# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Galena LitFest: Savvy Summers & the Sweet Potato Crimes: M**der Made Cozy
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Have dinner with Sandra Jackson-Opoku, the author of Savvy Summers & the Sweet Potato Crimes and enjoy a four course soul food dinner.About this EventJoin award winning author Sandra Jackson-Opoku at Fried Green Tomatoes for a curated dinner featuring soul food recipes from the Savvy Summers Mysteries book series to learn about her journey as an author and the impact of generational history on community.A full dinner will be served including beverage, appetizer, entree, and dessert. Seating is limited! A book signing in partnership with Galena Book & Paper will follow.She will be joined in conversation by Michelle Cox the 2024 Illinois Indie Author Project winner and author of historical fiction, including the Henrietta and Inspector Howard series, The Fallen Woman's Daughter, and The Merriweather Novels.Galena LitFest is the twelfth annual literary festival organized and funded by the Galena Public Library with support from the Friends of the Galena Public Library and in partnership with the Galena Center for the Arts, Champagne on Main, Galena Cellars, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation. Events will take place throughout January 2026 in-person and virtually.MenuAppetizer:Fried Green Tomatoes with remouladeSalad:Chopped kale, red onion, sliced egg, candied pecans with a hot bacon dressingor Vegetarian Salad: Chopped kale, red onion, sliced egg, candied pecans with a hot white balsamic dressingEntrée:Smothered pork ribeye, seared to perfection and served with roasted collard greensor Vegetarian Entrée: Black eyed pea fritters with roasted collard greensDessert:Sweet potato pieBeverage:Orange blossom lemonadeCoffee/tea soft drinks includedCash bar for all cocktails and wine
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/galena-litfest-savvy-summers-and-the-sweet-potato-crimes-mder-made-cozy/100001964589204195
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, workshops, wine-tasting
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 65.87, max: 65.87, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Galena
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Fried Green Tomatoes
- **lat**: 42.4166632
- **long**: -90.4268493
- **full address**: Fried Green Tomatoes, 213 North Main Street, Galena, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Galena LitFest: Savvy Summers & the Sweet Potato Crimes: M**der Made Cozy being held?
  - **A:** Galena LitFest: Savvy Summers & the Sweet Potato Crimes: M**der Made Cozy takes place on Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Fried Green Tomatoes, 213 North Main Street, Galena, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Galena LitFest: Savvy Summers & the Sweet Potato Crimes: M**der Made Cozy?
  - **A:** Tickets for Galena LitFest: Savvy Summers & the Sweet Potato Crimes: M**der Made Cozy are priced at USD 66 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 66 + USD 6 feeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing Galena LitFest: Savvy Summers & the Sweet Potato Crimes: M**der Made Cozy?
  - **A:** Galena LitFest: Savvy Summers & the Sweet Potato Crimes: M**der Made Cozy is organized by Galena Public Library District.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Galena LitFest: Savvy Summers & the Sweet Potato Crimes: M**der Made Cozy is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Galena, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Galena LitFest: Savvy Summers & the Sweet Potato Crimes: M**der Made Cozy sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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