"Ohio Goes to the Movies" YAA-Redpath Lecture and Annual Meeting 2026

Thursday, June 4, 2026
5:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Western Reserve Historical Society | 10825 East Blvd | Cleveland
Free on-site Parking

Reception begins at 5:30 p.m.
Speaking Program begins at 6:30 p.m.

First twelve (12) non-board members to register will receive a Handsome Dan T-Shirt at the door.

Come early and tour the exhibit: Hollywood on the Cuyahoga: Northeast Ohio and the Movies!

About the Talk: Her Home Was Far Away: Dawn Powell, an Ohio Girl in New York and Hollywood

Professor Catherine Sheehy will deliver the 2026 YAA–Redpath Lecture for the Yale Alumni Association of Cleveland, titled “Her Home Was Far Away: Dawn Powell, an Ohio Girl in New York and Hollywood.”

The lecture will explore the life and work of novelist, playwright, and screenwriter Dawn Powell—an Ohio native whose sharp wit and keen social observation helped shape both American literature and early Hollywood storytelling. As part of Ohio’s America 250 celebration and the statewide “Ohio Goes to the Movies” initiative, this lecture will explore Powell’s journey from Ohio to New York and Hollywood, illuminating how her Midwestern roots informed her vision of American life, culture, and performance. The program will highlight Powell’s enduring relevance and Ohio’s often overlooked influence on American arts and cinema.

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