15th Annual Poetic and Musical Spotlight

Saturday, August 17,

7:30 PM -9:30

This program is free and open to the public

Sandra Nelms-Ludwig started this annual poetry and music presentation in 1999. This year we are excited to announce it will be held at the Bower Center on August 17th at 7:30pm. This annual event spotlights local poets and musicians. Each poet will read his or her original poems. Local musicians will play various musical instruments and sing original and favorite covered songs. The musical selections will be interspersed throughout the poetry reading. This year’s participants include 92 year old, Rev. Allen Blanks, who will return to read his original poetry and poetry written by his mother; Lovely Zion Chorus with foot-patting gospel harmonies; and teen, Sully Smither, songwriter and guitarist who will perform his latest songs.

Participants

Participant	Performance	Community
Rev. Allen Banks	Original Poetry	Lynchburg
June Hamlett	Original Poetry	Lynchburg
Barbara Wood	Original Poetry	Evington
Bobby Ray Kendricks	Original Poetry	Martinsville
David Henley	Original Songs	Salem
Sully Smither	Original Songs and Guitar	Smith Mt. Lake
Susan Massie	Original Poetry	Big Island
Lovely Zion Chorus	Gospel Music	Town of Bedford
Joy Barefoot	Original Poetry	Town of Bedford
Charlotte Farley	Singing and Piano	Town of Bedford
Sandra Ludwig	Original Poetry	Town of Bedford

Come and enjoy an evening of creative expression from talented individuals in our community. For more information contact the Bower Center or Sandra Ludwig at 540-874-4723.