Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Erik Ofgang will share the story of William Gillette and the ways in which the Hartford actor’s life became entangled with the development of literature’s most famous detective. He also will examine how the eccentric Gillette decided to build a castle overlooking the Connecticut River. Erik is an award-winning writer, musician and magician whose work has appeared in dozens of magazines and newspapers throughout the country, including the Associated Press, the Hartford Courant and Connecticut Magazine, where he is a senior writer. Erik is the author of “Buzzed: Beers, Booze & Coffee Brews, Where to Enjoy the Best Craft Beverages in New England,” “Gillette Castle: A History” and the forthcoming “The Good Vices.” He teaches writing and journalism at Western Connecticut State University’s MFA writing program and at Mercy College. When he’s not writing, he can be found playing bass with the Celtic roots band MacTalla Mor. He lives in western Connecticut with his wife Corinne. Arranged by Gehr Brown
Video of presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eieyMUzxOEk