Novel Night 2002

This is the Novel Night logo.

The Foundation's 1st Annual
Novel Night Gala
was held March 23, 2002 at the Towson Library - what an exciting evening of authors, music, dancing, food, fun, and more!

Sponsors Photos

Keynote author Warren Adler spoke about his love for libraries, his current projects, and how he gets his ideas for books by listening to what people have to say. Mr. Adler notes that each one of us has a story to tell.

Kwame Alexander read some of his poetry and local authors Allegra Bennett, John Eisenberg, and Jerdine Nolen were on hand to share their thoughts and sign their books.

Michael Waller, Publisher and CEO of The Baltimore Sun, was recognized as the first recipient of the Foundation's Library Hero Award.

The Big Band sounds of Mood Swings provided music and dancing throughout the evening.

Delicious light fare and beverages were provided by:

This is an image of confetti, a tuxedo tie, and a party glass.

The Bees Distributing Company, Inc.; Bill Bateman's; Brown's Catering and Entertaining; Cafe Troia; The Charred Rib Restaurant; Gertrude's at the BMA; Gourmet Again; The Melting Pot; The Orchard Market and Cafe; The Orient Restaurant; Padonia Station; Panera Bread Company; The Peppermill Restaurant; San Sushi Too and Thai One On; Smirnoff Twist; Southern Blues; Sweet Sendsations; Wolford's European Bakeries; Woodhall Vineyards and Wine Cellars

Thank You!

The Novel Night Gala raised $40,000 to help fund a mobile library to visit preschoolers and their caregivers, especially in neighborhoods where reading scores are among the lowest in the area. Read more about the children's mobile library project on the Foundation's home page. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all who contributed by sponsoring the event, volunteering at the event, purchasing tickets, or making a gift to the project.

Novel Night Presenting Sponsors:
Comcast, with honorary chairperson Doug Sansom, Vice-President and General Manager of Comcast Baltimore Metro Counties, and The Baltimore Sun

Other Major Sponsors:

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Novel Night 2002 Photos

This is a photo of the Novel Night registration desk. This is a picture of the star entrance to Novel Night.

The stars come out at night!

This is a photo of the room from the mezzanine, showing the chiffon decor.

Lighting and chiffon, coupled with food, drink and music,
transformed the library into a festive party place.

This is a photo of the Novel Night martini bar.

The martini bar was a hit!

This is a photo of one of the dessert tables.

This is a photo of the table display from one of our Novel Night restaurants.

What to eat? Hors d'oeuvres, soup, sandwhiches, chicken, sushi, desserts - we had it all!

This is a photo of Doug Sansom, Vice-President and General Manager of Comcast Baltimore Metro Counties. This is a photo of Carolyn Black Sotir from Comcast.

Doug Sansom and Carolyn Black Sotir were there from Comcast, one of our presenting sponsors.

This is a photo of author, Warren Adler.

Our keynote speaker was Warren Adler,
nationally known author of Random Hearts and War of the Roses.

This is a photo of children's author, Jerdine Nolen chatting with a Novel Night guest. This is a photo of poet, Kwame Alexander.

Local authors Jerdine Nolen and Kwame Alexander (pictured above) were
on hand to autograph their books, along with John Eisenberg and Allegra Bennett.

This is a photo of the Read Rover project display.

Proceeds from Novel Night will go toward the purchase of a new children's mobile library
to serve preschoolers and their caregivers in child care centers in neighborhoods where reading scores are among the lowest in Baltimore County.

This is a photo of one of the Mood Swings band members snapping to the music. This is a photo of the saxaphone section of Mood Swings. This is a photo of two of the band members.

This is a photo of Mood Sings playing from the mezzanine. This is a photo of Mood Swings.

Mood Swings made it a night to remember.

This is a photo of a couple dancing in front of the band. This is a photo of a couple at the event. This is a photo of a woman on the dance floor in front of the band.

This is a photo of Foundation for BCPL president Michael Amann and his wife Luisa dancing. This is a photo of couples on the dance floor.

This is a photo of Lori Pinson, from Fox 45 Television.

In attendance was Lori Pinson, from Fox 45 Television.

This is a photo of two young woman at the event. This is a photo of a young man dancing at Novel Night.

This is a photo of the Novel Night dance floor.

A wonderful time was had by all!

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