Vermont students will take center stage during a free Constitution Day celebration marking the culmination of the statewide “America 250: Expressions of Liberty” poetry and art contest, Thursday, Sept. 17, 1-2:30 p.m. at Town Hall Theater, Middlebury.

Vermont Poet Laureate Bianca Stone will perform and announce winning student poets. The program will also feature readings from the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights, music and student performances. Free and open to the public, with refreshments following the program. Information is available at townhalltheater.org.

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