Today on the podcast:

TS Hawkins, Gabrielle Corsaro and author Tina Strawn talk about the Angel Pirate Production “the Are We Free Yet? project”. An elevated stage reading based on the book Are We Free Yet? The Black Queer Guide to Divorcing America. Here is my interview with AngelPirate Productions for “the Are We Free Yet? project

The Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl is an annual event that brings together book lovers and supports independent bookstores in the city. The idea for the crawl came from the organizer's experiences with similar events in other cities. Last year, the crawl had over 100,000 people access the Google map created for the event. This year, there are 34 participating bookstores. The crawl not only promotes bookstores but also creates a sense of community and discovery as participants explore different neighborhoods and find new books and recommendations. The conversation explores the Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl and the importance of supporting local bookstores. The guests discuss their own bookstores, Multiverse Philly and Binding Agents, and the unique experiences they offer. They also share their love for books and the joy of reading. The conversation highlights the value of book clubs and the sense of community they provide. The guests discuss the upcoming Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl and the special events and discounts that will be available. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of supporting independent bookstores and the role they play in fostering a love of reading and building community.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://phillybookstorecrawl.com

John's autobiographical museum exhibition "The Rose Garden" is now on view at the Fabric Workshop + Museum through Sept. 29. https://fabricworkshopandmuseum.org/pressreleases/fwm-presents-john-jarboe-the-rose-garden/

The stage version, "Rose: You Are Who You Eat," makes its DC debut June 5-23 at Wooly Mammoth. https://www.woollymammoth.net/productions/rose-you-are-who-you-eat/