# Event Details - **Event Name**: Harlem Rhapsody Book Chat with Victoria Christopher Murray - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a lively discussion about Harlem Rhapsody with Victoria Christopher Murray - it's gonna be lit!About this EventWelcome book lovers! Join us for the Harlem Rhapsody Book Chat with Victoria Christopher Murray at Petersburg Public Library on February 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time). Get ready to dive into this captivating story and meet the amazing bestselling author. Mark your calendars and we'll see you there!About Harlem Rhapsody:In 1919, a high school teacher from Washington, D.C., arrives in Harlem excited to realize her lifelong dream. Jessie Redmon Fauset has been named the literary editor of The Crisis. The first Black woman to hold this position at a preeminent Negro magazine, Jessie is poised to achieve literary greatness. But she holds a secret that jeopardizes it all.W. E. B. Du Bois, the founder of The Crisis, is not only Jessie’s boss; he’s her lover. And neither his wife nor their fourteen-year age difference can keep the two apart. Amidst rumors of their tumultuous affair, Jessie is determined to prove herself. She attacks the challenge of discovering young writers with fervor, finding sixteen-year-old Countee Cullen, seventeen-year-old Langston Hughes, and Nella Larsen, who becomes one of her best friends. Under Jessie’s leadership, The Crisis thrives . . . every African American writer in the country wants their work published there.When her first novel is released to great acclaim, it’s clear that Jessie is at the heart of a renaissance in Black music, theater, and the arts. She has shaped a generation of literary legends, but as she strives to preserve her legacy, she’ll discover the high cost of her unparalleled success. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/petersburg/harlem-rhapsody-book-chat-with-victoria-christopher-murray/100001975852632412 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, contests, theatre, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 30, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Petersburg - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Petersburg Public Library - **lat**: 37.2274048 - **long**: -77.4069634 - **full address**: Petersburg Public Library, 201 West Washington Street, Petersburg, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Harlem Rhapsody Book Chat with Victoria Christopher Murray - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/d65209787bb98f69a255bda16ad47418986de6880f6d1df133b8ff20629e496c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc8c1c57-gmir.jpg?v=1764587966 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Harlem Rhapsody Book Chat with Victoria Christopher Murray being held? - **A:** Harlem Rhapsody Book Chat with Victoria Christopher Murray takes place on Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Petersburg Public Library, 201 West Washington Street, Petersburg, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Harlem Rhapsody Book Chat with Victoria Christopher Murray? - **A:** Tickets for Harlem Rhapsody Book Chat with Victoria Christopher Murray are priced at USD 30 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityAdmission w/ copy of PaperbackUSD 27 + USD 3 feeAvailableAdmission without a bookUSD 13 + USD 3 feeAvailableDonation to the 2026 Petersburg Book FestFreeAvailablePREORDER: Pair of Aces (Releases JUN 23, 2026)USD 30Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Harlem Rhapsody Book Chat with Victoria Christopher Murray? - **A:** Harlem Rhapsody Book Chat with Victoria Christopher Murray is organized by Resist Booksellers. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Harlem Rhapsody Book Chat with Victoria Christopher Murray 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 Petersburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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