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19TH ANNUAL AUTHOR EVENT
A CELEBRATION OF WORLD WAR II HEROS!


GUEST AUTHORS
ALENA DILLON, AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE HAPPIEST GIRL IN THE WORLD, MERCY HOUSE,
​MY BODY IS A BIG FAT TEMPLE
AND COMING SOON EYES TURNED SKYWARD
and
LISA FRANCO, AUTHOR OF MY DEAREST DARLING
 
Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 4:30-8:30 pm
The Manor Inn, Route 322, Milldale, CT

$45.00/person includes dinner served at 6 pm / Cash Bar
Tickets at:   https://artsplacefriends.org


5:15 pm  Author Alena Dillon will discuss her newest novel Eyes Turned Skyward. Available October 18, this dual timeline novel is about a daughter discovering her mother’s past as a female pilot during World War II and the consequences of women’s contributions remaining unrecognized. Alena will sign book plates for those wishing to pre-order this novel at the Author Event. Copies of her other books will be available for purchase at the event.

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​7:00 pm  Cheshire resident and author Lisa Franco, former writer/producer for WTNH 8 in New Haven, will be interviewed by  Emmy award winning journalist, Diane Smith to discuss My Dearest Darling.
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Lisa Franco stumbled upon the couple’s lost love letters in an antique shop ten years ago, uncovering the story of  Naval officer Donald Storey. This soldier was not just fighting for his country in World War II—Donald was fighting to come home to his love, Margery. This military couple’s struggle during their WWII separation becomes a road map of their destiny. Buy Lisa’s book in advance or at the event.
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Proceeds benefit The Richard W. Conrad Memorial Arts Scholarship supporting High School seniors residing in Cheshire pursuing a career in the performing or fine arts. 
Seating is first come, first served. Groups of 8 may reserve a table in advance. 
Questions: 203-272-2787 or Email: artsplace@cheshirect.org

 

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  • Home
  • About Artsplace
    • Location/Hours
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      • Payment Policies
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      • Register
    • Subscribe to Email
    • CPFA Committee >
      • Members
      • Mission
    • Friends of CPFA/Artsplace, Inc.
    • Financial Aid
  • Instructors
    • Mally DeSomma
    • Linda Giordano
    • Chris Ivers
    • Megan Jeffery
    • Robin McCahill
    • Patty Meglio
    • Sue Mullaney
    • Rita Paradis
    • Tony Ruggiero
    • Elizabeth Scott
    • Eugene Teixeira
  • Art Show 2022
  • Annual Author Event
  • John Frederick Kensett