Lake County >> The current and emeriti Lake County poets laureate have selected three candidates in the search for the 2016-2018 Lake County Poet Laureate. Julie Adams, of Middletown, Bill Gottlieb, of Cobb, and Lourdes Thuesen, of Lucerne, are the finalists for the selection event, which takes place on April 8 at 6 p.m., at the Soper Reese Theatre in Lakeport.
The finalists will be interviewed by the current and emeriti poets laureate that afternoon, and will read selections of their poetry at the event, titled “A New Poet Laureate for Lake County.” It will also feature readings by the current and former poets laureate, and a performance by guest musician Sarah Ryan.
The event concludes with the selection and announcement of the newest poet laureate.
“We’ve gained considerable momentum in our poetry community during these past two years,” current poet laureate Casey Carney said. “Yet we are in a time of recovery due to the profound impact of the devastating fires of last summer,” she continues. “I see this event and transition as a very hopeful gathering, regathering and movement forward of Lake County’s vibrant literary community. Poetry will support us through this endeavor of healing and recovery.”
Sponsored by the Lake County Arts Council, the Riviera Common Grounds Coffee House and the Saw Shop Gallery Bistro, the event is free to the public.
The theater is located at 275 S. Main St. in Lakeport.
