Upcoming Events with NewLit’s 2024 Joyce Carol Oates Prize Winner Ben Fountain
Our Public Program
All of the following events are open to the public and
all except VOTE NEWLIT 2024 are free
October 27 - You’re Invited - Join us for VOTE NEWLIT 2024
A delightful evening of dinner, music, and conversation on Sunday, October 27 at 4pm on the bucolic Saint Mary’s College of California campus. Featuring author Ben Fountain (Devil Makes Three and Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk) with special guest, and entertainment by DJ Wonway Posibul of KALW.
Tickets are $200 each, but we want you to attend so we offer a “pay what you can” ticket, as well as complimentary tickets for students. Tickets are available now. (Note: you will be brought to our donate page where you can make a donation, and we will follow-up with your tickets.)
Learn more about VOTE NEWLIT and Order Tickets.
October 26 - Ben Fountain at Orinda Books
Join Ben in conversation with NewLit’s Communications Director Hannah Onstad for a conversation about Ben’s latest novel. This event takes place on Saturday, October 26, at 3pm at Orinda Books, 276 Village Square, Orinda, CA. No tickets needed. Registration is recommended. Register here.
October 23 - Ben Fountain at UC Berkeley in conversation with Mark Danner
Join Ben in conversation with Mark Danner on Wednesday, October 23, at 5pm at the Fife Room, Wheeler Hall, UC Berkeley. No tickets needed.
