Experience a Tuscan Evening in the Garden with
FRANCES MAYES
to celebrate the publication of
Every Day in Tuscany: Seasons of an Italian Life
(Broadway, $25)
Thursday, April 1, 6:30pm
10901 Old Cutler Road
Frances Mayes is the author of four books about Tuscany. The now-classic Under the Tuscan Sun–which was a New York Times bestseller for more than two and a half years and became a Touchstone movie starring Diane Lane. It was followed by Bella Tuscany and two illustrated books, In Tuscany and Bringing Tuscany Home. She is also the author of the novel, Swan, six books of poetry, and The Discovery of Poetry. Her books have been translated into more than twenty languages.
This event marks the launch of the Books & Books at Fairchild Garden Series, an ongoing seasonal partnership in collaboration with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Miami-Dade County. Food provided by Whole Foods.
Schedule for the Evening:
6:30 – 7:00pm | Tram Tour of the Garden
7:00 – 8:00pm | Cocktails and Conversation with the Author
8:00pm | Talk and Q&A with Frances Mayes
Book signing to follow
TICKETS are required for this event and may be purchased at all Books & Books locations and at Fairchild Garden, while supplies last. Fairchild Garden members will receive a discount on tickets, if purchased at Fairchild Garden ONLY with proof of membership. Books & Books customers will receive a 10% discount on membership to the Garden.
The $40 ticket includes entrance to the garden, a tram tour of the premises, reception with the author, talk/lecture in the Visitor Center and an autographed copy of Every Day in Tuscany by Frances Mayes. YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR COPY OF THE BOOK on April 1st at Fairchild Garden. However, if you would like to redeem your book before the night of the event, there will be a stub on the ticket that may be used for that purpose at any Books & Books location, by April 3rd. Questions/Information: cristina@booksandbooks.com