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HEADLINES Thurber House Celebrates and Concludes its 25th Anniversary with a Fall Line-up of Great Author Events Presenting Humor, Fiction, Memoirs and History Columbus, Ohio — The Thurber House literary programming for fall 2009 will continue the 25th anniversary celebration when it opens on September 14, with best-selling author Sue Miller as the first event in the Evenings with Authors series. In addition, the season line-up will feature a bonus literary event and, to conclude the anniversary year, the Thurber Birthday Gala on December 9. Fall 2009 Evenings with Authors: Sue Miller New York Times bestselling author, Sue Miller, returns to Thurber House this anniversary year following the January 2009 cancellation due to weather. She will read from her latest novel, The Senator's Wife, a mesmerizing portrait of two imperfect marriages and two women who unexpectedly change each other's lives. As in all of her books, she creates an engrossing story with characters who resonate with readers of all ages. She is the author of 10 books including, The Good Mother, Inventing the Abbotts, and the Oprah Book Club pick, the bestselling While I'm Gone. Kaylie Jones Kaylie Jones, acclaimed author of five novels and daughter of iconic author James Jones who wrote From Here to Eternity, will read from her new book and memoir, Lies My Mother Never Told Me. In this revealing story of Kaylie's childhood, she describes what it was like growing up in the '60s and '70s with a famous father and an emotionally abusive mother, surrounded by her parents' celebrated friends - writers, movie stars, diplomats and other glitterati of the time when alcohol fueled the myth of perfection of their lives. This is the story of her unusual childhood, her battle with addiction and how it all affected her as a developing writer, daughter, woman and a mother herself. Julia Glass The Columbus Dispatch reviewer, Margaret Quamme, will be the special host for the event with Julia Glass who won the National Book Award in 2002 for her first novel, Three Junes. When she won, she took the literary world by surprise, beating out a variety of well-known competing authors. Glass, who has been compared to Jane Austen and the Bronte sisters, has written three books. She will read from her latest, I See You Everywhere. The story, with autobiographical overtones, portrays the relationship between two sisters, Louisa, who is brainy and cautious, and Clem, wild and adventurous. The sisters alternate as narrators, allowing each to express her perspective on their shared lives, while the reader experiences a richly nuanced work of fiction that explores the complex, intertwined love of two sisters. Rita Mae Brown Rita Mae Brown is the popular, bestselling author of numerous mystery novels, including the Sister Jane Foxhunting series, the Sneaky Pie Brown mysteries and her first memoir, Rita Will. In addition, she is an Emmy-nominated screenwriter and a poet. Her latest work and second memoir, Animal Magnetism: My Life with Creatures Great and Small, will be released in October. It begins with Brown's earliest memory, the soothing purr of Mickey, the family's tiger cat who had curled up with her, claiming a spot in the crib. Growing up with an animal-loving family, she was surrounded by her furry and feathery friends. Readily admitting that she prefers the company of animals to people, Brown shares the lessons she's learned from her animal friends as they have loved, endured and taught her, while at the same time, she has given them bottomless love in return. Bruce Feiler
The New York Times bestselling author of Walking the Bible and the writer and host of the acclaimed PBS series of the same name, Bruce Feiler posits that whenever the United States has experienced hard times, it has turned to the Exodus story for direction, inspiration and hope. In his newest book, America's Prophet: Moses and the American Story, Feiler exemplifies how Moses was an inspiration as far back as the Pilgrims, Franklin and also Jefferson who proposed that Moses appear on the seal of the United States. In America's Prophet, Feiler explores a variety of American places and symbols, meticulously researching the influence of Moses in America's history. Evenings with Authors begins at 7:30 p.m. The featured guest reads from his or her most recent work, chats about writing, and then there is a question-and-answer session with the audience. Each event closes with a coffee and cookies reception and an opportunity to buy the author's book(s) and get them signed. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the door. Discounts for students and seniors. