Award-winning Norman poet Mark Hardick will read from his work Jan. 10 as part of The Performing Arts Studio’s Second Sunday Poetry Reading series.

The event is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the historic Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave.

Born in Avery, Okla., during the Great Depression, Hardick and his family moved to a 40-acre farm when he was two years old.  Recalling those times, his poetry contains many references to rural Oklahoma.  After an education in science and literature, Hardick taught high school and college English, as well as technical writing, all of which also influence his work.

In 2008, Hardick won the Norman Galaxy of Writers’ first place award for poetry and the Crème de la Crème award for short story.  In 2009, he served as the organization’s competition chairman.

There is no charge for the poetry reading.  For more information, contact The Performing Arts Studio at 307-9320.