For a number of years, even predating the actual creation of Gris Literatura, some of the constituent actors who would become Gris Literatura ran, at the request of the establishment itself, a monthly reading at Troubadour Wine Bar. This relationship ended September 2019, per new management, after having run consistently since May 2015.
So we then went a-searching - and as luck would have it we stumbled upon the most perfect place with the most ideal setting, and the most amicable hosts!! It was like they were searching for us as we were searching for them!
And so, in December of 2019 we started the Prodigal Poetry Series at the Prodigal Pub, located at the corner of 1st Ave & 26th Street in South Minneapolis. Of course COVID shut us down for about 18 months not long after we started, and then for another 3 months at the beginning of 2022, but we have come back each time - the 2nd Sunday of each month, 4pm at the Prodigal Pub! Check out our previous readers, and subscribe to keep on top of who’s reading next!!
And we will ALWAYS have Open Mic - and be FREE of charge! Everyone will always be welcome!!
Dec 2019 - Francine Conley & Thressa Isobel
Jan 2020 - Susan Cosette & Mike Finley
Feb 2020 - Brett Elizabeth Jenkins & Patrick Werle
Mar 2020 - cancelled due to COVID
Oct 2021 - Lewis Mundt
Nov 2021 - Nathan Bergstedt
Dec 2021 - All-inclusive Winter Holiday Open Mic
Mar 2022 - Dr Robert Roddy
Apr 2022 - Clarence White
May 2022 - Katie Vagnino
June 2022 - Lisa Marie Brimmer
July 2022 - Ibé Kaba
Aug 2022 - Hal Sansone & Jack Fischel
Sept 2022 - Paula Cisewski
Oct 2022 - Ghost Stories
Nov 2022 - Rick Hilber & Charlie Curry
Jan 2023 - New Year’s Open Mic
Feb 2023 - Luke Pingel
Mar 2023 - Dr Robert Roddy
Apr 2023 - Katie Rauk
May 2023 - Lora Robinson
June 2023 - Banji Lawal
Sept 2023 - Joe Davis
Oct 2023 - Haley Lasché
Nov 2023 - Taiwana Shambley
…and to come - - -
Dec 2023 - Terry Folz
Feb 2024 - Chris Martin
Mar 2024 - Dr Robert Roddy