In the Writers’ Studio: on friendship with Robert Pinsky & William Miller

Friday, March 6, 2026 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM EST
Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St NW

The Cheuse Center and the Arts Club of Washington bring you four evenings in celebration of the craft of writing and the art of living. 

On March 6th, 2026, the series will be inaugurated by former US Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky, who went to Rutgers with Alan Cheuse and was a close friend of his for their entire adult lives. Pinksy will chat with William Miller, friend and colleague of Alan Cheuse’s, as well as co-founder of the Cheuse Center. The studio will also feature Alan Cheuse’s students, writer Britany Kerfoot, and Lina Patton whose novel ‘The Lake Club’ releases in the summer of 2026.

This series is in celebration of the tenth year anniversary of the Cheuse Center. We have created an opportunity for audiences to celebrate and contemplate their own purpose and joy, through special pairings with esteemed writers, celebrating book critic and teacher Alan Cheuse. Throughout his teaching career Cheuse held small dinner workshops and talked about life and craft with students and colleagues. His students Lina Patton and Brittany Kerfoot found them so inspiring, they decided to bring the format to the Arts Club, as fireside chats, celebrating their beloved teacher, Alan Cheuse as friend, writer, critic, and teacher.

This fireside chat will include a discussion, audience participation, food, wine, and a mini lesson on craft. Tickets: $50 Tickets will be available for purchase shortly. 

Second Floor of the Arts Club. 

Doors open at 7:30pm with a wine and food reception. The chat will be from 8:30-9:30pm and we will have some wonderful audience giveaways.