Observed arrival · 2026-10-18
GO EAST: a writing fellowship on the California Zephyr
GO EAST brings 12 named fellows aboard Amtrak’s California Zephyr for three days of reading, writing, and discussion between San Francisco and Chicago, October 29–31, 2026.
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- Writers exploring technology, culture, and progress
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- The listed cohort spans writers, designers, artists, and researchers; their essays are planned for both a digital and print zine.
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The itinerary starts with departure in San Francisco on Thursday, reserves Friday for independent writing and shared conversations, and ends with arrival in Chicago and dinner Saturday. The page names organizers Maja Wilbrink, Behzod Sirjani, Spencer Kier, and Jihad Esmail, and lists Glia Intelligence among sponsors; it says the resulting essays will appear in a digital and print zine.
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