Susanna Hoffs: From Pop Star to Novelist
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Susanna Hoffs: From Pop Star to Novelist

In Conversation with The Interview Show's Mark Bazer

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This program is currently SOLD OUT, except for a limited amount of seats for Charter Humanist members.

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About the Event:

Susanna Hoffs is a legend in the music industry. As the co-founder of the Bangles, she produced three platinum-selling albums and is the voice behind indelible pop hit after pop hit. Now, this famed songwriter has ventured into a new kind of writing with her debut novel, This Bird Has Flown, a story of music, secrets, and sex. At Chicago Humanities, Susanna will take the stage with the host of The Interview Show, Mark Bazer for an in-depth conversation about her new novel, the music business, and her illustrious life. Following the conversation, Susanna Hoffs will be taking the stage for a brief solo performance.

Come enjoy dinner and drinks at Chop Shop before or after this event.


  • The Chicago Humanities is pleased to partner with the Seminary Co-op Bookstores, a Chicago not-for-profit bookstore whose mission is bookselling. Pre-order your pre-signed copy of This Bird Has Flown through the Chicago Humanities Box Office and save 20% while supporting local, independent bookselling. Add books to your cart when adding tickets. Your receipt will contain a book voucher, which you will show to the bookseller on-site to pick up your book(s).
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Susanna Hoffs

Susanna Hoffs

Boasting one of pop's most beloved voices, Susanna Hoffs grew up in L.A. with an ever-present soundtrack of ...

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Mark Bazer

Mark Bazer

Mark Bazer is the host and executive producer of The Interview Show, a talk show held at The Hideout and FitzG...

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[Event tile image description: The event image at the top left of the event page is the book cover for Susanna Hoffs book This Bird Has Flown featuring a graphic of a woman's profile wearing headphones. Image courtesy of Susanna Hoffs]