Auntie’s to host Poet Laureate Marshall (and more) tonight

Carl Sandburg once wrote, "Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance." Which is about the most poetic way of describing a literary art form that I can think of.

Sandburg won't be at Auntie's Bookstore tonight (he's been dead since 1967). But his spirit will stand alongside the collection of poets who will be reciting from their works, at 7 p.m., in what is being called a Poets Laureate Reading.

The event will be showcasing the works of current Washington State Poet Laureate Tod Marshall, who will be joined by current Spokane Poet Laureate Laura Reed, former Spokane Poet Laureate Thom Caraway and various others.

A lot of activities are scheduled for tonight, from a Gonzaga men's basketball game (at 6, with Pacific University) to a screening of the film "Carl Maxey: A Life" at the Bing Crosby Theater (at 6:30), so you have lots to choose from.

But I know where the ghost of Carl Sandburg will be.