Calendar »  Jul 2009 » "Scarlett Takes Manhattan" book launch

"Scarlett Takes Manhattan" book launch

When  Wed, July 8,7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where  The Slipper Room (map)
Description 
The first graphic novel by Dr. Sketchy creator Molly Crabapple and her longtime collaborator John Leavitt. Set in the demimonde of Gilded Age New York, it is the story of poor Bowery girl Shifra Helfgott, who rises to become the premier fire-eater of her age. Chock full of rigged boxing matches, dirty politics, and turn of the century lesbian culture. Come to the glittery, burlesque-inspired launch, emceed by Amber Ray, with burlesque by Gal Friday, fire eating by Jo Boobs, and vaudevillian music by the Two Man Gentleman Band. Free red-hot flavored cupcakes will be provided by Glittle Cupcakes. Due to limited space, RSVP is mandatoryhttp://scarlettbookrelease.eventbrite.com/


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