In case any of you were wondering…

…Melissa Crowe is a marvelous local poet. And quite crafty! I recommend visiting her site for a daily dose of prose.

(And she’s the winner of the Betsy Sholl Award!)

Words & Images 2011: Resurgam! Book Release Party

Please join us for an evening of drinks, free food, dancing, musical performance and readings from locally grown and nationally acclaimed writers and artists!

When: April 29th 2011, 6 – 9 PM
Where: Talbot Lecture Hall, Luther Bonny
92  Bedford St, Portland, Maine

Our event will feature an exclusive reading from Townie: A Memoir by bestselling author Andre Dubus III, as well as readings and award presentations by Adrian Blevins, USM President Selma Botman, Kate Cheney Chappell and a special musical performance by Olas.

There will be free food provided by Panera and Bruce’s Burritos , coffee provided by Bard Coffee and a cash bar.

Here’s a video of Olas performing “El Tiempo” to whet your appetite: