Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival
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  • 2023 Authors A-L
    • Obelia Akanke
    • Gabby Allan
    • Betsy Ashton
    • Paul Awad
    • E.A. Aymar
    • Catherine Bruns
    • Thomas A. Burns, Jr.
    • Ellen Butler
    • Lynn Cahoon
    • Austin Camacho
    • Maya Corrigan
    • John DeDakis
    • Diane Fanning
    • Victoria Gilbert
    • John Gilstrap
    • Marni Graff
    • Bradley Harper
    • Rebecca Hemlock
    • Jeffrey James Higgins
    • Edwin Hill
    • Tim Holland
    • Teresa Inge
    • Thomas Kies
    • Dana King
    • Tara Laskowski
    • Jackie Layton
    • Con Lehane
  • 2023 Authors M-Z
    • Allie Marie
    • Karen McCullough
    • Mary Miley
    • Julie Moffett
    • K.L. Murphy
    • Stacie Murphy
    • R. A. Muth
    • Nancy Naigle
    • Nan O'Berry
    • Kathryn O'Sullivan
    • Josh Pachter
    • Hank Phillippi Ryan (Headliner)
    • Mindy Quigley
    • Amy M. Reade
    • Shawn Reilly Simmons
    • Katharine Schellman
    • Hunter J. Skye
    • Rosalie Spielman
    • Art Taylor
    • Grace Topping
    • Christine Trent
    • LynDee Walker
    • Heather Weidner
  • 2023 Schedule
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    • Signings
    • Author Panels
    • VIP Reception
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August 2020

The Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival
has inspired a month of mystery
events and activities for all ages.
Check out what's happening throughout
​The Month of Mystery:
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Movie Theater Thursday:
Get Out


​Starring ​
Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Catherine Keener, Bradley Whitford, and LaKeith Stanfield

Presented by Suffolk Public Library

Thursday, August 1  |  6:00-7:30pm 
Free & Open to the Public


Morgan Memorial Library
443 West Washington Street
757.514.7323

SuffolkPublicLibrary.com
Chris and his girlfriend Rose go upstate to visit her parents for the weekend. At first, Chris reads the family's overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter's interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he never could have imagined.

​​Rated: R
Running Time: 104 minutes

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Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge “Swamp Safari”

August 3, 17, 21, & 25 | Reservations Required

Departs from the Suffolk Visitor Center, 524 North Main Street
Bus boards at 9:15am; departs at 9:30am

Tour runs 10:00am-1:30pm
$10 adults; $8 seniors (60+), military and children (ages 3-12)

The Great Dismal Swamp is anything but dismal.

Despite its foreboding moniker, the Great Dismal Swamp is one of few remaining American wildernesses and is home to black bear, bobcats, river otters, rattlesnakes and many rare plants. It is the largest intact remnant of a vast habitat that once covered more than one million acres of southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.  Especially attractive to birders and nature lovers, the Great Dismal Swamp boasts 200 species of birds, yellow-bellied and spotted turtles, lizards, salamanders, frogs and toads. Despite its impressive size and age, the Great Dismal Swamp remains a mystery to most people. Its thick forests protect its wildlife and ward off intruders. But for those who venture in, the Dismal Swamp shelters a wealth of history and lore, flora and fauna. Visitors may participate in hiking, biking, nature photography, wildlife observation, hunting, fishing and boating.

One of Suffolk’s most popular attractions, narrated Swamp Safaris fill up quickly. The four-hour tour is led by a biologist specializing is the unique habitat of the Great Dismal. Learn about the history, lore, vegetation and wildlife with this adventure that includes a brief walk to Lake Drummond. Sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended.​ A small snack and beverage is provided. This tour is not recommended for very small children.


Movies at the Center:
Sherlock Gnomes


​Starring ​
Johnny Depp, Emily Blunt, James McAvoy, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine, Mary J. Blige

Sponsored by Suffolk Tourism

Saturday, August 3  |  11:00am 
Free & Open to the Public
Donations of new school supplies gladly accepted


Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
110 West Finney Avenue
757.923.0003 | 757.923.2900 box office

SuffolkCenter.org
After a string of garden gnome disappearances in London, Gnomeo & Juliet team up with legendary detective Sherlock Gnomes and his assistant, Gnome Watson, to investigate the mysterious disappearance of their missing friends and family, leading them to believe Sherlock's nemesis, Moriarty, may be involved.  Prepare for an adventure into the great un-gnome with this fun family film featuring original music by Elton John and Bernie Taupin!

​​Rated: PG
Running Time: 88 minutes

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Cedar Hill Cemetery Guided Stroll

August 5, 15, 17 & 30 | 4:00pm
Reservations Required
 $7 adults; $5 seniors, military and children
*not recommended for children under 12

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Departs from The Suffolk Visitor Center, 524 North Main Street

Originally constructed as "Green Hill Cemetery," this 32-acre expanse of hilly terrain and ancient cedar trees has many stories to reveal. Located behind Riddick's Folly House Museum, Cedar Hill Cemetery (1802) is an official site of the Virginia Civil War Trails program, as it is the final resting place for many Confederate generals and soldiers. Enjoy a 60-minute stroll of Cedar Hill Cemetery's historically fascinating and hauntingly beautiful grounds. 


