In the rubble of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans and ultrarich “Puertopians” are locked in a pitched struggle over how to remake the island. Join us for an urgent conversation about how the forces of shock politics and disaster capitalism are seeking to undermine the nation's radical, resilient vision for a just recovery. Participants will include Elizabeth Yeampierre, Executive Director of Brooklyn-based Latinx community organization UPROSE, Juan González, radio co-host for Democracy Now! and author and social activist Naomi Klein. The night will include a video from JunteGente, art build, community tables, and a book signing by Naomi Klein after the discussion.
All royalties from the sale of Naomi Klein’s book in English and Spanish go directly to JunteGente, a gathering of Puerto Rican organizations resisting disaster capitalism and advancing a fair and healthy recovery for their island. (For more information, visit http://juntegente.org/.)
This event will take place at Cooper Union's The Great Hall, at 7 E 7th Street, New York, NY 10003.
Book signing begins at 7PM. Doors at 7:30, show at 8PM. Entrance to the signing is free. Entrance to the burlesque show is $10, including refreshments, with all proceeds going directly to benefit Housing Works. Jo Weldon's illustrated lectures on leopard print have been celebrated in US and …
Book signing begins at 7PM.
Doors at 7:30, show at 8PM.
Entrance to the signing is free. Entrance to the burlesque show is $10, including refreshments, with all proceeds going directly to benefit Housing Works.
Jo Weldon's illustrated lectures on leopard print have been celebrated in US and international press, including Mental Floss, the Financial Times, and the New York Times. Her hotly anticipated book, based on those presentations, will be available for the first time at this event on June 26th!
An internationally recognized performer, Headmistress and Founder of the New York School of Burlesque, she cordially invites you to celebrate the launch of her brand new book FIERCE: A History of Leopard Print with an evening of burlesque in our intimate bookstore. You will also get an exclusive peek into Jo's personal collection of leopard print items, shop from a specially curated selection from our Thrift Stores, and mix and mingle with fellow leopard print lovers. Feel free to wear your wildest!
Hosted by Jo Weldon, performers include:
Cheeky Lane, Downtown Superstar
Jonny Porkpie, Burlesque Mayor of NYC
Mr. Gorgeous, Mr. Exotic World 2013
Perle Noire, The Mahogany Queen of Burlesque
Medianoche, Miss Exotic World/Queen of Burlesque 2017
Corvette LeFace, Hottest Freshman 2014
The Selfie Cats
& more TBA!
FIERCE is a bold, fascinating chronicle of one of the world’s most controversial neutral: leopard print. Weldon vividly traces the history of the iconic print from its inception as a textile and its use as a royal status symbol to its popularization by flappers, rock stars, and high profile women, and explains its contemporary appeal. Featuring gorgeous black-and-white and full-color images, FIERCE is a one-of-a-kind book and an absolute must-have for lovers of fashion, celebrity, history, pop culture, and cats.