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"If Dante had had the San Miguel experience, he may have written more about heaven and less about hell." Tom Robbins, 2008"We writers adore the clever, imaginative Literary Sala, the enthusiastic audiences, and the opportunity to learn.”Alice Denham, NY & SMA. Author, Sleeping With the Bad Boys.“There are many wonderful things in San Miguel ... but one of the finest is our Literary Sala. It is always an inspiration, a wake-up to new ideas & raising of consciousness that can't be avoided, if one just shows up”. Elsmarie Norby"I have been enormously moved by the enjoyable presentations of the San Miguel Authors Sala. Not only are the writers well-prepared, their talks are interesting and often emotional. Several years ago at the Writers' Conference, Sena Jeter Naslund made one of the most remarkable talks I have ever heard. It was a moving experience."Wayne Greenhaw, Montgomery, Alabama & San Miguel de Allende
“The Literary Sala events have been a constant source of intellectual stimulation and inspiration. They have become an integral part of our cultural experience and always meet our high expectations.” Adrienne and Arnie Brookstone
The Literary Sala exists to enrich your literary life, be it as a fan of literature or as a writer. After a career in book publishing, I began to write in San Miguel . . . the Literary Sala is my steadfast, codependent enabler as I shift from workaholic editor to obsessive observer and writer.
Vicki Gundrum, peripatetic, often in San Francisco and San Miguel
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August 6 to 9, 2010
Hotel Real de Minas, San Miguel de Allende
Schedule of Events
Friday, August 6
Noon to 1:30
Registration and Refreshments.
2:00
Welcome and Opening of Conference.
"Mexico at the Time of Antonieta" Address by historian Anna Adams.
3:15
In the Shadow of the Angel – The Book!
Reports and Discussion from "San Miguel Reads" Reading Groups.
5:00
Reception for honored guests at former home of Kathryn and Donald Blair; for members of the Literary Sala only. To join or update your membership, go to the Membership page HERE.
7:30
Dinner with the Blairs for Sala Members at the Supporter, Contributor, and Benefactor levels of membership.
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Saturday, August 7
10:00 – 11:00
Keynote address by Kathryn Blair.
11:00 – 12:30
Panel for Q and A with Kathryn Blair and her Family.
1:00 – 2:00
Gourmet Box lunch.
2:00 – 3:00
Slide lecture by Martha Gargollo and Ana Kuri of the Rivas Mercado Foundation - Family Photos and Stories.
3:30 — 4:30
"The Building of the Monument" - Slide lecture by Kathryn Blair.
4:45 – 5:30
Book signing reception.
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Sunday, August 8
By Separate Registration
9:00
Depart from San Miguel bus station for Mexico City - Gourmet Box Lunch on the bus.
1:00
Arrive at Hotel.
2:00
Special Tour of Downtown Mexico City.
7:00
Dinner at Tacuba Restaurant, a beautiful Colonial Restoration location.
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Monday, August 9
10:00
Arrive at Rivas Mercado home.
Welcome by Ana Lilia Cepeda, Director of the Fundacion 2010.
Tour of the Rivas Mercado mansion led by the restoration architect, Gabriel Merigo.
2:00
Lunch at University Club, Formerly the home of Alicia Gargollo, Antonieta's sister.
Note: Coat and tie necessary for men!
3:00
Private Tour of Angel of Independence Monument led by Kathryn Blair.
6:00
Board bus to return home; light Dinner on bus.
9:30
Arrive in San Miguel.
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