Sins, Secrets, and Silverware: Writers Read presents “Inheritance”
KINGSTON, NY – As the Hudson Valley blooms into spring, the acclaimed literary series Writers Read returns to Kingston to explore the complex, often messy, and deeply personal ties that bind generations. At 2PM on Saturday, May 25 local and regional writers will gather at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 207 Albany Avenue, for an afternoon of live, 5-minute storytelling centered around the theme: “Inheritance.”
What do we keep, and what do we try to leave behind? From DNA and family secrets to physical heirlooms and cultural legacies, “Inheritance” invites a diverse group of voices to examine the weight of what has been passed down to them. The event promises a mix of true personal stories ranging from the heartbreaking to the hilarious.
Event Details
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What: Writers Read presents: “Inheritance,” True Personal 5-Minute Stories
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When: Saturday. May 25 | Doors open 1:30 PM, Readings 2:00 – 4:00 PM
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Wine reception (included) follows 4:00 – 5:00 PM
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Where: St. John’s Episcopal Church •207 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401
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Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door | WritersRead.org/events
The show will feature readings by celebrated regional and Hudson Valley writers, including Charlotte Adamis, Jamie Brickhouse, Kathy Curto, John Kenney, Anthony Murphy, and Irene O’Garden, among others. Following the readings, the audience is invited to meet and mingle with the writers and each other during an hour-long charcuterie and wine reception.
About Writers Read
Writers Read is a curated literary series dedicated to the craft of writing with a mission to create performance opportunities for writers. By presenting high-quality contemporary writing in thematic showcases, the series provides a platform for both established and emerging writers to share work that challenges, entertains, and builds community through the power of the spoken word.



