27 Jan Announcing “In Gratitude”: A City-Wide Practice of Hope

Posted at 09:00h in Community, In Gratitude, Just Buffalo Writing Center, Literary Events, Silo City Reading Series

We are thrilled to announce "In Gratitude," a city-wide reading and writing initiative designed to bring our community together. This project invites us all to practice "unabashed gratitude"—a concept inspired by the renowned poet and essayist Ross Gay.

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31 Aug Donika Kelly reads “Suicide Watch: Spring” at the August 30, 2025 Silo City Reading Series

Posted at 11:00h in Literary Events, Silo City Reading Series

The August 30, 2025 Silo City Reading Series event featuring the poet Donika Kelly. Kelly read poems from her latest collection The Natural Order of Things (Graywolf Press, 2025) including "Suicide Watch: Spring" captured here.

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31 Aug Nicole Chochrek dances on the side of the Marine A grain elevator at the Silo City Reading Series

Posted at 09:35h in Literary Events, Silo City Reading Series

Artist and dancer Nicole Chochrek dances on the side of the Marine A grain elevator at the Silo City Reading Series while Charlie Martin (Hovvdy) performs in Duende's backyard on August 30, 2025.

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31 Aug Charlie Martin performs “Daisy” at the Silo City Reading Series

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At the August 30, 2025 Silo City Reading Series, Charlie Martin (Hovvdy) performed music alongside poets Donika Kelly + Nabila Lovelace with installation art and dance by Nicole Chochrek.

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30 Aug Nabila Lovelace reading “Citizenship” at the August 30, 2025 Silo City Reading Series

Posted at 08:59h in Literary Events, Poetry Fellowships, Silo City Reading Series

The August 30, 2025 Silo City Reading Series event featuring the 2025 Just Buffalo Poetry Fellow Nabila Lovelace. Lovelace read brand new poems and poems from her collection Sons of Achilles (Yes Yes Books, 2018) in which her poem "Citizenship" appears.

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01 Aug Silo City Reading Series Artwork

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Please view a gallery of artwork that has been presented at the Silo City Reading Series over the years.

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27 Jul Andrew Grace reads “Silo” at the July 26, 2025 Silo City Reading Series

Posted at 09:02h in Literary Events, Silo City Reading Series

The July 26, 2025 Silo City Reading Series event featuring poet Andrew Grace. Grace read poems from his latest collection A Brief History of the Midwest (Black Lawrence Press, 2025). He also read "Silo" from his award-winning collection Shadeland (Ohio State University Press, 2008).

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27 Jul Kenzie Allen reads ” Love Song to the Man Announcing Pow Wows and Rodeos” at the July 26, 2025 Silo City Reading Series

Posted at 09:00h in Literary Events, Silo City Reading Series

The July 26, 2025 Silo City Reading Series event featuring poet Kenzie Allen. Allen read poems from her latest collection Cloud Missives (Tin House, 2024) including "Love Song to the Man Announcing Pow Wows and Rodeos" captured here.

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29 Jun Silo City Reading Series: Graham Foust, Amy De’Ath, Chuck Tingley, Allegra Krieger

Posted at 13:29h in Literary Events, Silo City Reading Series

We kicked off another season of the Silo City Reading Series last night with mesmerizing readings, performances, and artwork. Thank you Graham Foust, Amy De’Ath, Allegra Krieger, and Chuck Tingley for making the evening so special.

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01 Sep Silo City Reading Series featuring Megan Fernandes, Diana Cao, Sating in Place

Posted at 10:00h in Literary Events, Silo City Reading Series

We closed out season twelve (August 31, 2024) of the Silo City Reading Series with some collective magic. It was beyond special to experience it all. Thanks to everyone who was able to join us!

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