The Rumpus.net » LaToya Jordan http://therumpus.net Books, Music, Movies, Art, Politics, Sex, Other Sun, 19 May 2013 16:54:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Notable New York, This Week 2/27-3/04 http://therumpus.net/2012/02/notable-new-york-this-week-227-304/ http://therumpus.net/2012/02/notable-new-york-this-week-227-304/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:00:32 +0000 LaToya Jordan http://therumpus.net/?p=98716 This week in New York, there are plenty of things to do if you’re not going to be at AWP in Chicago (sad face): Sam Lipsyte reads at Stony Brook; Agorafabulous! at WORD; Behind the Curtain: A Magazine Roundtable; Ellen Ullman and Maud Newton at BookCourt; Björk; the Steel Magnolias Cry-Along at 92YTribeca; and Phillip Lopate and the Brooklyn Philharmonic in concert.

]]> This week in New York, there are plenty of things to do if you’re not going to be at AWP in Chicago (sad face): Sam Lipsyte reads at Stony Brook; Agorafabulous! at WORD; Behind the Curtain: A Magazine Roundtable; Ellen Ullman and Maud Newton at BookCourt; Björk; the Steel Magnolias Cry-Along at 92YTribeca; and Phillip Lopate and the Brooklyn Philharmonic in concert.

MONDAY 2/27: A Point of View on a Point of View, hosted by veteran editor Daniel Menaker, will feature a reading and conversation with Sam Lipsyte, author of Venus Drive and Home Land. Stony Brook Manhattan. 7 p.m. Free.

TUESDAY 2/28: Sara Benincasa will read from her memoir Agorafabulous!, about her journey from agoraphobic youngster to a professional smart-ass. She is an award-winning comedian, writer and host of the popular podcast, Sex and Other Human Activities. Also featuring Glennis McCarthy of the Gorgeous Ladies of Comedy and Rachel Fershleiser of Six Word Memoirs for a party and reading. WORD. 7 p.m. Free.

WEDNESDAY 2/29: Ellah Allfrey, James Marcus and Deborah Treisman, editors of Granta, Harper’s and The New Yorker, will come together to talk about how, why, and what they publish at Behind the Curtain: A Magazine Roundtable. Moderated by Granta editor John Freeman. McNally Jackson. 7 p.m. Free.

THURSDAY 3/01: Ellen Ullman will read from her new novel, By Blood, in conversation with Maud Newton. BookCourt. 7 p.m. Free.

FRIDAY 3/02: Björk is in New York for a few days with her show, biophilia live. Roseland Ballroom. 8:30 p.m. $89 and up.

SATURDAY 3/03: If you need a good cry because you couldn’t go to AWP this week, then head to the 92YTribeca for the Steel Magnolias cry-along. 10 p.m. $13 (includes a beer).

SUNDAY 3/04: Brooklyn writer Phillip Lopate and the Brooklyn Philharmonic present a concert exploring Brooklyn’s development over the past 200 years, from a bedroom community to a major city of its own. Brooklyn Public Library Grand Army Plaza. 4 p.m. Free

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]]> http://therumpus.net/2012/02/notable-new-york-this-week-227-304/feed/ 0 Notable New York, This Week 2/20-2/26 http://therumpus.net/2012/02/notable-new-york-this-week-220-226/ http://therumpus.net/2012/02/notable-new-york-this-week-220-226/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:00:54 +0000 LaToya Jordan http://therumpus.net/?p=98211 This week in New York, Beatrice.com hosts Blogger/Author; Critics Circle on the Oscars; The Rumpus: Letters in the Mail at Housing Works; How I Learned to Chill the F@#k Out About a Lot of Things; Sideshow Goshko; 2-year of The Soundtrack Series; Tom McCarthy reads from Men In Space at 192 Books; Floating Kabarette at Galapagos; and Jean Strouse and Colm Tóibín on Alice James.

