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Events Wed Feb 29 2012
AWP Off Site Event: Literature Party
Chicago's lit scene lets it all hang out for an AWP inspired event aptly titled the Literature Party. The event is a collaboration by multiple people, and benefits Young Chicago Authors.
"Not sure who deserves mastermind credit," says host Zach Dodson co-publisher of Featherproof books, "but the Literature Party last year was cooked up by Gene Morgan from HTMLGiant, Adam Robinson from Publishing Genius, myself, and a bunch of help from all of our sponsors."
Last year the event took place at AWP in Washington DC, and in keeping with its mission, benefited local literacy programs. "We cut a big check to 826DC, and this year Young Chicago Authors was chosen because what they do here in town for kids and literacy is just plain awesome," says Dodson.
The event is what you would expect; it's a mix of readings, performances and a huge party.
"The idea is to have fun, with awesome writers and publishers, to dance a lot, and not worry about much else," says Dodson.
There are scheduled readings by Tim Kinsella, Dorothea Lasky, Mary Miller, and a shadow puppet show by Jill Summers and Susie Kirkwood set to text by Jesse Ball. As for the party side of things, the event kicks off with an opening DJ set by James Yeh and Lincoln Michel of Gigantic, and a closing dance party by Matt Roan. Lindsay Hunter, of Quickies reading series, will share hosting duties with Dodson.
Join the party Friday March 2, 8pm at Lincoln Hall 2424 N. Lincoln Ave.