An evening with John Clark McCall

     John Clark McCall, Jr., author of "Tales of a Southern Palazzo," will talk about his book here at the Moultrie library, 204 5th Street, SE, on Tuesday, August 16th, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  The event is open to the public.
      "Tales of a Southern Palazzo" is a memoir that reads like fiction.  John has written a "complex, twisted, and highly fragrant story" about our fair city of Moultrie that is basically all true (he says). 
     Using the distinctive mansion on Tallokas Road as a backdrop, "Tales" recounts the hilarious and oftentimes unbelievable events that have occurred during the tenure of three Southern bachelors who lived there.  The author talks about his family and friends who frequented not only the mansion, but the Cloister Hotel on Sea Island and the dove fields of Colquitt County.  And you'll enjoy looking at the many pictures of the people he talks about.
     "Tales" celebrates the uniqueness of tragedy and humor in the Deep South, defying the reader to discern which is which. 
     John is an interesting and highly educated man, who will entertain you with his memoirs.  He is an established writer, not only of his first book of memoirs, but regarding theatre and theatre organ history, as well as architecture.
     After graduating from Georgia State University with degrees in Journalism and Governmental Administration, he pursued careers in art, college administration, interior design, and theatre organ.
     As an award-winning organist, he was honored in 2010 with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Atlanta Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society, and is currently house organist at the famed Rylander Theater in Americus, Georgia. 
     John is also president of his design consultant firm in Valdosta, Georgia, where he makes his home.
     "Tales of a Southern Palazzo" may ruffle some feathers, but it is a highly entertaining little book.  But, as usual, memoirs never seem to satisfy all the people who are mentioned in an author's book.  Copies will be available for purchase and book signing after John's talk.