Name: L.A. Book Launch: Catching Fire, The Los Angeles Wildfires
Start: 2026-01-31T15:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-01-31T17:00:00-08:00
Location: Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center

L.A. Book Launch: Catching Fire, The Los Angeles Wildfires

An anthology edited by S.A. Griffin and Richard Modiano. Readings by several contributors.
About this Event

Catching Fire, The Los Angeles Wildfires chronicles the devastating fires that erupted in January, 2025. The anthology is a heartfelt commemoration of the 1-year anniversary following the events that caused irreversible damage in the communities of Northeast Los Angeles as well as areas like Malibu and the Pacific Palisades. Join us for an afternoon in community, marked by resilience and healing through the written word.

Featuring: Susan Auerbach, Michelle Bitting, Brendan Constantine, Land Flowers, Laurel Ann Bogen, Lynne Bronstein, Mona Jean Cedar, Jeanette Clough, Spencer Griffin, Rick Lupert, Teresa Mei Chuc, Richard Modiano, Bill Mohr, Majid Naficy, Harry Northup, Kennon B. Raines, Marilyn N. Robertson, Cathie Sandstrom, Dan Saucedo, A.K. Toney, jimmy vega, Dig Wayne, & Z.

Doors Open: 2:30 PM I Readings: 3:00 PM

About Beyond Baroque

is one of the United States' leading independent Literary | Arts Centers and public spaces dedicated to expanding the public's knowledge of poetry, literature and art through cultural events and community interaction. Founded in 1968 as an experimental literary magazine, Beyond Baroque is based out of the original City Hall building in Venice, California. The Center offers a diverse variety of literary and arts programming including readings and workshops. The building also houses a bookstore with a large collection of new poetry books for sale.

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If you are attending in person, ticket purchase is required. Tickets will be available at the Beyond Baroque bookstore on the day of the event, but we recommend registering in advance through Eventbrite. Masks are encouraged while inside our center. Please arrive early.

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