Festival of Words hosts an evening of poetry and stories featuring poet Liz Burk and author Sally O Donlon. January 30th at Chicory’s Coffee & Café, 219 E. Martin Luther King Drive Grand Coteau. Guests are welcome to bring their own poems, songs or stories for the open mic. 7-9 p.m. This free, community event is suitable for all ages 254-9695 festivalwords@gmail.com.