DTEND:20261107T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T033756Z UID:46jctf6o8dddidnlrrrbctmilk@google.com CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:In-person at the MKE LGBT Community Center and virtual on Disc ord!Queer Writers Group will run from 12pm-2pm every first Saturday.We'll start with briefs intros. You can shared your preferred name\, preferred p ronouns\, and what brought you to QWG.Afterward\, we'll have a prompt. The se prompts can be used to write poetry or prose\, whatever works for you! Writing time will last about 30 minutes.Next\, those who wish to share wha t they wrote are welcome to. This is not a time to critique or judge your fellow group member's work\, but to provide a safe space for them to share without fear.After sharing\, we will use the rest of the time to work on the prompt more or our own separate projects. This would be time to\, if a sked\, provide critique and suggestion. Remember\, consent is key and unso licited advice could do more harm than intended! Don't push or pressure.Fi nally\, we close out at 2pm\, bid our farewells\, and make our way out of the center/Discord server. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T033756Z LOCATION:Milwaukee LGBT Community Center\, 161 S 1st St\, Milwaukee\, WI 5 3204\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Public Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mkelgbt.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rainbow Readers DTSTART:20261125T010000Z DTEND:20261125T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T033756Z UID:31d5m8jtbillotki2hs0kb3th3_R20260225T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:This book club is designed to be a space where individuals can talk about the books they've been reading or their personal favorites. We hope that you will be able to share and receive book recommendations and connect with members of the community. LGBTQ+ books are highly encouraged but not required.Hybrid:https://mcw-edu.zoom.us/j/99833035514?pwd=HUNtDP8T xLkph58ckk5rOGaQyNRPaC.1Meeting ID: 998 3303 5514Passcode: AR4YJ4hd LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T033756Z LOCATION:Milwaukee LGBT Community Center\, 161 S 1st St\, Milwaukee\, WI 5 3204\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Public Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mkelgbt.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Queer Writers Workshop DTSTART:20261205T170000Z DTEND:20261205T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T033756Z UID:46jctf6o8dddidnlrrrbctmilk@google.com CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:In-person at the MKE LGBT Community Center and virtual on Disc ord!Queer Writers Group will run from 12pm-2pm every first Saturday.We'll start with briefs intros. You can shared your preferred name\, preferred p ronouns\, and what brought you to QWG.Afterward\, we'll have a prompt. The se prompts can be used to write poetry or prose\, whatever works for you! Writing time will last about 30 minutes.Next\, those who wish to share wha t they wrote are welcome to. This is not a time to critique or judge your fellow group member's work\, but to provide a safe space for them to share without fear.After sharing\, we will use the rest of the time to work on the prompt more or our own separate projects. This would be time to\, if a sked\, provide critique and suggestion. Remember\, consent is key and unso licited advice could do more harm than intended! Don't push or pressure.Fi nally\, we close out at 2pm\, bid our farewells\, and make our way out of the center/Discord server. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T033756Z LOCATION:Milwaukee LGBT Community Center\, 161 S 1st St\, Milwaukee\, WI 5 3204\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Public Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mkelgbt.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rainbow Readers DTSTART:20261230T010000Z DTEND:20261230T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T033756Z UID:31d5m8jtbillotki2hs0kb3th3_R20260225T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:This book club is designed to be a space where individuals can talk about the books they've been reading or their personal favorites. We hope that you will be able to share and receive book recommendations and connect with members of the community. LGBTQ+ books are highly encouraged but not required.Hybrid:https://mcw-edu.zoom.us/j/99833035514?pwd=HUNtDP8T xLkph58ckk5rOGaQyNRPaC.1Meeting ID: 998 3303 5514Passcode: AR4YJ4hd LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T033756Z LOCATION:Milwaukee LGBT Community Center\, 161 S 1st St\, Milwaukee\, WI 5 3204\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Public Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mkelgbt.