The event will include complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. This event will be held on the Mezzanine above 1881 Restaurant inside Union Depot.

James K. Estwick is a first-time published poet based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, he has long nurtured a deep passion for writing, and sharing his poetry with the world marks the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. His debut poetry collection, Coffee: A Reflection of My Life’s Relationships, explores the intimate connections and moments that have shaped his journey.

James earned an Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Creative Writing from Minneapolis Community & Technical College and is currently in his senior year at Metropolitan State University, pursuing a degree in Creative Writing and English.

When he’s not writing or studying, James enjoys spending quality time with his partner of 19 years, his close-knit family and friends, and their three beloved fur babies. He is currently working on his second book while continuing to explore and refine his voice as a writer.