The Oulipo is a Paris-based "workshop" of poets, writers, artists, and mathematicians, that formed in 1960 to explore "potential literature" (OUvroir de LIttérature POtentielle) and the relationship of formalism and literature.  From such esoteric origins arose a rich and, frankly, awesome body of works, along with a whole catalog of "constraints," tools to use to make your own poetry and literature. Oulipo, SLC is for enthusiasts of the group that has included such illustrious members as Raymon …

Read. Eat. Discuss. Have fun. Repeat. Food and books--almost as good of a pair as milk and cookies. Or Lennon and McCartney. This is all about getting together with other people who enjoy eating and reading and discussing what makes literature great and any other topics that may come up. With so many books in print it is good to have direction from other avid readers to know what to read next. What better avenue than over a delicious meal at one of SLC's fine dining venues? Classic reading …

I have wanted to be in a book club for a long time, but cringe when my friends tell me their clubs are reading "Diaries of a Shoppaholic" and the like. I love to read, but feel like I have a more and more difficult time finding books that I really love. I would like to start a group that could meet monthly and, in addition to the typical pick a book, read and discuss, talk in general about books we love and why. Perhaps every other meeting we could pick a book to read that either one member love …