John Green, Night of Stand-Up, THE OVERNIGHT Screening and More Join 2015 Vulture Festival Lineup
By: BWW News Desk May. 12, 2015
Vulture.com, New York Magazine's culture and entertainment site, today announced additional events and participants for the 2nd-Annual Vulture Festival.
The Vulture Festival is a series of high-profile events celebrating the best of today's television, music, film and more. The Festival will take place May 30-31 at Milk Studios in New York City.
Newly-announced highlights of the two-day live showcase, curated by Vulture's editors, are:
· Award-winning author and Youtube phenomenon John Green (Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns and The Fault in Our Stars) in conversation with New York magazine's Margaret Lyons.
· A Night of Stand-Up Comedy with Chris Gethard, Max Silvestri, Gelmania's Brett Gelman and Cyrus Ghahremani, Kevin Barnett, Jermaine Fowler, Wyatt Cenac, Michelle Wolf and Jared Logan.
· Sunday Brunch with Broadway Stars Christian Borle ("Something Rotten!," NBC's "Smash"), Jefferson Mays ("A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder"), Geneva Carr ("Hand to God"), Sarah Stiles ("Hand to God), Brad Oscar ("Something Rotten!) and Scarlett Strallen ("A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder).
· A private, pre-public hours tour of the new Whitney Museum with New York magazine senior art critic Jerry Saltz.
· Special screening of new film "The Overnight" followed by a talk-back and reception with the film's stars Jason Schwartzman and Judith Godrèche and writer/director Patrick Brice, moderated by New York Magazine's David Edelstein.
· An animated afternoon with the actors behind famous cartoon voices, including John Roberts ("Bob's Burgers"), Alex Borstein ("Family Guy"), Larry Murphy ("Bob's Burgers"), Heather Lawless ("Stone Quackers") and the Lucas Brothers, Kenny and Keith ("Lucas Bros Moving Co), moderated by Vulture Associate Editor Nate Jones.
Tickets for the additional events are on sale now at VultureFestival.com. Follow @VultureFestival and @Vulture for updates.
SCHEDULE:
The weekend will kick off on Friday, May 29, with an exclusive opening-night party with music by DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Saturday, May 30
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Jerry's Mad Tour of the New Whitney Museum
A private, pre-public hours tour of the new Whitney Museum with New York magazine senior art critic Jerry Saltz, followed by complimentary breakfast and coffee from Gansevoort Market.
Tickets: $75
Location: Whitney Museum of American Art (99 Gansevoort St.)
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Award-winning author and Youtube phenomenon John Green (Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns and The Fault in Our Stars) in conversation with New York magazine's Margaret Lyons.
Tickets: $25 (includes an hour in the Vulture Lounge and two complimentary drinks following the event)
Location: Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street)
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Michael Weber, David Goyer and Michael Showalter
Screenwriters Michael Weber ("500 Days of Summer," "The Fault in our Stars," "The Spectacular Now"), David Goyer ("Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice") and Michael Showalter ("They Came Together," "Wet Hot American Summer") in conversation with New York magazine film critic Bilge Ebiri.
Tickets: $30 (includes an hour in the Vulture Lounge and two complimentary drinks following the event)
Location: Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Animated Voices
An animated afternoon with the actors behind famous cartoon voices, including John Roberts ("Bob's Burgers"), Alex Borstein ("Family Guy"), Larry Murphy ("Bob's Burgers"), Heather Lawless ("Stone Quackers") and the Lucas Brothers, Kenny and Keith ("Lucas Bros Moving Co), moderated by Vulture Associate Editor Nate Jones.
Tickets: $30 (includes an hour in the Vulture Lounge and two complimentary drinks following the event)
Location: Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Squarespace Presents: Kevin Smith Live Pod Cast
Kevin Smith records his popular SModcast in front of a live audience.
Tickets: $30 (includes an hour in the Vulture Lounge and two complimentary drinks following the event)
Location: Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street)
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
"Inside Out" Screening and Discussion - SOLD OUT!
Join Vulture for an exclusive early viewing of Pixar's new film "Inside Out" followed by a discussion with the film's creators, Pete Docter (director) and Jonas Rivera (producer) led by New York / Vulture film critic David Edelstein.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Jerry Seinfeld - SOLD OUT!
