Hudson Valley Writers Center presents 2022 Gala honoring Arthur Sze and Lauren Acampora

Hudson Valley Writers Center presents 2022 Gala, Thursday, September 22 at 6:30 PM ET, honoring Arthur Sze and Lauren Acampora

From the organizers:

“The Hudson Valley Writers Center is thrilled to present the 2022 Gala honoring poet Arthur Sze and novelist Lauren Acampora!  

Join the festivities in person (Thursday, September 22, 6:30 PM)

Enjoy live readings by this year’s acclaimed honorees in our historic Philipse Manor Station overlooking the Hudson River! In person tickets ($150) include:

• Cocktails, light dinner by Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill, and desserts from Susan Lawrence Catering
• The chance to bid on live auction items including unique experiences,  events, restaurant and personal care gift certificates, and consultations with your favorite teachers.
• The chance to win MULTIPLE in person RAFFLE PRIZES including a free HVWC workshop, signed hardback copies of Arthur Sze’s Glass Constellation, Lauren Acampora’s Hundred Waters, and more!

Our gala will be held indoors and also outdoors under a tent. We encourage all attendees to be up to date on their vaccinations and boosters, but are not planning to check status at this time. While not eating or drinking, we encourage attendees to wear a mask indoors. If you are not feeling well on the day of the gala, we encourage you to attend the reading via Zoom. Our in person gala will host a maximum of 100 people and seating will not be distanced. Doors and windows will remain open as weather permits. We will adhere to the latest public health guidelines which may result in changing policies. Thank you for your assistance in keeping our community safe.”

Register here: https://www.writerscenter.org/calendar/2022gala/