# Event Details - **Event Name**: 100 Years of Ohio Authors: 1955 - featuring Andrew Welsh-Huggins - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for an author series exploring influential books from Ohio’s past and present.About this EventThanks to a generous grant from the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Ohioana Library is excited to present "100 Years of Ohio Authors" — a new event series celebrating a century of Ohio literature!On January 13 at 6:00 p.m. at Blue Couch Bookshop, we'll cross-examine 1955’s historic play Inherit the Wind, written by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. Contemporary author Andrew Welsh-Huggins will discuss this historic work, his own book No Winners Here Tonight, and the justice system with attorney Rachel Troutman.DETAILS:Tuesday, January 13, 6:00 PMBlue Couch Bookshop, ColumbusFree Event, Registration Required (Suggested Donation: $10)Books will be available for purchase at the eventMEET OUR GUEST SPEAKERS:Andrew Welsh-Huggins is the author of more than a dozen books, including , the forthcoming sequel to the critically acclaimed thriller, ; the standalone crime novel, ; and the Shamus Award-nominated Andy Hayes private eye series. Welsh-Huggins also edited the anthology , and his short stories have appeared in multiple magazines and anthologies, including The Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2021, 2024, and 2025, and The Best Private Eye Stories of the Year 2025. Andrew’s nonfiction title, , is the definitive history of the death penalty in Ohio.Rachel Troutman received her law degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and has been practicing criminal law for 22 years. She began her career in 2003 at the Ohio Public Defender in the Death Penalty Department as an assistant public defender, then worked as a supervising attorney for 10 years. While at OPD, she also worked with their Wrongful Conviction Project, and assisted in freeing 13 innocent people from Pr*son. Rachel currently works for the Exoneration Project, a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to people across the nation who have been wrongfully convicted.Ohioana Library collects, preserves, and celebrates Ohio literature. Learn more about us and our programs at ohioana.org.Questions? Please email us at ohioana@ohioana.org. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/100-years-of-ohio-authors-1955-featuring-andrew-welsh-huggins/100001978303719680 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Columbus - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Blue Couch Bookshop - **lat**: 39.9872476 - **long**: -83.04480099999999 - **full address**: Blue Couch Bookshop, 1445 Grandview Avenue, Columbus, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 100 Years of Ohio Authors: 1955 - featuring Andrew Welsh-Huggins - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/898cf954737436080828b33f3afc2e8bc9c8477f18ee2b76c59331092d4701f7-rimg-w1200-h600-dce9e6e1-gmir.jpg?v=1766252436 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 100 Years of Ohio Authors: 1955 - featuring Andrew Welsh-Huggins being held? - **A:** 100 Years of Ohio Authors: 1955 - featuring Andrew Welsh-Huggins takes place on Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Blue Couch Bookshop, 1445 Grandview Avenue, Columbus, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 100 Years of Ohio Authors: 1955 - featuring Andrew Welsh-Huggins? - **A:** 100 Years of Ohio Authors: 1955 - featuring Andrew Welsh-Huggins is organized by Ohioana Library Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 100 Years of Ohio Authors: 1955 - featuring Andrew Welsh-Huggins is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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