My Awesome Place: The Autobiography of Cheryl B release party

Pioneering poet and artist Cheryl Burke passed away tragically in 2011. After her death, her close friends and writing partners used drafts, essays and e-mails to supplement her unfinished memoir manuscript. The resulting book, My Awesome Place: The Autobiography of Cheryl B, out today, documents both Burke's turbulent personal life and the thriving ’90s East Village art scene. Stop by tonight to pick up a copy and celebrate the life of this local legend. For more information, go to facebook.com/myawesomeplacecherylb.