Waterline Writers to feature winners of climate poetry contest

As part of the Water Street Studios "Climate Crisis" exhibit and event series, Waterline Writers will feature the winners of the climate poetry contest, as selected by poet Kristin LaTour, at the monthly event at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at the studio, 160 S. Water St. in Batavia. Winner Donna Pucciani and honorable mentions Tricia Marcella Cimera, Jim Lewis, Lucinda Marshall and Barbara Ungar will be joined by performance artist Luis Mejico with an interdisciplinary piece based on the poems.

Essays and fiction from Donald J. Bingle, Joe Pisciotto of Three Plaid Farmers, and Ray Ziemer will offer perspectives on past, present, and future climate issues.

A 5-minute-limit open mic begins at 8:30 p.m. There is a $5 donation.

With Waterline Writers, experience writers reading their own work - poetry, spoken word, fiction, non-fiction, scenes and more - on the third Sundays from September through May at Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water St. Batavia.

Come back on Friday, March 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. for the opening reception for the "Climate Crisis" art exhibit, which will be on display through May 2. Luis Mejico also will perform on March 20.

Water Street Studios is also home to two art galleries, 26 artist studios, School of Art classes for all ages, free "Awesome Art Afternoons," Art Flow enrichment programs, and artist access to PrintLab, CeramicLab or MetalLab equipment.

There will be only three more Waterline Writers events before the summer hiatus. Plan to join them at 7 p.m. Sundays, March 15, April 19 and May 17. Visit waterlinewriters.org or www.facebook.com/waterlinewriters.