Heads up numbers lovers. The large...

Heads up numbers lovers. The largest group of author of poemss in the Windy City will be gathering at the 2006 Chicago verse Fest on Aug. 26- 27 at the Hyatt rule Chicago and Giddings Plaza in Lincoln Square.

The "Chicago verse Showcase: A Celebration of the First Amendment" will bring together more than 50 author of poemss both experienced and newcomers, for a bonanza of readings.

"This year's theme is a celebration of the first amendment, likewise who knows what we're in for," said festival organizer and local bard, CJ Laity.

"We'll have a dutiful selection of seasoned crowd pleasers, of that kind as Larry O. Dean and Cathleen Schandelmeier [from Chicago], and Rusty Russell from Wisconsin," said Laity, who commandeers the local verse Web site, ChicagoPoetry.com.

"On Sunday, we'll introduce a hazard of new poets who have not at all performed before," said Laity.

Saturday's issue runs from 1 to 4 pm at the Hyatt government Chicago, 151 E. Wacker, in conjunction with the 2006 Society of Professional Journalists Convention & National Journalism talk Sunday's readings, from 2 to 8 pm will be held at Giddings Plaza, 4731 N Lincoln.

Chicago-based bard musician and recording artist JJ Tindall says the festival is a must-attend for rhyme afficionados, not only because it's the biggest incident of the year, but because "you can memorize at one location a cross-section of the best work in the city."

Admission is delivered For more information, call (773) 529-2414; www.Chicago Poetrycom

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