NYRSF to Celebrate
Carol Emshwiller’s 90th Birthday

Carol Emshwiller

A pair of celebrations marking Carol Emshwiller’s 90th birthday will be presented by the New York Review of Science Fiction Readings and the Wold Newton Reading Extravaganza.

The NYRSF Reading event takes place on Carol’s birthday, April 12 at the usual venue in SoHo. The second event will be on April 18 at WORD in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and include a performance by comedy magician Magic Brian, then the main event, an interview of Emshwiller by sf scholar Matt Cheney.

The full press release follows the jump.

[Thanks to Jim Freund for the story.]

The New York Review of Science Fiction Readings
presents
Carol Emshwiller’s
90th Birthday Celebration

Tuesday, April 12th — Doors open 6:30 PM
$7 suggested donation
The SoHo Gallery for Digital Art
(address and links below)

The New York Review of Science Fiction Readings and the Wold Newton Reading Extravaganza present the 90th birthday celebration of science fiction legend Carol Emshwiller.

This is an extremely special occasion. Aside from being one of sf’s foremost writers and teachers, Carol has been a good friend to both the reading series and the magazine through the years. We are so pleased to host this!

The first event will on on Carol’s birthday — Tuesday, April 12th — at our usual venue in SoHo, and the second will be on Monday April 18th at WORD in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

The NYRSF Reading event will include a biographical interview and some surprises, including a digital and physical art exhibit.

The WORD event will include birthday magic from acclaimed comedy magician Magic Brian along with the main event, an interview of Carol with science fiction scholar Matt Cheney.

Come celebrate the life and work of one of the pioneers of feminist science fiction literature who helped define what sf would and could be.

The New York Review of Science Fiction Reading Series provides performances from some of the best writers in science fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction, etc. The series usually takes place the first Tuesday of every month, but maintains flexibility in time and place, so be sure to stay in touch through the mailing list and the Web.

After the event, please join us for dinner and drinks nearby.

The SoHo Gallery for Digital Art ( www.sohodigart.com) is dedicated to re-establishing SoHo as an international center for the development of new artistic forms, concepts and ideas. A screens-instead-of-canvases approach allows a wide selection of art from around the world which would otherwise never make it to the City. The SGDA is available for private gatherings and events of all kinds. For bookings call (800) 420-5590 or visit http://sohogallerynyc.com.


WHEN:
Tuesday, April 12th
Doors open at 6:30 — event begins at 7

WHERE:
The SoHo Gallery for Digital Art
138 Sullivan Street (between Houston & Prince St.)
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=138+Sullivan+St.+New+York+NY+10012

HOW:
By Subway
6, C, E to Spring St.; A, B D or F to West 4th; 1 train to Houston St; or R, W to Prince St.

There are many convenient bus lines that come within a couple of blocks of the gallery. Use the link above for an interactive transit map.

LINKS:
http://hourwolf.com/nyrsf
http://www.sfwa.org/members/emshwiller/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Emshwiller
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One thought on “NYRSF to Celebrate
Carol Emshwiller’s 90th Birthday

  1. Ah, yes, the face that launched a thousand or so Emsh covers for SF magazines and paperbacks. I’d recognize it anywhere, even though she’s about to turn 90. I hope she has a great day. I’ll wave happy birthday from a respectful virtual distance.

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