101 #21 - Go to a poetry event at Open Books in Wallingford.

[dirtylibrarian]

Friday night, I finally made it to an event at Open Books in Wallingford.  I pretty much randomly picked something out from their e-newsletter, and got a confirmation from a friend that it would be good.  Little did I know that Cody Walker is one of Seattle's most beloved poets...the official 2007-2008 Poet Populist of Seattle. The place was PACKED with his friends, fans, students, and well wishers. 

A good event overall, but if it was this crowded every time, I would hesitate to come back.  But at the same time, it made it more exciting, so maybe that is a good thing?  Poetry needs what buzz it can find.

Anyways, I enjoyed the poetry and picked up the book.  You might like it, too.