# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Evening with Stephanie Cotsirilos (A Women's History Month Fundraiser) - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: An evening with civil rights attorney Stephanie Cotsirilos featuring a live reading from her novella My Xanthi and reflections.About this EventAn Evening with Stephanie CotsirilosIn celebration of Women's History Month, spend an inspiring evening in conversation with Stephanie Cotsirilos—civil rights attorney, philanthropist, and acclaimed author—as she shares reflections on an equitable legal profession and reads selections from her novella, My Xanthi.Through storytelling and reflection, Stephanie invites guests into a deeply personal narrative that explores heritage, resilience, and the forces that shape who we become. Her work bridges law, legacy, and literature—offering insight into the human dimensions of justice and belonging.The evening will include light hors d’oeuvres, brief remarks from Krystal Williams, and a live reading by the author. All tickets include a copy of My Xanthi, signed by the author.My Xanthi Reviews"At once a coming-of-age story, a reckoning, and a taut psychological thriller, My Xanthi is a fearless look at law and justice and the difference between them. Cotsirilos' gift for character development through voice along with her vivid, incandescent prose and intimate familiarity with the violence that convulsed both Greece and the United States during the last century, combine to reveal how a secret can send fault lines through several generations and across continents." -Carol Smith, Pulitzer Prize nominated journalist and author of Crossing the River: Seven Stories that Saved My Life"If you're lucky, every once in a while, you come across a book that overcomes you with its powerful story. My Xanthi, from first-time novelist Stephanie Cotsirilos, did that for me . . . My Xanthi has the moral heft of a much longer novel . . . [and] brilliantly juxtaposes the commonplace with the horrors of war and the desire for retribution." -Frank O Smith, PEN/Bellwether finalist and reviewer, Portland Press Herald"A beautiful, lyrical novella drawing the reader in with its suspenseful first sentence, My Xanthi is a probing exploration of the ravages of (un)civil uprisings, resistance, dislocation, and survival. It is also the story of one woman's bravery, resilience, and ability to endure the unimaginable while holding love deeply in her heart. Cotsirilos has written a powerful contemporary Greek tragedy that is all too familiar today. With her gifts of language and storytelling, Cotsirilos is an author to follow." -Susan Clampitt, Former Deputy Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts*************************************************************************************************************At Alpha Legal Foundation, we believe equity in the law begins with equity in opportunity.The legal system cannot fully deliver justice if the people within it do not reflect the communities they serve.In Maine and across the nation, aspiring legal professionals — particularly Black, Indigenous, and people of color — face persistent barriers to entering and advancing within the legal field.Alpha Legal Foundation exists to change that.We envision and work towards a legal profession that is equitable, representative, and deeply connected to community. We believe the justice system is strengthened by leaders who come from — and stand with — diverse lived experiences.When you invest in our work, you are not simply supporting a nonprofit initiative.You are stepping into a leadership role in building the future of justice.You can or by choosing an add-on donation amount during checkout. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/648ed120-16bc-11f1-928e-19e650844988-rimg-w987-h740-dcec682d-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/an-evening-with-stephanie-cotsirilos-a-womens-history-month-fundraiser/100001984342695419 - **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Nonprofit, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fan-evening-with-stephanie-cotsirilos-a-womens-history-month-fundraiser-tickets-1984342695419 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 1000, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: Coffee By Design - **lat**: 43.6661104 - **long**: -70.2565537 - **full address**: Coffee By Design, 1 Diamond Street, Portland, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: The Alpha Institute (https://allevents.in/org/the-alpha-institute/17789135) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5e68cdbfe898eb8b1d488bd6d7f86d212d8ac48100583787fdddb3eca83117d5-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1a6e8a-gmir.jpg?v=1772513400 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2858413350d0169fc0431af7ccbe5f8a58aa92130010f9c9b36133a8fcdc168d-rimg-w400-h400-dc498ba2-gmir.jpg?v=1772513399 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Coffee By Design, 1 Diamond Street, Portland, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 25 up to 1000 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** The Alpha Institute - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** Art, literary-art, Nonprofit, fine-arts - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about An Evening with Stephanie Cotsirilos (A Women's History Month Fundraiser) ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## 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