Melissa Auf der Maur: '90s Rock
About this Event
In conversation with Tara Slone.
MELISSA AUF DER MAUR, best known as the former bassist of rock bands Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins, visits KPL to discuss her '90s rock memoir and upcoming photo book.
Part rock memoir, part travel diary, part psychedelic scrapbook, is a behind-the-scenes rock ’n’ roll memoir with a soulful intimacy and mystic undertone that sets it apart from memoirs by her peers. It is a vivid dispatch from the last analog decade, artistically capturing that bygone era in all its messy, angsty glory.
draws from an archive of more than 10,000 images documenting life onstage, backstage, and in the crowd—capturing a raw, insider view of the pre-digital music world. The book accompanies a major exhibition opening at the Art Gallery of Ontario in September and is available on September 8.
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Q&A and book signing to follow.
y will be available to purchase onsite from Words Worth Books.
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About the Author
MELISSA AUF DER MAUR was born and raised in Montreal, Canada with a fine arts education. She is an acclaimed musician, photographer, curator and producer, best known as the former bassist of rock bands Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins. In 2010 she co-founded Basilica Hudson, a multidisciplinary art center in Hudson, NY, where she lives with her family and magic cats.
About the Moderator
TARA SLONE began her career as the lead singer of Juno-nominated band Joydrop before moving into journalism and broadcasting. She co-hosted Rogers Hometown Hockey for eight years and now works with the San Jose Sharks and NBC Sports Bay Area. She also hosts No Filter (Canada Talks), a women-focused program, and No Offense, But… (Poplandia), a lively pop culture panel. A dynamic live host and interviewer, Tara recently interviewed The Tragically Hip at Toronto’s Massey Hall. She is an AMPIA Award winner and a Canadian Screen Award nominee.
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Ticket Policy
We oversell these events to ensure that the greatest number of people have an opportunity to attend. Tickets guaranteed until 6:45pm or until capacity is reached. Seating first come, first served.
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Accessibility at Kitchener Public Library
Kitchener Public Library has assistive listening devices available for library program participants who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Please call if you would like more information on this equipment, or to request to use it in this program. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request. Phone 519-743-0271.
This program is supported by the Dorothy Shoemaker Literary Award Fund held at .
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Main Event: Melissa Auf der Maur in conversation with Tara Slone
Host: Melissa Auf der Maur
Info: Melissa Auf der Maur discusses her memoir and new photo book with time for audience Q&A.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Book Signing
Info: Melissa Auf der Maur will sign copies of her memoir. Books will be available for purchase onsite from Words Worth Books.
Where is it happening?
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