Reading For The Interim

Some of our best writers will read at Florian Hall on May 29 as part of "Raise The Roof II," a benefit to fund renovations at Interim House, a halfway house in Dorchester for men battling drug and alcohol addictions. Michael Patrick McDonald ("All Souls"), George Pelecanos ("Hard Revolution" and HBO's "The Wire"), Tom Perrotta ("Election," "The Abstinence Teacher") and Joe Pernice (musician, songwriter  and author of "Meat Is Murder") will all take part. Actor Neal Huff of "The Wire" will emcee. There will be a silent auction, with items available for browsing on the web soon. The event will also celebrate, in memoriam, the 75th birthday of Interim House founder Yvonne Linehan. It's a family affair: Her children Joyce, David and Gail are part of the event committee. Tix are $50 here.