Pulitzer Prize winning author and journalist William Kennedy celebrated the release of his new novel, Chango's Beads and Two Toned Shoes, at an event held at Theater District eatery, Trattoria Dopo Teatro on Wednesday, October 5.

In addition to Kennedy's wife, former Joffrey Ballet dancer and Broadway performer Dana Kennedy, guests included actors Jeremiah James, Malachy McCourt, and Angelica Page.

The event was hosted by film and theater producer Barbara Ligeti along with Trattoria Dopo Teatro owners Emilio Barletta & Giuseppe Manica.