Photos from the launch party for the book Modern American at North Christian Church.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
The spire of North Christian Church casts a shadow on the roof of the church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Guests purchase a copy of the book American Modern and other related merchandise from the Viewpoint Books table during the launch party for the book American Modern at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Copies of the book American Modern are stacked on the Viewpoint Books table during the launch party for the book American Modern at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Guests attend the launch party for the book American Modern at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Guests take their seats in the sanctuary at North Christian Church for the launch party for the book American Modern in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Richard McCoy, executive director of Landmark Columbus, greets during the launch party for the book American Modern at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Jasmine Yang performs during the launch party for the book American Modern at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Jasmine Yang bows after performing during the launch party for the book American Modern at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Jason Hatton, director of the Bartholomew County Public Library, addresses guests during the launch party for the book American Modern at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Mark Elwood, board chair of Landmark Columbus, addresses guests during the launch party for the book American Modern at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Richard McCoy, executive director of Landmark Columbus, addresses guests during the launch party for the book American Modern at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
A silver cross and communion plates designed by Alexander Girard are seen in front of the book launch graphic for the book American Modern is projected on the ceiling at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Keira Amstutz, from left, president and CEO of Indiana Humanities, Richard McCoy, executive director of Landmark Columbus, Mark Elwood, board chair of Landmark Columbus, and Jason Hatton, director of the Bartholomew County Public Library, address guests during the launch party for the book American Modern at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Keira Amstutz, president and CEO of Indiana Humanities, addresses guests during the launch party for the book American Modern at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Matt Shaw, author of the book American Modern, addresses guests during the launch party for the book American Modern at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Matt Shaw, author of the book American Modern, addresses guests during the launch party for the book American Modern at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Alex Lin, designer of the book American Modern, addresses guests during the launch party for the book American Modern at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic Alex Lin, designer of the book American Modern, addresses guests during the launch party for the book American Modern at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Book launch graphics for the book American Modern is projected on the ceiling at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Erin Hawkins asks a question during the launch party for the book American Modern at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Matt Shaw, author of the book American Modern, waits to answer a question during the launch party for the book American Modern at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Alex Lin, designer of the book American Modern, waits to answer a question during the launch party for the book American Modern at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Alex Lin, designer of the book American Modern, looks at a proclamation from Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon during the launch party for the book American Modern at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Mayor Ferdon declared July 10th American Modern Day in Columbus.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Matt Shaw, author of the book American Modern, looks at a proclamation from Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon during the launch party for the book American Modern at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Mayor Ferdon declared July 10th American Modern Day in Columbus.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon reads a proclamation during the launch party for the book American Modern at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Mayor Ferdon declared July 10th American Modern Day in Columbus.
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Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Richard McCoy, standing left, executive director of Landmark Columbus, reacts as Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon reads a proclamation for Matt Shaw, seated left, author of the book American Modern, and Alex Lin, seated right, designer of the book American Modern, during the launch party for the book American Modern at North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Mayor Ferdon declared July 10th American Modern Day in Columbus.