Pictured sits internationally-acclaimed poet Vachel Lindsay’s home today (located directly south of the governor’s mansion). Celebrate with local poets and musicians who perform Saturday including: The Vachel Lindsay Repertory Group (10:30 a.m.), Walter Lipe (11:30 a.m.), Sandra Kuizin McKenna (12:30 p.m.), Bill Furry (1:30 p.m.) and Job Conger (2:30 p.m.). Also in attendance, Artist in Residence James Hawker, whose photography “Kafka’s Resort” is on exhibit. A heated tent in the back garden features children’s activities, while birthday cake, warm spiced cider and coffee will be served.
Vachel Lindsay 130th Birthday Open House
Saturday, Nov. 7
10am-4pm
Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site
603 S. Fifth St
524-0901
Free
This article appears in Nov 5-11, 2009.
