PRESIDENT RUNTE TO DELIVER ARTS FESTIVAL READING MAY 9

Roseann Runte, president of Old Dominion University, will deliver a reading of her poetry as part of the Virginia Arts Festival at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 9, at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel.

Accompanied by slides and music, President Runte will read from her internationally acclaimed poetry collections. She'll also share insights and humorous tales from her globetrotting adventures.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Virginia Arts Festival Box Office at MacArthur Center, at http://www.virginiaartsfest.com/ or by calling Ticketmaster at 671-8100.