Welcome to the Equinox, where the Earth hits "reset" and the rest of us meat sacks try to figure out what time it is. We see hope for Spring in every filthy, slushie-esque puddle; the chance for rebirth as hundreds of dog poop piles are laid bare, unobfuscated by snow. Truly, there are miracles every day.

The biggest one being the return of Write Club Chicago. You're welcome.

As the lamb begins to make its entrance/exit for the month, we gather for the warmth of blistering words at GMan Tavern. We put our hands to the screaming intonations of Corrbette Pasko, feeling life in our fingers. Josh Zagoren keeps the time so perfectly, daylight no longer needs saving. We are rowdy. We are at peace.

Your Smarch lineup will cleanse you for this Equinox, by fire and ice and the literary talent of the gods of renewal. Also, there's booze.

RAIN (Tara Sullivan) vs SHINE (Hannah Gamble)

HUNT (Keith Ecker) vs GATHER (Jacoby Cochran)

BLOOM (Amy Eaton) vs WILT (Nestor Gomez)

Tickets on sale at www.gmantavern.com

Get in there, nerds.