Copper Chimney Lounge Poetry Series: Cindy Hunter Morgan and Anita Skeen

Local poets Cindy Hunter Morgan and Anita Skeen will be the featured readers at the Lansing Poetry Club’s first Copper Chimney Lounge Poetry Series event of the year 4 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 12) at East Lansing’s University United Methodist Church.

Hunter Morgan, an assistant professor of creative writing at Michigan State University, is the author of two chapbooks: "The Sultan, The Skater, The Bicycle Maker" and "Apple Season." Her 2017 poetry collection, "Harborless,” was a 2018 Michigan Notable Book and the winner of the 2017 Moveen Prize in poetry. Her most recent collection of poetry is 2022’s "Far Company.”

Skeen is a professor emerita in the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities at MSU and founding director of the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities’ Center for Poetry. She’s published six volumes of poetry: "Each Hand a Map," "Portraits," "Outside the Frame,” “The Resurrection of the Animals,” "Never the Whole Story" and "When We Say Shelter," which was co-written by poet Jane Taylor. She’s also released two collaborations with local artist Laura DeLind, "The Unauthorized Audubon" and "Even the Least of These.”

Following their readings, Hunter Morgan and Skeen will sell and autograph copies of their books. There will also be an open mic, which attendees are invited to sign up for when they arrive at the event. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. For more information, visit facebook.com/LansingPoetryClub or email Lansing Poetry Club President Ruelaine Stokes at ruestokes@gmail.com.