Mark Twain, Winston Churchill, James Joyce, and even Ava Gardner all loved their whiskey - and made no bones about it. Of his frequent enjoyment of a wee dram, Joyce noted that, “The light music of whiskey falling into a glass [is] an agreeable interlude.”
On Tuesday, April 30th, 7:00pm to 9:30pm, Bethel's Byrds Books will co-host such a special interlude as it welcomes drink historian, Tim Herlihy, co-author of From Barley to Blarney: A Whiskey Lover's Guide to Ireland, to a signing party at J. Lawrence Downtown. The stylish restaurant is located at 186 Greenwood Avenue in the historic Opera House, a few steps from the popular, independent bookstore.
Tickets for the registration-only event are $40.00 per person and will include a hardcover copy of the book for signing and a flight of Irish whiskey for sampling. The author is providing tasting matts so you can record your observations and preferences. J. Lawrence will have specially-priced appetizers and a full bar available for the evening. The doors will open at 6:00pm for the 7:00pm author talk, so you can check-in, find a seat and place orders for food in advance. To reserve your place for this unique opportunity to savor and learn about the enjoyments of whiskey lovers of yore and yours, go to https://conta.cc/2KF8Gwq The event is hosted by Byrd's Books and J. Lawrence Downtown (www.jlawrencect.com/)
On-street parking is available throughout Bethel's historic district, and municipal parking is available at the Bethel Public Library across the street and at the "Old Train Station" which is where Broken Symmetry now resides. There are also private lots nearby. For more information, Byrd’s Books can be reached by going to byrdsbooks.com or calling (203) 730 BYRD (2973).