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SUMMARY:Robert Raasch\, author of The Summer Between\, in conversation with Christopher Bram (in person & live-streaming)
DESCRIPTION:A book launch in kind with National Coming Out Day. Christopher Bram is the acclaimed author of twelve books\, including the novel that became the Academy-Award-winning movie\, Gods and Monsters. He teaches at the Gallatin School of New York University. Christopher and Robert Raasch will read from Robert’s much-awaited debut novel\, The Summer Between. Set in New York City’s vibrant Greenwich Village in 1978\, The Summer Between is the bittersweet\, unsparingly honest coming-of-age saga of Andrew Jackson Pollock. Christoper and Robert will read excerpts from the novel amidst conversation and questions and answers. \nThis event will take place in person at the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division\, room 210 of The LGBT Community Center\, 208 W. 13th St.\, NYC\, 10011. \nRegistration is not required. Seating is first come\, first served. \nAlso live-streaming on the Bureau’s YouTube channel: \nyoutube.com/@bgsqd \nSuggested donation to benefit the Bureau: $10. \nAll are welcome to attend\, with or without a donation. \nWe will pass a bag for donations at the start of the event\, but we can also take credit card donations at the register or on Venmo @BGSQD \n  \nChristopher Bram is the author of twelve books\, including the novel that became the Academy-Award-winning movie\, Gods and Monsters. He teaches at the Gallatin School of New York University. \nRobert Raasch was raised in Northern New Jersey. He is a writer\, architect/designer\, and visual artist who is an active participant in 24PearlStreet and the Fine Arts Work Center (FAWC) in Provincetown\, Massachusetts. He divides his time between Southwest Florida\, New York\, and Copenhagen\, where he is working on his second novel.
URL:https://www.bgsqd.com/event/robert-raasch-christopher-bram/
LOCATION:Bureau of General Services–Queer Division\, 208 West 13th Street\, Room 210\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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