Beautiful, insightful, crazy, thought-provoking words will cascade through Greenfield on the week of Tuesday, Oct. 18, through Sunday, Oct. 23 as dozens of poets speak throughout town during Greenfield Annual Word Festival 2016.
The Arts Block in the center of town, at 289 Main St., is the home base, where people can pick up the program books with the schedules. The shows are free, although donations are happily accepted.
The events happen at the Arts Block and six other venues within walking distance of the Arts Block, such as The Root Cellar on Fiske Avenue and Green Fields Market on Main Street. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday, Oct. 18 through 21. On Saturday, Oct. 22, it runs from 2 to 5 p.m. and then 7 p.m. to about 11 p.m. On Sunday, the festival happens 2 to 5 p.m.
They range from the Wednesday “Mole” event, where people tell true stories without a script, to readings from seniors, veterans and writing group members.
The festival gives visitors and local audiences a chance to enjoy words crafted by writers of all ages and at all levels of experience, from those just finding their voice to well-seasoned authors who have published books, won awards, been on tours and make their living from their craft of writing and performing.
Paul Richmond of Human Error Publishing is producing the event. It is free, but donations are accepted to help pay for the annual event.
A book fair featuring books by the readers will be at the Arts Block. For more information, gawfest.org.