Join us for a celebratory event that recognizes the unique life and work of Alabama’s own Eugene Walter on the 104th anniversary of his birth. Walter, a writer, editor, illustrator, translator, actor, puppeteer, chef and raconteur, better known as Mobile’s Renaissance Man, is fondly remembered. Friends he knew and loved will join us at The NewSouth Bookstore for this special program conceived of by the bookstore in partnership with the Walter estate. Our special guests include Carolyn Haines, Don Noble, Bert Hitchcock, and Bill Eiland, along with Mary Beth Lakin, coexecutor of Walter’s estate. Enjoy snacks prepared from The Happy Table of Eugene Walter. Books, poster art, note cards, all from the Walter estate, will be available for purchase. See you at The NewSouth Bookstore on Sunday, November 3 at 3pm.
Event Description:Join us for a celebratory event that recognizes the unique life and work of Alabama’s own Eugene Walter on the 104th anniversary of his birth. Walter, a writer, editor, illustrator, translator, actor, puppeteer, chef and raconteur, better known as Mobile’s Renaissance Man, is fondly remembered. Friends he knew and loved will join us at The NewSouth Bookstore for this special program conceived of by the bookstore in partnership with the Walter estate. Our special guests include Carolyn Haines, Don Noble, Bert Hitchcock, and Bill Eiland, along with Mary Beth Lakin, coexecutor of Walter’s estate. Enjoy snacks prepared from The Happy Table of Eugene Walter. Books, poster art, note cards, all from the Walter estate, will be available for purchase. See you at The NewSouth Bookstore on Sunday, November 3 at 3pm.