Open Mike Night At Bethel Arts Junction

BETHEL — On August 15, Bethel Arts Junction will present a full night of open mike readings. All are welcome to share their works.

The Wednesday Night Poetry series, a popular weekly event in the former Bethel railroad station-turn-cooperative arts gallery, usually begins at 7:30 with an open mike session from 7:45 to 8:30 pm. Featured poets then read for about 30 minutes, and a poetry workshop follows. For the workshop, participants are encouraged to bring works of their own for sharing and constructive critiques.

On August 15, however, in preparation for the upcoming 2001 Connecticut Poetry Festival the weekend of August 17-18 in Middletown, the full evening will be devoted to open mike poetry.

Program directors are Faith Vicinanza and Michael Seri. Admission is $1, which helps the poetry series defray the cost of rest as member of the cooperative gallery. On certain nights, the hat may be passed when an out-of-state guest poet drives in to the area.

For information, contact Mrs Vicinanza at 426-3388, Mr Seri at 270-6202, or Cheryl Panosian at Bethel Arts Junction, 798-2193. Email may also be sent to Mrs Vicinanza at faith@hanover-press.com. The arts junction is in Bethel Center, immediately off Route 302/Greenwood Avenue on Depot Place.