Litquake Year-Round 2019

Join us in celebrating 50 years of Mario Puzo's seminal novel The Godfather, a benefit for Litquake's 20th anniversary!

With readings and stories from special guests, including Eddie Muller (TCM's "Czar of Noir") and a performance by the acclaimed Word for Word performing arts company. Admission includes three-course dinner with wine, and hosted cocktail hour. Music from Orchestra Nostalgico, a Bay Area ensemble specializing in classic cinema compositions of Nino Rota. Plus, a silent auction for 2 tickets to see renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli give the inaugural performance at Chase Center on December 5.

Community partners include Adastra Wines, Cafe Zoetrope, Caffe Trieste, and City Lights Bookstore.

Reception at 6 PM
Dinner and program at 7 PM
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Soldier - $150 per ticket

• 3 course Italian dinner with premium wine
• 2 drink tickets

Capo - $200 per ticket

• 3 course Italian dinner with premium wine
• 2 drink tickets
• Online recognition 
• Zoetrope gift bag

Consigliere - $1250 per ticket

• 3 course Italian dinner with premium wine
• 2 drink tickets
• Online recognition 
• Zoetrope gift bag
• Table for 10
• 2 drink tickets/person

Boss - $2500 per ticket

• 3 course Italian dinner with premium wine
• Online recognition
• Zoetrope gift bag
• Table for 10
• 2 drink tickets/person
• Print recognition in Litquake's 20th anniversary festival guide

To cover online payment processing fees, an additional 5% has been added to each RSVP level. Litquake greatly appreciates our supporters' understanding.


Honorary Committee
Lisa Brown and Daniel Handler
Jeannette Etheredge
Wendy MacNaughton and Caroline Paul
Armistead Maupin
Nicola Miner and Robert Mailer Anderson
Don "Father Guido Sarducci" Novello
Amy Tan
Vendela Vida and Dave Eggers

Host Committee
Luca Brasi
Constanzia Corleone
Frederico Corleone
Michael Corleone
Santino Corleone
Vito Corleone

Litquake Board of Directors
Natalie Baszile
Jack Boulware
Angie Chau
Frances Dinkelspiel
Jane Ganahl
Jordan Gill
Scott James
Michelle Jeffers
Bora Reed
Julia Flynn Siler
Jody Weiner

Special Thanks
Adastra Wines
Cafe Zoetrope
Caffe Trieste
Chronicle Books
City Lights Booksellers