Open-house poetry reading Friday evening

Endya Watson

Last Exit Books will host an open poetry reading this Friday night with Kent State poetry professor Maj Ragain.

This poetry reading is part of a monthly series of readings open to the public. The event will be held from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 124 East Main Street in downtown Kent.

Poets of all different ages and backgrounds are invited to participate. Ragain, who has organized this event for the past 31 years, said each month brings a diverse group of new and returning poets. Listeners are also welcome.

Contact Endya Watson at [email protected].