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Bestselling crime novelist Walter Mosley will appear at the Huntington Beach Public Library for an author event showcasing his new book, ‘Gray Dawn.’ Scheduled for October 12, attendees can hear Mosley discuss his writing and enjoy refreshments after his talk. Tickets are available for $15 for members and $25 for non-members. In addition to this, the community can look forward to a food festival and a gardening workshop next weekend.
Huntington Beach will host bestselling crime novelist Walter Mosley for an engaging author event featuring his latest work. The event, organized by the Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library, is scheduled for Sunday, October 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Central Library, located at 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach.
The focus of the event will be Mosley’s new book, “Gray Dawn,” which is part of the popular Easy Rawlins series and was published just last month. Attendees will not only have the chance to hear Mosley speak about his writing and the inspiration behind his latest novel, but they will also be able to enjoy light refreshments served following his talk. Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to purchase signed copies of Mosley’s books.
Ticket prices for the event are set at $15 for members of the Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library and $25 for non-members. Tickets can be conveniently purchased through Eventbrite.
In addition to the anticipated author event, Huntington Beach residents can also look forward to other community activities. Next weekend, the St. Mary Armenian Church in nearby Costa Mesa will celebrate its annual food festival. This two-day event will feature authentic Armenian cuisine, beer and wine tastings, church tours, raffle prizes, children’s games, boutique shopping, and live dancing. Scheduled to take place on Saturday from 3 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., admission to the festival is $5, and it will be held at 148 E 22nd St., Costa Mesa.
Furthermore, for those interested in gardening, Sherman Library & Gardens will be hosting a workshop on staghorn fern mounting next Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. Led by horticulturalist Joel Friesen, the workshop will provide all necessary materials for participants. The cost for the workshop is $50 for members and $60 for non-members, with tickets available for purchase through the Sherman Gardens website.
Lastly, Chapman University’s Hilbert Museum of California Art recently achieved noteworthy recognition by winning a local architecture award for its 2024 expansion. The museum received a Merit Award from the Orange County chapter of the American Institute of Architects, which commended the museum’s design excellence. This expanded structure spans 22,000 square feet and was designed by Johnston Marklee. Notable features of the museum’s façade include a giant floating panel and a glass-tile mosaic titled “Pleasures Along the Beach.” This mosaic was relocated from a former bank building. Earlier in the year, the museum garnered attention as one of the best new architecture projects in Southern California according to the Los Angeles Times, and in 2021, it proudly won the “Los Angeles Times Best of the Southland” Award in the “Best Museum” category.
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