Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic features Brian Stephen Ellis

The next Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic features Brian Stephen Ellis at 7 p.m. June 12 at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. There’s a $5 suggested donation to attend. Ellis is the author of five collections of poetry and one collection of short fiction. His most recent collection of poems, “Against Common Sense,” is a finalist for the Oregon Book Award. He is also the recipient of the 2014 William Stafford War No More Award. Learn more at facebook.com/GhostTownPoetryOpenMic/.