The New Year is approaching and we’re looking forward to a new year of writing and programming. We’re hoping in the upcoming year to expand RM 220’s focus and cover as much of New Orleans cultural life as possible. Our arts community is growing and always in flux. Stop by for a chance to check-in … RM 220 : NEW YEAR’S WRITERS REUNION AND COMMUNITY GATHERING
“A shattering and very important book…One of the best books of the year.” —Dave Eggers “A charming, captivating, and incredibly smart must-read.” —Booklist ROOM 220 is proud to celebrate the launch of Anne Gisleson’s The Futilitarians at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, at the Saturn Bar (3067 St. Claude Avenue). In addition to a reading and reception, George Trahanis will perform songs by … ROOM 220 presents Anne Gisleson
Louisiana Cultural Vistas and their partners at Bevolo Gas and Electric Lights will celebrate the holiday season and the winter 2016 issue of the Louisiana Cultural Vistas magazine at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, at Bevolo (316 Royal Street). The event will feature food and drink from Green Goddess, plus the debut of “An Ignatian Journey,” a new … Louisiana Cultural Vistas Winter Issue Premiere and Holiday Celebration
Stacey Balkun will sign her new chapbook, Lost City Museum, from 12 – 2 p.m. on November 26, at Kitchen Witch Cookbooks (1452 N. Broad, Suite C). There will be drinks and specials at Kitchen Witch and at their neighbors’ along Bayou Road to celebrate Small Business Saturday. A portion of all sales will go to … Stacey Balkun Book Signing at Kitchen Witch Cookbooks
The Maple Street Book Shop will host the release of three new books from Johnette Downing at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 26, at the Maple Street Book Shop (7529 Maple Street). Downing will release Petit Pierre and the Floating Marsh, which features a young pelican searching for his proper home. She will also debut the board book Today is Monday … Maple Street Books hosts release of three new books from Johnette Downing
Fan favorite Michael Tisserand launches his new book, KRAZY: George Herriman, A Life in Black and White, at Octavia Books (513 Octavia Street) at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6. In the tradition of Schulz and Peanuts, an epic and revelatory biography of Krazy Kat creator George Herriman that explores the turbulent time and place … Octavia Books hosts the launch of Michael Tisserand’s KRAZY: George Herriman, A Life in Black and White
The Contemporary Arts Center will host Conversation: Talking Baldwin with Nikki Giovani & Clint Smith at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, at the C.A.C. (900 Camp Street). In anticipation of Stew & Heidi’s “Notes of a Native Song” performances (December 9 & 10), Nikki Giovanni joins author and poet Clint Smith to recount her friendship … CAC hosts Conversation: Talking Baldwin with Nikki Giovanni & Clint Smith
The Maple Street Book Shop will host Deborah Burst for a reading from Spirits of the Bayou at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, at the Maple Street Book Shop (7529 Maple Street). Literature that creates an authentic sense of place can be difficult to find. A writer who can capture the real spirit of a place is even … Maple Street Book Shop hosts Deborah Burst’s Spirits of the Bayou
The Maple Street Book Shop will host Elizabeth Gross, Anya Groner, and Carlus Henderson at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29, at the Maple Street Book Shop (7529 Maple Street). Copies of Gross’s new chapbook, DEAR ESCAPE ARTIST, will be available for sale along with copies of Sara White’s beautiful art book edition of So Our Ghosts Can … Maple Street Book Shop hosts Elizabeth Gross, Anya Groner, and Carlus Henderson
Garden District Books will host S.R. Perricone at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 20, at their storefront (2727 Prytania St). The event is free and open to the public. S. R. Perricone is a retired Assistant United States Attorney who spent twenty-one years investigating and prosecuting corrupt public officials and members of organized crime, The Shadows of Nazareth … Garden District Book Shop presents S.R. Perricone
