May 15, 2026, 7:00-9:00 PM
China Inn, West Branch, Michigan
Co-hosted by Michigan Humanities, West Branch District Library, and Ogemaw District Library, Great Michigan Read author Curtis Chin will visit the China Inn in West Branch on May 15 for a meal and moderated conversation with the restaurant’s owners. The free event will foster conversation about storytelling and Asian American identity and culture, and spark discussion about the cultural power of foodways. Pre-registration is required
This program is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
