KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The opening event of the Summer Poetry Series takes place Wednesday, June 24, at 6 p.m. at the Saw Shop Gallery Bistro, 3825 Main St. in Kelseyville, hosted by Lake County Poet Laureate Casey Carney. 

The June 24 reading features poets Richard Schmidt and Lourdes Thuesen, and special guest musician Mike Wilhelm. 

Open mic signups start at 6 p.m. Poets are invited to share up to five minutes of poetry.

The three readings will take place on the last Wednesday of the month, June 24, July 29 and Aug. 26, at 6 p.m., on the back patio of the restaurant.

Each reading will feature local poets, musicians and an open mic. 

The $10 admission includes a glass of wine, an appetizer and $20 in Saw Shop bucks, to be redeemed at the patron’s convenience.