Evening In The Stacks Tickets on Sale

The following is a press release from the Howard County Library System

Tickets are now on sale for Howard County Library System's glittering, retro evening of glitz and good times!  Attendees will enjoy an Evening in the Stacks Vintage Vegas style complete with show girls, casino tables, specialty cocktails, live music by Chairmen of the Board, signature auction items, and celebrity bartenders.  Vegas' infamous “Rat Pack” is even in on “The Plan!” as part of a fun contest that tests entrants’ knowledge of the group’s songs for a chance to win two free tickets.

The evening's literary spotlight shines on New York Times bestselling author Chris Bohjalian in a conversation with Ron Charles of The Washington Post.  Mr. Bohjalian is the critically acclaimed author of 16 books including nine New York Times bestsellers.

Six, local celebrity bartenders will compete for tips leading up to and throughout the evening to raise money in support of the Library’s educational initiatives.  This year's cast features Claire Bolden McGill (ukdesperatehousewifeusa blog), Ian Kennedy (The Horizon Foundation), Mickey Gomez (The Volunteer Center), Tori Marriner(Victoria Gastro Pub), Sang Oh (Talkin & Oh, LLP), and Larry Twele (Howard County Economic Development Authority).  Watch for their debut on the “little” screen in the Library's upcoming, online promotional video “The Caper.”

As part of the annual fundraising effort, all Library System branches will host individual raffles beginning January 22 that include a chance for entrants to win an i-Pad mini with retina display.

All proceeds from Evening in the Stacks benefit the Library's signature educational initiatives, including Summer Reading Clubs, Teen Time, Project Literacy, and Battle of the Books.