Amenia Town hall to host first-ever open mic

Amenia Town hall to host first-ever open mic
Amenia Town Hall on Route 22.
Photo by Nathan Miller

AMENIA — Residents who have talent to dust off or brush up should plan to attend Open Mic Night at the Town Hall auditorium coming up on Wednesday, Nov. 19, and continuing monthly every third Wednesday. Register at 6 p.m. to perform. Performances will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at around 8 p.m.

The program is sponsored by the Amenia Recreation Department. A variety of talents are welcome, whether it be music, comedy, poetry, or whatever. Free soft refreshments are included. Invite friends and family to this fun night.

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