# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Author Maria Dong Presents: AVIARY
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join author Maria Dong, in conversation with author Shanna Heath upon release of her new novel: AVIARYAbout this EventFrom the acclaimed author of Liar, Dreamer, Thief comes a haunting psychological horror/suspense novel about survival, identity, and the monsters hiding behind gilded doors.When Hee-Jin discovers her sister's body on her doorstep in Seoul, she barely recognizes her. Hee-Young's corpse is grotesquely transformed—covered in dark spines, teeth missing, eyes swollen beyond recognition. Among her belongings: an American passport and a plane ticket to Pittsburgh leaving in hours.Desperate and undocumented, Hee-Jin makes a dangerous choice: assume her dead sister's identity and flee to America.She arrives at the Petite Sea House, a prestigious artist residency in a gleaming white mansion crowned by a massive sculpture of a glass heart. But behind the beautiful façade lurks unspeakable cruelty.Under the gaze of the program’s sinister head, Shepherd, young female artists undergo strange and horrifying bodily transformations.As Hee-Jin’s body begins its own terrible metamorphosis, she must navigate the mansion's hidden passages and dark secrets before she's transformed completely—or added to Shepherd's collection of trophies.A gothic nightmare dripping with dread, Aviary combines visceral horror with psychological suspense to create an unforgettable tale of survival and transformation. Perfect for fans of Mexican Gothic and The Silent Patient.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/author-maria-dong-presents-aviary/100001981605403104
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 34.59, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Kalamazoo
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bookbug & this is a bookstore
- **lat**: 42.2607843
- **long**: -85.61217719999999
- **full address**: Bookbug & this is a bookstore, 3019 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Author Maria Dong Presents: AVIARY being held?
  - **A:** Author Maria Dong Presents: AVIARY takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Bookbug & this is a bookstore, 3019 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Author Maria Dong Presents: AVIARY?
  - **A:** Tickets for Author Maria Dong Presents: AVIARY are priced at USD 35 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityRSVPFreeAvailableRSVP + signed copy of "Aviary"USD 35 + USD 3 feeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing Author Maria Dong Presents: AVIARY?
  - **A:** Author Maria Dong Presents: AVIARY is organized by Bookbug / this is a bookstore.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Author Maria Dong Presents: AVIARY is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kalamazoo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Author Maria Dong Presents: AVIARY sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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