Celebrating the Written Word: Alison Pelegrin

As part of the Tangipahoa Parish Library's annual book festival, the Hammond Regional Arts Center will host a special event featuring Louisiana Poet Laureate Alison Pelegrin, who will read from her body of work and take part in an interactive Q&A session. For the occasion, Jacmel Inn's mixologist Julia Cervini has crafted a signature cocktail. 2 pm–4 pm. Free. hammondarts.org.