The David R. Collins Writers’ Conference (formerly known as the Mississippi Valley Writers’ Conference) will return to the campus of Augustana College this summer, June 24-27. It will continue to offer scholarships to students, veterans/active-duty service members, and those with financial need. Attendees will hone their craft in intimate, intensive three-day workshops and will also […]

SPECTRA Lives! The Quad Cities reading series returns to Rozz-Tox on Saturday, August 3 with a special “Books & Beats” celebration of Chicago House Music as well as the release of Chicago House Music: Culture and Community (forthcoming from Belt Publishing on August 13) by award-winning writer Marguerite L. Harrold. Harrold, a Chicago native, will […]