Ross Gay is interested in joy. Ross Gay wants to understand joy. Ross Gay is curious about joy. Ross Gay studies joy. Something like that. ~ Ross Gay is the author of four books of poetry: Against Which; Bringing the Shovel Down; Be Holding, winner of the PEN American Literary Jean Stein Award; and Catalog […]

No More Knocking Mad River Theater Works presents an evening of uplifting, searching and socially minded hiphop from regional artists including Tronee Threat, Chris., Blakk Sun, and Kai the Action Kid. A live concert experience built around a single door — once closed, now open — where music, movement, and presence trace the journey from […]

Mad River Theater Works presents It’s Tuesday, Let’s Dance Cajun Basics with Sharon Leahy Who’s it for? Beginner to experienced dancers — come learn or practice the basics of Cajun dance.What to wear? Any smooth sole shoes — leather bottoms or taps are perfect!When? Four Tuesdays: February 24th, March 3rd, 10th and 17th at 6:30 […]

"...there’s such a warmth to the way by which this Chicago-based singer-songwriter crafts his music it supersedes the Avant Garde. And his brilliant new LP, Locust Land, is no exception." - Rock and Roll Globe Bill MacKay is a guitarist, improviser, composer, and singer based in Chicago. An accomplished collaborator with projects that include Katinka […]