FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WHAT

Book Launch for the James Baker Hall Foundation’s first book award winner. The foundation will be celebrating the launch of Wesley Houp’s book of poetry, Strung Out Along the Endless Branch. Each paid entry receives a copy of the book. There will be readings from Wesley along with a display of James Baker Hall’s photography.

WHEN

Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

WHERE

The Lyric Theatre
300 East Third Street
Lexington, KY 40508

WHO

Program highlights will begin at 6:45 with a conversation between award winning poet Tony Crunk and 2024 James Baker Hall Book Award winner Wesley Houp and readings by Wesley from his book.

MEDIA

Photos/background: 6:00-8:00

OPS

Readings: 6:45-7:15
Interviews with presenters, foundation staff and program recipients can also be arranged upon request.

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The mission of the James Baker Hall Foundation is to celebrate the legacy of our great artistic heritage by providing direct support to Kentucky’s literary and visual creatives. We believe creating art is a sacred gesture that gives testimony to the very fabric of life. Art is the record of our existence. We believe creating art is a vehicle to change individual lives and build communities. We conduct all our work through this lens. These values are the pillars of the James Baker Hall Foundation.