1455 Presents: A Reading & Conversation with National Book Award Finalist Deesha Philyaw
Why do I consider Deesha Philyaw’s The Secret Lives of Church Ladies a miracle? Let me count the ways. In a year of disruption, chaos, and uncertainty (albeit with a few bright spots—cough, goodbye Trump—cough), how wonderful to have the pleasant distraction of...
1455 Presents: ALONE TOGETHER, a Reading & Conversation
Last Thursday evening, 1455’s Executive Director Sean Murphy was joined by Jennifer Haupt, editor of ALONE TOGETHER: Love, Grief, and Comfort in the Time of COVID-19, along with contributing authors Gina Frangello, Susan Henderson, Stephen P. Kiernan, Susan Rich, and...
1455 PRESENTS: A CONVERSATION WITH BOOKER PRIZE WINNER DOUGLAS STUART
What a difference half a year makes. 1455 was thrilled to include Douglas Stuart in our 2nd annual Lit Fest this summer, where he discussed his debut novel Shuggie Bain (on a panel moderated by the Book Maven herself, Bethanne Patrick). Last month, I...
1455 & The Barns of Rose Hill Present: Art During a Pandemic
COVID, which disrupted all aspects of society in 2020, has only intensified as we head into another long winter. This pandemic has presented severe challenges for the artistic and creative communities, which count on events, audiences, and the opportunities live...
WINCHESTER WRITERS REUNION, FEATURING W. DAVID HUBBARD
1455 is happy to celebrate the recent release of W. David Hubbard’s memoir Möbius: Meditations on Home. Thanks, as ever, to our friends at the awesome Hideaway Cafe. This month marks the one year anniversary of 1455’s Spoken Word Series. Needless to say, this...
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