# Event Details - **Event Name**: Godmothers Gather: Emma Straub & Claudia Ballard - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: “I can hardly remember the last time I read anything that brought me such pure joy.” –Ann PatchettAbout this EventNew York Times bestselling author Emma Straub takes the stage to present “American Fantasy,” an irresistible story about what happens when your teenage fantasy comes true after you’re an adult. She’ll be joined in conversation by Claudia Ballard, a literary agent and a partner at William Morris Endeavor.When the American Fantasy cruise ship sets sail for a four-day themed voyage, aboard are all five members of a famous, nineties-era boy band and 3,000 screaming women who have worshipped them since childhood.Feeling slightly out of place amid this crowd is Annie, newly divorced, turning fifty with an empty nest, and here on a lark to appease her sister. Yet when the lights come up, and the idols of her youth begin to sing, something is unlocked. Call it memory. Call it nostalgia. Call it the chemical reaction of hormones, hope, and sexual reawakening. Between the slushy alcoholic drinks, the familiar music, and the throngs of middle-aged women acting like lovesick teenagers, Annie finally reconnects to a long-submerged part of herself. By the time she meets one of the band members—not just a celebrity but someone in need of a friend—she has accessed a new sense of possibility.In a smart and incisive book packed with laugh-out-loud reflections on fame, aging, marriage, and middle age, Emma Straub delivers a richly textured story that shows us real passion is never truly lost, that what we love makes us who we are, and that deep meaning can sometimes be found in a sea of screaming fans. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/summerland/godmothers-gather-emma-straub-and-claudia-ballard/100001982512889420 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, music, entertainment, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 55.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Summerland - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Godmothers - **lat**: 34.4220021 - **long**: -119.6004446 - **full address**: Godmothers, 2280 Lillie Avenue, Summerland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Godmothers Gather: Emma Straub & Claudia Ballard - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d5b4847518331234988effbbcabae5c186755f438d16b672763cbee9da3f291a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf9f8ec-gmir.jpg?v=1771956928 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Godmothers Gather: Emma Straub & Claudia Ballard being held? - **A:** Godmothers Gather: Emma Straub & Claudia Ballard takes place on Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Godmothers, 2280 Lillie Avenue, Summerland, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Godmothers Gather: Emma Straub & Claudia Ballard? - **A:** Ticket prices for Godmothers Gather: Emma Straub & Claudia Ballard range from USD 23 to USD 55 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityTicket OnlyUSD 34 + USD 4 feeAvailableTicket + BookUSD 55 + USD 5 feeAvailableOpening Act Ticket OnlyUSD 23 + USD 3 feeLimitedOpening Act Ticket + BookUSD 45 + USD 5 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Godmothers Gather: Emma Straub & Claudia Ballard? - **A:** Godmothers Gather: Emma Straub & Claudia Ballard is organized by Godmothers. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Godmothers Gather: Emma Straub & Claudia Ballard 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 Summerland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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