Nate Towne performs at a recent open mic/poetry slam presented by Pleasant Note Coffeehouse at the First Universalist Church of Auburn. The next one will be Friday, Jan. 11, with sign-ups at 7:15 p.m. and the show starting at 7:30. The church is at 169 Pleasant St. Admission is free. For more information, call 783-0461 or go to www.uuauburn.org.