Author to Discuss George Harrison at North Adams Public Library

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Public Library and MASS MoCA's R&D Store will host author Seth Rogovoy for a free reading, presentation, and book signing of his book, "Within You Without You: Listening to George Harrison", on Wednesday, May 7, at 6:00 p.m.

The event will take place in the 3rd-floor community room of the library.

The book explores George Harrison's contributions to The Beatles' music and his solo career, as well as his role in introducing Indian music and beliefs to the West.

Copies of "Within You Without You" will be available for purchase after the event and can be preordered at https://massmoca.org/research-development-store/.

The North Adams Public Library is located at 74 Church Street, North Adams, MA, 01247. 


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