Saturday, March 10, 2012 • 6pm
New Location: Hyatt Regency Bellevue • Grand Ballroom
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Literary Lions “Author Salons” offer you, and your friends, a rare opportunity to share food, wine and conversation with a renowned Northwest author. Set in a private home or intimate venue, guests will have the opportunity to spin stories, be inspired and delve into the author’s experience over several hours of informal conversation and great food. Available only at the Literary Lions Gala, salon tickets will be sold for a fixed price and the number of tickets is limited. You may purchase single or group tickets, or buy out the entire salon. To purchase tickets for the Gala, click here or call Claire Wilkinson at 425-369-3448. |
 An Absolutely Rare Experience
Sunday, April 29 from 6-8 pm
Join renowned author Sherman Alexie at The Ruins, a private social club located in the heart of Seattle, for a dining experience not to be missed.
Hosted by KCLS Foundation Board Member, Rick Taylor, The Ruins’ distinctively decorated rooms are the perfect backdrop for a conversation with this thought-provoking author. Each of the twenty (20) guests will receive a copy of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, winner of the 2007 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
Sherman Alexie Ticket Price ~ $200.00 |
 An Author Salon for the Foodies!
Sunday, June 10 from 5-7 pm
Join Greg Atkinson, a leading voice in Pacific Northwest Culinary trends, for fabulous wines and hors d’oeuvres (catered by Restaurant Marché, Greg’s new eatery) at the beautiful home of KCLS Foundation Board Member Kim Moen on the shores of Lake Washington in Bellevue. Greg is the author of several cookbooks, a lively food commentator on KUOW, a contributing editor to Food Arts, and writer of the Taste column for Pacific Northwest Magazine of The Seattle Times. Each guest will receive a copy of Greg’s latest book At the Kitchen Table for personalization. Limited to twelve (12) guests.
Greg Atkinson Ticket Price ~ $100.00 |
Who Dunnit? You Dunnit!
Friday, April 20 from 6-8 pm
Be part of an exclusive party with New York Times best-selling mystery author Robert Dugoni, practicing attorney and author of six books, and take home a signed copy of his new book, Murder One.
Hosted by King County Library System Director Bill Ptacek at his lovely home in Bellevue, the event features an array of wonderful wines, hearty hors d’oeuvres, and engaging conversation. The event is limited to eight (8) guests.
Robert Dugoni Ticket Price ~ $100.00 |
 Up Close and Personal with Tom Douglas
Thursday, April 26 from 6-8 pm
Join Seattle icon, Tom Douglas, for an evening of wine, appetizers, and desserts (catered by Tom’s restaurants) at the Capital Hill home of KCLS Foundation Board Member, Tom Barr. Tom Douglas is well known for helping to define Northwest cuisine and igniting the Seattle restaurant scene and is the author of three cookbooks. Each attendee will receive a signed copy of Tom Douglas' I Love Crabcakes. Event is limited to ten (10) guests.
Tom Douglas Ticket Price ~ $200.00 |
 Celebrate Summer Solstice with Valerie Easton
Wednesday, June 20 from 7-9 pm
In addition to writing the “Plant Life” column in Pacific Northwest Magazine of The Seattle Times for the past 14 years, Valerie Easton has authored four notable books on gardening and served as the horticulture librarian and the University of Washington. Join Valerie and eight (8) guests at this unique party in the award-winning home of KCLS Board Member Ann Ewel and her husband, Jim. Enjoy delicious appetizers, wine and desserts. Each guest will receive a copy of Valerie’s latest book Petal & Twig.
Valerie Easton ~ Ticket Price $100.00 |
 Wine Tasting with Paul Gregutt in Woodinville
Sunday, May 20 from 3-5 pm
Who better to taste wine with than Paul Gregutt, whose weekly wine column appears in The Seattle Times Pacific Northwest Magazine? Taste lush red and vibrant white wines from the Columbia Valley at the Bookwalter Tasting Room in Woodinville at this amazing author salon. Paul is the Northwest editor for Wine Enthusiast magazine, and Wine Editor for Wine and Jazz magazine. Hosted by KCLS Foundation Board Member Dean Smith and his wife Shari Wetherby, this intimate gathering of twelve (12) people also features hearty appetizers and each guest will receive a copy of Paul’s book Washington Wines & Wineries – The Essential Guide.
Paul Gregutt Ticket Price ~ $100.00 |
 David Horsey at Award-Winning Sammamish Library
Friday, May 11 from 6-8 pm
Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist and columnist David Horsey will be the guest of honor for wine and appetizers at the award-winning Sammamish Library. David has published seven collections of his work and recently accepted a new position with the Los Angeles Times as part of its political team. Each of the twenty (20) attendees will receive a signed copy of David’s book. Hosted by KCLS Foundation Board Member Bill Keough and his wife, Peggy.
David Horsey Ticket Price ~ $100.00 |
 Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? You Are!
Sunday, July 15 from 5–8 pm
Grand Dame of the Detective Story, Maven of Mysteries, J.A. (Judy) Jance throws open the doors to her Bellevue home to entertain thirty (30) guests for a literary evening featuring a wonderful catered dinner. Each guest will receive a signed copy of her new book in the Ali Reynolds series, Left for Dead.
J.A. Jance Ticket Price ~ $150.00 |
 An Evening with Nancy Pearl
Wednesday, May 9 from 6-8 pm
Spend an evening enjoying sumptuous Greek specialties and great conversation with everyone’s favorite librarian, Nancy Pearl. Nancy is an NPR commentator and writes a library-themed column for Publishers Weekly. Hosted by KCLS Foundation Board Member, Karen True, the event takes place in the private wood-paneled dining room at the Pub at Third Place in Seattle and Vios Café presents an authentic Greek meal. Guests will receive a signed copy of Nancy’s book Book Lust to Go. Event will accommodate eight (8) guests.
Nancy Pearl Ticket Price ~ $150.00
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 The Art of Conversation
Wednesday, June 6, from 6-8 pm
Join Garth Stein, author of the New York Times bestselling novel, The Art of Racing in the Rain, and son of a well-known Seattle architect, at this unique event hosted by Charlie Hafenbrack and Linda Hoyt in the recently renovated offices of GLY Construction in Bellevue. Enjoy the tasteful surroundings while you are served a variety of hearty salads from John Howie Steak and Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar. Also offered that evening are special desserts including Tom Douglas’ Triple Coconut Cream Pie and Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar house made chocolate truffles. Beverages will include special wines selected by Dick Boushey from Boushey Vineyards and donated by Marvin Stein Associates, LLC. As a memento of the evening’s event, each of the sixteen (16) guests will receive a signed copy of The Art of Racing in the Rain.
Garth Stein Ticket Price ~ $100.00 |
 Watch a Mariner’s Game with Art Thiel
Thursday, May 24 at 7:10 pm
Join longtime Seattle sportswriter and radio personality, Art Thiel, and watch the Mariners play the Los Angeles Angels on May 24. Twenty (20) lucky guests will enjoy traditional baseball fare at an exclusive suite at Safeco Field. Each guest will receive a copy of Art’s book Out of Left Field, the definitive book about the Seattle Mariners. Hosted by KCLS Foundation Board Member Mark Hulak and his wife, Tasha Freeman Hulak.
Art Thiel Ticket Price ~ $150.00 |
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