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Upcountry Literary Festival

Join us April 10 - 11 for two days filled with inspiring authors, poets, historians, live music, and engaging discussions. From a keynote address by Karen Salyer McElmurray to poetry, fiction, and even a blues performance, there’s something for every book lover to enjoy - plus opportunities to meet authors and get books signed!

Friday, April 10

1:00 – Introduction by Dr. Randy Lowell, USC Union Dean

1:05 – Welcoming remarks by Randy Ivey

1:10 – Rebecca Rochester, President of the Friends of the Union Carnegie Library

1:30 – Dr. Patrick Lawrence, USC Lancaster English Professor

1:50 – Dr. Sarah Carter, Poet

2:10 – Randy Ivey, Poet and Fiction Writer

2:40 – Break

3:00 – Karen Salyer McElmurray, Keynote Address

4:00 – Break

4:15 – Freddie Vanderford, Blues Musician

4:45 – Closing remarks/Author Time and Signings

5:00 – Festival Ends

Saturday, April 11

9:00 – Welcome by Dr. Sarah Carter

9:05 – Dr. Andrew Kettler, Historian

9:25 – Dr. Andrew Pisano, Fiction Writer

9:45 – Break

10:00 – Pat Riviere Seel, Poet

10:30 - Tally Johnson, Author and Storyteller

10:50 – Break

11:10 – Dr. Chris Bundrick, USC Lancaster English Professor

11:30 – Closing remarks/Author Time and Signings

12:00 – Poetry workshop with Dr. Sarah Carter, USC English Professor

1:00 – Festival Ends


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