NYT Bestseller Grace Helbig Comes to New England

The Music Hall's Writers on a New England Stage series will present Grace Helbig, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of "Grace's Guide" and the host of both the "Grace Helbig Show" on E! and "it's Grace" on YouTube, on Thursday, February 4. Helbig will take the stage with her new book, "Grace & Style," a tongue-in-cheek style guide that offers up hard-earned practical wisdom with a healthy dose of humor and sweatpants.

The 7 p.m. event includes an author presentation followed by an onstage interview with Virginia Prescott, host of New Hampshire Public Radio's "Word of Mouth." It will be held at The Music Hall's Historic Theater at 28 Chestnut Street, in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

"Grace & Style," parodies the fashion world, confronts the often unachievable standards it upholds, and promotes positive body image. Helbig uses the "therapy of comedy" to redefine her own self-image and give young women the confidence to make their own fashion statements.

"Fantastic fun fashion advice that we all need," said Patricia Lynch, Executive Producer of Writers on a New England Stage. "Expect a cheeky evening that you won't want to miss."

In "Grace & Style," Helbig stays true to her role as "YouTube's awkward older sister." With a list of things no one ever tells you not to wear to the office (including, but not limited to, chain mail, live snakes, or your heart on your sleeve), tips on how to rescue a bad hair day by imitating a Debonair Detective or Animal from the Muppets, and a flowchart to help you decide "Should I actually buy this?" Helbig makes style playful and accessible. She also gives readers an inside look at her own style evolution, from longing to buy something at the Limited Too as a pre-teen to prepping for the red carpet, and offers a sneak peek inside her closet.

With humorous color photos throughout, "Grace & Style" reminds readers that "You can't spell icon without 'con.'"

The ticket package for "Writers on a New England Stage: Grace Helbig" on Thursday, February 4, at 7 p.m. is $30 and includes a copy of the book (original paperback, $19.99). Packages can be purchased through The Music Hall Box Office, located at 28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, over the phone at 603-436-2400 or visit themusichall.org.