]]> This week in New York, Beatrice.com hosts Blogger/Author; Critics Circle on the Oscars; The Rumpus: Letters in the Mail at Housing Works; How I Learned to Chill the F@#k Out About a Lot of Things; Sideshow Goshko; 2-year of The Soundtrack Series; Tom McCarthy reads from Men In Space at 192 Books; Floating Kabarette at Galapagos; and Jean Strouse and Colm Tóibín on Alice James.

MONDAY 2/20: Greenlight Bookstore presents its Blogger/Author Pairing with author Ellis Avery, The Last Nude, and blogger Miriam Zoila Perez of Feministing.com. Hosted by Ron Hogan, creator of Beatrice.com. 7:30 p.m. Free.

TUESDAY 2/21: Film critics David Denby, The New Yorker; Michael Musto, Village Voice; Andrew O’Hehir, Salon; Dana Stevens, Slate; and NYU film professor Deborah Reinisch for a pre-Oscars discussion. Strand Books. 7 p.m. $10.

WEDNESDAY 2/22: The Rumpus and Housing Works present Letters in the Mail: A Celebration of Printed Correspondence, featuring Stephen Elliott, Jonathan Ames, Emily Gould, Tao Lin, Marie Calloway, Michelle Orange and Ariana Reines; with music by Alina Simone. 7 p.m. Free.

The How I Learned Series, hosted by Blaise Allysen Kearsley, presents, How I Learned to Chill the F@#k Out About a Lot of Things, featuring Elisa Albert, The Book of Dahlia; Erin Barker of The Story Collider; Eliot Glazer, It Gets Betterish; Lodro Rinzler, The Buddha Walks Into a Bar; and Jeff Simmermon. Happy Ending. 8 p.m. Free.

THURSDAY 2/23: Leslie Goshko presents Sideshow Goshko, where she invites some of NY’s top writers and storytellers to share true, bizarre tales about their lives. Featuring Dave Hill, Tasteful Nudes; Chris Gethard, A Bad Idea I’m About To Do; and Jackie Kashian from “Last Comic Standing.” With music from Dr. Michelle-Leona Godin. 92YTribeca. 7 p.m. $12.

It’s the 2-year anniversary show of The Soundtrack Series, hosted by Dana Rossi, this storytelling series is focused on songs that fuels the storytellers’ past. Featuring Dave Hill, Blaise Allysen Kearsley, Jill Marino, Alex Mann, and Ryan Andes. The Gallery at (Le) Poisson Rouge. 8 p.m. Free.

FRIDAY 2/24: Booker finalist Tom McCarthy will read from his new novel Men In Space at 192 Books. 7 p.m. Free.

SATURDAY 2/25: Galapagos Art Space presents Floating Kabarette, featuring trapeze, burlesque, cabaret, and variety…and you can sit next to a lake! 10:30 p.m. $20.

SUNDAY 2/26: Jean Strouse and Colm Tóibín will talk about the life of Alice James, younger sister of William and Henry James, in celebration of the republication of Strouse’s Alice James as a New York Review of Books Classic. 92 Y. 11 a.m. $35; $10 for those 35 and under.

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]]> http://therumpus.net/2012/02/notable-new-york-this-week-220-226/feed/ 0 Notable New York, This Week 2/13-2/19 http://therumpus.net/2012/02/notable-new-york-this-week-213-219/ http://therumpus.net/2012/02/notable-new-york-this-week-213-219/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:00:54 +0000 LaToya Jordan http://therumpus.net/?p=97615 This week in New York, A Point of View on a Point of View, The Franklin Park Reading Series, SMITH Magazine’s Six-Word Story Show, Page Meets Stage with Amy Lemmon and Lemon Anderson, Michael Showalter at WORD, Gameshow Speakeasy, An Homage to Piri Thomas, and KGB Bar Sunday Night Fiction.

]]> This week in New York, A Point of View on a Point of View, The Franklin Park Reading Series, SMITH Magazine’s Six-Word Story Show, Page Meets Stage with Amy Lemmon and Lemon Anderson, Michael Showalter at WORD, Gameshow Speakeasy, An Homage to Piri Thomas, and KGB Bar Sunday Night Fiction.

MONDAY 2/13: A Point of View on a Point of View will feature Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Strout, Olive Kitteridge. Hosted by veteran editor Daniel Menaker of The New Yorker and Random House. Stony Brook Manhattan. 7 p.m. Free.

The Franklin Park Reading Series is kicking off Valentine’s Day with “Unconventional Love,” featuring Ben Marcus, The Flame Alphabet; Martha Southgate, The Taste of Salt; Kate Zambreno, Green Girl; Chiara Barzini, Sister Stop Breathing; and Will Snider, The Halloween Plays. $4 pints. Franklin Park Bar and Beer Garden. 8 p.m.

TUESDAY 2/14: SMITH Magazine hosts another six-word story show with a focus on love and heartbreak, “Relighting Old Flame with New Matches,” featuring Rachel Shukert, Deborah Copagan Kogan, Said Sayrafiezadeh, Robin Gelfenbien, Mark Lukach, Shubha Bala and singer Tara O’Grady. There will also be a six-word slam following the main event. Also featuring DJ Spooky and special guests. 92YTribeca. 7 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 at the door.

WEDNESDAY 2/15: Page Meets Stage will feature poet Amy Lemmon, author of Fine Motor and Saint Nobody, representing the page and spoken word and theater artist Lemon Anderson, who was featured eight times on HBO’s Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry. Bar 13. $12, $6 for students. 8 p.m.

THURSDAY 2/16: Michael Showalter will celebrate the paperback release of Mr. Funny Pants at WORD. 7 p.m. Free.

FRIDAY 2/17: Gameshow Speakeasy, hosted by Neil O’Fortune, features a panel of nightlife artists who attempt to guess the occupation of regular New Yorkers. (Le) Poisson Rouge. 7 p.m. $5

SATURDAY 2/18: Speak Up! An Homage to Piri Thomas, poet and author of Down These Mean Streets. Hosted by Dr. Marta Moreno Vega and Felipe Luciano, and curated by Rich Villar. Poets include Martin Espada, Jesus Papoleto Melendez, Junot Díaz, Willie Perdomo, Mayda del Valle, Emanuel Xavier, and others. El Museo del Barrio. 7 p.m. Free

SUNDAY 2/19: KGB Bar Sunday Night Fiction presents Women on the Verge with Kate Zambreno, author of Green Girl and O Fallen Angel; Helen Phillips, author of And Yet They Were Happy and the forthcoming children’s adventure novel Here Where the Sunbeams Are Green; and actress Suzanne Scanlon, author of Promising Young Women. 7 p.m.

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]]> http://therumpus.net/2012/02/notable-new-york-this-week-213-219/feed/ 0 Notable New York, This Week 2/05-2/12 http://therumpus.net/2012/02/notable-new-york-this-week-205-212/ http://therumpus.net/2012/02/notable-new-york-this-week-205-212/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:00:01 +0000 LaToya Jordan http://therumpus.net/?p=97134 This week in New York, I Heart Bomb Magazine reading, Granta Issue 118 launch, Gregory Orr on poetry as survival, Bernice McFadden at The Center for Fiction, Just Working on My Breakup at WORD, a 50th anniversary celebration of A Wrinkle in Time, and an anti-Valentine’s Day film screening at Bluestockings.

]]> This week in New York, I Heart Bomb Magazine reading, Granta Issue 118 launch, Gregory Orr on poetry as survival, Bernice McFadden at The Center for Fiction, Just Working on My Breakup at WORD, a 50th anniversary celebration of A Wrinkle in Time, and an anti-Valentine’s Day film screening at Bluestockings.

MONDAY 2/06: BOMB Magazine is celebrating Valentine’s Day early with a night of prose, poetry, and performance describing past heartbreaks. Readers include Tina Chang, Alexander Chee, Robin Beth Schaer, Myla Goldberg, and Alina Simone. powerHouse Arena. 7 p.m. Free.

TUESDAY 2/07: Granta launches its new issue, 118: Exit strategies, with a reading by contributers Judy Chicurel; Vanessa Manko, The Un-America; and Susan Minot, Lust and Other Stories. BookCourt. 7 p.m. Free.

WEDNESDAY 2/08: The Poetry Society of America hosts Gregory Orr on Poetry as Survival. Orr will be in conversation with Arts in Mind curator Joshua Wolf Shenk and Donald Rosen, the CEO and Medical Director of the Austen Riggs Center. The New School’s Arnold Hall. 8 p.m. Free.

THURSDAY 2/09: Bernice L. McFadden will read from her new book, Gathering of Waters, at The Center for Fiction. 7 p.m. Free.

FRIDAY 2/10: Just Working on My Novel reading series is asking memoir and fiction writers to share their breakup stories at February’s installment. 10-minute time limit. Hosted by rapper, singer, writer Jean Grae. WORD. 7 p.m. Free.

SATURDAY 2/11: It’s the 50th Anniversary of A Wrinkle in Time. Writers Rebecca Stead, When You Reach Me; R.L. Stine, Goosebumps, Fear Street; Katherine Paterson, Bridge to Terabithia; and Lois Lowry, The Giver, will discuss the Newbery Medal-winning classic. The discussion will be moderated by NYPL Children’s Librarian and Fuse #8 blogger Betsy Bird and also featuring a special introduction by children’s book historian Leonard Marcus and a performance of excerpts from the book by actress Jane Curtin and others. Symphony Space. 4 p.m. $15; $12 members.

SUNDAY 2/12: An anti-Valentine’s Day screening and look at relationships at Phantasma: Four Short Films by Four Directors. This screening features local filmmakers: Stephanie Hummel, Dust Off Ivory; Igor Yankilevich, Blue; Matthew Fifer, themorningafter; and Leslie Kwon, Track Meet. Bluestockings. 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation.

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]]> http://therumpus.net/2012/02/notable-new-york-this-week-205-212/feed/ 0 Notable New York, This Week 1/30-2/05 http://therumpus.net/2012/01/notable-new-york-this-week-130-205/ http://therumpus.net/2012/01/notable-new-york-this-week-130-205/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:26 +0000 LaToya Jordan http://therumpus.net/?p=96603 This week in New York, poet Phil Kaye at Louder Arts, Corset Busters reading, Dave Isay at Greenlight, poet Billy Collins at Strand Books, Nerd Nite speed-dating, James Shapiro on William Shakespeare, and KGB Bar Sunday Night Fiction.

]]> This week in New York, poet Phil Kaye at Louder Arts, Corset Busters reading, Dave Isay at Greenlight, poet Billy Collins at Strand Books, Nerd Nite speed-dating, James Shapiro on William Shakespeare, and KGB Bar Sunday Night Fiction.

MONDAY 1/30: Louder Arts hosts poet Phil Kaye, author of A Light Bulb Symphony, and a persona poetry slam. Two for one drinks. Bar 13. 7 p.m. $6; $5 with student ID.

TUESDAY 1/31: The Next Chapter Reading Series theme for January is “Corset Busters,” featuring Jo “Boobs” Weldon, The Burlesque Handbook: A Backstage Guide; Jack Silbert, The Modern Con Man: How to Get Something for Nothing; and Jennifer Ostrega; hosted by Lisa Kirchner. (Le) Poisson Rouge. 7 p.m. Free.

WEDNESDAY 2/01: Greenlight Bookstore is hosting a book launch party for a new book, All There Is: Love Stories from StoryCorps, by Dave Isay, founder of StoryCorps. 7:30 p.m. Free.

THURSDAY 2/02: Poet Billy Collins will read from his most recent book, Horoscopes for the Dead, at Strand Books. 7 p.m. If you’d like to attend you must buy Horoscopes for the Dead or a $10 Strand gift card in order to attend.

FRIDAY 2/03: Find your nerd date at Nerd Nite speed dating, followed by presentations on small wind, dystopias, and a metal primer. Galapagos Art Space. Speed dating begins at 6:30 p.m. $25 Nerd Nite presentations begin at 9 p.m. $10 (for Nerd Nite only).

SATURDAY 2/04: Poets House presents, Passwords: James Shapiro on William Shakespeare. Shapiro, author of Contested Will: Who Wrote Shakespeare?, will focus on the late sonnets of Shakespeare. Part of Poets House 25th Anniversary Program. 2 p.m. $10; $7 for students and seniors. Free to Poets House Members

SUNDAY 2/05: KGB Bar Sunday Night Fiction presents authors Carter Sickels, The Evening Hour, and Stephen Stark, The Final Appearance of America’s Favorite Girl Next Door, reading from their books. 7 p.m.

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]]> http://therumpus.net/2012/01/notable-new-york-this-week-130-205/feed/ 0 Notable New York, This Week 1/23-1/29 http://therumpus.net/2012/01/notable-new-york-this-week-123-129/ http://therumpus.net/2012/01/notable-new-york-this-week-123-129/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:00:46 +0000 LaToya Jordan http://therumpus.net/?p=96026 This week in New York, Ben Marcus reads from The Flame Alphabet; Mark Strand at 192 Books; E.L. Doctorow at Strand; New York Magazine and Longreads team up at Housing Works; Edith Wharton Marathon Reading; Art Battles: Battle for Poland; the Beaches Sing and Cry Along at 92Y Tribeca; and Amy Chua reads from Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother.

]]> This week in New York, Ben Marcus reads from The Flame Alphabet; Mark Strand at 192 Books; E.L. Doctorow at Strand; New York Magazine and Longreads team up at Housing Works; Edith Wharton Marathon Reading; Art Battles: Battle for Poland; the Beaches Sing and Cry Along at 92Y Tribeca; and Amy Chua reads from Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother.

MONDAY 1/23: Author Ben Marcus will read from his new novel, The Flame Alphabet, in conversation with John Freeman. McNally Jackson. 7 p.m. Free.

TUESDAY 1/24: Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mark Strand will discuss his new book, Hopper, where he comments on the paintings of Edward Hopper. 192 Books. 7 p.m. Free.

WEDNESDAY 1/25: E.L. Doctorow reads from his latest book, All the Time in the World, a collection of short fiction. He’ll be in conversation with Liesl Schiller, reviewer for The New York Times Book Review. Strand Books. 7 p.m. Buy All the Time in the World or a $10 Strand gift card in order to attend this event. Both options admit one person.

Housing Works Bookstore Café hosts a night with New York Magazine and Longreads, featuring Dan P. Lee, Jessica Pressler, and Wesley Yang. Moderated by New York editor-in-chief Adam Moss. 7 p.m. Free.

THURSDAY 1/26: The Center for Fiction presents the Edith Wharton Marathon Reading to celebrate the 150th anniversary of her birth. Authors will read from Wharton’s The House of Mirth and include Jennifer Egan, Roxana Robinson, Hilma Wolitzer, Sigrid Nunez, Lily Tuck, Jayne Anne Phillips, Jane Ciabattari, Robb Forman Dew, Rachel Hadas, Anne Landsman, Elissa Schappell, Helen Schulman, Leora Skolkin-Smith, Dinitia Smith, Terese Svoboda, Rachel Cline, Kathryn Harrison, Alice Mattison, Lynne Tillman, and more. Moderated by NPR contributing host and correspondent Jacki Lyden. 5 p.m. $20.

FRIDAY 1/27: Art Battles: Battle for Poland is a night where artists paint in front of a live audience. With music by DJ Kalkutta. (Le) Poisson Rouge. 7 p.m. $20.

SATURDAY 1/28: Sometimes you just need a good cry. So, go to the Beaches Sing and Cry Along at the 92Y Tribeca. 9:30 p.m. $13 includes one beer.

SUNDAY 1/29: Amy Chua, author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, will read from and discuss her book with Dr. Gail Saltz. 92nd Street Y. 7:30 p.m. $29.

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]]> http://therumpus.net/2012/01/notable-new-york-this-week-123-129/feed/ 0 Notable New York, This Week 1/16-1/22 http://therumpus.net/2012/01/notable-new-york-this-week-116-122/ http://therumpus.net/2012/01/notable-new-york-this-week-116-122/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:00:25 +0000 LaToya Jordan http://therumpus.net/?p=95470 This week in New York, The Black Power Mixtape 1967—1975 at BAM; Grizzly Adams: The Musical; Reverend Billy at Book Court; Why We Broke Up at WORD; The Nervous Breakdown at KGB Bar; A night with Blondes at PopRally; and Writers Read at (Le) Poisson Rouge.

]]> This week in New York, The Black Power Mixtape 1967—1975 at BAM; Grizzly Adams: The Musical; Reverend Billy at Book Court; Why We Broke Up at WORD; The Nervous Breakdown at KGB Bar; A night with Blondes at PopRally; and Writers Read at (Le) Poisson Rouge.

MONDAY 1/16: As part of the 26th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., BAM is offering a free viewing of The Black Power Mixtape 1967—1975, directed by Göran Hugo Olsson, and featuring leaders of the Black Power Movement, as well as commentary from prominent African-America artists and activists. Bam Rose Cinemas. 1 p.m. Free.

TUESDAY 1/17: Seems like the right temperature outside to go to a new show about mountain man and bear tamer Grizzly Adams. Joe’s Pub hosts Grizzly Adams: The Musical, by Corn Mo and Nick Jones, which tells the story of Adams’ life from San Francisco to the Lower East Side of New York City. 7 p.m. $15.

WEDNESDAY 1/18: Reverend Billy and Savitri D. will read from their new book, The Reverend Billy Project: From Rehearsal Hall to Super Mall with the Church of Life After Shopping. Book Court. 7 p.m. Free.

THURSDAY 1/19: Writers Maira Kalman and Daniel Handler read from their new book, Why We Broke Up, which chronicles a teen romance from start to finish. The reading will include a Breakup Board for audience members to contribute their own stories and fun prizes. WORD. 7 p.m. Free.

FRIDAY 1/20: The Nervous Breakdown will feature authors and poets at the KGB Bar. Hosted by contributor Tove K. Danovich, the night will feature Rachel Kramer Bussel, a columnist for Sexls Magazine; Greg Olear, senior editor at TNB, author of Fathermucker; Shya Scanlon, fiction reviews editor for TNB, author of In This Alone Impulse; and Diana Spechler, author of Who By Fire. 7 p.m.

SATURDAY 1/21: PopRally kicks off its 2012 season with electronic dance music by Blondes, a Brooklyn-based semi-improvisational dance music using live electronics. The night will include a sound installation and DJ set by Juan MacLean. MoMA. 8:30 p.m. Performance begins at 9:30. $18 in advance, $23 at the door. Admission includes an exclusive exhibition viewing and cocktails.

SUNDAY 1/22: Writers Read presents a reading featuring Jennifer Michael Hect, Doubt: A History; Maggie Dubris, In the Dust Zone; poet Deb McAlister, associate editor for poetry at Tupelo Press; Therese Eiben, co-editor of The Practical Writer: From Inspiration to Publication; and Gene Albertelli, fiction docent at the Brooklyn Museum. The Gallery at (Le) Poisson Rouge. 6 p.m. $5.

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]]> http://therumpus.net/2012/01/notable-new-york-this-week-116-122/feed/ 0 Notable New York, This Week 1/09-1/15 http://therumpus.net/2012/01/notable-new-york-this-week-109-115/ http://therumpus.net/2012/01/notable-new-york-this-week-109-115/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:04:58 +0000 LaToya Jordan http://therumpus.net/?p=94965 This week in New York, The Franklin Park Reading Series with Sam Lipsyte and Gary Lutz; Emily Books hosts author Emily Carter at WORD; Speed Shrinking for the New Year with Susan Shapiro; Couplet, a poetry and reading series; Poet Drew Gardner’s Flarf Orchestra CD Release Party; The Beatles Complete on Ukulele; and KGB Bar Sunday Night Fiction.

]]> This week in New York, The Franklin Park Reading Series with Sam Lipsyte and Gary Lutz; Emily Books hosts author Emily Carter at WORD; Speed Shrinking for the New Year with Susan Shapiro; Couplet, a poetry and reading series; Poet Drew Gardner’s Flarf Orchestra CD Release Party; The Beatles Complete on Ukulele; and KGB Bar Sunday Night Fiction.

MONDAY 1/09: The Franklin Park Reading Series will host a short fiction night with Sam Lipsyte, The Ask, and Gary Lutz, Divorcer. Also featuring Catherin Lacy, Mitch Levenberg, and Christine Vines. $4 pints. The Coffin Factory will give away copies of their latest issue to the first 50 attendees. Franklin Park Bar and Beer Garden. 8 p.m. Free.

TUESDAY 1/10: Emily Books hosts author Emily Carter, in conversation with Marco Roth of n + 1. Carter will read from her new collection of stories, Glory Goes and Gets Some. WORD. 7 p.m. Free.

WEDNESDAY 1/11: Need a shrink? Come out to Speed Shrinking for the New Year with Susan Shapiro and psychotherapist Frederick Woolverton. You can speed shrink/date with top mental health professionals, including an addiction specialist or a sex therapist. Refreshments will be served. Housing Works Bookstore Café. 7 p.m. Free.

THURSDAY 1/12: Tonight, The Delancey features Couplet, a poetry and music series hosted by poet Leah Umansky. Featured poets include Joanna Furhman, Rick Snyder, and Hanna Andrews. Reading at 8 p.m. After party with DJ Ceremony at 9 p.m. Free.

FRIDAY 1/13: Poet Drew Gardner, Chomp Away, will play in concert with his Flarf Orchestra to celebrate the release of his new CD, Edge. Flarf Orchestra is one of several configurations from Gardner’s Poetics Orchestra project, which combines music and poetry. He uses a unique card and hand-signal conduction system in which musicians and poets are conducted together. The Gallery at (Le) Poisson Rouge. 7 p.m. Free.

SATURDAY 1/14: If you love The Beatles this is the event for you: The Beatles Complete on Ukulele. All 185 original Beatles songs will be performed live with ukuleles and dozens of guest singers including Adam Levy, Julian Velard, Casey Shea, The Ramblers, Leah Seigel, Chris Cubeta and The Liars Club, Alyson Greenfield, Bill Sims Jr., Jingle Punks Orchestra, Martin Rivas, Andrew Vladeck, Erik Deutsch, Suzanna Choffel, and Deni Bonet, and more. Bring a ukulele between 2 and 3 p.m. to get in free and play on stage for the first two songs. Brooklyn Bowl. 3 p.m. $10.

SUNDAY 1/15: KGB Bar Sunday Night Fiction will feature Dale Peck, The Garden of Lost and Found, and Jonathan Dozier-Ezell. 7 p.m.

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]]> http://therumpus.net/2012/01/notable-new-york-this-week-109-115/feed/ 0 Notable New York, This Week 1/02-1/08 http://therumpus.net/2012/01/notable-new-york-this-week-102-108/ http://therumpus.net/2012/01/notable-new-york-this-week-102-108/#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:00:18 +0000 LaToya Jordan http://therumpus.net/?p=94487 Happy New Year! This week in New York, Monologues and Madness, Patti Smith at St. Marks Bookshop, (Re)making Media on DIY in the digital age at McNally Jackson, All the Single Ladies reading at WORD, Inspired Word’s 2 Year Anniversary Party, Lucas Klauss reads from Everything You Need to Survive an Apocalypse, and KGB Bar Sunday Fiction Night.

