An Evening with the Author: Andrew Nelson of National Geographic

Join us on Monday, December 9 for An Evening with the Author: Andrew Nelson of National Geographic, as the travel writer shares why Tulsa is capturing national, and international attention. Nelson, who recently recognized Gathering Place as one of National Geographic’s top 100 unexpected travel destinations, will dive into why Tulsa is having a moment.
This conversation will be led by creative and Tulsa advocate, Karl Jones. During the event, you’ll be able to purchase your own copy of Here Not There: 100 Unexpected Travel Destinations from our friends at Magic City Books. This event is supported by Tulsa Club Hotel.
Join us at 5:30 p.m. in Williams Lodge for a brief social hour and light snacks and refreshments. At 6 p.m. this exciting conversation between Andrew Nelson and Karl Jones will take place.

ABOUT ANDREW NELSON
An enthusiastic explorer whose writes frequently for National Geographic Travel and outlets like the Wall Street Journal, Nelson enjoys uncovering the overlooked nooks and crannies of familiar destinations and discovering new ones–a passion that’s taken him to six continents and all 50 states. His association with National Geographic spans two decades, and Nelson remains a strong proponent for local tourism, currently teaching a class at the College of Charleston on the meaning and importance of place. Previously he served as visiting professor at Loyola University New Orleans School of Mass Communication. Nelson is a graduate of Syracuse University and received a Masters in Journalism from the University of Missouri at Columbia. He also co-founded the computer gaming company CyberFlix and wrote the best-selling game Titanic: Adventure Out of Time. A fan of walkable cities, he has lived in London, New York, San Francisco, New Orleans and, most recently, Charleston.