Area poets are invited to share their works during a poetry open mic night April 16 hosted by the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP).

The free event will take place at 6 p.m. in the Garnett Library,  304 W. Trish Knight St. Refreshments will be provided, organizers said.

Several local poets will be featured, including Craig Albin, Frank Priest and Dave Malone.

“Open mic night is a chance to show off your skills with a great audience,” organizers said. “Whether you come out to perform, support your friends, or just to enjoy, it will be an exciting night!”

Poets who would like to participate may sign up at the door that evening, they added.

For more information about the presentation, contact Rebekah McKinney at 417-255-7949 or RebekahMcKinney@MissouriState.edu.