Author and screenplay writer Rex Pickett will be the featured guest and presenter at BLEND, a reception and wine event April 18th, 2013 at 5:30pm in the Yakima Convention Center hosted by the Yakima Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau. Pickett has written numerous screenplays for both film and television. Most notably, he wrote the novel Sideways, which was made into the critically-acclaimed Oscar-winning film of the same title by Alexander Payne. In 2011, he wrote and independently published his Sideways sequel Vertical. “Sideways” the play is now at the La Jolla Playhouse where it will be prepped for its Broadway run.
BLEND is open to the public and includes the opportunity to meet and hear Mr. Pickett, enjoy wine by local wineries, heavy Hors d’oeuvres and more. Cost is $25 per person. To reserve call 509-575-3010 or email laura@visityakima.com. Or purchase online tickets here. (small transaction fee applies).