From Petoskey to Narnia

Sept. 10, 2022

For 20 years, Petoskey has hosted the C.S. Lewis Festival, celebrating the work of one the the most enduring authors in English literature. This year’s event will be held at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts Sept. 15-18 and will offer a speaking series alongside book discussions and a film night. The festival leans more toward the scholarly and religious works of Lewis, so you’ll hear a bit less from Aslan and the White Witch and more from folks like New York Times bestselling author and keynote speaker Ann Voskamp (known for One Thousand Gifts: Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, which has sold more than 1.5 million copies). The theme of this year’s festival is all about women, including a discussion with author Carolyn Curtis about her book, Women and C.S. Lewis: What His Life and Literature Reveal for Today’s Culture. Tickets for various events range from $20-$60; see the lineup and purchase tickets at cslewisfestival.org.