NTonight is the Million Monkey Poetry Reading at the Apehouse, 517 East 18th Street. In addition to the lineup of poets -- both local and national writers are participating -- the country band Lovelorn provides live entertainment. The band is an appropriate one for a poetry reading, even if the culture surrounding country music seems contrary to the stereotypical wine-sipping, beret-wearing poets' scene. Lovelorn's between-song banter is intelligent and cleverly phrased, and songwriters deserve poetic recognition regardless of whether they prefer cowboy hats to berets. Judith Towse-Roberts, Tara Blaine, Kamilah Aisha Moon and Carl McCoy read from their recent writings beginning at 8, and the music follows. The atmosphere, like the venue, is low-key. For more information, call 816-471-2737.