# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Original/Author Event with Priya Parmar (in-person)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for an in-person author event with Priya Parmar, to celebrate her latest book, The Original.
 

“Anyone interested in Hepburn’s early career will have a hard time resisting this stylish, insightful deconstruction of her carefully crafted public persona.” – Alida Becker, New York Times
This stunning novel plunges into the tumultuous life of screen icon Katharine Hepburn, a star whose fierce independence, passionate spirit, and fluid sexuality shattered Hollywood’s rules and redefined what it meant to be a woman in film.

When young Katharine Hepburn loses her beloved brother, she makes two decisions: she will become famous, and she will never let anyone hurt her again. Leaving home to pursue an acting career, Kate is lured to Hollywood, accompanied by her lover, Laura.  

Los Angeles in the early 1930s is a town full of secrets. Everyone comes with a story. Soon, she is scooped into the studio system and launched as a star—but stars must play by the rules and Kate, brilliant, bisexual, and fiercely independent, refuses to conform.

Surrounded by a legendary circle of intimates, including the powerful David and Irene Selznick, charming and romantically conflicted actor Cary Grant, ambitious director John Ford, and millionaire tycoon Howard Hughes, Kate navigates a web of sex, ambition, loyalty, and betrayal. As Kate’s career ascends, she faces an agonizing choice: be the star everyone wants her to be, or risk everything to become the woman she always was.

The author of New York Times Notable Book Vanessa and Her Sister has created a propulsive, emotionally charged novel exploring the cost of fame. With sharp prose and unforgettable characters, The Original is a story of love, aspiration, and the price of living authentically.

Priya Parmar is the author of The Original and Vanessa and Her Sister, a New York Times Notable Book, as well as co-author of the musical, Sylvia (London Old Vic), nominated for the Olivier Award for Best Original Musical. She believes in rescuing animals, veganism, protecting the ocean, and stories. She splits her time between Hawaii and Connecticut with her family and four rescue dogs. Learn more here.

Books will be for sale at this event.

Please register, so we can set the community room up with appropriate seating.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/avon/the-original-author-event-with-priya-parmar-in-person/200030323031950
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, theatre, live-music, entertainment, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Avon
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 281 Country Club Rd, Avon, CT, United States, Connecticut 06001
- **lat**: 41.7897
- **long**: -72.86045
- **full address**: 281 Country Club Rd, Avon, CT, United States, Connecticut 06001

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Original/Author Event with Priya Parmar (in-person) being held?
  - **A:** The Original/Author Event with Priya Parmar (in-person) takes place on Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm at 281 Country Club Rd, Avon, CT, United States, Connecticut 06001.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Original/Author Event with Priya Parmar (in-person)?
  - **A:** The Original/Author Event with Priya Parmar (in-person) is organized by Avon Free Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Original/Author Event with Priya Parmar (in-person) is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Avon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Original/Author Event with Priya Parmar (in-person) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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