Delve into the pages of Rachel Beanland’s captivating book, “The House Is on Fire”, and explore the 1811 Richmond Theatre Fire amid a backdrop of racial tension and deception.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the St. Louis Jewish Community Center and the Jewish Community Relations Council invite the public to a thought-provoking literary event on Tuesday, January 16, at 7pm. “The House Is on Fire” author event promises an evening of enlightenment and reflection.
This author event will delve into the pages of the captivating book that tells the poignant story of the 1811 Richmond Theatre Fire. Authored by Rachel Beanland, “The House Is on Fire” unveils not only the harrowing events of that fateful night but also the subsequent hunt for truth amid a backdrop of racial tension and deception. Through the lens of diverse characters, you are invited to explore this historical tragedy and the resilience of those marginalized by society with Beanland and the rest of the St. Louis community.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Time: 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm
Location: The Jewish Federation of St. Louis, 12 Millstone Campus Dr, St. Louis, MO
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day program is offered in collaboration with the Newmark Institute for Human Relations. Attendance to this event requires registration (you will select “buy ticket” but there is no charge). To reserve your seat, please visit https://www.showpass.com/rachel-beanland-the-house-is-on-fire/.
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ABOUT THE J:
The J is an interactive, multi-generational gathering place that offers a variety of programs and services to both the St. Louis Jewish community and the community at large. The Jewish Community Center provides educational, cultural, social, Jewish identity-building and recreational programming and offers two state-of-the-art fitness facilities designed to promote physical and spiritual growth. Everyone is welcome at the J.
