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An International Affair: Book Reading with Author, Jeff Raz

Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All are welcome to attend - just show up!
Circus Center | 755 Frederick St., San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

Event Details

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Jeff Raz
Come celebrate the launch of An International Circus Affair with a book reading/book signing at San Francisco Circus Center, an epicenter of the books events.
Author Jeff Raz will talk about the history of the Nanjing/San Francisco circus connection, read from the book, and take questions from the audience.
With contributions from Stephanie Greenspan, Ori Quesada, and Devin Holt, this book offers a deep dive into how this unique fusion of Chinese acrobatics and American circus artistry forever changed the industry and left a lasting legacy. This event is an opportunity to celebrate the storied history and impact Chinese acrobatics and American circus artistry forever changed the industry and left a lasting legacy.
All are welcome to attend – No tickets needed!

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Cost: FREE*
*All are welcome to attend - just show up!
Categories: In Person, Literature, Theater & Performance
Address: 755 Frederick St., San Francisco, CA

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