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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Rick Bragg will speak at Augusta University in an event titled “An Evening of Southern Storytelling” on August 22. Moderated by novelist Brian Panowich, the discussion aims to inspire aspiring writers and highlight the communal aspect of storytelling. Organized by Dr. Rebecca Harper, the event encourages broader community engagement with literature. Tickets are affordably priced from $6 to $12, making this an accessible opportunity to hear Bragg’s insights on writing and Southern narratives.
Augusta – Pulitzer Prize-winning author Rick Bragg will speak at Augusta University (AU) on August 22 at 7 p.m. The event, titled “An Evening of Southern Storytelling: Rick Bragg in conversation with Brian Panowich,” will take place at the Maxwell Theatre.
Bragg, recognized for his bestselling memoir “All Over But the Shoutin’,” reflects on his challenging childhood in Alabama and has authored 12 acclaimed nonfiction works. Other notable titles by Bragg include “Prince of Frogtown,” “Ava’s Man,” and “The Best Cook in the World: Tales from My Momma’s Table,” which all embody Southern themes and storytelling traditions.
The upcoming event, aiming to reach aspiring writers and educators, is organized by Dr. Rebecca Harper, a professor and director of the National Writing Project at AU. Harper’s objective is to draw attention to the writing process while emphasizing that storytelling can be a communal experience rather than solely an academic pursuit.
Brian Panowich, a novelist recognized for his series of literary crime thrillers starting with “Bull Mountain,” will moderate the discussion. This collaboration underscores the event’s goal to inspire creativity and foster a community around literature. The writing project has been hosting authors for around seven years, primarily catering to students and teachers, but now seeks to widen its audience to include the general public.
Tickets for the event are priced affordably, ranging from $6 for students to $12 for the general public, and are available for purchase online. The opportunity to hear from Bragg, who has contributed to esteemed publications such as Sports Illustrated, Food & Wine, Southern Living, and Garden & Gun, is anticipated to attract a diverse audience.
Through this initiative, the Writing Project at AU aspires to create an inclusive environment that encourages community engagement with literature and storytelling. Harper highlights the importance of removing obstacles in higher education, aiming to foster a sense of accessibility for literary events and strengthen community involvement.
The Maxwell Theatre is situated at 2500 Walton Way in Augusta, making it a convenient location for attendees to enjoy the evening of storytelling. The event promises to illuminate the notion that everyone has the potential to be a writer, a sentiment echoed by Harper’s initiatives.
This event represents not just a conversation about writing and storytelling but also a broader effort to connect individuals with the art of literature, showing how personal and communal narratives can enrich lives.
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