"An Evening At Mr. Capote's" On Willlow Street

Truman Capote's 'House on the Heights' at 70 Willow Street

As part of its Celebrating a Century series, the Brooklyn Heights Association's is presenting "An Evening at Mr. Capote's" at 70 Willow Street. Read on. It sounds like a wonderful evening.

An Evening at Mr. Capote's

A Reading and Musical Reception

The Celebrating a Century series continues with a unique event celebrating the literary legacy of our neighborhood. We invite you to join us for "An Evening at Mr. Capote's" on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 8 PM.

That's Truman Capote, of course, and the event takes place in the elegant 19th Century mansion on Willow Street where Capote lived and wrote. Curated by novelist and Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Peter Hedges, the evening will include readings from Breakfast at Tiffany’s and, appropriately, A House on the Heights. The evening will also include a brief musical interlude of songs from the score of Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Capote’s Broadway musical House of Flowers. A dessert reception will follow.

Seating is limited so act fast! Admission: $125. To purchase tickets please RSVP to Auster Agency by calling 718.243.1414 or email rsvp@austeragency.com.

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