Free public poetry event appropriate for adults and high school students, including How To Read at Open-Mic Events mini-workshop, featured readers M. Scott Douglass and Jonathan Rice, open-mic readings (registration begins 6:15 p.m., audience-appropriate original poetry only, limit 5 minutes each reader). Presented by Gaston County Public Library and Friends of the Gaston County Public Library. Information: 704-868-2164 / Dial 4. Bad weather date - February 20.