Carousel: Comics Performances

THIS IS AN OFFICIAL 2022 BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL BOOKEND EVENT

Presentations of graphic novels, gag cartoons, and comics as performed by the writers and artists, with slide projections.
Followed by a book signing.
Featuring

Abby Denson (Uniquely Japan, Kitty Sweet Tooth)
Katie Fricas (Checked Out)
Matthew Thurber (Mr. Colostomy)
Tom Tomorrow (This Modern World)
Victor Varnado (The New Yorker)
and more!

Hosted by R. Sikoryak (Constitution Illustrated).

For more info: carouselslideshow.com and brooklynbookfestival.org

At The City Reliquary: 370 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Tuesday, Sept 27, 2022

This is an all-vax event.

TIMES
Doors: 7:30pm
Show: 8:00pm-10:00pm

TICKETS
Pre-Sale: $10
Day-Of: $12
Our beloved City Reliquary Members get into this event, and all events, for free at just $10 a month.
Please consider signing up for our WithFriends membership, which keeps our museum alive and thriving for our NYC community.

ARTIST BIOS:

Katie Fricas is a cartoonist and comics editor in New York City. Her first graphic novel, Checked Out, is forthcoming from Drawn & Quarterly.

Abby Denson is the author of Uniquely Japan, the Kitty Sweet Tooth series (illustrated by Utomaru), Cool Tokyo Guide, Cool Japan Guide, Dolltopia, and Tough Love: High School Confidential. Her work has garnered the International Manga Award, Moonbeam Children's Book Award, and IPPY Award, among others. www.abbydenson.com

Matthew Thurber is an artist based in Brooklyn, NY. He operates Mrs William Horsley, a studio producing experimental narrative. Mr Colostomy, a graphic novel of improvised daily strips, was published by Drawn + Quarterly in Spring 2022. Thurber has lately been working in 16mm film producing films such as Fleegix and The Sea Masons, which are screened with live sound and narration.

Tom Tomorrow’s long running mostly-political strip, This Modern World, started out in the world of alternative weeklies in the ‘90s, and has now outlived most of them. He is a recipient of various awards, including the RFK Journalism Award (on two occasions) and the Herblock Prize, and was a Pulitzer finalist in 2015. He has published a dozen books, give or take, including a thousand page career retrospective funded through Kickstarter, and once collaborated with Pearl Jam to create the artwork for their album Backspacer.

Victor Varnado is a comedian (Conan, Jimmy Kimmel) a New Yorker Cartoonist, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. His biggest fan is his mother.

R. Sikoryak is a cartoonist and the author of Constitution Illustrated, Masterpiece Comics, Terms and Conditions, and The Unquotable Trump (Drawn & Quarterly). He's presented his live comics performance series, Carousel, around the US and Canada. Instagram: @rsikoryak More info: https://carouselslideshow.com


WHAT IS THE CITY RELIQUARY?
Reliquaries typically house the ostensible bones of dead saints. We house the bones of New York City. Seltzer bottles to schist cores, roller skates from racially integrated rinks, and a burnt out lightbulb from the Statue of Liberty's torch are just a few examples of our exciting collection.

We use this space to breathe new life into New York city, with not only our incredible collection of interactive historical exhibits, but continuous and stimulating programming, arts, and events.

WHY MEMBERSHIP?
Membership gives you FREE ACCESS to all upcoming events, museum entry with a plus one on all open days, and the unique opportunity to be a part of a thriving creative community. You can become a member for $10/month at cityreliquary.org/join.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The City Reliquary values the individual diversity of every member of our community. Differences in age, race, ethnic heritage, religion, appearance, gender, sexual orientation, or any number of characteristics provide experiences, viewpoints, and ideas that strengthen and enrich our mission.

We are committed to creating an environment that is safe, inclusive, respectful, and equitable, and to include and uplift people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to create a safe and inspiring space.

From day one, our motto has been this simple phrase: Be Civic. And we’re sticking to it.

ACCESSIBILITY & SAFETY
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for entry. See nyc.gov/keytonyc for accepted vaccines & forms of proof.

The main entrance and indoor museum are entirely flat, but there are 4 steps up and 4 steps down to the backyard. The backyard is uneven earth with some steps and platforms.

The City Reliquary will not tolerate any hateful words or actions. If at any time you feel unsafe or concerned about anything at The City Reliquary, please talk to a volunteer, who can be found at the front desk or at the bar. They will do their best to address the issue.

If the price of the ticket is keeping you from attending, or you have any questions or requests regarding safety or accessibility, please email charlotte@cityreliquary.org.