The 26 original colored pencil drawings by Monica Jagel from A Rural Alphabet and the 26 coordinating poems by Joanne Adragna Shird will be on display from September 7 through September 29, 2012. Join us at the Opening Reception, Friday, September 7, 2012 - 4p to 6p Monica and Joanne met and became friends through a local art group. Upon completing her artwork for A Rural Alphabet, Monica invited Joanne to consider writing some poetry to enhance the drawings, fortunately she accepted! Portage Center for the Arts, 301 East Cook Street, Portage, WI 53901, 608-742-5655. Open Wed-Fri 1-6, Sat 10-3.