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Earl Hamner

Earl Hamner's latest book is Generous Women: An Appreciation. His novels Spencer's Mountain and The Homecoming became the basis for the television series "The Waltons." The producer and creator of "Falcon Crest," his honors include an Emmy, the Peabody Award, and six Christopher Awards.

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Lives Up Close: Portraits and Appreciations

Fri. March 23rd, 10:00 AM

This event has been moved to the Charlottesville-Albermarle Convention & Visitors Info Center

Authors Charles Shields (Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee), Donna Lucey (Archie and Amélie), and Earl Hamner (Generous Women: An Appreciation) discuss their books capturing influential lives.


Moderator: David Plunkett

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Location:

Charlottesville-Albemarle Convention & Visitors
100 5th Street NE
(434)293-6789
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Authors' Reception

Sat. March 24th, 6:00 PM

Join us for wine and hors d'oeuvres at the home of the President of the University of Virginia, hosted by authors Lee Smith, Hal Crowther, and Earl Hamner. All participating authors invited.

Sponsored by the Library of Virginia in celebration of the Virginia Literary Awards, UVa Bookstore.

IMPORTANT - This is a ticketed event. You must purchase tickets in order to attend.

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Location:

UVa Carr's Hill
UVa Central Grounds
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