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Copyright Art Shay1953-2016 |
Save the dates for our next event: the first annual Nelson Algren Festival in Miller Beach. In collaboration with the Miller Beach Arts & Creative District, all events will take place at the Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts at 540 S. Lake Street, Miller Beach, Indiana. Tentative schedule is:
Friday, June 24, 2016 7:00 pm: The first screening in Miller of "The End Is Nothing, The Road Is All" by co-directors Mark Blottner and Denis Mueller, who will answer questions after the film. Tickets are $10 at the door. Cash bar.
Saturday, June 25, 2016:
Noon: Opening of Art Shay photography exhibit
1:00:
Speeches by Bettina Drew, Algren biographer; Peter Alter of Chicago History Museum; and Hugh Iglarsh of the Nelson Algren Committee of Chicago. Algren readings will occur between speeches.
3:30:
Panel discussion with questions from the audience.
4:00:
Dedication of Nelson Algren pocket park followed by Treasure Hunt on Lake Street. Chance to win a Nelson Algren Reading Kit.
6:00:
Music by Frankie Machine Blues Band. Tickets are $20 which includes entrance to all Saturday events. Cash bar.
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