Modesto PoeCon: A Literary Autopsy of Edgar Allan Poe. The master of the gothic thriller, father of modern detective fiction, bard of darkly romantic poetry, Edgar Allan Poe was savagely libeled upon his mysterious death and has been long treated as a second-class literary citizen. Yet somehow his work has stood the test of time. He's even become a pop culture icon.?

Join us on this family-friendly weekend as we investigate and celebrate the life, works, and legacy of America’s own literary giant, Edgar Allan Poe. And just maybe, we’ll solve a mystery or two along the way!

Dates:

Saturday, January 14th and Sunday, January 15th from 9 am to noon at the historic State Theatre. Your Modesto PoeCon ticket includes six 45-minute sessions (three on Saturday, three on Sunday) presented by educators, authors, professionals, and Edgar Allan Poe aficionados. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., sessions begin at 9:00 a.m.

Sessions Include:

Murder, Mayhem or Mishap: Can YOU Crack the Mystery of Poe’s Death?
POEtry: Poe’s Dark Romantic Heart
The Resurrectionists: Bringing Poe to Life on Stage
Quoth the Audience ‘Evermore:’ Poe in Pop Culture
Crime, Punishment and Poe: The Literary Godfather of Crime
Beastly Poe: Ravens and Orangutans and Cats, Oh My!
(All sessions are subject to change)

After each morning’s PoeCon sessions enjoy lunch on your own in pedestrian-friendly downtown Modesto. Then return to the State Theatre for a thrilling double-bill of Poe’s most celebrated works brought to life on the opera stage:

Opera Modesto’s Story Into Song Literacy Initiative Presents The Tell Tale Heart by Stewart Copeland and the world premiere of Annabel (an opera inspired by the poem Annabel Lee) by Deborah Kavasch and Linda Bunney-Sarhad.

Ticket prices: $20 Student, $30 Adult – General Admission Seating. Seating limited—don’t delay!

Opera tickets are a separate ticketed event and can be purchased here.
Doors reopen at 1:30 p.m. Opera double-bill begins at 2:00 p.m.

For more information on PoeCon visit http://www.modestopoecon.com/