Caffe Lena Poetry Open Mic Featuring Jordan Smith

Takes place on the first Wednesday of every month. Sign ups at 7, readings at 7:30. Open mic poets read two short poems or one longer poem. All ages & styles welcome.June Feature: Jordan Smith is the author of seven collections of poetry:An Apology for Loving the Old Hymns (Princeton University Press, 1982);Lucky Seven (Wesleyan University Press, 1988); The Household of Continuance(Copper Beech Press, 1992);For Appearances (University of Tampa Press, Tampa Review Poetry Prize, 2002);The Names of Things Are Leaving (University of Tampa Press, 2006); The Light in the Film (University of Tampa Press, 2011); and Clare's Empire (The Hydroelectric Press, 2014). Smith is also the author of three chapbooks: Three Grange Halls (Swan Scythe Press, Swan Scythe Chapbook Prize, 2002); Greatest Hits (Pudding House Press, 2003); The Flute is Zero(Right Hand Pointing, online, 2006). He lives in upstate New York and teaches at Union College.