Six Poets to Read at Highland Center

GREENSBORO – “Back Roads Readings” will present a summer poetry series featuring six poets. Readings are held outside in a tent at the Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro. All readings are free, begin at 3 p.m., and are followed by a book signing and reception with the poets.

Dates of the readings are: Sunday, July 10, Dan Chiasson and Toussaint St. Negritude; Sunday, July 24, Bianca Stone and Sharon Olds; Sunday, August 7, Brad Kessler and Jay Parini.

For more information contact Lisa von Kann (802) 633-4956 or backroadsreadings.org. A free workshop with Bianca Stone and Ben Pease on July 24 will be offered from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Greensboro Free Library. Bring a paper bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Email greensborofree@gmail.com or call (802) 533-2351.