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Edward Hirsch - My Childhood in Pieces

Jewish Book Festival

Friday November 7th, 2025

Friday November 7th, 2025

11:00 AM

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1:00 PM CST

Starts: 11:00 AM CST

Ends: 1:00 PM CST

SFC Carl & Helene Mirowitz Performing Arts Center

2 Millstone Campus Dr, St. Louis

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Edward Hirsch - My Childhood in Pieces

Friday, November 7 at 11:00 AM  

General Admission - $18
Carl & Helene Mirowitz Performing Arts & Banquet Center 

Step into the world of renowned poet and critic Edward Hirsch as he presents My Childhood in Pieces: A Stand-Up Comedy, a Skokie Elegy, a deeply personal and often funny memoir about his childhood in suburban Chicago. Hirsch, celebrated for his rich legacy as one of America’s leading poets and former president of the Guggenheim Foundation, blends cutting humor with poignant reflection to explore memory, family, and identity. This event offers a rare opportunity to engage with one of today’s most influential voices in literature. 

Sponsored by St. Louis NORC 

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The J has a rich tradition of bringing both Jewish cultural opportunities to its members and fine art productions and events to the St. Louis community.

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All tickets are non-refundable. Individual tickets are not exchangeable.