The holiday season is in full swing at LOFT with a special “Ladies Night Out” on Thursday, December 14. The evening features a “Books and Photos” theme, celebrating local talent: Westporter Sally Allen PhD, author of Unlocking Worlds A Reading Companion for Book Lovers, and Ridgefield-based photographer, Jessica Collins. Allen and Collins will be part of the pop up book signing and photography sale from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served and guests are welcome to enter the drawing for a door prize gift basket. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. LOFT is the popular women’s clothing store located at 17 Main Street, Westport; reservations are encouraged (e-mail wordsmithllc@optonline.net), but walk-ins and shoppers are welcome.
An avid reader, writer, college instructor, book group moderator, and founder and editor of the book news website, Books, Ink at Hamlethub, Sally Allen loves books. Allen’s experiences as a reader, writer and teacher collectively led her to the creation and release of Unlocking Worlds, which contains carefully chosen lists, separating books by theme. What sets Unlocking Worlds apart is the author’s chapter by chapter personal reflections; Allen captures the essence of the reading experience.
“Reading is both highly personal and deeply communal. My book is about both of these aspects. I enjoy sharing the reads that have enriched my life and to inspire readers to reflect on the books that have enriched theirs,” said Allen.
For more information on Unlocking Worlds: A Reading Companion for Book Lovers or to book the author for an appearance, visit www.sallyallenbooks.com.
“I’m thrilled to team with Sally Allen at this exciting LOFT event to display some of my favorite shots. I love seeing the world through my camera and sharing my vision with others. It promises to be a fun night to help kick off the season,” said Collins.
Jessica Collins is available to photograph memorable moments and can be contacted via her e-mail, jessicacollinsphotography@gmail.com.
PHOTO CAPTION: (From left) Photographer, Jessica Collins, and author, Sally Allen, team up for a 12/14 “Books and Photos” Pop Up sale at Westport’s LOFT on 12/14 at 6:00-7:30 pm.
PHOTO CREDIT: Andrew Dominick