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Date
October 15, 2009
- Time 7:30 p.m.
- Location Washington, D.C.
- Price Member: $20, 2-part series $35 General Public: $25, 2-part series $44
Inspiring people to care about the planet since 1888
Photograph by Setsuko Winchester
Simon Winchester is the author of numerous bestsellers, including The Professor and the Madman,
Krakatoa, and his most recent, The Man Who Loved China, and he served as editor for The Best American Travel Writing, 2009. An intrepid journalist, author, and broadcaster, Winchester will be joined by Traveler’s Don George, to share adventures and misadventures from decades on the road.
The evening will be preceded (at 6:30) by a reception featuring beers from around the world, presented with generous support from the Michelob Brewing Company (must be 21 or older).
This is a Twitter-friendly event.
1600 M Street, NW
Washington, D.C., US
20036
Telephone: +1 202 857 7700
Lat/Lon: 38.905653999999998, -77.036534000000003
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