Free afternoon of poetry and song on Saturday, October 10, in Lakeport
Visions Art Gallery will host poet, songwriter, and teacher Michael Riedell as the featured artist in its Writer’s Showcase on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. The event takes place at the gallery, 500 N. Main Street, Lakeport, and is free and open to the public.
Riedell will offer an afternoon of poetry and song, drawing on his published work, including The Way of Water: Perch Mountain Poems and his contributions to Blacklight: The Invisible Inc. Anthology. Books will be available for purchase, and Riedell will be signing copies at the event.
Based in Ukiah, Riedell is an active force in the North Coast literary community. He hosts Writers Read, a monthly reading series, and helps organize the Ukiah Haiku Festival. He has written three books, and his work has appeared in journals including Blue Unicorn, Canary, Clutch, I-70 Review, The Heron’s Nest, and Right Hand Pointing. He has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and was named a Best of the Net finalist for 2024.
The Writer’s Showcase gives Lake County audiences a chance to hear regional writers present their work in an intimate gallery setting.
Event Details
- What: Writer’s Showcase featuring Michael Riedell – Poetry and Song
- When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 1–3 p.m.
- Where: Visions Art Gallery, 500 N. Main Street, Lakeport, CA
- Admission: Free
- Books: Available for sale and signing
For more information, contact Mimi Whittaker at (707) 481-1778 or Mimi@Mimiwhittaker.com.
