Edward Gorey was born on February 22, 1925. Celebrate his birthday by pulling out your favorite Gorey volume and reading it aloud with exaggerated gestures while enjoying a Gin & Tonic (a favorite drink of Mr. Gorey) or some blue food (aspic, perhaps?). I know Mr. Gorey does not like the Birthday Crown, but I am making him wear it again this year!
If you have forgotten, been putting it off, or just figured you would get to it sometime before it closes, the deadline has crept up!
Something Else Entirely, The Illustration Art of Edward Gorey will close at the end of this week. Visit the Society of Illustrators in New York City this Wednesday through Saturday to view more than 100 original works of art by Edward Gorey. You may even run into co-curator Russell Lehrer during your visit. In addition to being a major lender to the exhibition, Mr. Lehrer has been the acting Master of Ceremonies for the show, giving engaging tours of the works on display.
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