The poets are touring the U. S. in celebration of the recent publication of a special supplement of modern Brazilian poetry in the literary magazine New American Writing. Bonvicino s work includes 33 poems, Butterfly Bones, and the recent bi-lingual edition of Sky Eclipse. Costa has published the collections 28 poemas 6 contos, Satori and Quadragesimo. Both have translated the works of many English and Spanish speaking poets into Portuguese. The will takes place at the Ferguson Theater, at 600 S. Michigan Ave.
Admission is free.
Chicago Halloween happenings The Chicagoween Pumpkin Plaza presents this year s Halloween festivities, which include daily performances by the Midnight Circus, a haunted village, fortunetellers, magicians, jugglers and spooky storytellers. Plus, take part in the pumpkin-decorating workshop Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fun lasts right through Halloween. Chicagoween Pumpkin Plaza is presented by the Mayor s Office of Special Events. The Columbia Chronicle is a student produced publication of Columbia College Chicago and does not necessarily represent, in whole or in part, the views of Columbia College administrators, faculty or students.