SEQUIM — Fourth Friday Readings, a free monthly event celebrating local writers, returns to Rainshadow Coffee Roasting Co., 157 W. Cedar St., today.
Community members are invited to arrive at 6 p.m. to choose seats and order beverages for the 6:30 p.m. reading, to feature essayist, poet and short-story writer Heidi Hansen and poet-songwriter Greg Houghton.
The pair will give readings inspired by their passions, which include movies and theater for Hansen and falconry and surfing for Houghton.
Then comes the open-mic section, when other writers can step up to give five-minute readings. They are encouraged to rehearse their work beforehand, arrive early and sign in at the door.
Fourth Friday Readings wrap by 8 p.m.
“Our intention is to inspire all writers, from beginners to published authors and poets. Everyone is welcome,” said organizer Ruth Marcus.
To find out more, contact her at 360-681-2205 or Rmarcus@olypen.com.
