Writing in Harmony: A Conversation on Creative Processes with author Barbara Brown Taylor and musician John Bell

Event Graphic | 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm

Join the UGA Special Collections Libraries for a special conversation with 2024 Georgia Writers Hall of Fame Inductee Barbara Brown Taylor and Widespread Panic’s John Bell on Thursday, September 26th at 7:00PM at the UGA Special Collections Building. Barbara Brown Taylor is an author, American Episcopal priest, and academic who has been writing about faith and spirituality for over 30 years. John Bell has been writing and performing music with Widespread Panic since 1986.  

Moderated by David Barbe, director of the University of Georgia Music Business Program, Brown and Bell will discuss writing, inspiration, and living in a small rural town in northeast Georgia. Following the conversation and a Q&A with the audience, Barbara Brown Taylor will be formally inducted into the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame and light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required and limited. Reserve your ticket here: Barbara Brown Taylor GWHOF Induction - Alumni, Donors & Friends - University of Georgia (uga.edu)  

Parking is free after 5:00PM in the Hull Street Parking Deck, located across the street from the UGA Special Collections Building. Parking for visitors with disabilities is available on the 3rd floor of the deck. Requests for accommodations should be made as soon as possible prior to the scheduled lecture. For further information regarding accessibility, please contact meredithbyoung@uga.edu.  

Location: Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries

Room: 285

Contact Info:
Name: Leandra Nessel
Email: lnessel@uga.edu
Phone: 706.542.3879

Event Type:
Lectures and Discussions, Receptions and Recognitions

Cost: Free with RSVP

Location: Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries

Contact Info:
Name: Jess Grant
Email: jess.grant@uga.edu
Phone: 7065426367

Event Type:
Entertainment

Event Website: Event Page

Cost: Free

Location: Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries

Room: 285

Contact Info:
Name: Leandra Nessel
Email: lnessel@uga.edu
Phone: 7065423879

Event Type:
Lectures and Discussions, Receptions and Recognitions

Event Website: https://www.libs.uga.edu/events/georgia-writers-hall-fame-percival-everett

Cost: Free with RSVP

Location: Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries

Room: 285

Contact Info:
Name: Leandra Nessel
Email: lnessel@uga.edu
Phone: 7065423879

Event Type:
Lectures and Discussions, Receptions and Recognitions

Event Website: https://www.libs.uga.edu/events/georgia-writers-hall-fame-frances-mayes-and-tas…

Registration/Tickets: Purchase Your Ticket

Location: Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries

Room: 285

Contact Info:
Name: Meredith Young
Email: meredithbyoung@uga.edu
Phone: 7065420669

Event Type:
Entertainment, Receptions and Recognitions

Event Website: UGA Libraries Event Page

Cost: Free with RSVP

Registration/Tickets: Reserve Your Ticket

Location: Main Library

Room: 3rd Floor Reading Room

Contact Info:
Name: Meredith Young
Email: meredithbyoung@uga.edu
Phone: 7065420669

Event Type:
Entertainment, Information Sessions, Receptions and Recognitions

Cost: Free