Offsite Event: B. DYLAN HOLLIS “Baking Across America” (w/ Alexander Rigby)

May 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

“White Whale is thrilled to bring B. Dylan Hollis, the charismatic TikTok phenom and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Baking Yesteryear, back to Pittsburgh for the release of his newest cookbook, Baking Across America. Dylan will be joined in conversation by his editor, Alexander M. Rigby. Join us for this offsite event at the First Unitarian Church in Shadyside.

***Tickets are required to attend this event. Each ticket includes a SIGNED HARDCOVER OF BAKING ACROSS AMERICA. We will have additional copies for purchase, along witih copies of Dylan’s last cookbook, Baking Yesteryear, on hand for purchase. Following the talk, there will be a signing line for personalization.***”

More info: https://whitewhalebookstore.com/events

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