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 614-464-1032 or visit www.thurberhouse.org. Bonus Author Event: Special reception and reading featuring Erin McGraw and Andrew Hudgins on Thursday, October 1 at the Thurber Center, 91 Jefferson Ave. Visit www.thurberhouse.org for ticket information. The Seamstress of Hollywood Boulevard, recently published in paperback, is the highly acclaimed novel based on the life story of Erin's grandmother and her incredible journey from Kansas to the glory days of 1920s Hollywood and the burgeoning movie industry. She is a professor of English in the Graduate Creative Writing Program of The Ohio State University (OSU). Andrew Hudgins is also a professor of English at OSU and a Humanities Distinguished Professor. His works have been short-listed for the Pulitzer Prize, and he has won a National Book Award. He will read from Shut Up You're Fine: Instructive Poetry for Very, Very Bad Children and his new book that will be published in 2010: American Rendering: New and Selected Poems. The 25th Anniversary Year Celebration Concludes With: The Thurber Birthday Gala Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Thurber House opened its doors in 1984 as a non-profit literary center and museum located in the former home of author, and New Yorker cartoonist, James Thurber. Our mission is to celebrate the written word for the education and entertainment of the broadest possible audience, and to continue the legacy of James Thurber. Thurber House is proud to be in a city and a state that provides generous support to the arts. Special thanks to Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Borders Booksellers, and the Westin Columbus for their ongoing support of the Evenings with Authors series. Thanks also to the Greater Columbus Arts Council, the Ohio Arts Council, the Joey and William Henderson and Florence E.K. Hurd funds of The Columbus Foundation, and to our media sponsor, WOSU Public Media. Thurber House: a place where laughter, learning, and literature meet. Thuber House is Celerbrating its 25th Anniversary and Launching the Winter/Spring 2009 Evenings with Authors with Bestsellers, Humor, a Memoir and HistoryColumbus, Ohio — Thurber House celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2009, a milestone that will be honored throughout the year. During the past 25 years, Thurber House has developed year-round literary programming for all ages. One of these programs, Evenings with Authors, is a series that brings Columbus a stellar roster of novelists, journalists, historians, poets, humorists and biographers, many of them award winners and bestsellers. Thurber House's mission is to celebrate the written word for the entertainment and education of the broadest possible audience and to continue the legacy of James Thurber. The Evenings with Authors series is a commitment to that mission. Columbus Named a Top 10 City for the Arts by American Style MagazineColumbus, Ohio — Columbus is a top 10 destination for the arts, according to a ranking in the June issue of American Style magazine, a respected national arts magazine. This year, Columbus ranks number 10 in the top 25 of cities with a population of 500,000 or higher, putting it above cities like Portland, Ore., Los Angeles and Las Vegas. This is the third year that Columbus has made the annual list of top big cities for the arts, which is determined by a popular vote of American Style readers. "Columbus' national reputation as an arts city continues to grow," said GCAC President Bryan W. Knicely. "I applaud the fantastic work of the arts and cultural community, which continues to elevate Columbus in the minds of both residents and visitors." Other big cities in the top 10 are: New York, Chicago, Washington, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Albuquerque, N.M., Philadelphia and Baltimore. About the Greater Columbus Arts Council: Through vision and leadership, advocacy and collaboration, the Greater Columbus Arts Council supports art and advances the culture of the region. A catalyst for excellence and innovation, GCAC funds exemplary artists and arts organizations and provide programs, events and services of public value that educate and engage all audiences in our community. GCAC thanks the City of Columbus, Franklin County and the Ohio Arts Council for their continued support. Columbus Will Install Wayfinding Kiosks and SignsColumbus, Ohio — Because downtown Columbus is more spread out than most, it can be difficult for visitors, whether from the suburbs or out of town, to know what attractions are nearby and how to get to them. After three years of research and planning for a comprehensive wayfinding system, the Capital Crossroads SID will install pedestrian sign kiosks and wayfinding street signs for drivers, which, combined with the new downtown visitor's center operated by Experience Columbus, should really help visitors find their way around.... Read the full article from Downtown Matters. (pdf) |
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