NATCHEZ — Natchez native Denise Gee will be signing copies of her new book “Porch Parties: Cocktail Recipes and Easy Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining” from 4 to 6 p.m. today on the upstairs balcony at Pearl Street Pasta.

Gee’s book won’t be released nationally until April 28, but will be available at Cover to Cover Books after the Saturday signing event.

The event is being catered by Pearl Street Pasta, and a sampling of drinks from the book will be served.