Literary Libations | Sep 27 | Edward Abbey: The Monkey Wrench Gang at 50
Step into a historic space where story, place, and presence meet. Literary Libations is a live recording of the Let’s Go Eat and Drink Podcast and monthly boozy book club series hosted by Clubhouse, Ken Sanders, Ken Sanders Rare Books, Wine Academy of Utah and Bill Allred (X96), bringing writers, readers, and community into intimate conversation. Wine Pairing + Non-Alcoholic Beverages included.
This September, we mark 50 years of Edward Abbey’s The Monkey Wrench Gang—a countercultural classic that helped ignite the radical environmental movement. First published in 1975, the novel introduced the world to Bonnie, Doc, Seldom Seen Smith, and Hayduke—and dared readers to imagine sabotage as sacred duty.
There’s no one better suited to lead this conversation than legendary bookseller and rare book expert Ken Sanders—a close friend of Abbey, a fierce defender of the desert, and a long-time voice in the literary and ecological worlds of the American West.
Through wine, words, and wide-open questions, we’ll explore Abbey’s complicated legacy and enduring impact. Expect sharp insights, spirited debate, and a space to reflect on radical environmentalism in an era of climate emergency.
Featuring a curated wine tasting by Jim Santangelo (Utah Wine Academy), an Abbey-themed book table, and a century-old space built for story. Wine Pairing + Non-Alcoholic Beverages included.
Saturday, September 27, 2025
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Clubhouse SLC
$35 in advance | $40 at the door
Seating is limited. Advance tickets encouraged.