Participation in the Arts Shown to Help Dementia Patients
The findings of a recent study suggest that participating in arts activities can improve brain function and general quality of life for people in the early stages of dementia.
How the Thurber House, a condemned property, became one of the nation’s most treasured literary centers.
How the Thurber House, a condemned property, became one of the nation’s most treasured literary centers.
Join us for two readings as we celebrate the work of two of Columbus’s most talented writers and longtime Thurber House friends, Erin McGraw and Pulitzer Prize finalist Andrew Hudgins.
Kaylie Jones reads from her newest book, “Lies My Mother Never Told Me.”
Beloved New York Times bestselling author, Sue Miller, returns (after being canceled due to weather) to Thurber House this anniversary year, and reads from her latest novel, The Senator’s Wife, a mesmerizing portrait of two imperfect marriages and two women who unexpectedly change each others’ lives.
Meet Peter Schickele, (aka PDQ Bach) as he discusses his inspiration for his 1994 “Thurber Dogs” – a suite for orchestra based on James Thurber’s work. Then go behind the scenes as ProMusica revives this wonderful piece of music for the 25th Anniversary of the Thurber House.
The 2008 Thurber Prize for American Humor was awarded at the Algonquin Hotel. While on location in NYC we found out why Ohioans only need to travel to downtown Columbus for big city entertainment.