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Local Authors & You @ The Viridian

2017-11-03 19:00:00 2017-11-03 20:30:00 America/Denver Local Authors & You @ The Viridian Local Authors & You @ The Viridian Viridian Event Center -

Friday, November 03
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2017-11-03 19:00:00 2017-11-03 20:30:00 America/Denver Local Authors & You @ The Viridian Local Authors & You @ The Viridian Viridian Event Center -

Local Authors & You @ The Viridian

This year we launch the annual Local Authors & You event with a keynote from Sara Zarr who will be discussing writing and creativity. Ms. Zarr will be signing books during the reception that follows her presentation.*Tickets are free, but required. Reserve your tickets here. Books will be available for purchase from The Printed Garden onsite.We hope to see you at the non-ticketed, free event on Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 1-5 PM where we will have over 70 local authors providing writing workshops and selling their books.*Sara Zarr is the acclaimed author of six novels for young adults, plus a collaborative novel with Tara Altebrando. Her most recent work is Gem & Dixie, published by Balzer+Bray in April 2017. She’s a National Book Award finalist and two-time Utah Book Award winner. Her books have been variously named to annual best books lists of the American Library Association, Kirkus, Publisher’s Weekly, School Library Journal, the Guardian, the International Reading Association, the New York Public Library and Los Angeles Public Library, and have been translated into many languages.

AGE GROUP: | General Audience |

EVENT TYPE: | Festival |

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Viridian Event Center

Phone: 801-948-7858
Branch manager
Tyler Curtis

Hours
Mon, Mar 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 Closed
Sun, Apr 06 Closed

Upcoming events

Fri, Apr 04, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Viridian A, B & C
An evening of Big Band Music. Tickets are not required. Free to the public.

Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Try a filmmaking workshop before the Tumbleweeds Film Festival. Budding directors and storytellers will kickstart their filmmaking journeys with hands-on workshops led by experts from Utah Film Center

Fri, Apr 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Viridian A, B, C & Amphitheater
Discover nature, animals, science, crafts and games, and play at an interactive event for individuals with disabilities—we’ll even have a quiet area. Intended for teens and adults and all abilities.

Tue, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Viridian C
Learn something exciting or pick up a new hobby at these weekly classes covering a wide range of topics. Classes are perfect for beginners and taught by experienced, passionate instructors.

Sat, Apr 26, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Viridian A, B & C
A full day of free films for the whole family

Fri, May 02, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Viridian A, B & C
A night of traditional Mariachi music from Mexico with one of the top Mariachi bands in Utah.

Tue, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Viridian A
Learn something exciting or pick up a new hobby at these weekly classes covering a wide range of topics. Classes are perfect for beginners and taught by experienced, passionate instructors.

Tue, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Viridian B
Learn something exciting or pick up a new hobby at these weekly classes covering a wide range of topics. Classes are perfect for beginners and taught by experienced, passionate instructors.

Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Playing is learning. Little ones and families learn through loud and messy play.

Fri, Jun 06, 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Viridian Outdoor Amphitheater
Our "Tribute Summer" kicks off with a tribute to the King of Rock 'n Roll, Elvis Presley! In August we'll pay tribute to the Eagles and in September will wrap up with a Beatles tribute band!

Fri, Jun 13, 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Viridian A, B, C & Amphitheater
Break out the butterfly clips, frosted tips, and platform kicks for the ultimate 90s throwback dance just for adults.Register

Thu, Jun 19, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Have you been anxiously awaiting your O.W.L. letter? Do strange things tend to happen when you’re around? Attend magical wizarding school for a day and experiment, learn, connect, play, and create.

Fri, Jun 20, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Have you been anxiously awaiting your O.W.L. letter? Do strange things tend to happen when you’re around? Attend magical wizarding school for a day and experiment, learn, connect, play, and create.

Fri, Jun 20, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Viridian A, B, C & Amphitheater
Have you been anxiously awaiting your O.W.L. letter? Do strange things tend to happen when you’re around? Attend magical wizarding school for a day and experiment, learn, connect, play, and create.

Sat, Jun 21, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Have you been anxiously awaiting your O.W.L. letter? Do strange things tend to happen when you’re around? Attend magical wizarding school for a day and experiment, learn, connect, play, and create.

Sat, Jun 21, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Viridian A, B, C & Amphitheater
Have you been anxiously awaiting your O.W.L. letter? Do strange things tend to happen when you’re around? Attend magical wizarding school for a day and experiment, learn, connect, play, and create.

Mon, Jun 23, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Have you been anxiously awaiting your O.W.L. letter? Do strange things tend to happen when you’re around? Attend magical wizarding school for a day and experiment, learn, connect, play, and create.

Mon, Jun 23, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Viridian A, B, C & Amphitheater
Have you been anxiously awaiting your O.W.L. letter? Do strange things tend to happen when you’re around? Attend magical wizarding school for a day and experiment, learn, connect, play, and create.

Tue, Jun 24, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Have you been anxiously awaiting your O.W.L. letter? Do strange things tend to happen when you’re around? Attend magical wizarding school for a day and experiment, learn, connect, play, and create.

Tue, Jun 24, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Viridian A, B, C & Amphitheater
Have you been anxiously awaiting your O.W.L. letter? Do strange things tend to happen when you’re around? Attend magical wizarding school for a day and experiment, learn, connect, play, and create.

Wed, Jun 25, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Have you been anxiously awaiting your O.W.L. letter? Do strange things tend to happen when you’re around? Attend magical wizarding school for a day and experiment, learn, connect, play, and create.

Wed, Jun 25, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Viridian A, B, C & Amphitheater
Have you been anxiously awaiting your O.W.L. letter? Do strange things tend to happen when you’re around? Attend magical wizarding school for a day and experiment, learn, connect, play, and create.

Thu, Jun 26, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Have you been anxiously awaiting your O.W.L. letter? Do strange things tend to happen when you’re around? Attend magical wizarding school for a day and experiment, learn, connect, play, and create.

Thu, Jun 26, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Viridian A, B, C & Amphitheater
Have you been anxiously awaiting your O.W.L. letter? Do strange things tend to happen when you’re around? Attend magical wizarding school for a day and experiment, learn, connect, play, and create.