This past Sunday I went to the American Artworks Gallery in Forest Park to attend a reading event for After Hours magazine in which Ellen T. McKnight, friend to Solace in So Many Words, was a featured reader (along with Christopher Gallinari). The venue was cozy, and like most readings emceed by Al DeGenova, who along with Pat Hertel edits After Hours, it had a relaxed and mellow vibe. After Hours is a one of Chicago’s great little magazines. Published twice a year … [Read more...]