Jennifer Newens' WEDNESDAY NIGHT WINE-DOWN In Store Demo and Presentation

Join us at Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore for a special evening as author and drink specialist Jennifer Newens comes to share her latest book Wednesday Night Wine-Down: 52 Drinks for Low-Alcohol Midweek Sipping. Jennifer will demo some of the 52 recipes included in her book and will sign copies after the presentation. Alcohol-free options and refreshments will be available.

Say hello to your new midweek ritual. Wednesday Night Wine-Down is your stylish guide to 52 low-alcohol, wine-based cocktails—one for every week of the year—designed for easy, elegant sipping without the hangover.

With drinks crafted from still, sparkling, and fortified wines like Port, sherry, and vermouth, this beautifully photographed hardcover offers fresh takes on classic cocktails (think Aperol Spritz, Kir, and French 75), global favorites (like Spain’s Tinto de Verano or a sherry-based Negroni), and innovative originals.

Whether you’re winding down solo or toasting with friends, each recipe brings flavor, balance, and ease to your evening. It’s the perfect companion for mindful drinkers, wine lovers, or anyone craving a little midweek magic.

JENNIFER NEWENS is a cookbook editor, cooking teacher, and literary agent from Oakland, California. She received her culinary training from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. She believes that everyone deserves to have a special drink in a fancy glass with a pretty garnish at the end of a long day – whether or not they choose to put booze in it!

THIS EVENT is free but registration is requested. Registration ends at 6:00 pm on June 11.

BECAUSE SEATING is limited, please register only if you plan to attend.

DUE TO SPACE limitations, we may not be able to accommodate every person at an event, so early registration is encouraged.

WALK-INS will be accommodated only if space allows.

WE ASK that attendees arrive between 6:45 and 7:00 PM for the event.

PLEASE leave your non-support companion animals at home.

OUR shared restrooms are not accessible after 6:30 PM, please plan accordingly.

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