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Dive into mystery and craft cocktails with Valley Bookseller's Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour in Stillwater, MN—a lively event for fans of suspense and local authors. Join the conversation and add literary intrigue to your visit.
Dive into mystery and craft cocktails with Valley Bookseller's Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour in Stillwater, MN—a lively event for fans of suspense and local authors. Join the conversation and add literary intrigue to your visit.
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Stillwater, Minnesota, perched on the banks of the St. Croix River, is best known for its riverfront trails, historic downtown streets, and deep-rooted outdoor culture. Amidst this active small town is Valley Bookseller, a unique hub for literary lovers craving indulgence beyond outdoor pursuits. Among their distinctive offerings, the Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour stands out as an inviting blend of mystery storytelling, local culture, and social gathering that feels like an adventure of a different kind.
Held monthly at the Lowell Inn (102 2nd St N), the event transforms an ordinary evening into an interactive experience for those intrigued by the pulse of crime fiction. For $10, adults get an hour to mingle with local mystery authors, dive into lively discussions about whodunits and plot twists, and enjoy a cash bar featuring craft cocktails that spark conversation. Alongside this, attendees receive a $5 shopping coupon for Valley Bookseller, weaving the evening’s intrigue back into the world of books with easy access to fresh mystery titles.
Though not a traditional outdoor adventure, this event connects visitors and locals in a way that enriches Stillwater’s vibrant cultural fabric—offering mental escapism and a social thrill. Valley Bookseller leverages Stillwater’s history as a lumber and trade town, hinting at decades of stories filled with suspense, making the setting a perfect backdrop for mystery fans.
Participants often find this blend of literary engagement and local flavor a fresh complement to the area’s natural scenery, like the nearby Riverwalk and St. Croix bluff trails. Whether you’re warming up after a day outdoors or looking for an alternative evening activity, the Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour is a standout option that expands Stillwater’s adventurous spirit beyond the trails and into the pages of gripping narratives.
easy.
1 hour.
No physical fitness required, suitable for all adults.
Purchasing tickets ahead is recommended as the event can sell out, though some availability may exist at the door.
No, the event is strictly 21+ due to the presence of alcohol.
Outside food or drinks are not permitted; a cash bar is available on site.
Your ticket covers admission to the event, access to meet local mystery authors, and a $5 shopping coupon to use the same night.
The Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour takes place at the Lowell Inn, 102 2nd St N, Stillwater, MN.
There are public parking options in downtown Stillwater within walking distance of the Lowell Inn.
Stillwater’s roots as a 19th-century lumber milling center influenced its architecture and community spirit, visible throughout downtown.
Local businesses like Valley Bookseller support sustainable community engagement by fostering events that encourage small business shopping and cultural connections.
Valley Bookseller in Stillwater, Minnesota presents community-centered literary events and book-focused gatherings. Valley Bookseller hosts Literature Lovers' Night Out™, an evening that brings readers together with acclaimed authors Christi Clancy, Laurie L. Dove, Andrea Eames, and Nancy Johnson. The event features author discussions, book signings, prize drawings, and a cash bar, with attendance limited to 100 guests. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to mingle and secure seating. As a bookselling venue in Stillwater, Valley Bookseller organizes scheduled appearances and signings that connect authors with local readers. Literature Lovers' Night Out™ emphasizes close-up conversation and direct engagement between readers and guest authors in an intimate setting. The event format includes moderated discussions, opportunities for audience questions, and time for individual book signings. Valley Bookseller serves readers and event attendees in the Stillwater area by presenting carefully structured author nights. Information about event lineups, guest authors, and capacity limits is published with each scheduled experience. Ticketing and attendance details for Literature Lovers' Night Out™ note the limited guest list and suggest arriving early for pre-event mingling and the available cash bar. Valley Bookseller’s events are designed to offer clear expectations for guests and to provide direct access to authors through signing sessions and post-talk interactions.
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