A family story, The Friday Afternoon Club finds resonant truth, wicked humor, and glimmers of light in even the most painful of circumstances. In 1982, Griffin’s twenty-two-year-old sister, Dominique, a rising star in Hollywood, was brutally strangled to death by her ex-boyfriend, leading to one of the most infamous public trials of the ‘80s. The […]

Guided by poet and master teaching artist Victoria Nordlund, this workshop offers a safe space to explore the emotions of loss through the power of poetry. Welcoming writers of all levels, this workshop offers a nurturing environment to craft verses in Mark Twain's Historic Home that reflect the participant’s unique journey, to find solace and connection with others, […]