Madtown Poetry Open Mic feat. Nathan J. Reid

Art in the cafe...

Ruth Comfort


"The Metaphysical Affect"


January 2026



A diverse collection of mixed mediums, extensively encapsulating my heart and soul concerning the dreams of the human condition. ARTISAN RUTH COMFORT My given name is Ruth Comfort. Named after the amazing artist Louis Comfort Tiffany. I hail from a very long line of artisans and musicians. Even dating back to the great German philosopher...
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Friday, December 7, 2018
8:00 pm

Madtwon Poetry Open Mic w/ Featured Reader: Nathan J. Reid

Nathan J. Reid is a spoken word poet and actor living in Madison. His work has appeared in various journals, including Fox Cry Review, Penguin Review, Bramble Lit Magazine, and GREAT: Poems of Resistance & Fortitude poetry anthology. He has been the featured spoken word artist for various exhibitions, fashion shows, and art markets around Wisconsin. He is a member of the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets, former competitor for Madison’s 2015 National Poetry Slam Team, and former senior editor for UW-Oshkosh’s literary journal, the Wisconsin Review. His first collection, Thoughts on Tonight, was published in November 2017 by Finishing Line Press. Visit nathanjreid.com for more information.

Sign Up @ 7:30pm
Show @ 8:00pm

Hosted By: Kelli Miner

Open Mic