MAC Center for the Arts Special Presentation of Edgar A. Poe by Bradleigh S. Stockwell Newport. Do you know Poe? Edgar Allan Poe: America's original "mad genius," "tormented artist", and the writer-poet whose works have thrilled, shocked, amazed, and entertained the world for 175 years. Since 1845, when "The Raven" made him the most famous writer in America, his writings have been filmed, performed, recorded, parodied, and set to music. Saturday, November 2nd at 2:00 his poems and stories will be presented in a solo reading by the MAC Center's Bradleigh Stockwell. He will give dramatic readings of stories including "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Oval Portrait." Also, on the bill are a collection of verses including "Annabelle Lee," "The Haunted Palace," and, of course, "The Raven." As an added attraction, Stockwell will be performing a musical interlude on his handmade Theremin and screening a surrealistic 1928 silent film based on "The Fall of the House of Usher." The MAC Center's "midnight dreary" will take place in the Downstairs Connection and last a brisk 75 minutes or so. This special event also celebrates "National Write Your Own Epitaph Day," so come prepared to indulge you inner Poe. A $5.00 donation is suggested, payable at the door, 158 Main Street, Newport. For more information, www.maccenterforthearts.comor 802-334-1966.

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MAC Center for the Arts presents
EDGAR A. POE by Bradleigh S. Stockwell, Readings, music and classic movie
Saturday, November 2, 2-3:30 pm
MAC Center for the Arts, Downstairs Connection, 158 Main Street Newport
Donation $5 suggested
www.maccenterforthearts.com 802-334-1966