A Tasting with Friends: Authors, Spirits, and Small Bites
August 21, 2025
Benham’s Grove Event Center
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Join the Friends of the Washington-Centerville Public Library at a benefit celebrating local authors, fine wine, craft brews, whiskey and hors d’oeuvres and the sounds of classical guitar at the new, indoor event center at Benham’s Grove!
A Tasting with Friends: Authors, Spirits, and Small Bites will occur on Thursday, August 21, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. VIP tickets will be available with an earlier entry time and premium wines. Proceeds from this exciting event will support the expansion of Creativity Commons, as well as other library programs and initiatives.
Meet and mingle with local authors, as you enjoy different wines as well as craft beer provided by Heavier than Air Brewing Co and whiskey provided by Freedom Whiskey.
Heavy appetizers and live music will be included in this special evening. A silent auction will also take place. This fundraiser is for adults 21 and over, and business casual attire is requested. Books will be available for sale.
When you support the Washington-Centerville Public Library, you’re investing in what makes this community one of the best places to raise a family and retire with purpose. Thank you for supporting your libraries!
Local Authors scheduled to appear
- Mindee Arnett
- Christina Consolino
- Emma Dues
- Meredith Doench
- Erin Flanagan
- Tim Harrison
- Megan Hart (as Mina Hardy)
- J.E. (Jan) Irvin
- Katrina Kittle
- Jessica Lemmon
- Teri Rizvi
- Anne Marie Romer
- Sharon Short
- Jessica Strawser
- Tim Waggoner
Evan Fiehrer is a classical guitarist with degrees from the College – Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati and from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. An accomplished classical guitarist, Evan has played solo and ensemble concerts throughout the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana areas and along the East Coast as part of the Blue Guitar Quartet. Evan teaches a variety of styles, including classical, acoustic fingerstyle, pop, and rock guitar.
