Henderson, Nev. – The City of Henderson is celebrating April as National Poetry Month with a free evening of poetry from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 15. Eight Southern Nevada poets will give live readings of their works at the Water Street Plaza Amphitheater, 
240 S. Water St. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Participating poets:
• Ms. AyeVee
• Angela M. Brommel
• Charlie Johnson
• Heather Lang-Cassera: Current Clark County poet laureate
• Aimee McAffee
• Elizabeth Quiñones-Zaldaña
• Vogue M. Robinson: Recent past Clark County poet laureate
• Emilee Wirshing

The evening includes special performances by Henderson Symphony Orchestra young artists.

There will be limited in-person attendance at this event. Advance registration is recommended. Register online. Poets at the Plaza is open to all ages.

The evening will include a presentation of the City’s Arts & Culture Master Plan. Feedback is encouraged.

Poets on the Plaza is made possible through a partnership of the City of Henderson with Nevada State College's Office of Arts & Culture and the Henderson Symphony Orchestra.

For more information, call 702-267-4849. Follow the City on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.