# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry, featuring J.I.B. & Nikki Chaos.


J.I.B. is a prose poet and essayist from Southern Ohio. His work has been published in journals, magazines, and various Midwest presses. You can follow his work, travels, and performances on Instagram @j.i.b.trash.poet or on Facebook @ J Ian Bush. 


Praise for American Television, by J.I.B.:

"What makes J.I.B.'s *American Television* (Spartan Press, 2024) great is its pulsating subtext of sincerity--that cries out against the toxicity of contemporary American life, much like Allen Ginsberg's 'Howl.' These poems are just as eloquent and urgently relevant for today's generation."

--Hiromi Yoshida, Chair, Writers Guild at Bloomington


NIKKI CHAOS is a confessional poet from Portsmouth, Ohio and author of the book *Pussy.* In addition to poetry, Nikki performs various sideshow acts including sword swallowing and fire eating and spent 15 years as a journalist.


Praise for Pussy, by Nikki Chaos:

"Nikki Chaos's *Pussy* is raw and visceral, taking confessional poetry to a radical raggedy edge. Nikki converts her amazing survival experiences into words that have fire and punch. As Lydia Lunch might say, she has punched her way 'out of the trauma zone into the light'."

--Hiromi Yoshida


Arrive 20-50 min. before the 7pm program start time so you can:

- Sign up for open mic
- Meet and greet featured poets, the LSP host, and other Writers 
  Guild members
- Purchase the store's books and other gift items

Arrive at least 30 min. before the 6:30 PM café closing time if you want to order and enjoy café food and beverages.

Other recommended restaurants near Morgenstern Books:

- Bangkok Thai Cuisine
- Asuka Steak House & Sushi
- Applebee's Grill + Bar
- Vivencia Latin Flavors


More about the Writers Guild at Bloomington:
https://writersguildbloomington.com/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/last-sunday-poetry-reading-and-open-mic/200030221859146
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic, food-drinks, meet-and-greet, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 38

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bloomington
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Morgenstern Books
- **lat**: 39.15643
- **long**: -86.49564
- **full address**: Morgenstern Books, 849 E Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401-5429, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic being held?
  - **A:** Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic takes place on Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Morgenstern Books, 849 E Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401-5429, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic?
  - **A:** Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic is organized by Writers Guild at Bloomington.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bloomington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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