Friday the 13th of May will be lucky for audiences who come hear poet Robert W. Kimsey at 7 p.m. at Mountain Perk Coffee House in Hiawassee. To celebrate the first anniversary of Writers’ Night Out, one lucky audience member will win a book. Also, those who’d like to share their own poetry or fiction can participate in the
open microphone portion of the program following Kimsey’s reading.
Kimsey is a retired technical writer and illustrator who lives in McCaysville, GA. His poems have appeared in print and online publications including Kudzu, Pegasus, Southern Ocean Review, New Southerner and various anthologies. He is a member of the Georgia Poetry Society and was the judge for their youth contest in 2010. He is also a member of, and has won various awards from, the Kentucky Poetry Society. Robert has taught workshops in Ohio, Kentucky and Georgia, as well as at the Blue Ridge Writer’s Conference. Paths From the Shawnee Spring is the title of his first poetry chapbook. His new chapbook, Air Swimmer, is due out in May.
Writers’ Night Out takes place on the second Friday of each month at Mountain Perk Coffee House, 1390 Highway 76 East in Chatuge Harbor Plaza across from Towns County High School. The evening is free and open to the public. Food, gourmet coffees and other refreshments are available for purchase. Those interested in reading at the open microphone may sign up at the event. Each writer can read for up to
three minutes.
Writers’ Night Out moved to its current location last month when Green To Bean Coffee House closed. The event began a year ago and has steadily grown in popularity. Mountain Perk offers a larger space to accommodate the usual audience of 30 or more people from four counties. It’s a relaxed and fun atmosphere for anyone who loves the written word.
For more information, please contact Karen Holmes at (404) 316-8466 or
kpaulholmes@gmail.com, or call Mountain Perk at (706) 896-0504.
I certainly don't want to miss hearing Robert Kimsey read his poetry. I've always enjoyed his work.
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