Poet Karen Kovacik will read her work at The Writers’ Center of Indiana April 13, 7 p.m. as part of the “An Evening with the Muse” event. Kovacik is director of creative writing at IUPUI. Her latest book is 'Metropolis Burning.' The reading is free and will be followed by an open mic session. For more information, go to www.indianawriters.org or call 317-255-0710. The Writers' Center is located at 812 E. 67th St.