Arts & Entertainment
Emily Dickinson, Belle of Amherst
Batavia Public Library presents "Emily Dickinson, Belle of Amherst," at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 6, 10 S. Batavia Ave. Professional storyteller and actress Paddy Lynn portrays one of America's most prolific poets as she performs a shortened version of William Luce's brilliant play, The Belle of Amherst, and then discusses the life of this beloved poet. Discover Dickinson's complexities, the trials and tribulations of her short life, and what inspired her to write more than 1,700 poems. This One Book, One Batavia event is free. Register online at onebookonebatavia.org or call (630) 879-1393.