An Evening with Amy Tan, featuring "The Backyard Bird Chronicles"

Name: An Evening with Amy Tan, featuring "The Backyard Bird Chronicles"
Start: 2024-05-14T19:00:00-04:00
Location: City Opera House

Schedule

Tue May 14 2024 at 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

City Opera House | Traverse City, MI

The National Writers Series is thrilled to bring Amy Tan to the City Opera House stage. Amy is the best-selling author of "The Joy Luck Club," and her new nonfiction book, "The Backyard Bird Chronicles," is a gorgeous, witty account of birding, nature, and the beauty around us that hides in plain sight.
NWS also has a high-quality livestream option for those who live outside the area and/or want to watch the show from the comfort of their own homes.
“Unexpected and spectacular,” —Ann Patchett, best-selling author of These Precious Days
Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, Amy charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world.
In 2016, Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds visiting her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater—an opportunity to savor quiet moments during a volatile time, connect to nature in a meaningful way, and imagine the intricate lives of the birds she admired.
The event takes place at the City Opera House. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a cash bar and live music, and the event starts at 7 p.m.