With a name that harkens back to a late 1800s New York vaudeville act, this moveable feast of an event—curated and presented by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and songwriter Paul Muldoon—combines music, prose and poetry, and high commentary and low comedy with an evolving lineup of world-class guests and house band Rogue Oliphant. We are delighted to present this beloved artist-curated omnium gatherum, and its mix of joyful casualness and breathtaking artistry, in our state-of-the-art new home.

FEATURING

Ishion Hutchinson
Hilma Wolitzer
Meg Wolitzer
Ariel Zevon
Rogue Oliphant, Chris Harford (guitar and vocals), Ray Kubian (drums), David Mansfield (guitar), Cáit O’Riordain (bass), Warren Zanes (guitar)

“Okay, it’s not actually a picnic but a music-and-literature extravaganza”—TIME OUT NEW YORK

This event is being recorded as part of a partnership with ALL ARTS Radio Hour, available on 88.3 WLIW FM, Long Island’s only NPR station, wliw.org/radio or wherever you listen to podcasts.