A NIGHT YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS!

This is the Library event of the year! You can choose from nine book-themed dinner parties described below, then get ready for a lively evening celebrating literacy, literature, and Sedona Public Library in the Village.  
​DINNER – 6 p.m. (Party location provided week before event) 
​PROLOGUE PARTY – 4 - 5:30 p.m. – Poco Diablo Resort, SR 179
PROLOGUE PARTY
Sure to be a perfectly uproarious and deliciously entertaining way to begin the evening, this celebration at the beautiful Poco Diablo Resort, includes champagne, appetizers, and a costume contest with cash prizes! There will be raffles (including gifts from Seven Canyons Golf, New Day Spa, Poco Diablo, and more), a photo booth, a wine pull and a book pull, and great music by Lyra. You’ll be duly prepared for the book-themed party you pick. Here are your choices! 
"PRINCESS BRIDE" BY WILLIAM GOLDMAN
Travel to Florin by way of a local theater and meet the Princess and her entourage. Yes, Wesley, handsome as ever, Prince Humperdinck (ew!), Inigo Montoya (be prepared to die!), and Vizzini (he lives!). Special treat? You get to watch the 1987 film in a new 43-seat, state-of-the-art cinema! The authentic menu will be served outside the theater and includes Miracle Max’s M.L.T. sandwiches (aka mutton, lettuce, and tomato), Screeeching Eel Salad (aka spinach with pecans and bacon), Pan-Seared R.O.U.S. (beef roast and fixin’s), for dessert Twue Wuv Twuffles (aka sumptuous dark chocolate) and beverages that may or may not contain Iocane powder, but certainly include wine, beer and soft drinks. This party is in West Sedona. 
"STAR TREK"
Calling all Trekkies and Movie Lovers – this party, hosted by the Captain and his First Officer, is one you won’t want to miss! It’s all about the experience: Imagine entering a starship theater with original graphics from Paramount Pictures, leather seats unlike you’d find at any Harkins and IMAX audio quality that will blow your mind (it required FAA approval). And to top it off: Ticket purchasers get to vote on the movie you’ll watch in 4K or 3D. First you’ll enjoy gourmet Picard Pizza; replicator salad, a fabulous assortment of munchies, and dessert fit for an admiral. Drinks include Romulan Ale, fresh Out-of-this-World Margaritas, Klingon Blood Wine, Risen Picard Edition White, and homemade flavored sodas. This may be the best theater experience you’ve ever had! Come in costume, and if you're a Vulcan, we expect to see your "Ears"! This party is in southern Sedona. 
"HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE" BY J.K. ROWLING
Welcome to Hogwarts: The School of Witchcraft and Wizardry where you’ll enter the realistic halls and be seated with a luxury table setting beyond even a Supreme Mugwump’s standards. There will be silver goblets and trays, hanging led candles, and vintage, Lenox China. You’ll feast on English appetizers like sausage rolls and/or prawn cocktail and a vegan appetizer, a banquet of roasted chicken, crown pork rib roast, English sausages, vegetarian Shepard’s pie, mashed or boiled potatoes and gravy, potato rolls, and roasted root vegetables. Stilly hungry? There will be bowls of fruit and dessert is assorted berries with fresh whipped cream and meringue (Eton Mess). Count on plenty to drink including champagne, wine, and, of course butter beer. Enjoy a photo booth, live Celtic music with Karl Jones, and so much more. This party is in West Sedona. 
"ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS" BY LEWIS CARROLL
This year’s Alice adventure brings you a menu as fun as the story: Humpty Dumpty eggs, leg of mutton (well, it’s chicken actually), the King’s ham sandwich, White Knight salad, Tweedle sprouts, tricked oysters,  looking glass plum cake, all the kings horses & mens trifle, chess cookies, and more. There’ll be drinks from an open bar and games galore. You’ll have the chance to compete in the “Jabberwocky” recital contest – if you dare! Or you can play simple speed chess (pawns only!) This party is in the VOC. 
"ARABIAN NIGHTS" BY SIR RICHARD BURTON 
Come join this magical adventure and be transported to an enchanting land where the air is fragrant with exotic spices, the music soothing, the food rich and delicious, and the belly dancers dazzling. Hosts offers plenty of parking for your magic carpets and welcome you to bring your favorite genie. This party is in the VOC. 
"BODY IN THE LIBRARY" BY AGATHA CHRISTIE 
Put on your sleuthing cap and 1940s garb for an interactive mystery party. Travel back in time to the Majestic Hotel in a quaint English village. You’ll be assigned a character who is either questioning, committing – or investigating – the double (triple?) murder. Enjoy a truly British feast with roast beef, fish, salad, dessert, wine, tea, and coffee. This party is in the VOC. 
"COWBOY UP" BY H. ALAN DAY
Learn how to rope with Alan day and listen to Lazy-B Ranch stories. Enjoy a ranch-worthy meal with cowboy caviar, smoked brisket, ranch beans, and fresh garden salads. Of course, they’ll have kick-ass margaritas and more. This party is in the VOC. 
 
"THE GREAT SANTINI" BY PAT CONROY
​Celebrate your favorite military hero with a meal designed for a 5-star general, or not! Enjoy mystery meat, green pea soup, some other green stuff, and aerodynamic rolls in the “Dirty Shirt Wardroom" as found on all aircraft carriers. Dessert? Cake fresh from the drier! Drinks include bug juice with a side of jet fuel (if desired). Top Gun will play in the background to keep you in the mood. This party is in the VOC. 
 
"LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY" BY BONNIE GARMUS
Don your 60s apparel, or just a lab coat or dog costume, and enjoy a feast from “Supper at Six.” You’ll enjoy dishes as honest and chemically accurate as Elizabeth Zott would insist. Perhaps spinach casserole, beef stew, and brownies. Drinks will be fun, and laughter will be served with every course. This party is in West Sedona.