October 03, 2005
This Reading
The next installment of Readings @ The Schlafly Tap Room is this Thursday, October 6th. I attended this season's inaugural event and it was really fantastic. The poets were such a contrast. San Francisco’s Geraldine Kim, winner of Fence Books’ 2005 Modern Poets Series, read from Povel, her combination poem/novel that takes the concept of extemporaneous writing to a helium-like high. She seemed a bit inexperienced as a reader, but that is not a complaint. I found it totally refreshing. Stephanie Schlaifer is a poet based in St. Louis. Her work was more traditional—her imagery more polished, but accessible. When I heard the last line of Pictures of the House Under Construction, I had that little punch feeling that I get when I see a painting that hits me just right.
Thursday's line up features Marcus Cafagña and Suzanne Rhodenbaugh. You can get their bios on Aaron's site.
I encourage you to attend, even though I’ll be out of town. Aaron mixes a mean CD so the pre-reading entertainment is always an added bonus. All events are free and there is a full bar in the reading area.
What: Eight Events / Twenty Readers
When: First Thursdays of each month with next installment this Thursday, October 6th.
Time: 8-9pm
Location: The Schlafly Tap Room @ 2100 Locust Street (at 21st)
Admission: FREE
Info: http://belz.net/readings/ or aaron@belz.net