The Last Word is Not a Word explores the possibilities of how to write towards endings that open up a poem rather than close it. The real purpose of that common writing advice to "show, don't tell" is that the meaning writers cast their nets for is often found most fully in what is not said, or even at times in what is unable to be said. As Ludwig Wittengenstein wrote, "There is indeed the inexpressible. This shows itself." The workshop will feature a discussion of readings by Eve Ewing and Tracie Morris followed by a writing prompt.
The Mill is a variety show and open mic that features local artists from a range of mediums and genres, such as poets, puppeteers, dancers, comedians, musicians, comic book artists, and clowns.
The Mill Presents: The Last Word is Not a Word
Millstone
Sunday, June 28
1 – 2:30 p
Inside of Comfort Station
Millstone curates a monthly variety show and open mic called The Mill on the third Thursday of every month to help raise money for local charities. The show features local artists from a range of mediums and genres (poets, puppeteers, dancers, comedians, musicians, comic book artists, clowns, and more). The micropress also publishes the literature and arts journal Millstone, along with other zines and books throughout the year.
Millstone was founded from a desire to return to an emphasis on local community building and DIY art scenes, as well as a desire to offer an alternative to contemporary paradigms of meaning, such as the commodified performance of the self. Millstone attempts to foreground authenticity and exploration, with the belief that genuine speech will result in the creation of genuine community.