HICKSVILLE, N.Y. — The Hicksville Open Mic series returns on Monday, August 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, welcoming poetry lovers, writers, and storytellers for an evening of creativity and community. The evening will feature a debut special guest appearance by Kristen Lee, the Teen Poet Laureate of Nassau County, whose work has earned recognition for her powerful voice. Lee is a rising senior at Herricks High School and will hold the title for one year. Lee will headline the event by reading a set of poetry before the community open mic. The bi-monthly Open Mic has become a welcoming space for both seasoned performers and first-time participants to share poetry, music, spoken word, and other works in an encouraging atmosphere. Nassau County Poet Laureate Emerita Paula Curci said, "The Hicksville Open Mic is about bringing people together through the arts." Curci is one of the three hosts of the event, which includes Hicksville’s own honored en plain air artist and poet Kirk Larsen and Dr Robert Windorf, an award-winning writer and educator. The event hosts, the Hicksville Public Library, are proud to debut Kristen Lee, the Teen Laureate, and her poetry at their open mic. The event is free and open to the public. Audience members are encouraged to attend, and performers are invited to participate in the open mic following Kristen Lee's featured presentation or participate as active listeners. Registration for the event on the Library’s event calendar is encouraged; sign up for the open mic is on arrival. This event will be recorded for the WHAT'S THE BUZZ ® A Show That Airs Issues For Young Adults and Calliope's Corner on WRHU with Host Paula Curci.
What:
Hicksville Open Mic featuring Kristen Lee, Nassau County Teen Poet Laureate When: Monday, August 10, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Avenue, Hicksville, NY
Admission: Free and open to the Public Registration:https://hicksvillelibrary.libcal.com/event/15269399For more information about the Hicksville Open Mic or future events, contact the Hicksville Public Library or the event hosts. Paula Curci PMCTHEWORDFESTIVAL@GMAIL.COM and Jeannine Dillon jdillon@hicksvillelibrary.org