In the Writers’ Studio: a complete life with Elena Delbanco & Nicholas Delbanco

Thursday, December 3, 2026 6:30 PM to 9:00 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.

In December 2026, the series will be close with writers Elena Delbanco and Nicholas Delbanco. The studio will also feature Cheuse's widow, Kris O'Shee and Alan Cheuse’s students, writers Britany Kerfoot, and Lina Patton.

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. 

Details coming soon.