Vachel Lindsay 130th Birthday Open House Saturday, Nov. 7 10am-4pm Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site 603 S. Fifth St 524-0901 Free

Renowned rhymester

Pictured sits internationally-acclaimed poet Vachel Lindsay’s home today (located directly south of the governor’s mansion). Celebrate with local poets and musicians who perform Saturday including: The Vachel Lindsay Repertory Group (10:30 a.m.), Walter Lipe (11:30 a.m.), Sandra Kuizin McKenna (12:30 p.m.), Bill Furry (1:30 p.m.) and Job Conger (2:30 p.m.). Also in attendance, Artist in Residence James Hawker, whose photography “Kafka’s Resort” is on exhibit. A heated tent in the back garden features children’s activities, while birthday cake, warm spiced cider and coffee will be served.