Now in its third year, with more than 35 participating N.C. writers, the West End Poetry Festival is bigger than ever. It’s a one-day event for all ages. Sessions include readings, writing workshops and performances.
Among those who have agreed to speak at the event are award-winning writers Jeffery Beam, Grey Brown, Alex Grant, Katie Bowler, Bruce Lader and novelist/poet Joanna Catherine Scott. Also reading from their works will be current Piedmont Poet Laureate Jacki Shelton Green.
The festival will be held on Oct. 17 at Carrboro Century Hall. Its theme is “Celebrating Diversity in Poetry.†For more information, visit westendpoetsweekend.com