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I try to explore every subject equally, and let it hurt me fully: An Interview with Jonathan Penton

The Waves Reading Series will host poet Jonathan Penton on Thursday, October 13, at 7 p.m. at Antenna Gallery (3718 St. Claude Avenue). Penton’s latest book is Standards of Saddidy (Lit Fest Press, 2016). Of this collection, Carolyn Hembree remarked, “From ‘Fabio-streaked ceilings’ to ‘the darkly plain,’ these poems wildly traverse realms literary and erotic, public and domestic. Jonathan … I try to explore every subject equally, and let it hurt me fully: An Interview with Jonathan Penton

East Bank Regional Library hosts Coffee & Conversation with Yuri Herrera and Michael Allen Zell

The East Bank Regional Library will host Coffee & Conversation with Yuri Herrera and Michael Allen Zell at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, at 4747 West Napoleon Avenue in Metairie. Internationally acclaimed Yuri Herrera will discuss his novel The Transmigration of Bodies, and author-on-the-rise Michael Allen Zell will present his latest novel Law & Desire. Two types … East Bank Regional Library hosts Coffee & Conversation with Yuri Herrera and Michael Allen Zell

Big Class presents A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT

Big Class will host its annual A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, at Felicity Church (1220 Felicity Street). This one-of-a-kind literary Halloween party will center around a ghost story cocktail contest and feature ghoulish goods from the New Orleans Haunting Supply Co., a spooky auction, phantasmal food, and much more. A Dark … Big Class presents A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT

THE WAVES presents Bryan Borland

The Waves, a quarterly LGBTQ reading series, will present Bryan Borland at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, at Antenna Gallery (3718 St. Claude Ave.). The series features local and visiting writers alongside emerging and student voices to encompass a multigenerational LGBTQ perspective. The Waves is also accepting submissions from writers interested in reading at future events. You … THE WAVES presents Bryan Borland

Octavia Books presents the launch of Alex Beard’s A BRUSH WITH NATURE

The launch of Alex Beard’s A Brush with Nature will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, at Octavia Books (513 Octavia Street). Join Alex Beard at Octavia Books for for a presentation and signing celebrating the launch of his magnificent new book, A BRUSH WITH NATURE: Abstract Naturalism and the Painting of Life. New Orleans-based … Octavia Books presents the launch of Alex Beard’s A BRUSH WITH NATURE

Law & Desire reading with Kalamu ya Salaam, Marguerite Doyle-Johnston, and others

Michael Allen Zell with read from Law & Desire at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 7, at the Community Book Center (2523 Bayou Road). Zell will read from the second book in the Bobby Delery series from Lavender Ink. Living legend Kalamu ya Salaam will read fiction. Marguerite Doyle-Johnston, “The Mayor of Desire St,” will be interviewed about the … Law & Desire reading with Kalamu ya Salaam, Marguerite Doyle-Johnston, and others

Blood Jet presents Christopher Romaguera, Nick Fox, and Glenn Shaheen

The Blood Jet Poetry Series will host Christopher Romaguera, Nick Fox, and Glen Shaheen on Wednesday, October 19, at 7 p.m. at B.J.’s (4301 Burgundy). Christopher Louis Romaguera is a Cuban-American writer who was born in Miami, Florida. Chris attended Florida International University, receiving a Bachelor’s degree in English and Philosophy in 2010. After graduating, he moved to … Blood Jet presents Christopher Romaguera, Nick Fox, and Glenn Shaheen

Blood Jet Poetry Series presents Tracey McTague, Brett Evans, and others

The Blood Jet Poetry Series will host Tracey McTague, Brett Evans, and others on Wednesday, October 26, at 7 p.m. at B.J.’s (4301 Burgundy). Tracey McTague lives up on Battle Hill in Brooklyn, down the street from where she was born and across the room from where her daughter was born. She is the ornithologist consigliere for Lungfull! Magazine by … Blood Jet Poetry Series presents Tracey McTague, Brett Evans, and others

Dogfish presents Spooky Stories

The Dogfish Reading Series presents spooky stories at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, at Dogfish headquarters (2448 N. Villere St). Let’s get a little creepy, shall we? Break out the spooky vibes for a celebration of scary stories. If you’re interested in telling a story, get in touch by sending a message to our Facebook page … Dogfish presents Spooky Stories

Dogfish Winter Party

The Dogfish Reading Series presents their annual winter party, featuring readings by the Dogfish family, at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, at Dogfish headquarters (2448 N. Villere St). The open mic will begin at 8:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public.