On Saturday evening, Brendan Stermer, along with musical accompaniment from Malena Handeen, Andy Stermer and others, took the stage at Java River to perform readings from his new poetry book, Forgotten Frequencies, winner of the 2023 Poetry of the Plains and Prairies Award. Those unable to attend can find the book online at www.brendanstermer.com/forgottenfrequencies. Photo by Jessica Stolen