February 12th Valentine's Hat Trick

I'm going to actually try to go to all these events on Sunday:

There's a singles Cuddle Party from 2-4 I believe.

Then it's my favorite reading series (after mine of course, but still, many fabulous ESO memories and what a lineup!):

EAST SIDE ORAL
"the reading series your mother warned you about"

SUNDAY, February 12, 2006
5:00 PM

at THE LIVING ROOM
154 Ludlow (btw. Rivington and Stanton)
F to 2nd Ave
no cover
2 drink minimum
ESO is proud to present gnarly readings by
Thaddeus Rutkowski
Alix Strauss
Mike Albo
Sara Schaefer

Thaddeus Rutkowski grew up in central Pennsylvania and is a graduate of Cornell University and The Johns Hopkins University. His first novel, Roughhouse (Kaya Press), was a finalist for an Asian American Literary Award. His second novel, Tetched, was published recently by Behler Publications in California. His work has been nominated three times for a Pushcart Prize. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and daughter. His Web site is www.thaddeusrutkowski.com.

Alix Strauss - The media savvy social satirist has been featured on national morning shows and talk shows including ABC, CBS, CNN and most recently, VH1. Her articles cover a range of topics such as High-end invites, A-list parties, Goodie bags, Diva Diets, Slumber parties, Must-have-beauty-products and Trailer-trash treats, and have appeared in The New York Times, The New York Post, and Daily News, as well as Time Magazine, Town & Country Travel, Travel & Leisure Golf, Marie Claire, Self, Wine Enthusiast and Outside. Her collection of shorts, THE JOY OF FUNERALS, was published by St. Martin's Press in both hard and soft cover. The Joy of Funerals will be heading to the big screen with Stockard Channing attached to direct.
Mike Albo lives and loves in Brooklyn. His second novel, THE UNDERMINER, comes out in paperback on February 16, and he will be hosting a raucous paperback celebration party at Joe’s Pub on February 23 to benefit the awesome nonprofit organization 826nyc. He is performing every week in the sketch comedy show Pupu Platter on Tuesdays at 10 P.M. Starlight on Avenue A. Check out www.mikealbo.com.

Sara Schaefer is fresh off a two year run of her critically acclaimed late night talk show "Sara Schaefer is Obsessed With You" and was recently featured on Vh1's Best Week Ever. Currently she is working with Jon Friedman on the Wiener Philharmonic's new sketch show, "Doody Calls" at The People's Improv Theatre. Check out upcoming show dates at her website, www.saraschaefer.com.

Elise Miller hosts and curates EAST SIDE ORAL. Her first novel, STAR CRAVING MAD (Warner Books 2004) was just optioned optioned by Jon Gunn, who directed "My Date With Drew."

Then it's time to get Hot and Nasty at Lava Gina!