We are once again thrilled to have local author and poet Adrienne S. Wallner host Poetry Open Mic during the National Poetry Month of April. Please join us in the LOLA gallery room on Thursday, April 18th for this wonderful community event. Bring any poetry or prose, whether it’s something you wrote, or share a favorite from another author. Potluck begins at 5:30, with the Open Mic running from 6-8pm. Coffee will be provided during this family-friendly event.
Thursday April 18th, 2024
LOLA is located at 4262 County Rd B in Land O’ Lakes WI. There is parking in our lot behind the building.
Adrienne S. Wallner Bio
Adrienne is a writer, photographer, teaching artist, traveler, and nature enthusiast. She holds an B.A. in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing from St. Norbert College and an M.F.A in Creative Writing with an emphasis in Poetry from the University of Southern Maine-Stonecoast. She has been National Park Ranger, youth advocate, wilderness instructor, granter writer, teacher, and editor. Her poetry collection “To the 4 a.m. Light” was published by Finishing Line Press and her work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize.
In 2022 Adrienne was an Opening Poet for internationally renowned poet Rupi Kaur and a guest teacher at the Oscar Wilde House for Western Connecticut State University’s Dublin Residency. Her poetry has been exhibited at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center SOCIAL Studio, the LOLA Gallery, and by Roche Gallery & Writer’s Studio. Her interactive installation “Seeds of Inspiration” will appear at Unwind in Woodruff, Wisconsin in May 2024. Adrienne’s poetry will also be featured in the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration’s Marine Debris Awareness exhibit “Support Superior” at Isle Royale National Park in summer 2024.
Born in Milwaukee, Adrienne lives in Northwoods of Wisconsin. She is very excited to host this again event and is looking forward to hearing everyone’s work! You can find more information about Adrienne and her work at inkinthebranches.com.
THE OPEN MIC AND JAM FOR FEB 15TH DATE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, WE WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED ON THE NEW DATE AS IT GETS WORKED OUT.
