One of the reasons Nick, Andy, and I discontinued the regular poetry readings at the Lit Café, was because we were anchored to the second Thursday every month. Sure the consistency made sure everybody knew when and where, but sometimes some of the best… more »

Gone but not forgotten. You could say that about the readings at the Literary Café, as cliché as it is. But remember, there were readings in the 90’s way before Nick and I got it into our soft craniums to do it ourselves. And we promised that there wi… more »

It’s hard to imagine that after four years of throwing poets together to get their versigroove on every month, every second Thursday, that Nick and I are throwing in the towel (albeit not a very clean towel). Yes, Friends, the institution of the Poetry… more »

TM Gottl (where the hell is that umlaut key?) just posted a great article in The Examiner about the Literary Cafe poetry night and upcoming finale. Click thru and come to what will probably be a memorable night. more »

Like a full solar eclipse or the coronation of a king or the birth of the savior, times like these are rare. Here at the Literary Cafe, this time, this once in a lifetime time, we call WHITE TIME. It is our Poetry Series sometimes extravaganza, some t… more »

There is a repressive force in our Tremont midst. They are deceptive; wearing the guise of progressiveness, nodding in agreement to our creative ideas. They act our friends, but then it is they that try to slam the BAN! But, poetry lovers, we are not… more »

Predictable is never used when describing the Literary Cafe Poetry Reading Series. No matter who is featured, who is hosting, what else may be going on that evening, just as you settle in for an expected poetic ride.....BAM! Something happens. Maybe… more »

I have just returned from an adventure. In order to find the finest poets for the Literary Café Poetry series, sometimes I must venture into the deepest, darkest recesses of our continent. Only the most exotic and talented poets can stand up to Clevela… more »

Cleveland summers are more confusing than San Francisco's, but without the hills, Alcatraz (unless you include Mansfield), or sourdough bread in earshot of seal honking. Of course, we got Jimmy Dimora during a pasta feast. But the weather in July is a… more »

A case study: Establish a unique area surrounded by organically raised art. Keep it isolated from mainstream of traffic, both physical and ideological. Yet cultivate a warm welcoming cozy atmosphere where all are greeted with a smile or a handshake, or… more »