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John Marble Bids Farewell to his Youth
August 19, 2019 @ 6:45 pm - 10:00 pm
FreeHelp John celebrate this bittersweet time in his life at The Rose City Book Pub, 1329 NE Fremont St., on Monday, August 19, beginning at 6:45 p.m. with a Meet and Greet.
FEATURING SPECIAL MUSIC GUESTS
THE CLOWNS WITHOUT PITY!
Mr. Marble will read selections from his second unpublished novel, The Good News, as well as his new play, Horror on Scaphoid Island. The readings will be interspersed with performances by The Clowns without Pity.
Mr. Marble is aspiring for an ambience of surreal eccentricity for the party, so costumes and accessories are welcome. Suggested cosplay may include: Viking, Jehovah’s Witness, Hipster, Clown, Alice Cooper, Gorilla, Alcoholic Sea Captain, Precocious Japanese Child, Giant Spider, Mysterious Stranger, Private Detective, Jehovah’s Witness Zombie, Cthulu Cult Worshipper, Military Officer, The Artist Formerly Known as Prince, Forest Ranger, Juvenile Delinquent, Steve Johnson, Old Fisherman, The Silver Surfer, God, and Godzilla.
Please feel free to invite any or all of your friends. Mr. Marble is finally reaching the age where he thinks it will be exciting to meet new people.