New York Times Bestselling Author & Two-Time Thurber Prize Finalist Annabelle Gurwitch
Wednesday, March 25 AT Cure coffee & Cocktails
Join us at Cure Coffee & Cocktails for an offbeat event with one of our favorites, Annabelle Gurwitch! Prior to the main event, there is optional Author’s Table Dinner.
You will have the opportunity to ask the speaker questions after the event, purchase books, and get your books signed.
ABOUT THE BOOK
The End of My Life Is Killing Me
In this deftly comedic and deeply contemplative collection, New York Times bestselling author Annabelle Gurwitch faces life’s biggest curveball only to find resilience in the most unlikely places.
After Annabelle Gurwitch received an out-of-the blue diagnosis of Stage 4 lung cancer, an existential dread set in. Precision medicine offered a temporary reprieve—but instead of turning into a cancer warrior, Annabelle declared herself a cancer slacker. Her motto: no runs, no ribbons, no religion. Told with her signature wit, warmth, and gimlet eye, Gurwitch draws inspiration from Greek mythology, TV comedies, Kermit the Frog, and Samuel Beckett. She accidentally acquires an angel, embraces being in it “just for the sex,” and finds herself on a European van tour selling merch for a heavy metal band.
In this hilariously and deeply affecting meditation on mortality, the actress and activist illuminates life with chronic disease, inequities in care, and celebrates tiny victories, the crusty ends of baguettes, the discreet pleasure of sucking at a hobby, and the unshakable bond of female friendship. She upends the notion of living each day as if it were your last, as she discovers you can carpe too much diem, embracing, instead, the extraordinariness of the ordinary.
AUTHOR ANNABELLE GURWITCH
Annabelle Gurwitch is an actress, activist, and New York Times bestselling author of six books and a two-time Thurber Prize finalist. Her essays and satire have appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post amongst other publications. Her books include The New York Times bestseller I See You Made an Effort and You're Leaving When?, a New York Times “Favorite Book for Healthy Living.” Annabelle co-hosted the fan favorite Dinner & a Movie on TBS and was a regular commentator on NPR. She is a Jewish mother, lung cancer survivor and patient advocate, a terrible ukulele player, and an unrepentant cat lady who lives in Los Angeles.
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‣ Author’s Table Dinner (Optional) at Cure Coffee & Cocktails | 5:45-6:45 pm ET
The optional limited-capacity dinner begins at 5:45. This is a chance to enjoy a delicious catered meal and drinks with the author in a more intimate setting before the main event. To attend, you must purchase a ticket that includes the dinner.
‣ Main Event at Cure Coffee & Cocktails | 7:00-8:00 pm ET
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the program! You will have the opportunity to ask the author questions at the end of the event.
‣ Book Signing at Cure Coffee & Cocktails | 8:00 pm ET
All attendees will have the opportunity to meet and take a photo with Annabelle after the event and get their books signed.
Note: selfies and selfie sticks are not permitted. Thurber House will take your photo on your personal cell phone.
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‣ Main Event Only | $21
This ticket includes:
Admission to the main event and book signing
‣ Main Event + Hardcover Book | $39
This ticket includes:
Admission to the main event and book signing
A hardcover copy of The End of My Life is Killing Me (books will be available for pick up at the event)
‣ Author’s Table Dinner + Main Event + Hardcover Book | $62
Dinner tickets must be purchased by March 23 at 10 am for this event.
This ticket includes:
Admission to the Author’s Table Dinner with a full catered meal and drinks (the dinner is fully vegetarian-friendly, but at this time, we cannot accommodate vegan or allergies)
Admission to the main event and book signing
A hardcover copy of The End of My Life is Killing Me (books will be available for pick up at the event)
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Note: Some walk-in Main Event Only and Main Event + Hardcover Book tickets will be available at the event (space permitting). However, we strongly encourage you to register in advance. All Author’s Table Dinner + Main Event + Hardcover Book tickets must be purchased at least several business days in advance.
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This event will be held at Cure Coffee & Cocktails (154 N 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43215).
Parking: Street parking is available nearby; some spots require payment via the ParkColumbus app. There are also parking garages/lots within a short walk. We recommend allowing a few extra minutes to find a spot.
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For any questions that are not answered here, please email Jess Cox at jcox@thurberhouse.org or call 614-412-5955.
‣ Who is presenting this event? This is a Thurber House event that is being held at Cure Coffee and Cocktails.
‣ How will I receive my tickets? You will receive an email order confirmation containing your ticket(s). You can print or show your ticket(s) on your phone. If you are unable to do so, we will manually check you in.
‣ Can I order tickets by phone? Yes, although online orders are encouraged. To order by phone, call 614-412-5955.
‣ How do I get the book that comes with my ticket bundle? Ticket-bundled books will be available for pick up when you arrive at the event. Additional books will be for sale at the event while supplies last.
‣ How does the book signing work? You will have time to say a brief hello and get your book signed by Annabelle, as well as take a photo. No selfies or selfie sticks permitted—Thurber House will take your photo on your personal cell phone.
‣ Will the Author’s Table Dinner have vegetarian options? Yes, you will be able to enjoy the full meal if you are vegetarian. At this time, we can’t accommodate vegan or allergies.
‣ Will there be alcoholic beverages at the Author’s Table Dinner? Yes, every dinner attendee will receive their choice of one alcoholic beverage or soda as part of their meal. Additional drinks will be available for purchase.
‣ Where do I park? Click the “Location & Parking” tab above for more information.
‣ What’s your refund policy? All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. However, you can give your spot to a friend, family member, colleague, etc. if you cannot attend. Contact us to transfer a registration.
‣ What is the Columbus ticket fee? The total ticket price includes the Columbus Arts and Culture Fee as required by the City of Columbus. The Arts and Culture Fee provides public funds to support artists and arts/cultural organizations like Thurber House that educate and engage audiences of all ages. Click here for more information.
‣ Why are there processing fees? Purchases are subject to credit/debit card processing fees that help cover Thurber House's use of the registration platform. To pay by cash or check, please email thurberhouse@thurberhouse.org or call 614-412-5955.
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Disclaimer: Views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by event and program speakers in all mediums are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thurber House, its affiliates, or its staff/board.