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The Ohio State University's Office of Minority Affairs presents a reading and lecture with Amy Tan
Presented by Greater Columbus Arts Council
5/22/2009
The Ohio State University is proud to present an evening with award-winning author Amy Tan as part of The President and Provost's
2008-09 Diversity Lecture & Cultural Arts Series and The Big Read Columbus at 7 p.m. at Mershon Auditorium.
Tan will read from her classic novel The Joy Luck Club and will discuss her work. In addition to The Joy Luck Club, Tan's novels include The Kitchen God's Wife, The Hundred Secret Senses, The Bonesetter's Daughter, and Saving Fish from Drowning. She served as co-producer and co-screenwriter for the film adaptation of The Joy Luck Club. Born in America to immigrant parents from China, Tan's current work includes writing a new novel.
This event is free and open to the public. Tickets can be picked up at the Mershon box office in advance or the day of the event.
2008-09 Diversity Lecture & Cultural Arts Series and The Big Read Columbus at 7 p.m. at Mershon Auditorium.
Tan will read from her classic novel The Joy Luck Club and will discuss her work. In addition to The Joy Luck Club, Tan's novels include The Kitchen God's Wife, The Hundred Secret Senses, The Bonesetter's Daughter, and Saving Fish from Drowning. She served as co-producer and co-screenwriter for the film adaptation of The Joy Luck Club. Born in America to immigrant parents from China, Tan's current work includes writing a new novel.
This event is free and open to the public. Tickets can be picked up at the Mershon box office in advance or the day of the event.
Price
$FREE
Order & Box Office Information
Box Office: (614) 292-3535
Venue
Mershon Auditorium
1871 N. High Street
Columbus, OH 43210
http://www.wexarts.org
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http://www.neabigread.org/books/joyluckclub/
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