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Join us for the first Author Night of 2026 featuring esteemed local writer Miguel A. Hernandez!

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Join us for Miguel Hernandez’s Author Night on January 23rd at the National Steinbeck Center for a reading and discussion of his latest book, Lucky Lawyer II! Be prepared for a night of snacks, fun, and an in-depth talk led by Miguel. You can use the QR code or the following link to register for this January Author Night. We hope to see you there!

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“Woody is just Woody.” ~John Steinbeck

The National Steinbeck Center is proud to host “Woody is just Woody ~ Steinbeck,” an exhibit by Lew Aytes. In this exhibit of art and artifacts, Lew brings to life the connections between Dorothea Lange, John Steinbeck, Will Geer, and the way that folk music stars from Woody Guthrie to Bruce Springsteen brought the plight of Dust Bowl migrants to a whole new world of music. Featuring the art of Martha Powers-Carrothers, Lew Aytes, Susan Brown, Leigh Wallace, and Mike Brown.