Verse & Vino is Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation’s signature annual fundraiser. For a decade, this celebration of reading, writing and the joy of libraries – shared with a community of readers and New York Times best-selling authors – has become one of our region’s most anticipated events.
6:00 pm
Wine and cocktail hour, book sales, and book signings by the authors
7:00 pm
Dinner and Program
House Salad
Mixed greens, Brussels slaw, red and golden beets, and cucumber
White balsamic vinaigrette
Duet Entrée
Braised short rib Bourguignon and
Roasted chicken with mushroom shallot mélange, demi-glace, garlic, herbs, and fresh lemon
Buttermilk mashed new potatoes and fresh asparagus
For Vegetarians and Vegans
BBQ Tofu
Southern greens and black-eyed peas
Dessert
Chocolate Truffle Torte or Pear Almond Tarte
9:30 pm
Program ends with an opportunity for additional book sales and signings
Author Sponsor
Vignette Sponsors
Wine Sponsor
Technology Sponsor
Best Seller Sponsors
Media Sponsors
Collector Sponsors
Individual Sponsors
Jennifer Clark
Elizabeth and Chris Daly
Adeline Epstein
Claudia and Andy Heath
Kellie and Brandon Lofton
Teresa Powell
Luke Sluder
Caroleen Towery