Literary Reception: Books, Blues & Barbecue
Friday, July 6th
6:30 to 9 pm
Central Library
1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo
The BUFFALO BOOK FAIR celebration begins the evening of Friday, July 6th at 6:30 pm with the 2007 Literary Reception – Books, Blues and Barbecue at the downtown Central Library. Guests have the opportunity to mingle and personally interact with celebrity authors participating in the Book Fair, while enjoying a delicious meal and live music on the Library’s outdoor terrace or inside main concourse.
A full barbecue menu is being created by Fables Café, featuring:
| • Roasted potato salad | • Carolina coleslaw |
| • Niagara sweet corn | • "Margarita marinated" char-grilled chicken |
| • Slow smoked "Memphis-style" pulled pork | • Fresh baked rolls |
Entertaining live music will be performed by local blues band, Sonny Mayo & the Delta Drivers.
A cash bar with beer, wine and soda will be available.
SPECIAL EMCEE:
Channel 2 Meteorologist Chesley McNeil
Proceeds from both events benefit the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library and Literacy Volunteers of Buffalo and Erie County.









