{"product_id":"irl-nyc-the-god-the-myth-the-odyssey-an-epic-writers-salon","title":"The God, The Myth, The Odyssey: An Epic Literary Salon - NYC","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin Lit Society for an evening inspired by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a story of ambition, endurance, transformation, and homecoming that continues to shape how we think about identity and greatness today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll begin with cocktails, light bites, and a live conversation featuring special guests author Natalie Lemle, actor Jelani Alladin, Editor-in-Chief of The Commonwell Journal, K Hank Jost, and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehost Sena Adjei\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-58682d93-7fff-603d-9f31-75abe899405e\"\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e Together, we'll explore why myths endure, what makes a hero compelling, and why we're still captivated by stories of journeys, reinvention, and return.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the evening, guests will respond to a series of guided writing prompts inspired by Greek mythology, epic quests, legendary characters, and modern ideas of greatness. Whether you're an experienced writer or simply someone who loves stories, the prompts are designed to spark creativity and imagination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe evening concludes with a live pitch session where attendees will have the opportunity to share their favorite story concept from the night. Our panel of judges will select one winning idea and award the title of Epic Story Champion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink of it as part literary salon, part creative workshop, and part celebration of the stories that continue to shape us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-6c4e9a7c-7fff-4af3-b2e3-c1016b155b08\"\u003eEVENT DETAILS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Tuesday, July 21\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTime: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLocation: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penrosebar.com\/\"\u003eThe Penrose, NYC \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-6c4e9a7c-7fff-4af3-b2e3-c1016b155b08\"\u003eTICKET INFORMATION:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Admission: $75\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-553a9ef0-7fff-2335-a000-042d5c2775ea\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLit Society Member Price: $60 (Use code from Lit Society Platform at Checkout)\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-fd1d7ed3-7fff-a491-c8b1-9e58ded08066\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIncludes a cocktail, light bites, guided programming, and all writing materials\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLimited capacity: (50 tickets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll sales are final\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT TO EXPECT: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA live conversation on mythology, storytelling, and greatness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCocktail and light bites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGuided writing prompts throughout the evening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCreative exercises inspired by The Odyssey and Greek mythology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn opportunity to share your favorite story concept with the group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA panel-selected Epic Story Champion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn intimate gathering of readers, writers, creatives, and culturally curious minds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHO SHOULD ATTEND: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders who love mythology, classics, and epic stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAspiring writers and storytellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFans of creative writing, world-building, and character development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAnyone interested in the themes of ambition, transformation, identity, and homecoming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePeople looking to connect with other curious, creative people in real life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT TO BRING: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring a notebook if you'd like, though writing materials will be provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMost importantly, bring your imagination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-cf9f35a0-7fff-d38d-1170-1c4aeee58c70\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo prior writing experience is necessary. 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