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EventsJuly: Party
SoCalMWA & Orange County Sisters in Crime Located in Historic Olde Towne Orange, The District Lounge is more than a neighborhood bar - from the music The District plays to its unique style and ambiance. The District strives to keep the atmosphere friendly and interactive with an emphasis on quality music, conversation and good food. The District Lounge's building dates back to the early 1920's and was the original post office for the City of Orange. Keeping in style with Downtown Orange's vintage appeal, The District Lounge is decorated with: oversized chandeliers, classic wall sconces, upholstered walls and lush red velvet wall coverings... The Orange County Register says: "... The District Lounge raised the entire city's level of cool..." You can't fail to be impressed by the swanky cool vibe of the District... THE DISTRICT LOUNGE 223 WEST CHAPMAN AVENUE ORANGE CA 92866 714.639.7777 DIRECTIONS FROM THE 5 AND 57 FREEWAY: EXIT AT CHAPMAN AVENUE ORANGE, GO EAST TO 223 W. CHAPMAN AVE FROM THE 55 FREEWAY: EXIT AT CHAPMAN AVENUE ORANGE, GO WEST TO 223 W. CHAPMAN AVE.
Friday, August 1: Annual Arizona Meeting Reception (3 pm – 6 pm):
The Well Red Coyote Panel (6 pm – 7 pm):
Sedona Public Library Dinner: Casa Bonita Sedona, AZ 86336 RSVP: books@wellredcoyote.com or 928-282-2284 Panelists: Tempe author, Donis Casey, the author of the award-winning Alafair Tucker mystery series. Set in historical Oklahoma and proudly proclaiming the independent spirit she learned growing up there, her titles include The Drop Edge of Yonder, Hornswoggled and The Old Buzzard had it Coming. Anthem criminal defense attorney, Kerrie Droban, is the author of In the Company of Darkness and The Watchman’s Circle, which won the Daphne Du Maurier Award, and the true crime, Running with the Devil: The True Story of ATF’s Infiltration of Arizona Hell’s Angels. Ben Small, a Tucson trial lawyer, is the author of Alibi On Ice and The Olive Horseshoe, which best-selling author Vince Flynn describes as “Fast and hard, with terrific characters and gripping suspense.” Betty Webb, Scottsdale author, journalist and book reviewer, writes the Lena Jones detective series – Desert Run, Desert Shadows, Desert Wives, Desert Noir and Desert Cut – which has garnered rave reviews from the NY Times, Chicago Tribune and other prestigious national publications. Moderating the panel will be Kris Neri, award-winning mystery author, co-owner of The Well Red Coyote bookstore, and SoCal board member.
Saturday, August 23: Gumbo Party!
23062 Sylvan Street RSVP: mail@billfitzhugh.com Members and their guests only! Bill Fitzhugh is hosting a chapter Gumbo Party in his home, and all members and guests are invited. He is providing all the food and SoCalMWA is providing the beer, wine, water, and soft drinks.
September: Party Saturday, September 13. 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Reception at the UCLA Faculty Center. If you missed this terrific and popular party last November, don’t miss this one The West Hollywood Book Fair is Sunday, September 28. SoCalMWA will coordinate an MWA booth.
October: Panel “Lawyers (hyphen) Writers” Sunday, October 26. 11:00 a.m. Champagne Brunch. Sportsmen’s Lodge, Studio City Pamela Samuels-Young is planning an event featuring lawyer-writers.
November: Panel “From the Page to the Screen. Going from Books to Film” Sunday, November 16. 11:00 a.m. Champagne Brunch. Sportsmen’s Lodge, Studio City Bill Fitzhugh will moderate a discussion with producer Trevor Albert ("The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen," "Because of Winn Dixie," "Bedazzled," "Groundhog Day” and Actor/Writer/ Producer James Keach ("Walk the Line").
December: Party Last year, the holiday party was at the Jonathan Beach Club in Santa Monica and it was great. What? You missed it because of a little rain? Don’t miss it this year. Location and date to be announced.
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