The Tenth Annual Authors & Innovators Business Ideas Festival will take place on October 22 at UMass-Charles River Campus in Newton and is open to all residents of Weston, Needham, Newton and surrounding towns. Authors & Innovators, now in collaboration with the Boston Book Festival and the Charles River Chamber of Commerce, features book talks, innovative company demonstrations, and lots of opportunities for learning and connection among students, entrepreneurs, CEO’s, and others in the innovation community. Parking and food are free all day. This year’s event will feature the author/book “Life and Lobster,” the story of Cousins Maine Lobster of Shark Tank fame and one of their famous food trucks will be on hand. All are welcome! Info at: authorsinnovators.org