Poetry and music lovers can participate in open mic night and enjoy Jazz on the Lawn concerts at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center this month.

Amateur and professional poets can share their work on July 11 as the center celebrates the art and performance of poetry in the Callawolde Library.

The program begins at 8 p.m. and the first 10 poets to call and sign up at 404-872-5338, Ext. 228, will read for five minutes.

Tickets are $5 at the door. Students with ID, seniors and members pay $3.

The Jazz on the Lawn concert series with WABE-FM 90.1 showcases a lineup of classic and contemporary jazz, swing, fusion, Latin and blues under the stars on the Callanwolde estate. Jazz fans can bring a blanket and a picnic.

On July 13, vocalist Vinnie Knight will perform with Bernard Linnette Interactive at 7:30 p.m.

Faith – An Eclectic Blend will heat up the night on July 27. Songwriter and jazz vocalist Faith Carmichael leads the five-piece band known simply as Faith. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

Concerts move to the indoor Courtyard if it rains. Parking is free and on-site. Tickets are $10-$20 at http://callanwoldefinearts.ticketleap.com or at the door.

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is at 980 Briarcliff Road N.E. in Atlanta. For more information, visit www.callanwolde.org or call 404-872-5338.