POETRY

On Saturday October 28, the Great River Poets, a local chapter of the League of Minnesota Poets will participate in the Cracked Walnut Literary Fest by inviting poets and area residents to celebrate written and spoken word.

First to take the stage is featured guest Amanda Bailey, award-winning poet, followed by a diverse line-up of distinguished poets invited to participate. The event will conclude with open mic time for those in attendance who wish share their poems. This event, free and open to the public, will be held in the Mississippi Room from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Great River Regional Library in St. Cloud.