Poetry and more in the air-conditioned Ave.

Take a book, trade a book at the table for free book swaps.

Check out the book and small press fair highlighting local publishers and authors, the amazing collection of featured poets, a panel discussion on the changing publishing industry, the Jack McCarthy Memorial Readings and two open mics.

Don’t forget that from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Laura LeHewa will lead a free poetry workshop looking at submission strategies and writing exercises.

These red hot events, not to mention an open mic poetry contest with prizes, will roll on throughout Aug. 11, every blessed one of them free, and all of them in the cool, cool cool of Auburn Avenue Theater.

Collection of Reflections authors are invited to read and be recognized.