Hot Words

The Yard is transforming its barn theatre into a cozy coffeehouse for a funky, eclectic evening of poetry and music on Sunday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. The improbable multigenerational collection of poets that gelled into an ongoing cohort after connecting at Che’s Lounge three years ago — Justen Ahren, Samantha Barrow, Linda Black, Richard Skidmore and Jennifer Tseng — returns to share its lively and engaging linguistic chemistry. Jemima James and Dan Waters will add their bluesy music to the mix, for a warm, inviting and intimate atmosphere. Hot Words: Island Poets Tell It Their Way at the Yard plays for one night only; tickets are $15 at the door, on Middle Road near Beetlebung Corner in Chilmark. For information, call the Yard at 508-645-9662 or visit dancetheyard.org.