A diverse range of creative humans
come together to present life's
most essential indulgences:
poetry, music, art, & culture.

(the) CN welcomes any-brow.
Create, experiment, fck around, find out.
What matters when nothing is certain?

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Pequod’s is the Best Pizza in Chicago
Pequod’s is the Best Pizza in Chicago

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Here is a delightful story about deep-dish pizza and a profound love for literature, Chicago style.

Old Town Ale House is Chicago’s Best Bar
Old Town Ale House is Chicago’s Best Bar

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Learn about this one-of-a-kind bohemian saloon, its eclectically famous history, and my experience visiting a true gem in the rough.

Post-Poetic Bliss: Live from Beyond Baroque
Post-Poetic Bliss: Live from Beyond Baroque

Live from the Wanda Coleman Theater at Beyond Baroque, in Venice, CA, a quartet of word warriors shared emphatic poetry.

A Micro Interview with Harry Katz & The Pistachios
A Micro Interview with Harry Katz & The Pistachios

We’ve been digging through our archives. Here’s our interview with THE Harry Katz from our first issue, released back in 2023.

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Issue #2:NOTHING IS CERTAIN.

Here’s a lot of cool stuff from our favorite poets, artists, musicians, storytellers, and envelope pushers from all over the world to make you forget how long you've been waiting. Some folks we sought out personally. Others boldly submitted without ever hearing of us before. This eclectic collection is a work of art in and of itself, and we're pretty damn proud. YOU'RE WELCOME. 

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