This event is in the past.It took place on January 7, 2026 at Eastside Cultural Center.
Literature TalkLiterature TalkBook Reading Event for Chuck Perkins' Book 'Beautiful and Ugly Too'
Jingletown
Chuck Perkins reads from Beautiful and Ugly Too, a collection of poetry and essays that cut through New Orleans mythology. Expect honest reflections on race, class, and the messy humanity binding us—no romanticizing, no villains.
Poetry reading
New Orleans literature
Social commentary
Book Reading Event for Chuck Perkins' Book 'Beautiful and Ugly Too'
Jingletown
Literature TalkLiterature TalkChuck Perkins reads from Beautiful and Ugly Too, a collection of poetry and essays that cut through New Orleans mythology. Expect honest reflections on race, class, and the messy humanity binding us—no romanticizing, no villains.
Poetry reading
New Orleans literature
Social commentary
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