Princeton alum and Program in Creative Writing grad Sash Bischoff '09, author of the debut novel Sweet Fury, joins in conversation with Lecturer in Creative Writing Sheila Kohler. Cosponsored by Program in Creative Writing and Labyrinth Books.
Readings by and a conversation between Yusef Komunyakaa and MacArthur Fellow and poet Terrance Hayes in celebration of Dear Yusef: Essays, Letters, and Poems, for and about One Mr. Komunyakaa, an anthology dedicated to the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet. Introductions by Princeton Arts Fellow and poet Nicole Sealey and award-winning poet John Murillo, editors of the anthology. Book signing & reception to follow.
In the second conversation under a new partnership with Ireland’s Abbey Theatre, Ruth McGowan, Abbey's literary and new work director, and Derbhle Crotty, well-known Irish actor and associate artist, will be in conversation around writing and performing in Ireland. Moderated by Fund for Irish Studies Co-chair Jane Cox. Free tickets required; available in advance through University Ticketing and at the door prior to the event.
The Program in Theater & Music Theater hosts an informal lunch and conversation with Ruth McGowan and Derbhle Crotty from Ireland's national theater, the Abbey Theatre. Lunch provided. Open to Princeton students, faculty & staff; no registration required.
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon, director of the Princeton Atelier, moderates a discussion with singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash; poet Peter Gizzi; musician, songwriter, and music producer John Leventhal; and filmmaker, visual artist, and writer RaMell Ross. No tickets required.
Join Vinson Cunningham (Program in Journalism) to discuss his debut novel "Great Expectations" in conversation with author and creative writing professor A.M. Homes. The book, which appeared on a variety of "best of 2024" year-end lists, is a coming-of-age story that reflects on politics and politicians, religion and preachers, and fathers and family. No tickets required.
In this Baldwin Circles special event, Eddie Glaude Jr. (African American Studies) will discuss his 2020 New York Times bestselling book, “Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own” in conversation with Brian Eugenio Herrera (Lewis Center for the Arts). Open to public; no tickets required.
