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The Loft hosts numerous events throughout the year. Take a look at our upcoming offerings and plan your next visit.

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Jan
6
2025
2024 Year-Long Creative Nonfiction Writing Project Final Reading (Winter Online Cohort)

Please join us to celebrate the conclusion of the 2024 Year-Long Creative Nonfiction Writing Project. Participants from the Year-Long 2024 Creative Nonfiction Writing Project with Sun Yung Shin will read from their completed manuscripts at this culminating event.
Jan
8
2025
2024 Year-Long Novel Writing Project Final Reading (Winter Online Cohort)

Please join us to celebrate the conclusion of the 2024 Year-Long Novel Writing Project. Participants from the Year-Long 2024 Novel Writing Project will read from their completed manuscripts at this culminating event.
Jan
14
2025
2024 Year-Long Memoir Writing Project Final Reading (Winter Online Cohort)

Please join us to celebrate the conclusion of the 2024 Year-Long Memoir Writing Project. Participants from the Year-Long 2024 Memoir Writing Project will read from their completed manuscripts at this culminating event.
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Allison Wyss
Dec. 1
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Lit!Commons subscriber Luke Nolby takes over Allison's column for a special exploration of the relentless momentum and powerful movement in “Our Castle” by Christine H. Chen.
Allison Wyss
Oct. 26
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