Join us for an inaugural Open Mic in partnership with the Straw Dog Writers Guild featuring a pop-up coffee truck from Franklin County’s Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee! To celebrate the Guild’s fifteenth anniversary, Straw Dog invites fifteen writers to read three-minute excerpts from a range of genres, spanning poetry, prose, and fiction. Interested in participating? Writers may sign–up onsite at The Mount between 10:30-10:45 am — readers will be selected at random. Join us for the chance to let your writing ring through the historic grounds of The Mount or simply to attend a dynamic literary event and enjoy a cup of organic coffee! 

• This program takes place outdoors on the Dell Stage adjacent to the Stable Auditorium. Consider bringing chairs or a picnic blanket to enjoy this reading from the lawn. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly!
• Please park in the Upper Lot. Golf carts run throughout the day if you require assistance to the event location.
• Dean Beans Coffee Truck will be brewing and open for business at 11:00 am! Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee, coffee with a conscience.
• In the event of extreme weather — excessive heat or severe thunderstorms — this program may be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium.
• Accessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2

Questions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org