NYC...Live in Roanoke

* Likely our most ambitious project yet - a celebration of independent artists and creativity - music, visual, written - threaded together by Elena DeRosa's debut novel, the eBook Fractured Facade, and presented through the lens of NYC's creative peak of late 70s/80s. Ple...ase don't miss this creative, innovative, jam packed broad spectrum one-time happening in Roanoke: "NYC...Live in Roanoke!" *

Listen out for the authentic NYC ad on 101.5 The Music Place, from New Yorker & Roanoker, Elena De Rosa!

"Start spreading the news…Roanoke Main Library is the place to be on Thursday, December 15 at 6pm for the event "New York City…Live in Roanoke!" I’m Elena DeRosa, author of the eBook, Fractured Façade. Bridging the tale’s settings of Roanoke and New York, I’ll be sharing my journey, and the stage, with other independent artists. Join us for rocking live music, unique art, pizza, egg creams and a chance to win an eReader.
In the spirit of the holiday season, please bring a new toy and a non-perishable food item for donating to those in need. Fuhgeddaboudit!"
-- Elena DeRosa

The author won’t be signing any books, but through vignettes, will share her journey, and the stage. Rather than read a chapter or two from her book, the author endeavors to create a bridge between the tale’s settings of Roanoke, VA and Brooklyn, NY, through the talents of independent artists.

Inspired by a New York City theme, musicians will perform live and visual artists’ exhibit their work.

A big part of the inspiration for this event came from a recent blog post titled:
Independent Authors & Punk Rockers
http://mselenaeousrants.blogspot.com/2011/10/independent-authors-punk-rockers.html

Includes live creative interpretations of classic NYC songs:

Heevehava: Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue, Ramones
? : Fairytale in NY, Pogues and Kirsty MacColl
Madrone: Psycho Killer, Talking Heads
Matthew John Mortimer: Christmas Lights
? : Walk on the Wild Side, Lou Reed
Savannah Shoulders: See No Evil, Television
Keith Bowniece: Lust for Life, Iggy Pop
Ron Bergeron: You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory, Johnny Thunders
Josa Wakes: Free Money, Patti Smith
Daniel Francis Gardner: My Way, popularized by Frank Sinatra & Sid Vicious
Josa Wakes: Rip Her To Shreds, Blondie
...plus a surprise band!

Visual art from:
Dave Perry
Sam Hensley
Elena DeRosa
Cheryl P. Mackian
Patricia Placona
Heather Yvonne Brush
Lynn Hunt
Quali Ofwgkta Scales
and more!

In the spirit of the holiday season, a request is made to bring a new toy to be donated to TOYS FOR TOTS, as well as a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Rescue Mission.

Refreshments served - authentic NYC menu of course.
Free.
Win an eReader!

The evening, “NYC...Live in Roanoke!” promises to continue the tradition of Roanoke Public Libraries celebrating our creative community, showcasing talent through unique events that have become synonymous with the downtown library.