An Edward Gorey Birthday Party | Mission Dist.

In celebration of creepy author and artist Edward Gorey’s birthday (1925-2000), the Cartoon Art Museum Bookstore hosts a special evening of Gorey-themed entertainment on February 22, 2013, the late artist’s 88th birthday.

2013 is also the 50th anniversary of The Vinegar Works: Three Volumes of Moral Instruction, comprising The Gashlycrumb Tinies, The West Wing, and The Insect God.

An Edward Gorey Birthday Party
Friday, February 22, 2013 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cartoon Art Museum, 655 Mission Street, SF
FREE

• Free wine, tea and birthday cake (it’s “free”, but we hope you make a donation).
• SF author Carol Verburg reads from Edward Gorey On Stage
• Dramatic readings from Gorey’s works and prophetic readings of your Fantods.

Links: Event details

Cost: FREE*

*Free admission. Food & drinks are by donation.

Tags: Birthday, Carol Verburg, Cartoon Art Museum, Edward Gore, Free, Refreshments
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Eating & Drinking, Literature, San Francisco Submitted by Rena Ragimova