Monday's parting shot

Simon Raymonde, a seminal figure in the music world who played with Cocteau Twins and This Mortal Coil, as well as running Bella Union records, was the guest tonight for the Reading at the Parkside Lounge series.

Raymonde read a chapter from his memoir, "In One Ear: Cocteau Twins, Ivor and Me," and spoke with the series creator, Ann Stephenson. 

The next free reading is scheduled for Sunday at 4 p.m., featuring "Paul Thek and Peter Hujar: Stay away from nothing," with guests Cynthia Carr, Nan Goldin, and Stephen Koch. 

The Parkside is at 317 E. Houston St. at Attorney.