Join The Muse Writers Center and Old Dominion University to celebrate the opening of the 47th Annual ODU Literary Festival: Ancient Futures. Presenters, participants, and attendees of the festival along with students, teachers, and friends of The Muse and the ODU MFA in Creative Writing program are welcome to enjoy hors d’oeuveres and conversation (with a cash bar).

About the ODU Literary Festival

In a year marked by significant transitions—elections, conflicts abroad, environmental challenges, and more—how can we find our footing? Some authors turn to the past for guidance. They ponder questions, like: What defines us? What events shaped our journey? Where did it all begin? And what possibilities lie ahead? Come join us at the 47th Annual ODU Literary Festival as we honor writers who explore literature’s power to anchor us, offering insights into our pasts to inspire visions of our futures.

All events are free and open to the public. For more information and a complete festival schedule, visit https://www.odu.edu/life/culture/arts/litfest.