I know it looks like I’ve been slacking off this week, but in fact, I’ve been working my wee fingers to the bone, penning ingratiating speeches for colleagues and spirited semi-defenses of trashy pop tartlettes for gay porn websites. See?
I’m taking tonight off, though. My friends over at Press Street have just published a book featuring the work of many additional friends–and a couple of noteworthy enemies–and tonight, they’re gonna party like it’s $19.99. (Though actually it’s only $15, with proceeds to benefit the group’s literacy project.) Join us in the heart of the Upper 9th Ward for food, beer, sangria, and, of course, readings. And cheapskates, you’ll be happy to know it’s all free.

