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SUMMARY:Poetry Society Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Come by and join the group for what always promises to be a lively discussion of verse. This week\, our very own Cliff Dweller Don Evans (president of the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame) will lead a discussion on the collection of poems he co-edited\, “Wherever I’m At: An Anthology of Chicago Poetry”. \nReservations for lunch are required to make sure we have room at the table for everyone:\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org\nor by calling 312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/poetry-society-lunch-4/
CATEGORIES:Lunch,Poetry
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SUMMARY:Poetry Society Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Come by and join the group for what always promises to be a lively discussion of verse. This week’s discussion we will be reading poems from Chicago writer/poet Stuart Dybeck. \nReservations for lunch are required to make sure we have room at the table for everyone:\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org\nor by calling 312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/poetry-society-lunch-5/
CATEGORIES:Lunch,Poetry
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SUMMARY:Poetry Society Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Come by and join the group for what always promises to be a lively discussion of verse. This week\, Richard Nystrom will moderated a discussion of select works by Chaucer. \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/poetry-society-lunch-6/
CATEGORIES:Lunch,Past Event,Poetry
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SUMMARY:Poetry Society Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Marian Frendt led a lively discussion of verse. In recognition of all things spooky this month\, the theme was works by none other than Edgar Allen Poe. \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/poetry-society-lunch-7/
CATEGORIES:Lunch,Past Event,Poetry
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SUMMARY:Poetry Society Lunch
DESCRIPTION:In our next meeting\, we will be discussing variations in translations of Homer’s Iliad. Please join us. No special knowledge required. Just come enjoy the company. Have fun. \nIf you expect to have lunch\, please make a reservation at\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org or\n312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/poetry-society-lunch-8/
CATEGORIES:Lunch,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T133000
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SUMMARY:Poetry Society Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Our friendly group of poetry enthusiasts had a lively discussion on the works of Bob Dylan. This month’s event was moderated by Michele Kurlander. \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/poetry-society-lunch-9/
CATEGORIES:Lunch,Past Event,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T170000
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SUMMARY:Burns Supper
DESCRIPTION:Cliff Dwellers Annual Burns Supper – NEW DATE!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScottish poet Robert Burns was born in Alloway\, Scotland on January 25\, 1759. Burns is widely regarded as the authentic voice of the Scottish people. Every year around the world\, the enduring resonance of Burns’s writing is celebrated near the end of January. At the Cliff Dwellers\, we’ll join in this merry tradition with feasting and fun. \nTry some whisky at the bar\, enjoy a traditional Scottish dinner including haggis\, and look forward to members delivering the Toast to the Lads\, the Toast to the Lassies\, singing\, poetry\, and other surprises to entertain the crowd. \n(If you would like to perform at the event\, please contact Jackie at jackie@cliff-chicago.org. ) \nMembers: $65 per person\nGuests: $70 per person\nBar opens: 5 p.m.\nBuffet opens: 6 p.m.\nFestivities begin: 7 p.m. \nIMPORTANT NOTE:  If you made reservations for the original Burns Dinner date\, please make a NEW reservation to confirm that you can make the new date. \nReservations for the evening are required by February 19 at reservations@cliff-chicago.org\, or call 312-922-8080
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/burns-supper-3/
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Experience,Poetry
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SUMMARY:Poetry Society Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join our friendly group of poetry enthusiasts for a lively discussion on a poet selected by the group. Today’s roundtable will review selected poems of Carl Sandburg\, moderated by Steve Geer. \nAll are welcome! No poetry writing skills needed\, just an appreciation of the art form!
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/poetry-society-lunch-10/
CATEGORIES:Lunch,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T170000
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Day Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Live music\, singing\, and Poetry! Have a Guinness or Hot Toddy by the fireplace. This evening is a time to celebrate all things Irish! \n5:00 p.m.: Doors open\n5:00 – 6:00 p.m.: Live Music by the bar with Kilkenny’s own Peter Brady\n6:00 p.m. – Buffet\, featuring Irish favorites such as Corned Beef and Cabbage and Irish Soda Bread\n6:45 p.m. – A brief History of Ireland\, by Pat Whealan\n7:00 p.m. – Emcee Michael Burke will kick off the evening’s program\, featuring music and poetry provided by members of the Cliff Dwellers \nDinner and Program:\nMembers: $60\nNon-members: $68\nProgram only: $20 \nMake your reservation no later than March 6!\nreservations@cliff-chicago.org or 3121-922-8080 \n 
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/irish-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Experience,Music,Past Event,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T133000
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SUMMARY:Poetry Society Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join our friendly group of poetry enthusiasts for a lively discussion on a topic selected by the group. Today’s roundtable will review selected poems of Emily Dickinson\, moderated by Margaret Colarelli. \nAll are welcome! No poetry writing skills needed\, just an appreciation of the art form!
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/poetry-society-lunch-11/
CATEGORIES:Lunch,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T133000
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SUMMARY:Poetry Society Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join our friendly group of poetry enthusiasts for an always lively literary discussion. This month’s topic will be announced soon! \nAll are welcome! No poetry writing skills needed\, just an active interest of the art form. \nPlan on attending? Reservations are appreciated.
URL:https://cliff-chicago.org/club-event/poetry-society-lunch-12/
CATEGORIES:Lunch,Poetry
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