Deep Dive Poetry & Fiction

Join us for an evening of poetry and fiction in the historic PRS Library! Hosted by Mandy Kahn and Jane McCarthy & co-presented by Annabel Graham and Jacquelyn Stolos of Something Something reading series!

Tickets: Sliding scale ($5 - $15)

Janet Fitch is the author of the #1 national bestseller White Oleander, a novel translated into 24 languages, an Oprah Book Club book and the basis of a feature film, Paint It Black, also widely translated and made into a 2017 film, and her epic novels of the Russian Revolution, The Revolution of Marina M. and Chimes of a Lost Cathedral.

Diane Marie Brown’s debut novel, Black Candle Women, is a Read With Jenna book club selection. She has a BA and MPH from UCLA and a degree in fiction from USC’s Master of Professional Writing Program, and is a professor at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa.

Brian Kim Stefans teaches poetry at UCLA. His poetry collections include Kluge (Roof Books, 2007), What Is Said to the Poet Concerning Flowers (Factory School, 2006), Angry Penguins (Harry Tankoos Books, 2000), Gulf (Object Editions, 1998), and Free Space Comix (Roof, 1998).

Mandy Kahn is the author of three poetry collections. Her poems have been included in the Best American Poetry anthology, have been read on BBC Radio, and have been featured in the national newspaper column American Life in Poetry.

Cameron Walker is the author of three books—most recently, the short story collection How to Capture Carbon. Her journalism, essays, and fiction have appeared in publications including The New York Times, bioGraphic, Orion, Terrain.org, and The Last Word on Nothing.

Kerry McPherson’s first book of poetry, The Ecstatic Orphan (Cloud Publishing, Vancouver), was published in 2021.

ADVISORY DISCLAIMER

With some exception, The Philosophical Research Society’s 7th House Screenings does not typically provide advisory warnings about potentially upsetting content or subject matter, as sensitivities are particular to each viewer. Please be sure to read event listings, research on the web, or visit Common Sense Media, IMDb, and DoesTheDogDie.com for thorough info on content and age-appropriateness. If you have any specific content advisory questions, please email [email protected].

CONTENT DISCLAIMER

The views, opinions, and thoughts expressed within exhibited works are solely those of their creators and may not represent those of the Philosophical Research Society (PRS), its affiliates, or any individuals associated with PRS. Screenings are intended for educational and entertainment purposes.

ACCESSIBILITY

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REFUND POLICIES

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In the event that PRS is forced to cancel an event entirely, tickets will be refunded or vouchers offered for a rescheduled event.

PARKING

Limited parking is available onsite at PRS in both the front lot (entry from Los Feliz Blvd. when heading east) and back lot (entry from first alley way, off Griffith Park Blvd. from intersection with Los Feliz Blvd.), as well as street parking on Griffith Park Blvd. and (after 7 PM) on Los Feliz Blvd. We encourage attendees to consider carpooling, walking or biking to events if possible, and please be considerate of our Los Feliz neighbors when parking.

PRS EVENT POLICIES

• We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.
• Events are subject to change without notice, including guest speakers and/or performers.
• We encourage you to arrive at least 30 min. before the scheduled event start time to find parking, enjoy the Bookstore and take your seats.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Philosophical Research Society, 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States