Erik Larson presents his novel "In The Garden of Beasts".
at Old Firehouse Books, in Fort Collins
Meet Eleanor Roosevelt (as portrayed by Susan Marie Frontczak) at a fundraiser for Fort Collins Reads on the afternoon of Sunday, August 25.
"Swing Kids" a movie about friends who rebel against the conformity of Nazi Germany by listening to banned swing music from America.
Step into the 1930s at a big band concert featuring the Park Hill Brass, a world-class jazz group from Denver.
Meet Eleanor Roosevelt at a fundraiser for Fort Collins Reads on the afternoon of Sunday, August 25. When Erik Larson's book begins in 1933, Eleanor Roosevelt was new to the job of America's First Lady, but already stirring controversy with her views. Eleanor's character will be portrayed by Susan Marie Frontczak of Boulder.
The historic Avery House: $15 *
"Swing Kids" is about friends who rebel against the conformity of Nazi Germany by listening to banned swing music from America. The young men attempt to be Swing Kids by night and Hitler Youth by day, and face tough choices about right, wrong, and survival.
Old Town Library: Free
Step into the 1930s at a big band concert featuring the Park Hill Brass, a world-class jazz group from Denver.
Harmony Library: Free
PRPLD Librarian Sarah Scobey will lead a book discussion of "In the Garden of Beasts."
Old Town Library: Free
Former CIA Agent Francine Mathews will speak about her recently published thriller, "Jack 1939," in which the future president travels Europe to ostensibly research his senior-year thesis at Harvard, while actually spying on the Nazis for President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Hilton Fort Collins: Free
Dirty 30's
Harmony Library: Free
Journey back in time with Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The former president will be portrayed by Richard Marold, who will discuss his role during the first half of the 20th century, including his appointment of William E. Dodd as U.S. ambassador to Nazi Germany as featured in Erik Larson's book.
Old Town Library: Free
Reception with author Erik Larson at Old Firehouse Books. 5pm-7pm
Old Firehouse Books: $50 *
Erik Larson will speak about his novel "In The Garden of Beasts".
Hilton Fort Collins: $10