An Evening with Andrew McCarthy | Speaking of Books Author Series

Stark Library, with support from Stark Library Foundation, presents Andrew McCarthy as part of our Speaking of Books Author Series.

Andrew McCarthy is a director, an award winning travel writer, and—of course—an actor. He made his professional début at 19 in Class, and has appeared in dozens of films, including such iconic movies as Pretty in Pink, St. Elmo’s Fire, Less Then Zero, and cult favorites Weekend At Bernie’s and Mannequin. 

Andrew has directed nearly a hundred hours of television, including The Blacklist, Grace and Frankie, New Amsterdam, Orange is the New Black, and many others.

For a dozen years Andrew served as an editor-at-large with National Geographic Traveler magazine. He has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic, Time, Travel+Leisure, Town & Country, Men’s Journal, Bon Appetit, and many others. He was named Travel Journalist of the Year by The Society of American Travel Writers, as well as serving as guest editor of the prestigious BEST AMERICAN TRAVEL WRITING anthology.

Andrew’s latest book, Walking with Sam, chronicles his 500 mile trek across Spain with his son. He is the author of BRAT: An 80s Story, about his days in the Brat Pack, Just Fly Away, a young adult novel, and The Longest Way Home, a travel memoir – all New York Times best sellers.

Ticket Options:

• Reserved seat, signed book, and invitation to a pre-show, private reception with author - $125
• Reception will take place at the Canton Palace Theatre balcony (*no elevator access)
• Reserved seat, book, and meet and greet pass following the event - $75 
• Reserved seat and book - $50 
• General Admission seat - FREE
• A limited number of free meet and greet passes will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
• Visit us in front of the stage when you arrive to receive your ticket