Meet the Poet: David Gate at Summit Coffee
A laid-back coffeehouse meet and greet with poet David Gate, with book signings, browsing titles, and one-of-a-kind hand typed prints made on a vintage typewriter. Unplug over a great cup of coffee and connect with a distinctive Asheville literary voice.
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