East Side Teen Poetry Reading

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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Saturday, April 29, 2006

Join some of Madison's best high school poets for a night of passionate and visionary spoken word. An open mike will follow the scheduled performances. Poets: Bring your notebooks and your confident voices and show your stuff.

Contact Andrew McCuaig at 240-0889/amccuaig@tds.net for more information.