Education Events in Highland Park

Hear the new Illinois Poet Laureate Mark Turcotte read and talk poetry on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 4PM in Highland Park, Illinois. Highland Park Poetry, East on Central, and the Illinois State Poetry Society are pleased to present Illinois Poet Laureate Mark Turcotte for this free reading and poetry chat. Program is presented in partnership with the City of Highland Park's Cultural Arts Advisory Group. Program is free but advance registration is required. Depending on response, venue may change to another Highland Park location with greater audience capacity.