RUI: Reading Under the Influence

Because everyone needs a literary hangover


August

Please join us from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5--Marcus Sakey (author of the bestselling novels/soon to be major motion pictures "The Blade Itself," "At the City's Edge" and "Good People") performs a sneak-peek reading from his new suspense thriller novel, "The Amateurs," which debuts the following day. Additional readers include local writer Tim Weaver.

Each performer reads original works as well as short segments related to the night's theme with a trivia contest. As of July 1, RUI switches to a new format of two rounds with four readers and a 9 p.m. end time. Stick around for cocktails and conversation after the event.

As always, we're in the back room at Sheffield's, 3258 N. Sheffield Ave. There's a $3 cover. Grab a seat, a cocktail and a bite to eat at 7 p.m. Readings begin at 7:30 p.m.

Also, check out our What Is RUI? page for a video clip from RUI: Risk, back in August of 2007.

 

Wanna read with us?

If so, submit your original work at the next RUI. If your piece is selected, you'll read this same original work at a future RUI, along with published work and trivia questions (both of your choice) related to the theme of that month.

The rules:

  • in-person/hard copy submissions only; no email submissions
  • attend at least one RUI before you decide what to submit
  • 750 words maximum
  • no theme is necessary
  • include your name, email address and phone number on the manuscript
  • optional: a 2-3 sentence bio

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Photo by Kristie Kahns