First Thursday Authors & Artists Series

The First Thursday Authors & Artists Series is a monthly event designed to bring together writers, painters, photographers, poets, and people 

who appreciate them, in the inspiring setting of Helvetia Winery.  This series will provide a welcoming space for people to connect, share their creative work, and build lasting artistic and professional communities.

Each month we host a speaker to kick off the evening.  This month Author Cindy Brown will be our guest.

Wine and charcuterie available for purchase.

About the author:

Cindy Brown’s body of work defies genre, yet her serious crime fiction, humorous mysteries, disability news stories, and comedic plays all share themes of justice and community. She has been shortlisted for an Agatha Award, had over a dozen plays produced, and was awarded a disability journalism fellowship by Women’s eNews in 2024.​ Cindy and her husband live in their favorite city in the world, Portland, Oregon, where she continues to write stories that speak to her, hoping to shine a light on the goodness that surrounds us.  Find out more about Cindy and other books she's written at cindybrownwriter.com

Cindy will be reading and talking about her latest novel, Echoes of the Lost. (From Booklist (starred review):​ "Brown’s latest, set amidst the houseless community in Portland, Oregon, features heartbreak, tragedy, and violence juxtaposed against heartwarming generosity, bravery, and humor...A superbly written story that highlights the massive social issue of houselessness and that will appeal to those who enjoy twisty mysteries combined with feel-good stories that deliver a strong social message."