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Follow on Google News | ![]() Bestselling Author Celeste Ng Comes to Frederick Speaker Series at Weinberg CenterTickets start at $45 and may be purchased online at WeinbergCenter.org, by calling the box office at 301-600-2828, or in person at 20 West Patrick Street. Discounts are available for students, children, military, and seniors. Ng's work explores themes of identity, family, race, and resilience, earning her a place among today's most important literary voices. Her novels have been translated into over thirty languages and adapted for the screen, including Hulu's Emmy-nominated limited series Little Fires Everywhere, starring Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington. A graduate of Harvard University and the Helen Zell Writers' Program at the University of Michigan, Ng is also the recipient of a Pushcart Prize, a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, and a Guggenheim Fellowship. Her fiction and essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, and other prominent outlets. The evening promises to be an inspiring and thought-provoking experience for readers and writers alike. A complete listing of artists and performers scheduled for the 2024-25 season can be found at https://weinbergcenter.org/ ABOUT WEINBERG CENTER FOR THE ARTS & NEW SPIRE ARTS The Weinberg Center for the Arts and New Spire Arts are two of the region's premier performing arts venues, offering a diverse lineup of film, music, dance, theater, and family programming. Housed in the historic Tivoli movie theater, the Weinberg Center provides world-class entertainment while preserving its rich architectural heritage. Just steps away, New Spire Arts serves as a dynamic space for intimate performances and community engagement. Both venues are committed to making the arts accessible and affordable, with support from the City of Frederick, the Maryland State Arts Council, Plamondon Hospitality Partners, and other corporate and individual donors. End
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