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Author Tom Robbins’ artistic legacy to be celebrated

Attend the royal tribute to a literary legend in La Conner

Author Tom Robbins, photographed at home in La Conner circa with his hand on his hip.
Author Tom Robbins, photographed at home in La Conner circa July 1981. Robbins, now 91, will be "King for a Day" for Tom Robbins Day on Saturday, Sept. 2 in La Conner. A parade in his honor will be part of the day's festivities. (Photo courtesy of Alan Hillyer/Writer Pictures via AP)
By Christian Martin CDN Contributor
If a literary legend is living in one's corner of the country, what might be the best way to celebrate them and their important artistic legacy? If the legend in question is Tom Robbins, might as well declare him royalty.  That's exactly what some folks in La Conner have done. Saturday, Sept. 2 will be a celebration of the beloved novelist with a “King for a Day” gala featuring a parade, art exhibits, “gifts and gaiety” and a raffle to support reading programs at the local librar

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