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under the minkLisa E. Davis reading from her re-published novel “Under the Mink” and showing images of early NYC drag entertainers.

Lisa E. Davis’ newly re-published novel Under the Mink describes New York City in the good old days when entertainers who worked in drag got jail time instead of a TV show. Her presentation will include a slideshow of her personal collection of rare and historical images depicting this lost world.

The novel takes place in New York City in 1949. At the Candy Box Club, the world is upside down. The emcee Blackie Cole is actually Blanche Cohen, and the feminine chorus line is led by a stunning dark-eyed boy named Titanic. The only thing protecting the performers from the social reformers is Stevie, the kingpin of the mob’s downtown operation, whose hand moves from the till to the pockets of the police. When a young gay man is murdered in the club, only Blackie Cole cares enough to find out why.

Under the Mink is an entertaining picture of the lesbian and gay subculture of pre-Stonewall New York, and also a first-class period mystery complete with gangsters, crooked cops and notorious madams. The slideshow that accompanies the reading is both eye-opening and inspiring.











When: Tue., Jan. 13, 2015 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
208 W. 13th St.
212-620-7310
Price: $10
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under the minkLisa E. Davis reading from her re-published novel “Under the Mink” and showing images of early NYC drag entertainers.

Lisa E. Davis’ newly re-published novel Under the Mink describes New York City in the good old days when entertainers who worked in drag got jail time instead of a TV show. Her presentation will include a slideshow of her personal collection of rare and historical images depicting this lost world.

The novel takes place in New York City in 1949. At the Candy Box Club, the world is upside down. The emcee Blackie Cole is actually Blanche Cohen, and the feminine chorus line is led by a stunning dark-eyed boy named Titanic. The only thing protecting the performers from the social reformers is Stevie, the kingpin of the mob’s downtown operation, whose hand moves from the till to the pockets of the police. When a young gay man is murdered in the club, only Blackie Cole cares enough to find out why.

Under the Mink is an entertaining picture of the lesbian and gay subculture of pre-Stonewall New York, and also a first-class period mystery complete with gangsters, crooked cops and notorious madams. The slideshow that accompanies the reading is both eye-opening and inspiring.

Buy tickets/get more info now