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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, Feb 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Feb 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Feb 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Feb 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Feb 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 08 Closed
Sun, Feb 09 Closed

Upcoming events

Fri, Feb 07, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Viridian A, B & C
In Partnership with City of West Jordan and Excellence in the Community. Experience the energy of live music every first Friday of the month.

Fri, Feb 14, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Viridian A, B & C
Come with your special someone, friend group, or fly solo at this easy-going night to remember. Live swing music, dance instruction, photos, & more at this free party for adults. Tickets required.Register

Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 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.

Fri, Feb 21, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Viridian A, B & C
Parent and child dance and fun!Register

Sat, Mar 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Playing is learning. Little ones and families learn through loud and messy play.

Tue, Mar 04, 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, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 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.

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.

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 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.