Read The Room Presents... The Arty 80's!

132 Mulberry Street, No. 502, New York, NY 10013

Welcome to READ THE ROOM, a series of readings by some of New York's leading writers. Our guest readers represent a broad cross-section of the literary world, featuring authors of published works from top magazines, newspapers, websites and books.

For this installment, we celebrate NYC’s Downtown art scene in the 1980s. We are thrilled to invite you to an evening of readings and conversation with:

Jennifer Clement, author of The Promised Party: Kahlo, Basquiat and Me

"The kind of book that makes you want to take the next flight to New York" ― Big Issue

“It’s more than a decade since poet and artist Clement published Widow Basquiat… Now comes a more personal prequel, strung together from impressionistic vignettes that chronicle Clement’s coming of age in 1980s New York, where the counterculture ruled, and before that, her childhood in Mexico, a country caught between surrealism and communism…her memories are a perfect synthesis of clarity and mystery.”—The Guardian

And

Brad Gooch, author of Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring 

“A thorough, intricately detailed, and enthralling portrait of a singular artist who followed his own winding road to artistic success until AIDS cut short his highly creative life."—Booklist

“A rewarding deep dive…Gooch captures the innovative, whirlwind creative spirit of the artist…Shot through with details that bring to life the tumultuous social ferment of the era, this honors the inimitable spirit of a defining figure in the art world.” — Publishers Weekly

Your hosts: Ronnie Rodriguez and Kathleen Squires, Chef’s Dinner Table

Not only are we serving up a buffet of contemporary literature, with signed books for sale, we are also sharing food by the Downtown stalwart La Palapa Cocina Mexicana, dessert by Taste It Presents; plus wine, beer and soft drinks too! 

So, come on down to Little Italy and get your culture on!

FAQs:

Are there any ID requirements or an age limits to enter the event?

• Guests must be at least 21 Years of age with valid ID.

What is the closest subway stop to the event?

• B, D to Grand Street
• 6 to Canal Street
• J,Z to Canal Street
• N,Q,R,W to Canal Street

What are the closest parking lots  to the event?

There are 5 parking lots nearby (in order of proximity):

• 123 - 129 Baxter St, New York, NY 10013 (Closest, underground; this is also the one with the automated parking system!)
• 174 Centre St, New York, NY 10013 (2-minute walk; open-air)
• 104 Mott St, New York, NY 10013 (2-minute walk; underground)
• 44 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10013 (3-minute walk; underground)
• 395 Broome St, New York, NY 10013 (3-minute walk; open-air)

What is the refund policy? Is my registration/ticket transferable?

• While tickets are not refundable, they are transferable to anyone of legal drinking age. If you are unable to use your ticket, we will undertake to re-sell your ticket on a best-efforts basis subject to a 20% service fee.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

• No. (just have some ID handy)

Where can I contact the organizer with additional questions?

• Please email Info@ChefsDinnerTableNYC.com