Madtown Poetry Open Mic w/ Featured Reader Erik Fuhrer

Art in the cafe...

Dottie and Josie Brand (Two Peas in a Pod)


"Summer Magic"


June 2026



We are self-taught artists who create work inspired by healing, nature, travel, and personal experiences. Growing up, art became a way for us to process emotions, express ourselves, and create spaces that felt meaningful and comforting. Our first “gallery” was our college apartment, which we transformed with our own artwork and nature-inspired design and the power of the feminine. Sharing our space and work with others encouraged us to continue creating and exploring art more seriously. Inspired by our Latin culture, color, emotion, and everyday moments, our work reflects themes of connection, growth,...
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Friday, December 6, 2019
8:00 pm

Our featured reader will be Erik Fuhrer. He is the author of the poetry collections every time you die (Alien Buddha Press), not human enough for the census (forthcoming 2019 from Vegetarian Alcoholic Press), and VOS (forthcoming 2019 from Yavanika Press). He is currently an Assistant Director at the University of Iowa's Center for Teaching, where he runs pedagogy workshops for faculty and graduate students.

Sign up starts at 7:30. Show starts at 8.

Hosted by Kelli.

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