Enjoy a cup of coffee with Jerry Seinfeld, writer, comedian, and producer, as he discusses the new season of COMEDIANS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE with Vulture editor, Jesse David Fox.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Tig Notaro
Tig Notaro, comedian, screens her new short film, Clown Service. Screening followed by a discussion led by Vulture Editor E. Alex Jung.
Tickets: $30 (includes an hour in the Vulture Lounge and two complimentary drinks following the event)
Location: Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street)
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
"The Overnight" Screening and Reception
Special screening of new film "The Overnight" followed by a talk-back and reception with the film's stars Jason Schwartzman and Judith Godrèche and writer/director Patrick Brice, moderated by New York Magazine's David Edelstein.
Tickets: $25
Location: Tribeca Cinemas (54 Varick St.)
6:30 PM - 10:45 PM
BANKS + ST. LUCIA
Join Vulture, as Banks and St. Lucia co-headline Vulture Festival's live concert hosted at Webster Hall. http://www.stlucianewyork.com/ http://www.hernameisbanks.com/
Tickets: $45
Location: Webster Hall (125 East 11th Street, NYC)
Sunday, May 31
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Irreverent Broadway Brunch
Sunday Brunch with Broadway Stars Christian Borle ("Something Rotten!," NBC's "Smash"), Jefferson Mays ("A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder"), Geneva Carr ("Hand to God"), Sarah Stiles ("Hand to God), Brad Oscar ("Something Rotten!) and Scarlett Strallen ("A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder).
Tickets: $30 (includes an hour in the Vulture Lounge and two complimentary drinks following the event)
Location: Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street)
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Tavi Gevinson, writer, magazine editor, actress, fashionista, and singer in conversation with New York fashion director, Amy Larocca.
Tickets: $30 (includes an hour in the Vulture Lounge and two complimentary drinks following the event)
Location: Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street)
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
"Odd Mom Out" Screening and Reception Presented by Bravo
Join Vulture for an exclusive FIRST LOOK at Bravo's new scripted series Odd Mom Out, followed by a discussion with the show's star and creator, Jill Kargman, with The Cut's Editorial Director, Stella Bugbee.
Tickets: FREE (includes complimentary popcorn and soda during the screening portion and a beer/wine reception following the screening)
Location: Tribeca Cinemas (54 Varick Street)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Coming Back with "The Comeback" - Lisa Kudrow
A conversation with Lisa Kudrow and New York magazine / Vulture TV Critic Matt Zoller Seitz about creating the beloved Valerie Cherish and the revival of her hit show after a decade BETWEEN seasons.
Tickets: $30 (includes an hour in the Vulture Lounge and two complimentary drinks following the event)
Location: Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Hollywood Power Stylists
Jessica Paster (Emily Blunt, Miranda Kerr, Leslie Mann, Aubrey Plaza & Jenny Slate), Erin Walsh (Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristen Wiig, Kerry Washington, Maggie Gyllenhaal), Brad Goreski(Jessica Alba, Demi Moore, Rashida Jones, Jenna Dewan Tatum, and more), Brandon Maxwell (Lady Gaga) and others, in conversation with The Cut editor Isabel Wilkinson.
Tickets: $30 (includes an hour in the Vulture Lounge and two complimentary drinks following the event)
Location: Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street)
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Difficult People Screening and Discussion - SOLD OUT!
Join Vulture for an exclusive FIRST LOOK at Hulu's new series Difficult People, followed by a panel discussion with the show's cast including Amy Poehler, Billy Eichner, and Julie Klausner led by Vulture editor Margaret Lyons.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
House Of Cards' Beau Willimon
Feed your addiction-join Vulture editor Gazelle Emami as she talks with the creator of everyone's excuse to sit on their couch for 13 hours straight, Beau Willimon, writer and creator of House of Cards.
Tickets: $30 (includes an hour in the Vulture Lounge and two complimentary drinks following the event)
Location: Milk Studios (450 West 15th Street)
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Comedy Night
A Night of Stand-Up Comedy with Chris Gethard, Max Silvestri, Gelmania's Brett Gelman and Cyrus Ghahremani, Kevin Barnett, Wyatt Cenac, Jermaine Fowler, Michelle Wolf and Jared Logan.
Tickets: $40
Location: The Bell House (149 7th St in Brooklyn)
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