July 19, 2014, Saturday - MCBA’s Unabashedly Bookish Bash!

Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm

Location: Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Avenue S
 
Take a trip to the tropics for a cool, casual party with a nod to the summer patio get-togethers of yesteryear — MCBA’s Unabashedly Bookish Bash is a benefit with a luau twist!

We will transform our studio space into a tropical hideaway complete with sunsets and grass huts, where you can enjoy pu pu platter delicacies, umbrella-adorned cocktails and delectable wines, groove to live roots music by The Dead Pigeons, and mix and mingle with artists and art lovers.
 
A highlight of the Bash is the Art Mart, featuring donated work by local, national and international artists. Check out our “Cover-Up” gallery of altered book covers, a selection of framable altered vintage postcards, and incredible book, paper and print treasures. Plus you can win big at our Bookish Bash Raffle, where one lucky winner will win an instant collection of books, prints and gifts.
 
Proceeds from the Bash support the myriad programs we offer artists. We hope you will attend and help us reach our ambitious goal of raising $25,000.
 
Tickets
 
Tickets for the Bookish Bash are on sale now! You can purchase tickets online (below), by phone at 612 215 2520, or in person at The Shop at MCBA.
 
A limited number of VIP tickets are available — VIPs will receive a commemorative letterpress print, free raffle tickets, and access to an exclusive cocktail reception and Art Mart preview from 6-7pm.

The Unabashedly Bookish Bash is partnering with some of the best in the local food and spirits scene in the Twin Cities:

Our friends at Norseman Distillery are providing organic barrel-aged rum for our tropical cocktails, while Day Block Brewery (voted Best New Brewpub in 2014) is giving us a special taste of their local craft beers.

Food Network award winner Pimento Jamaican Kitchen is serving up authentic Jamaican street food, from spicy jerk chicken and pulled pork to a special family recipe for coconut rice and beans.

Sample lemon meringue tartlets and Valrhona chocolate bouchons from Cocoa & Fig, and make sure to save room for a cool tropical dessert! Our friends at Izzy’s Ice Cream are churning out special batches of banana macadamia nut ice cream and coconut guava sorbet just for you.

The Bash also offers a real musical treat -- guests will be serenaded by West Bank roots-folk-Americana band The Dead Pigeons!