Kaffe Fassett is author of "Glorious Knits" and a new book, "Kaffe Fassett's Museum Quilts: Designs Inspired by the Victoria & Albert Museum." This gala event includes a reception and book-signing as well as a talk by Fassett, and all proceeds go to benefit the Textile Center Library. Advance tickets, which are nearly sold out, are $50 -- call 612-436-0464 and be ready to use your credit card -- while tickets at the door, if there are any left, will be $75.
3000 University Ave., Mpls.