Lit at Ten: a Celebration
Friday March 21 at 7:00pm
Doors Open 6:15pm
St. John's Episcopal Church (323 Wick Ave.)​​
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Lit Youngstown is so thankful to the community for our first ten years of writing, reading and storytelling together. This (un)gala--wear what you like!--will kick off a yearlong celebration of the proud literary legacy of Youngstown.​
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This fun evening will include
A whirlwind literary history of Youngstown! Allison Pitinii Davis on Michael McGovern the "Puddler Poet," Bill Mullane on visual & literary artist Kenneth Patchen, Chris Barzak on science fiction writer Leigh Brackett, Phil Brady on the creative writing legacy at YSU, Terry Murcko on Pig Iron Press & Fallen City Writers, Cherise Benton, Jimmy Sutman, Breakthrough Residency fiction writer Dante DelBene
music by Katherine O'Neill
literary villain costume contest judged by Lori Factor & W. Rick Schilling (prizes!)
desserts and savory noshers
cocktails and mocktails served by celebrity bartenders John Noga & Shawn Crum
chance auction​
Individual tickets $45, walk-ins welcome, $55 at the door. Enjoy the evening with a table of eight friends for $280. Click here to purchase tickets.