Roe Estep plays host to an intimate, friendly, low-pressure open mic every Tuesday night in the Artist’s Union Gallery, where C-street meets the ocean in Ventura. The evenings start at 7:30 PM. On alternate weeks, they also feature a poet or two to read at length. On January 16th, for example, they will feature the outstanding double-header of California State Poet Laureate Al Young and preeminent local poet and publisher Glenna Luschei. Coffee and cookies were provided during the break tonight, with plenty of interesting conversation and unique pieces of modern art to peruse throughout the gallery. Come to read or just to listen, and leave, as I did, a little more full and happy.

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