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SUMMARY:2017 Lambda Literary Awards
DESCRIPTION:YOUR LOCAL SCI-FI SQUAD IS NOMINATED FOR A LAMMY IN SCI-FI/FANTASY/HORROR. CROSS YR FINGERS! WE’RE ROLLING DEEP TO THE AWARD CEREMONY. \nABOUT THE LAMMYS\nThe Lambda Literary Awards (the “Lammys”) identify and celebrate the best lesbian\, gay\, bisexual and transgender books of the year and affirm that LGBTQ stories are part of the literature of the world. The Lammys\, which receive national and international media attention\, bring together 600 attendees—including nominees\, celebrities\, sponsors\, and publishing executives—to celebrate excellence in LGBTQ publishing. It is the most prestigious and glamorous LGBTQ literary event in the world. \nThe Guardian newspaper said: “… Steeped as they are in celebrity and ceremony\, the Lammys aren’t as stuffy or straight as many LGBT awards shows often are: they were unabashedly\, gleefully queer\, representing the many facets of queer life.” \nHonoring\nJacqueline Woodson with the Visionary Award\nJeanette Winterson with the Trustee Award \nWith special introductions by Cynthia Nixon & AM Homes \nHosted by Mx Justin Vivian Bond \nStellar roster of presenters include \nHeather Acs · Frank Bruni · Ana Castillo · Betty Dodson\nNYC Councilman Daniel Dromm · Masha Gessen · Keelay Gipson\nJP Howard · Cleve Jones · Saeed Jones · Taylor Mac · Eileen Myles\nTig Notaro · Carl Phillips · Ariel Schrag · Meredith Talusan\nVivek Tiwary · Jes Tom · Mitchell Waters · Karen Williams \nOther surprise guests to be announced in May \nThe awards ceremony is directed by Charles Rice-Gonzalez \nJoin us at the most glamorous LGBT literary event in the country. Over 500 attendees\, sponsors\, and celebrities will come together to celebrate excellence in LGBT literature. Read the full press release here. \nTICKETS ON SALE NOW! \n5:30 pm Red Carpet and VIP Cocktail Reception \n7:00 pm Awards Ceremony \nNYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts\n566 LaGuardia Place\nNew York City \n9:30 pm After Party\nLe Poisson Rouge\n158 Bleecker Street\nNew York City
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