READING — The 15th annual Taste of Reading/Reading Arts and Crafts Show is Sept. 7-8 on Benson Street in the heart of downtown.

        The event opens at noon both days. It will close at 10 p.m. Saturday and at 7 p.m. Sunday.

        The weekend brings together the best in local food and crafters, with refreshments and live music. Participating restaurants include Rhythms, China Express, Foley's Pub, Domino's Pizza, Angelo's Pizza, Sorrento's, Vonderhaar's Market & Catering, Patricia's Custom Cakes and Moui Waui.

        Benson Street will be closed to through traffic from Market Street to Church Street.

        Information: Rick Konrad at 733-9173.

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