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Queer Writers Workshop DTSTART:20270102T170000Z DTEND:20270102T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T033756Z UID:46jctf6o8dddidnlrrrbctmilk@google.com CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:In-person at the MKE LGBT Community Center and virtual on Disc ord!Queer Writers Group will run from 12pm-2pm every first Saturday.We'll start with briefs intros. You can shared your preferred name\, preferred p ronouns\, and what brought you to QWG.Afterward\, we'll have a prompt. The se prompts can be used to write poetry or prose\, whatever works for you! Writing time will last about 30 minutes.Next\, those who wish to share wha t they wrote are welcome to. This is not a time to critique or judge your fellow group member's work\, but to provide a safe space for them to share without fear.After sharing\, we will use the rest of the time to work on the prompt more or our own separate projects. This would be time to\, if a sked\, provide critique and suggestion. Remember\, consent is key and unso licited advice could do more harm than intended! Don't push or pressure.Fi nally\, we close out at 2pm\, bid our farewells\, and make our way out of the center/Discord server. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T033756Z LOCATION:Milwaukee LGBT Community Center\, 161 S 1st St\, Milwaukee\, WI 5 3204\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Public Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mkelgbt.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rainbow Readers DTSTART:20270127T010000Z DTEND:20270127T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T062337Z UID:31d5m8jtbillotki2hs0kb3th3_R20260225T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:This book club is designed to be a space where individuals can talk about the books they've been reading or their personal favorites. We hope that you will be able to share and receive book recommendations and connect with members of the community. LGBTQ+ books are highly encouraged but not required.Hybrid:https://mcw-edu.zoom.us/j/99833035514?pwd=HUNtDP8T xLkph58ckk5rOGaQyNRPaC.1Meeting ID: 998 3303 5514Passcode: AR4YJ4hd LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T062337Z LOCATION:Milwaukee LGBT Community Center\, 161 S 1st St\, Milwaukee\, WI 5 3204\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Public Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mkelgbt.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Queer Writers Workshop DTSTART:20270206T170000Z DTEND:20270206T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260810T183201Z UID:46jctf6o8dddidnlrrrbctmilk@google.com CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:In-person at the MKE LGBT Community Center and virtual on Disc ord!Queer Writers Group will run from 12pm-2pm every first Saturday.We'll start with briefs intros. You can shared your preferred name\, preferred p ronouns\, and what brought you to QWG.Afterward\, we'll have a prompt. The se prompts can be used to write poetry or prose\, whatever works for you! Writing time will last about 30 minutes.Next\, those who wish to share wha t they wrote are welcome to. This is not a time to critique or judge your fellow group member's work\, but to provide a safe space for them to share without fear.After sharing\, we will use the rest of the time to work on the prompt more or our own separate projects. This would be time to\, if a sked\, provide critique and suggestion. Remember\, consent is key and unso licited advice could do more harm than intended! Don't push or pressure.Fi nally\, we close out at 2pm\, bid our farewells\, and make our way out of the center/Discord server. LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T183201Z LOCATION:Milwaukee LGBT Community Center\, 161 S 1st St\, Milwaukee\, WI 5 3204\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Public Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mkelgbt.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rainbow Readers DTSTART:20270224T010000Z DTEND:20270224T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T063301Z UID:31d5m8jtbillotki2hs0kb3th3_R20260225T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:This book club is designed to be a space where individuals can talk about the books they've been reading or their personal favorites. We hope that you will be able to share and receive book recommendations and connect with members of the community. LGBTQ+ books are highly encouraged but not required.Hybrid:https://mcw-edu.zoom.us/j/99833035514?pwd=HUNtDP8T xLkph58ckk5rOGaQyNRPaC.1Meeting ID: 998 3303 5514Passcode: AR4YJ4hd LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T063301Z LOCATION:Milwaukee LGBT Community Center\, 161 S 1st St\, Milwaukee\, WI 5 3204\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Public Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mkelgbt.org/events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR