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Introducing Lit Tease, A Preview/Fundraiser for Lit Crawl
Still hyped up from Beast Crawl and counting down the days until San Francisco’s Lit Crawl in October? Then you’ll want a ticket to Lit Tease, LitQuake’s preview/fundraiser event for the highlight of their annual festival, happening tonight. Tickets are…
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McSweeney’s McMullens, Lost Sloth, and J. Otto Seibold
McSweeney’s McMullens has published a new picture book for kids—Lost Sloth by J. Otto Seibold—and they want to celebrate! Join them on Sunday, July 14th, at the Lost Sloth Pop-Up Kids’ Book Shop at 849 Valencia for family-friendly fun and…
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An Oyster Named Dan
In the following story, excerpted from Lucky Peach, one man meets a very special oyster, and together they embark on a fateful homeward journey.
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Dip Your Toe In Chelsea Creek
Ella snorted a last bit of smoke from her nose, like a dragon, and flung her butt in the creek. “That’s not a job, Soph. That’s slavery. There are child labor laws. I bet you could call social services on…
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Michelle Tea’s Book Party Looks Awesome
Food, drink, fortune-telling, live music…is there anything about the release party for Michelle Tea’s new novel that doesn’t sound amazing? The book is Mermaid in Chelsea Creek, new from McSweeney’s McMullens; the refreshments are pierogi, chocolate, and cocktails; and the entertainment includes Annah…
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Association of Writing and Writer’s Photographs
If Roxane Gay’s recap didn’t fully satisfy your AWP thirst, get quenched with these snazzy photos of our event with McSweeney’s at 826 Boston headquarters!
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A McSweeney’s Update
If any Rails Developers out there are looking for part-time (possibility for full-time) work, our friends at McSweeney’s seek help updating and expanding the McSweeney’s iOS App, the Internet Tendency, and their online store. Also, check out McSweeney’s Garage Sale; they’re selling books…
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McSweeney’s & The Rumpus Rock AWP
McSweeney’s & The Rumpus Proudly Present: A Night of Readings and Music at 826 Boston! Click Here to Purchase Tickets! Friday, March 8th, 7pm at 826 Boston (3035 Washington St. Roxbury, MA 02119) Tickets are $5. All proceeds will be donated…
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Tell Stories Better with Technology
Speaking of publishing innovations, SF Weekly‘s current cover story, “Storytelling 10110001101,” by Alee Karim, chronicles some recent forays into spinning narratives in the electronic age. Karim focuses on two enterprises. The first is Madefire, a company creating interactive comics for the…
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McSweeney’s Holiday Party!
Come out this Thursday night to The Makeout Room from 7-10 for McSweeney’s annual Holiday Party! Tickets can be purchased here and guests receive a free copy of the Believer or Lucky Peach Magazine, treats from Dandelion Chocolate, Tiger Beer, Holiday Eats,…
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Wayne Coyne’s Human Head-Shaped Tumor Radio Show
Next week, on November 24 and 25, at 5pm, KCRW will be broadcasting (and streaming on KCRW.com) a radio show created by our pal Rickard Parks. The show was first featured in McSweeney’s and includes helicopter crashes, “murmuring tumors,” and…
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McSweeney’s Saves Thanksgiving
Already overwhelmed by thoughts of Thanksgiving? Want a menu that teeters on the line of conventional and culturally innovative? Look no further than McSweeney’s Thanksgiving Gallimaufry! The online booklet features recipes from their cookbooks, At Home on the Range by…