{August 10 - Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival}


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Writer's Block: Murder Mystery Soirée

August 10  |  7:30-10:00pm
Tickets Required
$55/per person | Limited Availability
​Purchase tickets

The Pinner House
231 Pinner Street
​757-539-8969
​ThePinnerHouse.com​
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An evening of interactive murder mystery, that's sure to have you comically puzzling and deeply involved in the case of whodunnit.

We set the stage at Italian Winery Girato nel Buio for an exclusive tasting event! On the eve of the launch of the winery’s exclusive limited edition vintage, Organo, Girato nel Buio has opened their doors for a private tasting. This is the third year that Girato nel Buio has released Organo, a limited edition vintage that has, in the past, been met with mixed reviews. But as the prestigious guests and winery staff await the beginning of the tasting, a man is found dead in the cellars! Who killed him? Why? There are many secrets to uncover as you and your guests solve the Murder at the Winery!

General admission tickets include heavy hors d'oeuvres, exclusive wines from Uncork'd Suffolk, savory desserts, and an evening of mystery you won't soon forget. Upon ticket purchase, review your email confirmation for character/spectator details. 


Movie Theater Thursday:
Annihilation


​Starring Natalie Portman, Oscar Isaac, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, and Tessa Thompson


Presented by Suffolk Public Library

Thursday, August 15  |  5:45-7:45pm 
Free & Open to the Public


Morgan Memorial Library
443 West Washington Street
757.514.7323
​SuffolkPublicLibrary.com
 
After her husband disappears, a biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious environmental disaster zone, where the laws of nature don't apply. Based on Jeff VanderMeer's best-selling Southern Reach Trilogy. 

​​Rated: R
Running Time: 115 minutes

Movies at the Center:
Mission: Impossible - Fallout


​Starring Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill,
Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Angela Bassett,
​and Rebecca Ferguson


Sponsored by Suffolk Tourism

Thursday, August 15  |  7:00pm 
Free & Open to the Public
Donations of new school supplies gladly accepted


Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
110 West Finney Avenue
757.923.0003 | 757.923.2900 box office

SuffolkCenter.org
 
After a mission goes wrong and anarchist Solomon Lane escapes custody, Ethan Hunt and his IMF team are blamed and their loyalty is questioned. They attempt to fulfill their initial mission and recapture Lane while also trying to outrun a ruthless CIA agent tasked with taking them out. As Hunt fends off these old and new threats, including an imminent nuclear attack, he also realizes allies within IMF might have other motives. An all-star cast made this exciting thriller a huge box office hit with critical praise. 

​​Rated: PG-13
Running Time: 2 hours 27 minutes

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​Legends of Main Street:
A Suffolk Ghost Walk


August 30  |  8:00pm  | Reservations Required
$10 adults / $8 Seniors & Military
*Not recommended for children under 9

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Departs from the Suffolk Visitor Center, 524 North Main Street

A hair-raising encounter with the “spirited” side of Suffolk. Follow a costumed guide through the shadows of historic Main Street discovering stories, legends and “unexplained occurrences” by lantern light. Tales of unsolved mysteries and unresolved affairs abound throughout Suffolk’s historically hip Ghost Walk. Not appropriate for children under 9.

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  • Home
  • About SMAF
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • History
    • Venue 2023
    • Stay Nearby
    • Ordering Books
    • Posters
    • Photos
    • Press
    • Praise For The Festival
  • 2023 Authors A-L
    • Obelia Akanke
    • Gabby Allan
    • Betsy Ashton
    • Paul Awad
    • E.A. Aymar
    • Catherine Bruns
    • Thomas A. Burns, Jr.
    • Ellen Butler
    • Lynn Cahoon
    • Austin Camacho
    • Maya Corrigan
    • John DeDakis
    • Diane Fanning
    • Victoria Gilbert
    • John Gilstrap
    • Marni Graff
    • Bradley Harper
    • Rebecca Hemlock
    • Jeffrey James Higgins
    • Edwin Hill
    • Tim Holland
    • Teresa Inge
    • Thomas Kies
    • Dana King
    • Tara Laskowski
    • Jackie Layton
    • Con Lehane
  • 2023 Authors M-Z
    • Allie Marie
    • Karen McCullough
    • Mary Miley
    • Julie Moffett
    • K.L. Murphy
    • Stacie Murphy
    • R. A. Muth
    • Nancy Naigle
    • Nan O'Berry
    • Kathryn O'Sullivan
    • Josh Pachter
    • Hank Phillippi Ryan (Headliner)
    • Mindy Quigley
    • Amy M. Reade
    • Shawn Reilly Simmons
    • Katharine Schellman
    • Hunter J. Skye
    • Rosalie Spielman
    • Art Taylor
    • Grace Topping
    • Christine Trent
    • LynDee Walker
    • Heather Weidner
  • 2023 Schedule
    • Full Festival Schedule
    • Signings
    • Author Panels
    • VIP Reception
  • Contact Us