CALAIS – “Words Out Loud,” Sunday afternoon fall reading series, returns as part of event offerings for Art at the Kent’s exhibit, “Holding,” at the Kents’ Corner State Historic Site.
“Words Out Loud: Knowing by Heart,” features six Vermont authors, two on each of three Sundays in September.
On September 14, author Gary Clark (poetry) and Helen Whybrow (memoir) will be featured. Presentations on September 21 will be from Diana Whitney (poetry) and L.N. Bethea. (spoken word poetry). Harmony Belle Devoe and Carlene Kucharczyk will make presentations on September 28.
“Words Out Loud” readings take place at the Old West Church at 3 p.m. Arrive early to allow time for parking and seating at the historic 200-year-old meetinghouse in rural Calais. Bring layers for warmth and leave pets at home.
“Words Out Loud” has been organized by poet Mary Elder Jacobsen with the support of the Art at the Kent curatorial team.


