Presented by The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center

Wine & Words with Mary Lou Sanelli

Registration ends Thursday, 06/18/2026 8:00pm PDT

About This Event

Thursday, June 18th | 6pm-8pm

$20 PAFAC Members | $25 General Tickets

*Includes 1 glass of wine per ticket.

Join us for an enchanting evening of Wine & Words at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center featuring author Mary Lou Sanelli. Sanelli, the author of fourteen books spanning nonfiction, fiction, memoir, poetry, and children’s literature, will share insights from her newest work, In So Many Words—a title nominated for both the Pacific Northwest Book Award and the Washington State Book Award in 2025.

In addition to her writing, Sanelli is known for her work as a columnist, choreographer, and master teacher of contemporary ballet-jazz. During the Wine & Words Author Salon, guests will enjoy wine, live music, and Sanelli’s insight from her latest book. The evening will conclude with a specially choreographed dance inspired by her final reading, performed by Salina Treider, owner of Studio360.

 

About the author:

Mary Lou Sanelli is the author of fourteen titles of nonfiction, fiction, memoir, poetry, and a recent children's title. Her newest, In So Many Words, has been nominated for a 2025 Pacific Northwest Book Award and a 2025 Washington State Book Award. She has been a keynote speaker for national and international organizations, as well as for private clubs & events, bookclubs, writer's conferences, and author/speaker venues such as Town Hall Seattle. She also works as a columnist, a choreographer, and master teacher of contemporary ballet-jazz. For more information visit www.marylousanelli.com.

About This Event

Thursday, June 18th | 6pm-8pm

$20 PAFAC Members | $25 General Tickets

*Includes 1 glass of wine per ticket.

Join us for an enchanting evening of Wine & Words at Port Angeles Fine Arts Center featuring author Mary Lou Sanelli. Sanelli, the author of fourteen books spanning nonfiction, fiction, memoir, poetry, and children’s literature, will share insights from her newest work, In So Many Words—a title nominated for both the Pacific Northwest Book Award and the Washington State Book Award in 2025.

In addition to her writing, Sanelli is known for her work as a columnist, choreographer, and master teacher of contemporary ballet-jazz. During the Wine & Words Author Salon, guests will enjoy wine, live music, and Sanelli’s insight from her latest book. The evening will conclude with a specially choreographed dance inspired by her final reading, performed by Salina Treider, owner of Studio360.

 

About the author:

Mary Lou Sanelli is the author of fourteen titles of nonfiction, fiction, memoir, poetry, and a recent children's title. Her newest, In So Many Words, has been nominated for a 2025 Pacific Northwest Book Award and a 2025 Washington State Book Award. She has been a keynote speaker for national and international organizations, as well as for private clubs & events, bookclubs, writer's conferences, and author/speaker venues such as Town Hall Seattle. She also works as a columnist, a choreographer, and master teacher of contemporary ballet-jazz. For more information visit www.marylousanelli.com.

Getting There

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center
1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd.
Port Angeles, Washington 98362
United States