The Kansas Book Festival

http://www.kansasbookfestival.ks.gov/

2006 Kansas Book Festival
September 29-30, 2006, Lawrence-Dumont Stadium and Exploration Place, Wichita

The Kansas Book Festival is a statewide event produced in cooperation with state and local organizations that offers programs to inspire, engage and enrich Kansans. By encouraging literacy and providing opportunities to personally experience literature, art, music, and history through recreation and reflection, we strengthen our communities.

More information about this year's Kansas Book Festival:

• Free and open to the public.

• Kansas Notable Authors event – The Black, White and READ All Over Ball is Friday night at Exploration Place in Wichita from 8-11 pm

• Variety of programs for all ages, interests and tastes.

• Friday Kids Special – Adventurers, Inventors and Entrepreneurs

• Readings, discussions, book signings, music, films, poetry slam

In addition, a special screening of the new Truman Capote film Infamous will take place Saturday night! HereÂ’s more information:

• Advanced screening of the new Truman Capote film Infamous

• Special Guest, Director Douglas McGrath

• Hosted by the Kansas Film Commission

• Saturday, September 30th

• Warren Theatre, 1611 E. 13th Street

• VIP Reception 7:00

• Screening 8:00 followed by a Q & A with Director Douglas McGrath

• General Admission Tickets are $15.00 and include popcorn & soft drink

• VIP tickets are $40.00 and include a balcony seat, wine & hors dÂ’oeuvres

• To purchase tickets contact Erin Schroeder at (785) 296-4927 or eschroeder@kansascommerce.com