One part book launch party, one part fundraiser for the Studio@620’s educational initiatives, “Spinning Brass into Gold: An Intimate Evening with Author Michael Connelly” features a chat about and signing of the mystery writer’s latest book, The Brass Verdict. UF journalism professor/author/CL book blogger William McKeen gave The Brass Verdict his seal of approval, praising Connelly for taking the mystery genre to a higher level. Wed., Nov. 19, 7 p.m., 620 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg, $30 general (includes a copy of The Brass Verdict), 727-895-6620.
This article appears in Nov 12-18, 2008.