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a lady-centric live lit show that takes place the last Monday of the month (usually) at Cole’s Bar in Logan Square. Est. 2014 by Rosamund Lannin and Carly Oishi. Produced and hosted by Amy Eaton and Jasmine Davila.

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January 26: RESIST
February 23: THIN ICE
March 23: JASMINE
April 27: AMY
May 25: OCCUPATION
June 22: FIRST DATE
July 27: SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL
August 24: CORN SWEAT
September 28: FAT BEAR
October 26: HAUNTED
November 30: CROWDED HOUSE
Decemberer 28: WE MADE IT

07.01.2026 17:32 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
musical festival poster style graphic announcing the themes for Miss Spoken, a live lit show that takes place monthly in Chicago

musical festival poster style graphic announcing the themes for Miss Spoken, a live lit show that takes place monthly in Chicago

Happy New Year from @missspoken.bsky.social! Delighted to share this year's themes.

If you identify as female or are a non-binary femme, and are interested in performing, please e-mail your pitch to us at missspokenchicago@gmail.com.

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veronica smiles while standing in front of a brick wall. she had shoulder length hair that is dark and wavy. she wears a light blue denim jacket over a white t-shirt and a black skirt or trousers.

veronica smiles while standing in front of a brick wall. she had shoulder length hair that is dark and wavy. she wears a light blue denim jacket over a white t-shirt and a black skirt or trousers.

The fourth reader for Miss Spoken: LAKE on Sunday August 24 at Cole’s Bar is @veronicaeye.bsky.social!

Veronica Arreola is a professional feminist, women’s sports evangelist, writer, and hyper-local elected official. Subscribe to her newsletter Peace, Love, and.... on beehive.

19.08.2025 23:25 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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MissSpoken with Veronica Arreola, Barrie Cole, Kristen Kunz Vehill, Vicki Walden | Cole's Bar MissSpoken: Lake Essays and stories by Femmes, Nonbinary folk, Amazons, Earth Mamas, Boss Babes, Trans Women, Ladies, Hausfraus, Cis Women, Dykes, Bitches and LIttle Old Ladies!   Featured Readers:  V...

colesbarchicago.com/event/misssp...

Click the link for more information about our next show, Miss Spoken: LAKE, on Sunday August 24.

19.08.2025 21:01 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Barrie Cole wears her wavy dark hair loose. She sits with one leg up in front of her. She wears a t-shirt with a bright graphic and blue jeans.

Barrie Cole wears her wavy dark hair loose. She sits with one leg up in front of her. She wears a t-shirt with a bright graphic and blue jeans.

Miss Spoken is happy to have @barriecole.bsky.social with us next Sunday at Cole’s for Miss Spoken: LAKE.

Barrie Cole has written a bunch of plays including: Capacity, Reverse Gossip, and Reality is an Activity. Her book, Lacquer Is a Thrilling Word, be released in the spring.

19.08.2025 21:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Vicki Walden has short blonde hair, wears a black shirt and red & black glasses. Her hands are clasped together under her chin, fingers steepled, while she looks at the camera.

Vicki Walden has short blonde hair, wears a black shirt and red & black glasses. Her hands are clasped together under her chin, fingers steepled, while she looks at the camera.

Miss Spoken is delighted and fortunate to have Vicki Walden joining us at Cole’s Bar on Sunday August 24 for LAKE.

Vicki Walden is a long-time ensemble member of Curious Theatre Branch and former ensemble member of Cook County Theatre Department, DOG, a theater company, and Lucky Pierre.

19.08.2025 20:56 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Kristen Vehill cups her right cheek with her right hand as she gazes at the camera. She had blonde hair, wears a sleeveless red print dress. and has a pair of sunglasses on her head. She is sitting outdoors on a sunny day.

Kristen Vehill cups her right cheek with her right hand as she gazes at the camera. She had blonde hair, wears a sleeveless red print dress. and has a pair of sunglasses on her head. She is sitting outdoors on a sunny day.

Miss Spoken returns to Cole’s Bar on Sunday August 24 for LAKE with Kristen Vehill.

She proudly serves on the Chicago boards of Prop Thtr and Chicago Dramatists, and on the national board of the National New Play Network (NNPN).

19.08.2025 20:53 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Y’all - we are moving! New night at a new venue! Details coming soon… #Chicago #LiveLit #Storytelling

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