In the last year, two literary websites have fought their way onto that “top sites” screen that pops up when I open a new window in Safari–The Rumpus and HTMLGIANT. Both have fantastic original content, links I’m generally thankful I’ve clicked on, worthwhile discussions in the comments threads, and a fierce devotion to independent literature. On January 21st, they’re teaming up to celebrate the first anniversary of the former. If I was in New York, which–goddammit–I am not, I’d be there to join the revelry. Here’s a rundown of what I’ll be missing:
RIVKA GALCHEN, author of Atmospheric Disturbances
TAO LIN, author of Shoplifting from American Apparel
DEB OLIN UNFERTH, author of Vacation
JUSTIN TAYLOR, author of Everything Here is the Best Thing Ever
STEPHEN ELLIOTT, The Rumpus’s own editor and author of The Adderall Diaries.
With music by ALINA SIMONE, DIANE LOUVEL
and, just added, JEFFREY LEWIS
DJ: LINCOLN MICHEL
Special Guest DJ: KHAELA MARICICH of THE BLOW
And video art installation by MONOFONUS PRESS curated by JILL PANGALLO
WHERE: Broadway East, where Chinatown meets the Lower East Side. 171 East Broadway (nr. Rutgers). View Map. Kitchen will be open with a light menu of snacks.
WHEN: January 21, 2010
7:00pm – 10:00pm
$5
