WELCOME TO THE BRIDGE READINGS VIDEO ARCHIVE HOMEPAGE
BELOW ARE THE BRIDGE VIDEO ARCHIVE OF RECORDINGS FROM THE LOCUS & OPEN READINGS SERIES, PRODUCED FROM 2021 TO PRESENT, WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION.
THE OPEN READINGS SERIES IS PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OPEN BOOKS PILSEN. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SERIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AS A SEPARATE, STAND-ALONE SERIES IN OUR BRIDGE VIDEO COLLECTION.
NEW RECORDINGS ARE ADDED TO THE ARCHIVE AS THEY ARE RECEIVED.
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Bridge / Open Readings, Produced
in Partnership with Open Books, Pilsen
Bridge / Open Readings continues the live-lit recording efforts of the Bridge live Readings Archive and supports the mission of Open Books, a non-profit that provides literacy experiences for tens of thousands of readers each year.
The Inaugural Bridge Chicago "Open Readings" at Open Books Pilsen took place at the Open Books Pilsen store, 905 W. 19th St. on Saturday, February 18th, 2023. In this clip, host Michael Workman introduces the program.
Bridge Chicago "Open Readings" at Open Books Pilsen featuring Amanda Goldblatt took place at the Open Books Pilsen store, 905 W. 19th St. on Saturday, February 18th, 2023.
Bridge Chicago "Open Readings" at Open Books Pilsen featuring Joel Craig took place at the Open Books Pilsen store, 905 W. 19th St. on Saturday, February 18th, 2023.
Bridge Chicago "Open Readings" at Open Books Pilsen took place at the Open Books Pilsen store, 905 W. 19th St. on Saturday, February 18th, 2023. This Open Mic portion features a reading by participant Reema Rao-Patel.
Bridge Chicago "Open Readings" at Open Books Pilsen took place at the Open Books Pilsen store, 905 W. 19th St. on Saturday, February 18th, 2023. This Open Mic portion features a reading by participant Chance Mitchell.
Bridge Chicago "Open Readings" at Open Books Pilsen took place at the Open Books Pilsen store, 905 W. 19th St. on Saturday, February 18th, 2023. This Open Mic portion features a reading by participant Tal Caritas.
Bridge Chicago "Open Readings" at Open Books Pilsen took place at the Open Books Pilsen store, 905 W. 19th St. on Saturday, February 18th, 2023. This Open Mic portion features a reading by participant Clay Cofre.
Bridge Chicago "Open Readings" at Open Books Pilsen took place at the Open Books Pilsen store, 905 W. 19th St. on Saturday, February 18th, 2023. This Open Mic portion features a reading by participant Thomas Horton.
Bridge / LOCUS Readings
Bridge / LOCUS Readings ………………. Readings by poets and writers selected by Bridge in partnership with the LOCUS series, curated by Whitney LaMora.
The Bridge / LOCUS partnership reading series was presented on the occasion of Bridge / Assembly Zones program at the Evanston Art Center on Saturday, June 19, and again August 21 and 22, 2021. The Bridge core collective oversaw installation of a timeline development mural for the Assembly Zones program designed by Bob Faust and Faust, Ltd. that wrapped around the façade of the Evanston Art Center building. The mural showcases architectural drawings and materials from the core project team member David Sundry, as well as materials developed through the Your Turn campaign.
The mural remains in place through Sept 15, 2021.
This August 22, 2021 video clip includes an introduction by Michael Workman, Bridge President and Editor-in-chief of the Bridge Journal.
This August 22, 2021 video clip includes readings by poet Jae Green.
This August 22, 2021 video clip includes readings by poet Michele Popadich.
This June 19, 2021 video clip includes a welcome by Michael Workman, Bridge President and Editor-in-chief of the Bridge Journal, and Whitney LaMora, curator of the LOCUS series and Director of West Town gallery The Martin.
This June 19, 2021 video clip includes readings by Emma Casey, whose work was also selected for publication in the Bridge Journal Volume 21, Number 1, alongside work by LOCUS visual art collaborator Alonso Galue.
This June 19, 2021 video clip includes readings by poet mo santiago.
This June 19, 2021 video clip includes readings by poet Coelti.