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Description
Support six Ridgefield nonprofits at one event!
For the Love of Books and Ridgefield: A Book Battle featuring James Mustich's 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die
Presented by the Ridgefield Library and Books on the Common
Sponsored in part by Fairfield County Bank
Book Presenters:
Katie Faughnan, The Prospector Theater
Melissa Houston, Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center
Cybele Maylone, The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art
Daniela Sikora, Ridgefield Chorale
Jonathan Winn, Thrown Stone Theater
These extraordinary presenters will each champion a book on behalf of their nonprofit. The audience will vote for the most persuasive argument to choose a winning book. Copies of each book, along with James Mustich's book, will be available through Books on the Common.
Tickets are $25. Tickets may be purchased and donations towards the event may be made by: clicking here for tickets or by texting Battle22 to 366283 and will be matched in part by our generous sponsors.
The winner of the Book Battle will receive 50% of ALL proceeds from the event for their non-profit (including ticket sales, donations and matching sponsorships). The other 50% will be shared by the remaining four non-profits and the Ridgefield Library.
We hope you can join us! Cast your vote, enjoy wine & refreshments and support these great nonprofits!
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Accessibility
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