Looking for a unique way to connect with others through books and art? Join Camille Mortensen for Beyond the Book, a quarterly book club where great books spark meaningful conversations and connection. Read the featured book beforehand, then gather in a fun, informal setting to explore timeless themes through discussion, art from the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, and insights from a guest expert.
November 4 | 6:30-8:00 PM
Stitched, by New York Times bestselling author Eli McCann, is set in Utah, telling the heart-warming story of two feuding quilting clubs from Cache Valley and Ogden.
Theme: The Art of Aging Well
Book: Stitched, Eli McCann, 2026
Artwork: Romare Bearden, Quilting Time, 1981
Guest Speakers:
- Eli McCann, author of Stitched
- Elizabeth Fauth, PhD, Director of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Research Center
- Danielle Stewart, PhD, Head of Academic Initiatives and Curator, NEHMA
The event is free and open to all, but prior RSVP is required.
Future "Beyond the Book" Dates:
- February 2027 at NEHMA
- May 2027 at NEHMA
- August 2027, date/details TBD
