A play on the word “Haiku” and the Hebrew word, “Chai,” meaning “life” as in the popular toast, “L’Chaim,” CHAIku is Next@19th’s venue for all things literary – including Jewy 17 syllable strands. Presented monthlyon the roof of the organization’s scenic courtyard, CHAIku presents the voices of local writers. A new format is being launched for the 2012-2013 season which selects work from an open call for poetry and short prose up to 600 words based on designated themes. The themes include For The Win: Words of Games, Winning and Losingpresented in conjunction with Project Mah Jongg - on display at the Jewish Museum of Florida October 16, 2012 - March 17, 2013. Other themes for the season are Words Of Redemption, Words of Whining & Dining, Words of Wisdom, Words Of War & Peace and Words Of Love. CHAIku events also always include an open mic to close the evening.

ATTENTION WRITERS

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

For The Win: Words on Games, Winning & Losing

As part of Project Mah Jongg - on display at the Jewish Museum of Florida October 16, 2012 - March 17, 2013, Next@19th is soliciting poetry and short prose on the themes of games, winning and losing, for the November 3 CHAIku literary series as well as a reading staged within the exhibition at the museum. Think of the games we play, what you've won, or what you've lost. Submissions should be no more than 600 words. All submissions must be sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by September 30, 2012.