Thanks to all who came Friday night to our monthly workshop/open mic. Great energy, words and music by Vermont teens and YWP grads. And a special thanks to poet and spoken word artist Rajnii Eddins who led the workshop and kicked off the performances. Rajnii will be back next month! He will lead another workshop on performance writing at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7 at YWP offices with open mic to follow at 6:30 at Maglianero's Cafe at 47 Maple St., Burlington.

And thanks, too, for all those youths who drove up from Northfield/Montpelier!