THE HIGH DESERT EVENTS
- May 18, 7:30 PM CDTTHE EMPTY BOTTLE , 1035 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USAJoin Spooner at CHF for a chat about his coming-of-age graphic memoir The High Desert with writer, producer, and host Jill Hopkins; followed by live musical performances curated by Spooner (who founded the Afro-punk Festival) and featuring Chicago bands; Buggin and Canal Irreal and Bollweevils.
Thu 19 May19ThuMayLOS ANGELES - Afro-Punk screening FREEMay 19, 8:00 PM PDTLos Angeles, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90291, USAFree Screening of my 2003 Documentary Afro-Punk. I wont be in attendance but come back on the 21st to celebrate the release of my new book the High Desert!- May 21, 5:00 PM PDTBeyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90291, USAThe High Desert Book Release party! Author James Spooner and Jim Ruland, author of Corporate Rock Sucks: The Rise and Fall of SST Records in Conversation. Live performances by The Tissues and Dangers. Mini Zine fest too!
- Jun 09, 7:00 PM PDTSkylight books, 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USAJames Spooner will read from his book the High Desert and discuss with Justin Warfield, lead singer of She wants revenge. Book signing available after.
Sat 11 Jun11SatJunNEW YORK - Panels, Bands, Zines, workshops, DJs!Jun 11, 12:00 PM EDTMOCADA, 80 Hanson Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USAThis is a big one! From noon til 1am Celebrate, black punks, DIY and the release of the High Desert with Bands, DJs. Zines, Workshops and panels.
Sat 11 Jun11SatJunNEW YORK - In conversation w/ Dawnie WaltonJun 11, 7:00 PM EDTThe Center for Fiction, 15 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USADawnie Walton, award winning author of The Final Revival of Opal and Nev, in conversation with James Spooner who will read from his Graphic Novel.
Sun 12 Jun12SunJunNEW YORK - in conversation w/ Sacha JenkinsJun 12, 7:00 PM EDTRough Trade Records, 30 Rockefeller Plaza 6th Avenue, btw 49 &, W 50th St, New York, NY 10112, USASacha Jenkins, director of "Everythings gonna be all White", "Bitchin the sound and fury of Rick James" and "Wu Tang Clan: of Mics and Men" joins James Spooner
Thu 16 Jun16ThuJunNEW YORK - in conversation w/ Theo Kogan of the LunachicksJun 16, 6:30 PM PDTStavros Niarchos Foundation Library , 455 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016, USAJoin Theo Kogan, lead singer of New Yorks legendary punk band, the Lunachicks in conversation with James Spooner.- Jun 17, 7:00 PMMARTHA, 2113 E York St, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USABREAK FREE FEST IS HERE, Philadelphia's only punk and hardcore fest center punks of color!
Sat 18 Jun18SatJunTORONTO - Toronto comics arts festivalJun 18, 11:00 AM EDTToronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2G8, CanadaJames will be tabling at the convention. More info TBA
Sun 26 Jun26SunJunLOS ANGELES - Family punk picnic w/ the GroansJun 26, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDTThe Broad, 221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USAWe put together an all ages, family centered punk rock event at the Broad to introduce kids and teens to punk rock and The High Desert.- Jul 07, 7:00 PMLocation is TBDSave the Date. More TBA very soon!
- Jul 10, 7:00 PM PDTHollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97212, USADavid Walker welcomes James Spooner to the Hollywood Theatre to discuss his Graphic novel the High Desert and his award winning documentary Afro-Punk. Screening of Afro-Punk to follow.
- Jul 15, 7:00 PMSilver Sprocket, 1018 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USAJoin James Spooner and comics creator MariNaomi in discussion about the High Desert. Followed by a screening of Spooner's cult film Afro-Punk.
Sat 16 Jul16SatJulSACREMENTO - The High Desert signature beer can partyJul 16, 6:00 PMOAK PARK BREWARY, 3514 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95817, USAMore info soon. https://opbrewco.com/
Sat 20 Aug20SatAugSAN DIEGO - Festival of BooksAug 20, 4:00 AM PDTUSD, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110, USAMore TIME and LOCATION TBA
Sat 17 Sep17SatSepBETHESDA, MD- Small Press ExpoSep 17, 11:00 AM EDTBETHESDA NORTH HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER, 5701 Marinelli Rd, Rockville, MD 20852, USAJames Spooner will be in attendance tabling both days. Panels TBA
Thu 06 Oct06ThuOctCOLUMBUS, OH - Cartoon Crossroads (CXC)Oct 06, 11:00 AM CDTCartoon Crossroads, 4364 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214, USAJames Spooner will be in attendance all 4 days PANELS - TBA
