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The Katherine Dunn Celebration
March 29, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$10We invite you to join the Pacific Master of Fine Arts in Writing program, along with Tin House Books, to celebrate the life of Katherine Dunn. Dunn is the author of Geek Love and On Cussing, and was a member of the Pacific MFA in Writing faculty. Special guests include memoirist Debra Gwartney, editor Tony Perez, and poet Dorianne Laux. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, a complimentary drink, and live music along with stories and advice on how to cuss like a writer. Friday, March 29, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m, with a special short program starting at 7:00 p.m. at Urban Studio in the Pearl District.
Contact: Pacific MFA in Writing office
With unabashed admiration for our dear, brilliant Katherine Dunn, author of Geek Love and soon-to-be released On Cussing, Pacific University MFA in Writing and Tin House Books invite you to a celebration of her life held during the weekend of the AWP Conference & Bookfair. Special guests include memoirist Debra Gwartney, poet Dorianne Laux, and Tin House editor Tony Perez.
On Cussing will be available for purchase at the party. Half of the proceeds will go to the Katherine Dunn Scholarship for women writers in need.
A $10 registration fee includes food and a complimentary drink, live music, and advice on how to cuss like a writer. We hope to see you there!