New Hermitage Program Featuring National Book Award Finalist Kaveh Akbar

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In this newly announced literary program, celebrated author, poet, and Hermitage Fellow Kaveh Akbar will be in conversation with Hermitage Artistic Director & CEO Andy Sandberg, to share his writing and offer insights into his creative process. This program is presented in partnership with Bookstore1 and Florida Studio Theatre on Friday, December 18 at 3pm in downtown Sarasota. The Hermitage is also announcing two new installments of the Hermitage Book Club and Saturday Sessions at the Hermitage Englewood Art Center. To supplement this special event, the next installment of the Hermitage Book Club will feature Kaveh Akbar’s acclaimed novel Martyr! on Monday, December 7 at 5:30pm at the Hermitage Englewood Art Center.

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