The singer and writer of some of the most iconic songs from the 1960s and 70s, Janis Ian brings her memories, her music and her memoir “Society’s Child” to the Jewish Community Center’s Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur, 2 Millstone Campus Drive, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10. Ian, a Grammy Award-winner, will share stories from her career; her life; her work and experiences with fellow artists, including Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Dolly Parton; her legendary songs “Society’s Child” and “At Seventeen,” and the controversy they inspired; plus the ups and downs of more than 40 years in the music business.

A book signing will follow the program with books for sale both in advance and that evening. Tickets for the program are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.

Admission is free to St. Louis Jewish Book Festival Series PLUS Ticket holders. Students receive a 50 percent discount on tickets with a valid student ID. Charge tickets by phone at 314-442-3299 or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

For tickets or more information, go to www.stljewishbookfestival.org or call 314-442-3299. St. Louis Jewish Book Festival spring author events are supported by Maryville University.