Coventry Remembers ‘Harvey Pekar’
WKSU visits Big Fun – featured in Harvey Pekar’s book, Huntington, West Virginia “On the Fly” - June 4th, 2011
We lost Harvey Pekar last summer, but his memories live on with the posthumous publication of his new book, Huntington, West Virginia “On the Fly.”
Party in the P.E.A.C.E. Park - August 9th, 2010
[ August 12, 2010; 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] This Thursday, August 12, 2010, join us for Party in the P.E.A.C.E. Park, the closing event for the Coventry Village Summer Music & Movies Series.
Audience Choice Night changed to honor Harvey Pekar - July 21st, 2010
August 12, 2010 is our Party in the P.E.A.C.E. Park, marking the final night of the 2010 Music and Movies Series on Coventry. As many of you know, we had originally planned to show an audience choice movie that night–based on your votes in the accompanying poll. Given the recent passing of Harvey Pekar, a long-time friend of the Coventry community, we’ve decided to American Splendor–instead of the Audience Choice selection.
Remembering Harvey - July 14th, 2010
Suzanne at Mac’s Backs remembers Harvey. “Harvey was a writer who reveled in the ordinary occurrences in everyday life. He depicted the aggravating frustrations and the small transcendent triumphs that make up all of our everydays, from waiting in line in the grocery store to the wisdom of the street corner philosophers.”
Harvey was Harvey: Remembering Harvey Pekar - July 13th, 2010
Steve Presser remembers Harvey. This post also includes links to other biographical information about Harvey Pekar as well as videos and other memorial tributes.
Michael Ruhlman introduces Harvey Pekar to Anthony Bourdain