The Friends of Steely Library will present a one-of-a-kind event that combines Good Food, Good Drinks and Good Books to raise funds for NKU library informatics scholarships.
On May 23, Good Food • Good Drinks • Good Books will showcase local culinary specialists and beverage experts from New Riff Distilling.
“Good Books” will include an opportunity to meet legendary NKU Coach Kenney Shields and local author Richard Polt.
Coach Shields is a local hero and personality and is known as the sports community’s good humor man. Under Coach Shields’ leadership, NKU became one of the top NCAA Division II programs in the nation. His autobiography Nothing More, Nothing Less, Nothing Else takes you inside the life and coaching career of the Northern Kentucky sports icon.
Richard Polt is a typewriter enthusiast and current Xavier professor of philosophy. He is the author of three books, with his most recent The Typewriter Revolution: A Typist’s Companion for the 21st Century documenting the history and practical tips on his favorite subject. He is also a contributor to the documentary California Typewriter, featuring Tom Hanks.
• What: Good Food • Good Drinks • Good Books
• When: Wednesday, May 23, from 7 – 10 p.m.
• Where: New Riff Distilling, 24 Distillery Way, Newport
Tickets start at $100, which includes food, beverages, a silent auction and live entertainment. Registration is limited to 200 guests and ends May 18. Tickets are available at nku.edu/goodbooks/tickets. For more information, contact Ken Gunkel at 513-703-1123 or kengunkel@gmail.com.
Proceeds from the event will support the Friends of Steely Library scholarship, established in 2016 to help high-achieving library informatics students continue and complete their degrees.
