Calendar

Apr
9
Wed
Fiction Writing Minicourse, Spring Term @ Norris Student Center, Northwestern University
Apr 9 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Six consecutive Wednesday nights. Information on enrollment available here.

Apr
12
Sat
Requiem for Richard/Rover Rescue @ Gibson Guitar Center
Apr 12 @ 8:00 pm – Apr 12 @ 12:00 am

More information TBA. Admission proceeds will benefit the Sean Casey Animal Rescue.

May
1
Thu
“Scribe of Social Conscience: Steinbeck Plus Seventy-Five” @ Oakwood Village West
May 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fiction Writing Master Class @ Shake Rag Alley
May 1 @ 6:00 pm – May 4 @ 12:00 pm
May
2
Fri
“Unplugged” scenes & songs/Q&A/signing @ Shake Rag Alley
May 2 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Singer Maya Kuper and Paul present another of their 12th-anniversary musical/dramatic retrospective performances of Paul’s acclaimed 2002 novel. Proceeds from ticket sales, and from CD & (discounted) books sales, benefit RAINN.

May
6
Tue
“Unplugged” scenes & songs/Q&A/signing @ The Hallmark
May 6 @ 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm

Singer Maya Kuper and Paul present another of their 12th-anniversary musical/dramatic retrospective performances of Paul’s acclaimed 2002 novel. Proceeds from CD & (discounted) books sales benefit RAINN.

May
20
Tue
“Courage & Cowardice on Camera: ‘The Hero’s Journey’ in Film” @ Presbyterian Home at Westminster Place
May 20 @ 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm
May
22
Thu
IMAGINE 2014: A Time Traveler’s Ball, FIGMENT Chicago’s second annual fundraiser @ Bottom Lounge
May 22 @ 6:00 pm – May 22 @ 12:00 am

Paul and performance-partner Maya Kuper perform (at 9 p.m.) a multimedia version of Paul’s coauthored (with Eileen Maksym) short story “This Too Too Solid Flesh” from Unforgettable.

Say the event’s organizers: “A nexus in the space-time continuum will open within the Bottom Lounge, bringing together artists & performers from across space & time. Guests dressed in costume! Musicians & DJs playing songs from countless eras! And dozens of performers sharing in the spirit of imagination and becoming historical figures in time!

Suggested Donation of $20; all proceeds go to the FIGMENT Project, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, in order to fund FIGMENT Chicago, a free, interactive art experience taking place at Jefferson Memorial Park in August. Featuring dozens of artists installations and a wide variety of performance art, the Northwest Side Chicago park will be transformed into a large-scale collaborative artwork showcase. FIGMENT 2013 at Chicago’s Garfield Park Conservatory had 52 art projects and installations, over 100 participating artists, 125 volunteers and thousands of attendees.

Jul
28
Mon
“Unplugged” scenes & songs/Q&A/signing @ Neighborhood House of Milwaukee
Jul 28 all-day

[NOTE: This is not actually an all-day event but the actual time is TBD.]

Singer Maya Kuper and Paul present another of their 12th-anniversary musical/dramatic retrospective performances of Paul’s acclaimed 2002 novel. Proceeds from CD & (discounted) books sales benefit RAINN.

Presented in cooperation with the Sexual Assault Treatment Center and The Healing Center of Aurora Healthcare.

Aug
17
Sun
“Unplugged” Live Show @ Tree House Lounge
Aug 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm

Maya Kuper and Paul will be joined by local guest artists Matt Connolly (lead guitar) & Jeff “Wag” Wagner (drums). This special show follows Paul’s & Maya’s brunch at Tori Amos’ table earlier in the day as a continuation of the festivities celebrating the 20th anniversary of RAINN, co-founded by RAINN President Scott Berkowitz and Tori.

This event is free with all merchandise proceeds benefiting RAINN (the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network).

The performance will end at 8:45 but the signing and socializing will continue till 10 pm.