The annual Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) conference comes to Chicago in 2012.

After readings and other literary events, presses from Chicago and beyond will battle for the AWP 2012 Karaoke Idol throne. Followed by Karaoke-dance party and other activities.

Karaoke Idol Judges:
Amy Guth (Chicago Tribune)
Joe Meno (Author of Hairstyles of the Damned)
Patrick Sommerville (Author of The Universe in Miniature In Miniature)

Karaoke Hosted by Harold Ray & DJ Rory Lake

Hosted Canadian Club from 9pm - 10pm only with RSVP here: http://do312.com/event/2012/03/01/awp-karaoke-battle-dance-party

Presses/Publishers/Publications competing to be the first annual AWP Karaoke Idol are:

PANK, Another Chicago Magazine, Artifice, One Story, Tin House, Featherproof Books, Curbside Splendor Publishing, Quimby's Books, & Red Lightbulbs, and more.

Presented by:

Another Chicago Magazine (ACM)
http://www.anotherchicagomagazine.net/

Artifice Mag
http://www.artificemag.com/

Curbside Splendor
http://www.curbsidesplendor.com/

Featherproof Books
http://www.featherproof.com/

http://www.curbsidesplendor.com/curbside/blog/awp-2012-karaoke-idol

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