Author Fest Week of Events in Manitou Springs, Colorado
Monday, September 27
Author Fest of the Rockies KickOff Party at D'Vine Wines of Manitou Springs
6-8 p.m.
934 Manitou Avenue
Join us to kick off a week of activities leading up to Author Fest! Classical guitarist Michael Galvin will be on hand and you can support Author Fest through your purchase of our specially-labeled commemorative bottles of D'Vine Wine!
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Tuesday, September 28
Author Fest of the Rockies features An Evening with Jane Austen: Movie Night at the Library
6-9 p.m.
701 Manitou Avenue
An Evening with Jane Austen, a private showing of Sense and Sensibility with Emma Thompson and an intermission of English Tea and Witty Conversation. Limited seating, please RSVP to laura.ettinger@authorfestoftherockies.org.
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Wednesday, September 29
Banned Book Reading at Black Cat Books
6:30-8:30 p.m.
720 Manitou Avenue
Bring your favorite banned book or poetry to read aloud.
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Thursday, September 30
VIP Reception at The Avenue Hotel B&B
6-8 p.m.
711 Manitou Avenue
Traditionally invitation only, we are opening the event to a limited number of AF attendees on a first come, first served basis. Go to the Registration page for more information.
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Friday, October 1
Open Mic Night at Kinfolks
7-9 p.m.
950 Manitou Avenue
One of our favorite events at Author Fest! Come enjoy the microbrews at Kinfolks and readings of original fiction/poetry by local and Colorado authors.
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Saturday, October 2
Authors’ Showcase
Free to the public. Join us for the closing event of Author Fest 2009 at the historic Cliff House (306 Caῆon Avenue). Presenting authors will be on hand to sign their books and meet with the public. Sponsored by Black Cat Bookstore; 20% of the proceeds go to the event. Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Location: Cliff House Ballroom.
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