The architect’s rendering of the new Hugo House bar and corridor area. (NBBJ)
Lovers of literature in Seattle: celebrate the new home of Hugo House, “a place for writers,” on Saturday, September 22 from 5:00- 8:00 pm.
The new space is at 1634 Eleventh Avenue, on the corner of Eleventh and East Olive — “10,000 square feet designed by and for writers and readers.”
Hugo House invites the public to “explore all the nooks and crannies, catch pop-up readings, hear music, and find literary experiences around every corner.”
Here are some of the goings-on to enjoy:
- Special guest Maria Semple and emcee Nancy Guppy
- Performances and installations from Vis-à-Vis Society and more
- Pop-up readings from beloved local writers, including Anastacia-Renee, Quenton Baker, and Hugo House writers-in-residence Kristen Millares Young and Amber Flame
- Original literature-inspired music from The Bushwick Book Club
- A special edition of Works in Progress open mic from 5 – 5:45 pm (be one of the first writers to read on the new stage!) Keep readings to one piece, and three minutes max
- Afterparty from 8-10 pm with DJ Gabriel Teodros of KEXP
The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, see the event listing at the Hugo House website. Moira Macdonald also wrote up a nice preview of the new digs in the Seattle Times.
