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Ted Chiang is an American science fiction writer, whose work has won four Nebula awards, four Hugo awards, the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, and six Locus awards. He published the short story collections Stories of Your Life and Others, the titular novella going on to inspire Dennis Villenue’s 2016 film, Arrival.

Through the Bale Boone Symposium, the Gaines Center promotes dialogue, intellectual exploration, and partnerships among campus, Bluegrass, and Commonwealth communities by sponsoring an array of public humanities and arts events. These events are a testament to the influence and memory of Joy Bale Boone and George Street Boone, who were committed to the betterment of the humanities. 

TICKETS:
FREE, but must reserve seats online or through the SCFA Ticket Office at (859) 257-4929.

Recital Hall | Reserved Seating 

TICKET SALES ARE FINAL - NO REFUNDS. NO EXCHANGES.
The Singletary Center does not offer verified resale and cannot guarantee the validity of tickets purchased through a third party. Etix.com is the official ticketing provider for SCFA.

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Ted Chiang