MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -– Fairmont poet and playwright Steven Anthony George will be featured with Morgantown Poets at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Monongalia Arts Center (MAC). An Open Mic follows immediately thereafter.

Steven Anthony George earned a BA in Honors English Writing at Fairmont State University and has worked as a poetry editor for Kestrel. His work has appeared in Angelic Dynamo, Apollo’s Lyre, and Eclectic Flash: The Best of 2010. He is currently writing an autobiography which focuses on the differences in perception of those on the autistic spectrum. His short plays, “Neurotic Medieval Custom” and “The Burning of Mary” were presented as part the New Mystics Arts Center’s Emerging Playwrights Series. In addition, he is a contributing writer on the Lotus Effects Art and Culture webpage.

Public parking is available near the MAC in the parking garage at the corner of Pleasant and Chestnut Streets and at the city lot behind 142 High Street (enter off Spruce). The MAC is accessible to individuals with special mobility requirements; schedule ahead at least two days prior to the event by calling 304-292-3325, or write to  info at monartscenter.com.

Morgantown Poets is an informal not-for-profit, all-volunteer community group that meets 7-9 p.m. the third Thursday each month at the MAC, providing literary enthusiasts in north-centralWest Virginia the opportunity to express themselves, share their work, network, and to connect up-and-coming writers with more established authors. New writers are welcome. Join on Facebook by entering “Morgantown Poets” in the search or join the mailing list at  morgantownpoets at gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter (@MorgantownPoets) or watch videos of past events on our YouTube channel  www.youtube.com).

– from Scott Emerson, Morgantown Poets

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