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Varsity Letters
March 2, 2009
March 5: Gelf's Varsity Letters
Gelf's Varsity Letters sports reading series returns to New York on Thursday, March 5, at 8 p.m. At this free monthly event at a Lower East Side bar, hosted by Gelf, Eric Angevine, Luke Winn, and John Hanc will read from and talk about their work, and take questions.
Varsity Letters
February 11, 2009
Jon Wertheim at Varsity Letters
Sports Illustrated's Jon Wertheim, fresh from covering the Australian Open, spoke about a sport that, on its surface, seems a lot less dignified than tennis. But mixed martial arts gets a bad rap, Wertheim said, that cage notwithstanding. He took questions from some MMA fanatics, while initiating the UFC uninitiated. For those who couldn't make it, click through for videos from the night.
Varsity Letters
February 11, 2009
David Harris at Varsity Letters
Author David Harris traveled from California to Varsity Letters to discuss his biography of Bill Walsh, an angst-ridden football genius. Harris explained how Walsh thrived by driving players to their limits, then spent his final years struggling to reconcile with them. He also explained how Walsh's days at quarterback helped him uncover gems at the position. For those who couldn't make it, click through for videos from the night.
Varsity Letters
February 11, 2009
Will Leitch at Varsity Letters
Deadspin founder Will Leitch was on deadline on a piece about Twitter, but he made it to Happy Ending Lounge in time to tell us about his sordid past with John Rocker, the difference between Deadspin commenters and New York Magazine commenters, and the unexpected fandom of John McEnroe. For those who couldn't make it, click through for videos from the night.
Varsity Letters
January 29, 2009
February 5: Gelf's Varsity Letters
Gelf's Varsity Letters sports reading series returns to New York on Thursday, February 5, at 8 p.m. At this free monthly event at a Lower East Side bar, hosted by Gelf, David Harris, Will Leitch, and Jon Wertheim will read from and talk about their work, and take questions.
Varsity Letters
December 21, 2008
January 9: Gelf's Varsity Letters
Gelf's Varsity Letters sports reading series returns to New York on Friday, January 9, at 8 p.m. At this free monthly event at a Lower East Side bar, hosted by Gelf, John Capouya, George Kimball, and Seth Wickersham will read from and talk about their work, and take questions.
Varsity Letters
November 20, 2008
December 4: Gelf's Varsity Letters
Gelf's Varsity Letters sports reading series returns to New York on Thursday, December 4, at 8 p.m. At this free monthly event at a Lower East Side bar, hosted by Gelf, Gary Andrew Poole, Liz Robbins, Jesse Einhorn, Nathaniel Friedman, and Jacob Weinstein will read from and talk about their work, and take questions.
Varsity Letters
October 24, 2008
November 6: Gelf's Varsity Letters
Gelf's Varsity Letters sports reading series returns to New York on Thursday, November 6, at 8 p.m. At this free monthly event at a Lower East Side bar, hosted by Gelf, Buzz Bissinger, Drew Magary, and Dan Steinberg will read from and talk about their work, and take questions.
Varsity Letters
October 2, 2008
October 2: Gelf's Varsity Letters
Gelf's Varsity Letters sports reading series returns to New York on Thursday, October 2, at 8 p.m. At this free monthly event at a Lower East Side bar, hosted by Gelf, Jeff Pearlman, Kate Torgovnick, and Ralph Vacchiano will read from and talk about their work, and take questions. Pearlman will describe the glory days and party nights of the 1990s Cowboys dynasty, Torgovnick will go inside the world of cheerleading, and Vacchiano will chronicle Eli Manning's championship season. Plus: Todd Gallagher will challenge Michael Phelps to a two-man sports competition.
Varsity Letters
August 26, 2008
September 4: Gelf's Varsity Letters
Gelf's Varsity Letters sports reading series returns to New York on Thursday, September 4, at 8 p.m., for an evening about the Yankees and sports history. At this free monthly event at a Lower East Side bar, hosted by Gelf, Harvey Frommer, Buster Olney, and Dave Zirin will read from and talk about their work, and take questions. Frommer will recount the history of Yankee Stadium just before its last hurrah, Olney will chronicle the recently departed Yankee dynasty, and Zirin will profile examine sports history through the lens of politics.
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