Upcoming events:
SIGNING & DISCUSSION: THE DECATUR BOOK FESTIVAL
“Exposing the Black Mafia Family,” a discussion with Mara Shalhoup at the super-cool festival that draws 70,000 literary types and features keynote speaker Jonathan Franzen.
Sun., Sept. 5. 5 p.m. Decatur Conference Center Stage (Ballroom B).
LECTURE: UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
“Black Mafia Family: Politics, Crime, Celebrity, Hip-Hop and Journalism,” a lecture and discussion with Mara Shalhoup, cosponsored by UGA’s Grady College of Journalism and the Wilson Center for Humanities and Arts.
Tues., September 14. 4 p.m. Zell B. Miller Learning Center. 48 Baxter St., Athens, Ga. 706-542-7000. mlc.uga.edu.
Past events:
Celebrate the release of the book with a reading/signing by author Mara Shalhoup, drinks & hors d’oeuvres, and an art show featuring works from photographer David Stuart and multi-media artist Fahamu Pecou. Be among the first to purchase BMF: The Rise and Fall of Big Meech and the Black Mafia Family, which hits the street that day. Books will be sold on-site by A Cappella.
Tues., March 2, 7-10 p.m. Eyedrum. Free!
290 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Atlanta, Ga. 404-522-0655. www.eyedrum.org.
The author will be signing and discussing BMF: The Rise and Fall of Big Meech and the Black Mafia Family.
Fri., March 5, 7-8 p.m. Barnes & Noble. 5080 Riverside Drive, Macon, Ga. 478-474-0161.
The author will be signing and discussing BMF: The Rise and Fall of Big Meech and the Black Mafia Family.
Sat., March 13, 1-2 p.m. Barnes & Noble. 3685 Market Place Blvd., East Point, Ga. 404-349-0359.
The author will be signing and reading from BMF: The Rise and Fall of Big Meech and the Black Mafia Family.
Wed., March 17, 7-8:30 p.m. Cine. 234 West Hancock Ave., Athens, Ga. 706-353-7377.
The author will be signing and discussing BMF: The Rise and Fall of Big Meech and the Black Mafia Family.
Fri., March 19, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Borders. 3637 Peachtree Road, Atlanta , Ga. 404-237-0707.
The author will be signing BMF: The Rise and Fall of Big Meech and the Black Mafia Family.
Thurs., April 22, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Outwrite Books. 991 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 404-607-0082.
The author will be signing and reading from BMF: The Rise and Fall of Big Meech and the Black Mafia Family.
Thurs., May 6, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Books & Books. 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, Fla. 305-864-4241.
Come check out the beautifully restored Rare Soul Tapas restaurant & lounge — and have author Mara Shalhoup sign your copy of BMF: The Rise and Fall of Big Meech and the Black Mafia Family. Books will be for sale on site by Borders.
Fri., May 21, 7-9 p.m. Rare Soul Tapas. 554 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, Ga., 30308. 404-549-9024.
PANEL DISCUSSION: RACE & LITERATURE: WRITING ACROSS RACIAL LINES
The Auburn Avenue Research Library will host a literary panel discussion featuring Mara Shalhoup, author of BMF; Karin Slaughter, author of Broken; Denene Milner, author of The Sistahs’ Rules and Aliya S. King, co-author of Keep the Faith: A Memoir.
Fri., June 25, 7-9 p.m. Auburn Avenue Research Library. 101 Auburn Ave., Atlanta, Ga., 30303. RSVP here.
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