Fancy Pants Book Thing-y

The weekend before last, Mrs. Cayenne and I took it on down to The Center for Southern Literature. We went so see a reading by John Berendt, author of the new book The City of Falling Angels and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. The new book is a true story about the mystery surrounding the burning of the Fenice Opera House in Venice – and wacky Venetians. In keeping with the opera theme, the Atlanta Opera had a singer there doing a number from La Traviata, which debuted at the Fenice – back in the day. We had culture coming out the ass. It was a nice evening. Unfortunately, attending the event precluded my going to see the band Gang of Four with Shaft. That’ll happen. I am currently seeking volunteers among the Atlanta-based BGB-ers to go see Ernest J. Gaines this coming Tuesday night for me. I’ll be out of town, and I need a book or two signed in a bad way. There will be a bar.

categories Books, Happenings | | datetime October 19, 2005 10:15 pm

  • By Dr J, October 20, 2005 @ 8:39 pm

    Dadgum. Wish I could be there to see Ernest Gaines. A friend heard him speak at the Nashville book festival a coupla weeks ago and really enjoyed it. (Hint: in Q&A, don’t refer to African Americans as victims in EG’s presence.)

  • By DJ Cayenne, October 20, 2005 @ 10:34 pm

    Would you consider flying in for the event if I reimbursed you for your signed copy?

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