BOOK CLUB with author Ernesto Quiñonez and artist Michele Brody

Sun Jul 25 2021 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm

JVS Project Space Art & Framing Gallery | New York

Union Settlement Business Development Center \/ Buy Local East Harlem and
Publisher/HostUnion Settlement Business Development Center / Buy Local East Harlem and
BOOK CLUB with author Ernesto Qui\u00f1onez  and artist Michele Brody
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Join author Ernesto Quiñonez and artist Michele Brody at JVS Project Space in East Harlem for our next author & artist discussion.
About this Event

Presented by Union Settlement Business Development Center / Buy Local East Harlem

Each month, Buy Local East Harlem's book club will present a local author and artist at an East Harlem business. Join us on July 25th at JVS Project Space when we feature native East Harlemite, author Ernesto Quiñonez and artist Michele Brody, hosted by local historian Christopher Bell. Enjoy music by Bruce Edwards Trio and goodies by Pabade Bakery while enjoying a glass of wine and viewing the incredible work of Michele Brody, “What We Were Left to See…. Works in Paper about living through the pandemic and environmental changes”. Then sit down for our author and artist discussion.

Our $15.00 ticket includes welcoming music and beverage (your choice of wine and / or coffee). And an automatic entry in a raffle to win a work of art by Michele Brody.

Ernesto Quiñonez is an acclaimed novelist, essayist, and screenplay writer. The New York Times claimed his debut novel, Bodega Dreams (Random House), a “New Immigrant Classic”, which has since gone on to become a landmark in contemporary literature and is required reading in many high schools and colleges around the country.

“What we were left to see is an exhibition about looking both forward and back during the time of the COVID pandemic. The range of handmade paper works on view date from as far back as 2009 when I first started exploring the possibilities of drawing with sprouted seeds and their roots”

Christopher Bell East Harlem native Christopher Bell, is the author of three books on East Harlem that tells neighborhood history through images, and features stories of strength and struggle

Bruce Edwards Trio Guitarist / Composer Bruce Edwards was a member of Sun Ra’s Arkestra, from 1984-1992 and has composed and produced music for films and T.V. His current trio includes Nathan Garrett on bass and Daisuke Konno on drums.

Founded in 2013 by artist Julio Valdez, JVS Project Space provides professional artists the opportunity to develop and exhibit their work in New York City. Their current exhibit features Michele Brody, “What We Were Left to See…. Works in Paper about living through the pandemic and environmental changes”.

is a family based business located on 135 East 110th Street. Yolfer Carvajal, along with his siblings Dahyanna and Donny launched their wholesale bakery in 2016. Pabade offers a catering menu and a wide variety of freshly baked goods & coffee.

is an initiative based out of Union Settlement Business Development Center, and aims to keep money in the community by encouraging larger institutions, residents and businesses to purchase their goods locally. Our events intend to support East Harlem businesses with increased visibility and revenue.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

JVS Project Space Art & Framing Gallery, 181 East 108th Street, New York, United States

Tickets

USD 15.00

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