Venue:
Sixth & I
Literary Death Match
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Featured in over 50 cities worldwide, the contest brings together four authors to read their most electric writing before a panel of three all-star judges. Two finalists emerge to compete in a vaguely literary competition to determine who takes home the LDM crown.
JUDGES:
Literary Merit: Dan Kois, editor of Slate ‘s Book Review and a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine.
Performance: Lisa Bonos, assistant editor for Washington Post‘s Outlook section
Intangibles: Eric Schulze, co-founder and creative director at thirstDC, molecular biologist & Sagan acolyte
READERS:
Larry Doyle, Emmy and Thurber Award-winning author of I Love you Beth Cooper
Danielle Evans, multi-award winning author of Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self
Elizabeth Winder, author of Pain, Parties, Work: Sylvia Plath in New York, Summer 1953
Regie Cabico, poet and spoken word artist featured on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam
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May 27, 2024 • 12:00 am ET
Office Closed
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May 29, 2024 • 7:00 pm ET
Your Fat Friend Screening
And Virtual Q&A with Aubrey Gordon and Director Jeanie Finlay
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Jun 5, 2024 • 7:00 pm ET
Dr. Mark Hyman
In Conversation with Sen. Cory Booker
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Jun 12, 2024 • 7:00 pm ET
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
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Jul 10, 2024 • 7:00 pm ET
Gabrielle Zevin
In Conversation with Angie Kim
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Jul 31, 2024 • 7:00 pm ET
Joan Baez
In Conversation with Ari Shapiro
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Sep 7, 2024 • 8:00 pm ET
Nick Mulvey
First Mind 10th Anniversary Tour 2024
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Sep 12, 2024 • 8:00 pm ET
JOSEPH: Celebrating 10 Years
with Becca Mancari
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Oct 22, 2024 • 8:00 pm ET
Joan Osborne and Joshua Radin