The public is invited to hear works by Allen County poets from the new publication of River and Rust. The event has been rescheduled to February 16, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The event is free to the public. Books are available for sale in the ArtSpace Gift Shop.

Select poets from the collection will read their personal interpretations of Lima and all that appears in Allen County. The collection represents talented individuals of various races, ages, and backgrounds and demonstrates their link with one another through their shared connection to Allen County, a place they all have called home.

The poets are:

Peggy Peterson Ankerman
Pete Badertscher
Timothy Cheeseman
John Christoff
Chris Elstro
Precious Grundy
Jeannine Jordan
Jacob King
Thomas Langenkamp
Lynn Lauber
Perry Luhn
Garret Miller
Sam Newport
Holly Norton
Courtney Owens
Doug Ramspeck
Carla Thompson
Will Wells
Monique Wilbert
Laurin Brandy Wolf