For such a massively popular author, it’s a little surprising that David Sedaris basically has no web presence whatsoever. More than that, I think it’s pretty surprising that Mr. Sedaris has not scheduled an NYC appearance on his upcoming 40+ night tour (the New Yorker Festival in October seemed like a no-brainer but he’s booked…
Category: Readings and Talks
Robert Redford at BAM
I’ve been keeping track of these kind of events for a few years now and this is the first time I can recall Robert Redford doing a Q & A after a film (though he probably has done a few). In any event, ticketholders to the September 13, 2009 Redford: Film & Conversation screenings are…
Housing Works Bookstore Events Update (Elvis Perkins, Ra Ra Riot, Laurie Berkner)
The Housing Works Bookstore Cafe just announced a bunch of new events for August and September, check out the schedule below: Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 7:00pm The Moth StorySLAM Theme: Traps. Tickets $7 at the door. 7PM sign up, 7:30 show Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 7:00pm Speed Shrinking Book Party and Free Headshrinking…
B&N August Events (Regina Spektor, Rev Run, Lee Ranaldo, Toni Morrison)
Here’s a list of some August NYC Barnes & Noble events that I found interesting for one reason or another: Barnes & Noble August 2009 Events 08/11/09 – James Schamus & Ang Lee (Lincoln Triangle) 08/11/09 – Richard Russo and Pat Conroy (Union Square) 08/11/09 – Marvel 70th Anniversary w/ Chris Claremont, Klaus Janson,…
Readings and Talks: WSJ Live, Times Talks, New Yorker Festival
I’ve been meaning to post about these events for a while, and unfortunately a lot of them are sold out already, including tonight’s “Planet Hip Hop” panel with ?uestlove, Bajah, Steve Stoute and Chuck D. For those of who can’t bear to miss out on an insightful interview with your favorite bookish celebrity, you can…
Dean & Britta Performing at Prospect Park, Dean Reading at Union Hall + Galaxie 500 Reissues
Dean & Britta at Celebrate Brooklyn! On August 1, Dean & Britta are playing a free show at Celebrate Brooklyn! with Crystal Stilts opening. Dean and Britta’s set will consist of their newly created scores to Andy Warhol’s screen tests. The screen tests feature rarely seen black and white silent film portraits of Factory superstars,…