January 11, 2012 - SBDAC News / Famous Author Luncheon Series
Fort Myers, January 10, 2012-- The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center presents an exciting new lecture series this season, the Famous Author Luncheon Series. The lectures are sponsored by FineMark National Bank & Trust, in partnership with the Nick Linn Lecture Series and the Friends of the Library of Collier County. The Davis Art Center is located at 2301 First Street, in the River District, downtown Fort Myers.
Brad Meltzer will open the series on Sunday, February 12, 2012. The author James Rollins will speak on Tuesday, February 21, followed by Andrew Gross on Monday, March 12. All three are national bestselling authors, and they will share their insights in the Grand Atrium of the beautiful, historic Davis Art Center. Each of the lecture/luncheons begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m.
Brad Meltzer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Tenth Justice, Dead Even, The First Counsel, The Millionaires, The Zero Game, The Book of Fate, The Book of Lies, and most recently, The Inner Circle. His first nonfiction work, Heroes For My Son, was published in 2010. Meltzer is the host of Brad Meltzer's Decoded on the History Channel, a co-creator of the TV show, Jack & Bobby—and the Eisner Award-winning author of the critically acclaimed comic book, Justice League of America. He also wrote the swearing-in oath for AmeriCorps, the national service program, and was recruited by the Department of Homeland Security to brainstorm ways in which terrorists might attack the U.S.
Non-member General Admission (Lunch Included) is $150; Non-member Lecture Only is $125; Non-member Golden Circle (VIP Reception, Lunch & Lecture) is $175.
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About the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
Founded in 1997 by Jim Griffith as Florida Arts, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center provides programming to southwest Florida which includes concerts, theatrical performances, art exhibits, dance, independent film, and cotillion. The Art Center regularly recruits award-winning artists who have performed worldwide at such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Its mission is to nurture innovation and excellence in the visual and performing arts through these events and community outreach programs.
Volunteers are needed for the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, to assist in the office and with regularly scheduled seasonal events. Contact Sally Joslyn at 239-333-1933 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
Sally Joslyn, Volunteer and Media Relations Coordinator
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