Cosmorama Holiday Hooplah - Philadelphia Event
Cosmorama Holiday Hooplah
Tuesday, December 23 at 6:00 PM·6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.·Queen Village·Tattooed Mom·530 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Cosmorama Holiday Hooplah
Tue, Dec 23 • 6:00 p.m.
Tattooed Mom
Queen Village
Join indie publishing/arts/media company Cosmorama for a “Holiday Hooplah” celebrating the release of Ted McLoof’s new short story collection, Empty Calories and Male Curiosity: Stories! Recently awarded a coveted Kirkus Star, McLoof’s collection leads an evening of fiction readings, holiday drinks, and literary celebration. The night will feature readings from Cosmorama’s latest titles. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23RD 6-9PM NO COVER // FREE FUN Featuring H.M. Ryan & Ted McLoof Follow Cosmorama on Instagram. ***
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Join indie publishing/arts/media company Cosmorama for a “Holiday Hooplah” celebrating the release of Ted McLoof’s new short story collection, Empty Calories and Male Curiosity: Stories! Recently awarded a coveted Kirkus Star, McLoof’s collection leads an evening of fiction readings, holiday drinks, and literary celebration. The night will feature readings from Cosmorama’s latest titles. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23RD 6-9PM NO COVER // FREE FUN Featuring H.M. Ryan & Ted McLoof Follow Cosmorama ...
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Cosmorama Holiday Hooplah starts at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m.
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