[OPLINLIST] Spring Literary Arts Festival--McArthur, Ohio

[Erick C. Walker]

*Spring Literary Arts Festival to feature mystery theme*

Whether one is interested in traditional "whodunits," hardboiled private 
eyes, secret agents, vampires, werewolves, or shapeshifters, the Herbert 
Wescoat Memorial Library's 2012 /Spring Literary Arts Festival/ will 
certainly offer something for everyone's taste in the mystery genre.

"The Plot Thickens," the 8^th annual festival sponsored by the Herbert 
Wescoat Memorial Library and the Friends of the Library, scheduled for 
April 9-15, features events that highlight an exhibit of Sherlock 
Holmes' flat at 221B Baker Street, staged dramatic readings, a screening 
of a mystery film, a casino night, live jazz music, a writing contest, 
author presentations, a murder mystery dinner theater, a mystery 
musicale, and great cuisine.

Main events will begin on Friday night (April 13) with the "Clue" game 
casino night as guests are invited into "The Tudor Mansion" for casino 
games, food, a cash bar, and music provided by The Artisan Jazz 
Trio."Clue" game costumes are encouraged for fun, but they are not 
required for admission.

Saturday events (April 14) will feature the writing contest awards 
ceremony and keynote presentations by Stephanie Barczewski, Ph.D. and 
mystery writer Steve Hamilton.The day will end with a commemoration of 
the 100^th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, as Random Acts of 
Toledo performs "A Titanic Mystery," a mystery dinner theater.The menu 
includes a mixed leaf salad with black peppercorn or sweet Vidalia onion 
dressings, roasted Cornish hens with sage, onion, and celery dressing, 
mashed potatoes and gravy, roasted mixed vegetables, homemade yeast 
rolls, and apple cake with rich vanilla sauce, all prepared by Chef Mary 
Reynolds of Flutes and Peppercorns.

             The weekend activities will close on Sunday (April 15) with 
a luncheon and a mystery musicale.

             Most events are free. However, admission is charged for 
some activities, including those where food is served. Contact the 
library at (740) 596-5691 for information or visit the Friends of the 
Herbert Wescoat Memorial Library Facebook page.
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