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An evening with Elizabeth Gilbert – Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
Enjoy an evening of BIG Magic with the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love Elizabeth Gilbert and be inspired to live the vibrant, fulfilling life you’ve dreamed of.
Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear. She discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits we need in order to live our most creative lives. Balancing between soulful spirituality and cheerful pragmatism, Gilbert encourages us to uncover the “strange jewels” that are hidden within each of us.
Whether we are looking to write a book, make art, find new ways to address challenges in our work, embark on a dream long deferred, or simply infuse our everyday lives with more mindfulness and passion, this evening of Big Magic cracks open a world of wonder and joy.
This event will be in English. Tickets in Category ‘Goud’ include a VIP Meet and Greet with Elizabeth Gilbert.
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About Elizabeth Gilbert
Elizabeth Gilbert was born in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1969, and grew up on a small family Christmas tree farm. She attended New York University, where she studied political science by day and worked on her short stories by night. After college, she spent several years traveling around the country, working in bars, diners and ranches, collecting experiences to transform into fiction.
These explorations eventually formed the basis of her first book – a short story collection called Pilgrims. During these early years in New York, she also worked as a journalist for such publications as Spin, GQ and The New York Times Magazine. She was a three-time finalist for The National Magazine Award, and an article she wrote in GQ about her experiences bartending on the Lower East Side eventually became the basis for the movie Coyote Ugly. Elizabeth is best known, however for her 2006 memoir Eat Pray Love, which chronicled her journey alone around the world, looking for solace after a difficult divorce. The book was an international bestseller and in 2010, Eat Pray Love was made into a film starring Julia Roberts. The book became so popular that Time Magazine named Elizabeth as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. In 2015, she published Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear – a book that encapsulates the joyful spirit of adventure and permission that Elizabeth has always brought to her work and to her life.
VIP Meet and Greet
The VIP Meet and Greet includes:
- One reserved seat in the front rows
- Pre-lecture Meet and Greet with Elizabeth Gilbert starting at 6 PM in the Mirror Hall
- Photo opportunity with Elizabeth
Join Reagan Lehman for an evening of “Magical Naturalism” at October First Friday Open House
Join us on Friday, October 6, 2023, from 5 to 8 pm for a First Friday open house at the beautiful Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House located at 123 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, in the heart of Gallery Row. We will be hosting artist Reagan Lehman for a one-night-only art show.
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Event Description
For one evening, journey through “Magical Naturalism”—a collection of original watercolor paintings by Reagan Lehman.
Inspired by exploration and wonder, this collection blurs the lines between myth and reality. Whether you encounter pixies or giants, each piece invites you to view the natural world through the lens of imagination.
Framed, original illustrated work will be available for purchase—starting at $65. Twenty percent of all sales will be donated to the Historic Preservation Trust.
Learn about the show on Reagan’s website or Instagram
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Artist Statement
Reagan Lehman is an illustrator in Lancaster, PA. Her watercolor paintings take inspiration from myth, exploration, and nature.
Travel, both domestic and abroad, plays a key role in her artistic process. Allowing curiosity to physically guide you leads to endless creative discoveries. Reagan aims to translate the magic of these experiences in her illustrations.
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Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County Items for Sale
We will also be selling a large selection of posters, books, and shirts. These are perfect gifts for anyone who loves Lancaster and Lancaster’s history. Click here for a complete listing of items that will be on sale.
Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County
The Trust was established in 1966 to help “stem the rapid destruction of historic properties in Lancaster County.” Through the years, the Trust has been active in helping to preserve many historic properties in Lancaster County that contribute to their respective communities as unique places for people to live, work, and play.
Our equation for success has been working for over 50 years. Look around you and know that our advocacy and direct action have resulted in saving hundreds of historic structures and other sites throughout the county. The flip side is that not everything can and should be saved. The Trust continually faces this delicate balance and works closely with all parties involved to reach an equitable decision for all. Sadly, it sometimes takes an irreplaceable loss to a community before preservation moves higher on the priority list.
