Saint Louis Jewish Book Festival Presents Janis Ian, “Society’s Child” March 10, 2011

The singer and writer of some of the most iconic songs from the 1960’s and 1970’s, Janis Ian brings her memories, her music and her memoir SOCIETY’S CHILD to the Jewish Community Center’s Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur (#2 Millstone Campus Drive), on Thursday, March 10th at 7:30 pm.
Ian, a Grammy Award-winner and multiple nominee, will share stories from her career; her life; her work and experiences with fellow artists, including Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Dolly Parton; her legendary songs "Society's Child" & "At Seventeen,” and the controversy they inspired; plus the ups and downs of more than 40 years in the music business. At times applauded for her depth and musicality; selling out concert halls and appearing on Saturday Night Live, Ian was also attacked as a “protest singer”, received frightening racist hate mail and suffered numerous health and personal crises. Join us for a moving evening with an artist who continues to create unforgettable music.
A book-signing will follow the program with books for sale both in advance and that evening. Tickets for the program are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Admission is FREE to St. Louis Jewish Book Festival Series PLUS Ticket holders. Students receive a 50% discount on tickets with a valid student ID. Charge tickets by phone at (314) 442-3299 or online at www.brownpapertickets.com
For tickets or more information on author events presented by the Festival, please visit our website at www.stljewishbookfestival.org or call our Hotline at (314) 442-3299.
St. Louis Jewish Book Festival spring author events are generously supported by Maryville University.