On July 16, 2009, Portland's own Literary Arts celebrated Tin House Magazine's 10th Anniversary with an event featuring an all-star line-up of American authors. Hosted by Colson Whitehead, the evening included performances and readings by Aimee Bender, Michael Dickman, Matthew Dickman, Dorothy Allison, and Steve Almond, a dual interview with Jim Shepard and Ron Hansen on the monstrosity of imagination, and a conversation with publisher Win McCormack and editor Rob Spillman on the magazine's genesis and vision. (less info)