Duluth Dylan Fest – Poetry Showcase

The 2015 Duluth Dylan Fest, in partnership with Black Umbrella Books, will feature a free Poetry Showcase at the Red Mug Coffeehouse in Superior Tuesday, May 19, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Karen Sunderman, producer for "The PlayList" on WDSE/WRPT, will be the guest host. The reception is at 6:30 p.m., with readings and music at 7 p.m. and an open mic until 9 p.m. A stellar lineup of poets includes Duluth Poet Laureate Jim Johnson, as well as Sheila Packa, Ellie Schoenfeld, Bob Monahan, Kathleen Roberts, Ed Newman, Amy Waugh, Phil Fitzpatrick, Liz Minette, Don Dass and Black Umbrella Books' own Jeffrey Woolverton. Music will be performed by Richie Townsend. Visit www.blackumbrellabooks.com or www.facebook.com/duluthdylanfest.