]]> Happy New Year! This week in New York, Monologues and Madness, Patti Smith at St. Marks Bookshop, (Re)making Media on DIY in the digital age at McNally Jackson, All the Single Ladies reading at WORD, Inspired Word’s 2 Year Anniversary Party, Lucas Klauss reads from Everything You Need to Survive an Apocalypse, and KGB Bar Sunday Fiction Night.

MONDAY 1/02: Monologues and Madness, hosted by Tulis McCall. Original monologues and no judges. Cornelia Street Café. 6 p.m. $10 (includes a drink).

TUESDAY 1/03: National Book Award winner Patti Smith will read from Woolgathering, a memoir first published almost 20 years ago that has been published with new writing, photos, and illustrations this year by New Directions. St. Marks Bookshop. 7 p.m. Free.

WEDNESDAY 1/04: McNally Jackson presents (Re)making media: DIY, zines, punk rock, gen X and millenials in the digital age. Moderated by Figment.com’s Jacob Lewis on the occasion of publication of Blake Nelson’s Dream School, serialized at Figment. Also featuring, Christopher Bollen, Lightning People; Mikki Halpin, Ben is Dead, Shut Up Foodies; Isadora Schappell-Spillman, Teenage, Rookie; Ian Vanek, Japanther; and Jenna Wortham, Girl Crush Zine. 7 p.m.

THURSDAY 1/05: All the Single Ladies: WORD presents a reading with Anna David, Falling for Me: How I Hung Curtains, Learned to Cook, Traveled to Seville, and Fell in Love; Beth Griffenhagen, Haiku for the Single Girl; and Rachel Kramer Bussell, Women in Lust, Best Sex Writing 2012. There will also be a haiku contest, prizes, and refreshments. 7 p.m. Free.

FRIDAY 1/06: The Inspired Word hosts its 2-year anniversary show, featuring 30 spoken word artists, poets, singers, and comedians, including Patricia Smith, Vanessa Hidary, Jamaal St. John, and Ocean Vuong. Hosted by HBO Def Poetry star Gemineye and NYC spoken word legend Nathan P. 116 Macdougal. 6 p.m. $15

SATURDAY 1/07: Lucas Klauss will read from his new young adult novel, Everything You Need to Survive the Apocalypse, at BookCourt. 7 p.m. Free.

SUNDAY 1/08: KGB Bar Sunday Night Fiction will feature Chiara Barzini, Sister Stop Breathing; Robert Lopez, Part of the World; and Gary Lutz, Stories in the Worst Way. 7 p.m.

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MONDAY 12/19: The Poetry Project presents readings by Ben Doller, Radio, Radio & Dead Ahead and Sandra Doller, Man Years.

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MONDAY 12/19: The Poetry Project presents readings by Ben Doller, Radio, Radio & Dead Ahead and Sandra Doller, Man Years. St. Mark’s Church. 8 p.m. $8; $7 for seniors and students.

TUESDAY 12/20: Are you cool like that? Take a trip back to the early 90s at this performance by the Digable Planets at Brooklyn Bowl. Also featuring F. Stokes and the UGO Crew. 8 p.m. $10.

WEDNESDAY 12/21: Page Meets Stage hosts Jeffrey McDaniel, author of four books of poetry, including The Endarkenment, and actress and performance poet Amber Tamblyn, Bang Ditto. Bowery Poetry Club $12, $6 for students.

THURSDAY 12/22: The Soundtrack Series hosts writers telling stories based on songs from their past. This week Dana Rossi invites Franz Nicolay, Cammi Climaco, Elna Baker, Matthew Callan, and Jessica Halem to the stage at The Gallery at (Le) Poisson Rouge. 8 p.m.

SATURDAY 12/24: It’s Hanukkomedy at the 92YTribeca, a night of laughter and dreidel jokes hosted by Liam McEneaney and featuring Sandy Marks, MC Mr. Napkins, Todd Barry, and Janeane Garofalo. 8 p.m. $13 in advance, $15 at the door.

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