The Stranger is launching a new quarterly series at The Sunset Tavern called Verse Chapter Verse, which combines an author reading with musical performance.

They've got a great author for their second show: Gary Shteyngart. He's written Aburdistan, The Russian Debutante's Handbook, and his newest - A Super Sad True Love Story. He'll read, Paul Constant will ask him some questions, you'll ask him some questions, and he'll sign books. Tickets are just $5, and we'll be the musical guest!

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Verse Chapter Verse
Monday, August 2nd
Sunset Tavern
5433 Ballard Avenue NW
8pm, $5

We've discussed it often, but now it's finally happening. Orkestar Zirkonium will be playing live for the Seattle Balkan Dancers!

The festivities will begin with Vardar and Druzba playing your favorite Bulgarian and Macedonian dance tunes acoustically on gaidas and tupan. Orkestar Zirkonium will continue the music with another approximately 1-hour set. The evening will start at 8:30 and the charge is $10. Please read the flyer for more details.

Friday, September 10th
The Russian Center On Capitol Hill
704 19th Ave E. (Corner of 19th E. & E. Roy)

For info call Steve Bard (425-883-0332) or e-mail him (danceinfo@seattlebalkandancers.org), or visit their website: www.seattlebalkandancers.org