Hello Lit Lover!
We are delighted to fill you in on this year's BEACON LITFEST, planned for Thurs, Fri, Sat, June 12-14, 2025! All at link below:
https://beaconlitfest.ticketspice.com/early-bird-three-day-pass-jun-121314-2025
The Beacon LitFest celebrates the literary arts by connecting the community of readers and writers in Beacon and the Hudson Valley with some of the most celebrated voices of our time. As always, we bring together a diverse group of outstanding poets, playwrights, fiction writers and nonfiction writers for readings, lively conversation, performances, and connection.
Thursday, June 12 features our ever-popular kickoff party and performance, at the wonderful Denning's Point Distillery. We are deep into developing a fun event with Drew Prochaska (Artichoke Storytelling) that will include local writers and performers. This promises to be a beautiful evening to socialize, be entertained, and enjoy bites and premium signature cocktails created by distillery owner Susan Johnson.
Our Friday, June 13th signature evening event, Women In Noir, will be held at the Howland Cultural Center. We will present an immersive multimedia program with readings by acclaimed bestselling crime and thriller fiction writers Margot Douaihy, Jode Millman, and Julia Dahl, in conversation with NY Writers Studio’s Cynthia Weiner, and TownSquare Media’s Jackie Corley. We will also hear from the winner of our BLF Crime-Writing Workshop!
Our Saturday, June 14 Main Event will feature multiple programs at various locations on Beacon’s Main St. Our schedule also allows time throughout the day to enjoy the beautiful views and the many charming shops, galleries and restaurants on Beacon's historic Main St.
The day will begin with Poetry at 10:30 am at the Beahive event space, courtesy of owner Scott Tillitt, where laudable poets Ruth Danon, John Yau, and Gregory Pardlo will read and discuss their works in conversation with Andrea Talarico (Stanza Books).
The Drama/Theater component will begin at 1:30pm at the Howland Cultural Center. It will feature founders and co-directors Vieve Radha Price and Chuk Obasi from the groundbreaking NYC-based company TEA Artistry, and will be produced and moderated by Shane Killoran (Hit House Creative).
Saturday will conclude with our Nonfiction and Fiction panels from 5pm to 7:30pm at Main St's stately VFW Memorial Hall. We are thrilled to announce that brilliant, award-winning authors Francine Prose, Kris Jansma, Matt Schultz, Stacey D'Erasmo, and Dinaw Mengestu will present and discuss their works. Beacon's own Caroline Eisner (Academic Consultant and Editor) and the ever-entertaining Brian Mahoney (Chronogram Editor-in-Chief) will guide the evening's discussion.
At 7:30pm, immediately following the day’s events, all attendees are invited to a book-signing reception and cocktail party at VFW Memorial Hall.
NB: Tickets Beacon LITWORKS: Writing Workshops Sun June 15 sold separately after Mar 15.)
Check beaconlitfest.org for more information and get your All Access Passes for the Litfest. This pass provides access for one person to ALL of Beacon LitFest events* (excluding Sunday’s Writing Workshops).
If you're making a weekend of it, your EarlyBird or All Access Pass also serves as a generous 100. discount voucher courtesy of Dutchess Inn and Spa, on Beacon’s picturesque Main St.
Books will be available for sale at most venues and at Stanza Books.
We look forward to welcoming you to Beacon!
Warmest Regards,