Rachel Foss
STREETERVILLE — Local authors and poets will gather Tuesday to present "Welcome to the Neighborhood," a collection of readings based on the disparate communities that make up the city.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. Admission is free to all Illinois residents.
Accompanied by illustrations from local artists, presenters include:
- Essayist Megan Stielstra on Wicker Park
- Hip hop artist Psalm One on Englewood
- Author and editor Rachel Hyman on Hyde Park
The event is curated by local literary projects Anthology of Chicago and 1,001 Chicago Afternoons.
Visit the museum's website for more information.
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