In our monthly reading series, "Today You Are Perfect," we bring poets and artists and listeners together to share their words. Afterward, everyone has the option to participate in a small question and answer session.

Hosted by Jennifer MacBain-Stephens // Sponsored by Iowa City Poetry

The Lineup: L. Vella, Adrienne Rose, Skylar Alexander

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 10, 2022) — SPECTRA Lives! The Quad Cities reading series, c/o The Midwest Writing Center, returns to Rozz-Tox on Thursday, October 20, at 8PM (7PM doors), to celebrate the release of Skylar Alexander’s debut poetry collection Searching for Petco, released earlier this year by the estimable Forklift Books.

Join us for an open house poetry reading at our new space (229 N Gilbert) featuring visiting poet Matt Hart and IC’s own Lauren Haldeman, Skylar Alexander, and Izzy Casey.