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The Orcas Island Lit Fest is pleased to announce the release of a limited number of standalone tickets for its highly anticipated musical finale, “Word Play: an Evening of Songs and Stories.” This one-of-a-kind showcase of authors and musicians will take place at the Orcas Center on June 3 at 7 p.m.
With readings by authors Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Gilbert King, John Moe, Garth Stein, Kirstin Valdez Quade, plus musical performances by Olivia Awbrey, LéPonds and Haley Heynderickx, “Word Play” offers a unique literary musical experience that aims to captivate the audience through a seamless fusion of live music, and storytelling.
A small number of tickets will go on sale at oilf.org beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 26. Tickets are $25 online or $30 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Detailed information about this year’s artists, events, and tickets can be found at oilf.org
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The Lit Fest welcomes everyone who loves books to engage with world-class writers and their work in this intimate, inclusive setting.
About the Orcas Island Lit Fest
The Orcas Island Lit Fest is an annual celebration of literature and community held in the beautiful San Juan Islands, highlighting the vibrant literary culture of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. From National Book Award winners to gifted new voices, our featured artists represent the finest in contemporary fiction, nonfiction, poetry and more.
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