Sunday, February 26, 2006

Greetings, people who post on blogs updated with embarrassing infrequency.

Greetings, people who post on blogs updated with embarrassing infrequency.

To answer the question of R. Lord, we have no current plans to visit Texas, though perhaps when the paperback comes out this fall.

To answer the question of PBJar, Coulton and I and also David Rees will be appearing at Tisdale and Mirman's very fine show "Invite Them Up!"

Unless I have misremembered something, or there has been a sudden change of plans, this will happen at 8:30PM, on March 1, at:
RiFiFi (Cinema Classics)
332 E. 11th Street (BTW 1st & 2nd Ave.), NYC
Doors @ 8:30 PM, $5
- This show is 21+

Even if there has been a sudden change of plan, you will still enjoy this show, so by all means: ATTEND.

Finally, I am my own unpaid intern, and require no further help at this time. Though I thank you, as always.

THAT IS ALL.

Now I will actually post this message.

Friday, February 17, 2006

This evening at THE TATTERED COVER

Greetings.

This is John Hodgman writing.

I regret very much that we could not be in Milwaukee last night as we had planned.

As noted, it was recommended that we not attempt to fly into this fine city due to heavy snow and giant, marauding eagles.

Yet we wish to return, and soon, to make it up to the people of Wisconsin.

Meanwhile, tonight we shall be at the Tattered Cover in Denver, CO, a very cold city that also has snow, but where the giant eagle problem is not as severe.

If you know any Coloradans who may be interested in this information, I'd be delighted to shake their hands.

FRIDAY, FEB 17 at
THE TATTERED COVER (CHERRY CREEK)
2955 East First Avenue at Milwaukee Street in Cherry Creek North, directly across the street from the Cherry Creek Mall.
Denver, CO
303-322-7727
7:30PM
FREE OF CHARGE

That is all.

Thursday, February 16, 2006

The American West, MINUS MILWAUKEE

I am very sad to report that, due to inclement weather, our appearance at Schwartz Books in Milwaukee has been canceled for tonight.

If you were planning to brave the sleet and ice and snow and raining snakes of fire, I would advise you to stay home beneath your snake-proof roof. I hope we will be able to reschedule soon.

Meanwhile, please visit this fine establishment, if only virtually, as they are very kind.

We now fly on to Denver.

That is all.

Monday, February 13, 2006

BOOK SOUP TONIGHT and CURLING

I am asked to remind you fine people of two things.

1. HODGMAN and COULTON, that old duo of Broadway, will be appearing this evening, Feb 13, at Book Soup in Los Anegeles.

This will occur at 7PM Pacific Time
8818 Sunset Blvd.
W. Hollywood CA 90069
Store Hours (West Hollywood)

The subject will be: HOBOES

2. COULTON has written about the great winter sport of CURLING

That is all.

Tuesday, February 07, 2006

THE AMERICAN WEST, PLUS MILWAUKEE

Good evening.

This is John Hodgman writing with information pertaining to...

A FORTHCOMING MINI-TOUR OF THE AMERICAN WEST, PLUS MILWAUKEE, IN SUPPORT OF "THE AREAS OF MY EXPERTISE," a book of fake trivia.

AS PREVIOUSLY NOTED, John Hodgman and JONATHAN COULTON will be visiting 5 American cities in the coming week and a half. In chronological order, they are:

1. CORTE MADERA, CA: Thanks to their surprising kindness, especially in light of what I said about them here, the BAY AREANS are welcoming us back on...

FRIDAY, FEB 10, to
BOOK PASSAGE
51 Tamal Vista Blvd.
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-0960
7PM
FREE OF CHARGE

2. LOS ANGELES, CA: In the first of two Los Angeles appearances, we shall join our friend from the mid-Atlantean mini tour MR. DAVID REES for a fascinating evening of expertise in conjunction with McSweeney's and 826LA entitled THE WORLD EXPLAINED. Not only will Mr. Rees be presenting his unstoppable overhead projections, but also we will join the estimable...

MIKE COLTON (spelled without a "U")
ELI HOROWITZ (also without a "U")
The staff of "YETI RESEARCHER," a periodical
JON BRION, presenting music
and our host
PATTON OSWALT

This will all occur on...

SATURDAY, FEB 11 at
The Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater
aka: R.E.D.C.A.T.!
631 West 2nd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-237-2800
8:30 PM
10 dollars, discounts for CalArts students, alumni, faculty, and staff

FOR TICKETS, SEE HERE.

3. LOS ANGELES, CA: In this second appearance, Jonathan Coulton and John Hodgman shall discuss "hoboes" with the patrons of a famous independent bookstore on...

MONDAY, FEB 13 at
BOOK SOUP
8818 Sunset Blvd.
W. Hollywood CA 90069
310-659-311
7PM
FREE OF CHARGE

4. PORTLAND, OR: Coulton and Hodgman shall travel north to Portland (nickname, "THE PORTLAND, MAINE OF OREGON; EXCEPT THAT INSTEAD OF LOBSTERS, THERE ARE BEAVERS") on...

WEDNESDAY, Feb 15 at
POWELL'S CITY OF BOOKS (BURNSIDE)
1005 W Burnside
Portland, OR 97209
7:30PM
FREE OF CHARGE

5. MILWAUKEE, WI: we shall discuss either hoboes or lobsters in Milwaukee's notorious "BAY VIEW" district on...

THURSDAY, FEB 16 at
HARRY W. SCHWARTZ BOOKSHOP (BAY VIEW)
2262 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(KK at Lincoln) (nb: SOME KIND OF CODE?!)
414-481-3401
7PM
FREE OF CHARGE

6. DENVER, CO: from Milwaukee State to Milwaukee Street (where it intersects with East First Avenue), we shall travel south and upwards to Colorado on...

FRIDAY, FEB 17 at
THE TATTERED COVER (CHERRY CREEK)
2955 East First Avenue at Milwaukee Street in Cherry Creek North, directly across the street from the Cherry Creek Mall.
Denver, CO
303-322-7727
7:30PM
FREE OF CHARGE

THEREAFTER: a small amount of rest.

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Until then, all I can say is thank you, and...

THAT IS ALL.