# Event Details - **Event Name**: Meet Author Benita VanWinkle - Book Signing Event - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Meet author Benita VanWinkle at MFAT for a book signing, slideshow, Q&A, and early access copies of her new hardcover book.About this EventJoin us for a special book signing event with Benita VanWinkle, author of "America’s Hometown Movie Theaters: Please Remain Standing".The event begins at 12:30 PM with a book signing in the Maynard Fine Arts Theatre lobby. At 1:00 PM, the author will give a slideshow presentation, followed by a Q&A.Early access copies will be available for purchase at a special discounted rate. This beautiful hardcover book features 395 individual movie theaters built before 1965, sharing the history of each one. Maynard Fine Arts Theatre is proudly featured on page 360.Saturday, June 20Book Signing: 12:30 PMSlideshow + Q&A: 1:00 PMMaynard Fine Arts Theatre19 Summer St, Maynard, MA 01754Stop by, meet the author, and take home a signed copy.Photo credit: Cris Antonio Photography https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/674c80a0-6c26-11f1-ab89-8d4e81ebedeb-rimg-w740-h740-dc050100-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PMBook Signing?: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PMSlide Show + Q&A - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/maynard/meet-author-benita-vanwinkle-book-signing-event/100001991121562192 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, theatre, entertainment, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Maynard Fine Arts Theatre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Maynard - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Maynard Fine Arts Theatre - **lat**: 42.4335585 - **long**: -71.4517333 - **full address**: Maynard Fine Arts Theatre, 19 Summer Street, Maynard, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Meet Author Benita VanWinkle - Book Signing Event - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/cdfb0bc007765d626474665ee9197fb71e7297946ae6dbf6a1a8c63eb4baf22a-rimg-w750-h425-dc010630-gmir.jpg?v=1781074639 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Meet Author Benita VanWinkle - Book Signing Event being held? - **A:** Meet Author Benita VanWinkle - Book Signing Event takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Maynard Fine Arts Theatre, 19 Summer Street, Maynard, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Meet Author Benita VanWinkle - Book Signing Event? - **A:** Meet Author Benita VanWinkle - Book Signing Event is organized by Maynard Fine Arts Theatre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Meet Author Benita VanWinkle - Book Signing Event is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Maynard, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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