Literary Events

10--AGENDA--OCTOBER 1995

LITERARY EVENTS

Send your Literary Events for the November issue of AGENDA by October 15 to: AGENDA. 220 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, Ml 48104.

1 Sunday
22nd Mich. Antiquarian Book & Paper Show: Mid-Mich. Antiquarian Book Dealers Assoc. 9:30 am-5pm, New Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan, Lansing. Over 120 dealers from Mich., nine other states and Canada will be offering almost 300 tables of collectable and unusual books, postcards, prints, magazines, maps, posters, ads and ephemera. Included in the sale will be a large selection of children's illustrated and series books, regional history, signed books, and first editions. $4/accompanied children 13 and under free. Ray Walsh, 517-332-0112

2 Monday
Writers Series: Guild House 8:30 pm, 802 Monroe. SAM HYDE will read short stories he describes as "urban tales of morbid wackiness." HEATHER SWEENEY will read startling, mind-piercing narratives with a blend of unique language and stunning visual images. Ken Cormier, 481-9101

3 Tuesday
Poetry Slam: The Heidelberg 8 pm, 215 N. Main. Featured poet and open mike, $3. 663-7758

5 Thursday
Reading & Booksigning: Shaman Drum 8 pm, 315 S. State. KAY REDFIELD JAMISON will read from her newly published memoir of manic depression, "An Unquiet Mind." Jamison is Prof. of Psychiatry at John Hopkins Univ. School of Medicine and the author of "Touched with Fire: Manic-Depressive Illness and the Artistic Temperament." 662-7407

Author DAVID TRUER will be reading from his first published novel, "Little," at Shaman Drum Bookshop (see 11 Wednesday) 

6 Friday
After Hours Poetry Series: Shaman Drum 8 pm, 315 S. State. Reading by RICHARD JONES, editor of "Poetry East" and Prof. of English at DePaul Univ. His most recent collection is "A Perfect Time." Jones joins rhythms of natural conversaron with narrative and a sharp eye for detail to produce poetry rich with wisdom. He will be on hand after the reading to sign books and share refreshments. 662-7407

7 Saturday
Children's Hour: Borders 11 am, 612E. Liberty. Curious George is the featured guest. 668-7652

Sappho Poetry Reading: Women's International League lor Peace & Freedom 7 pm, Common Language, 215 S. Fourth Ave. Women from WILPF will read selections of Sappho's poetry and discuss the Sappho project. This is a travelling installation embracing the life and work of Sappho- the extraordinary poet-genius of Lesbos. 663-0036

Reading & Book Signing: Borders 7:30 pm, Rackham Amphitheatre. KAZUO ISHIGURO, author of "Remains of the Day," "A Pale View of Hills," and "An Artist of the Floating World," wilt read from his new novel. "The Unconsoled." In this novel, Ryder, a pianist of international renown, arrives in a European city he can't identify for a concert he can't remember agreeing to give. lshiguro has created a seamless fictional universe both wholly unrecognizable and familiar. 668-7652

8 Sunday
Publication Celebration : Shaman Drum 4-6 pm, 315 S. State. Reception for the publication of "Harps Upon the Windows: The Johnston Family of the Old Northwest," the true story of a family that played a key role in the settlement of northern Michigan. The late author MARJORIE CAHN BRAZER's family will be on hand to sign books and share refreshments. 662-7407

9 Monday
Book Signing. Lecture & Slide Show: Whole Foods 6:30 pm, 2398 E. Stadium. With Douglas lan Stewart, author of "After The Trees: Living on the Transamazonian Highway." Pre-register, 971-3366

Writers Series: Guild House 8:30 pm, 802 Monroe. JODIANN HATHAWAY will read original poems. She describes her performance as: "Kit Kat delivers some hip ink Jodiann Hathaway sugar and a boat party for the deep house funk served up with a wet-nap." JULIÁN VORUS will read what he describes as "small town boy goes to hell" poetry and prose. NOELLE NICHOLSON will read stories and poems that represent a "fish-eyed view of the gore-bellied precepts." Ken Cormier, 481-9101

10 Tuesday
Publication Celebration: Shaman Drum 4-6 pm, 315 S. State. Reception for the publication of three new books edited by DONALD S. LÓPEZ, JR.: "Curators of the Buddha: the Study of Buddhism Under Colonialism," "Buddhism in Practice" and "Religions of India in Practice." Lopez is Prof. of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies in the Dept. of Asian Languages & Cultures at U-M. He will be on hand to sign books and share refreshments. 662-7407

11 Wednesday
Reading: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. NISI SHAWL, short story author and poet, will read from her story, "The Rainses," and some of her poems concerning love, spiritual growth and ancestors. Shawl will also perform a Yoruba-based ceremony. 668-7652

Reading: Shaman Drum 8 pm, 315 S. State. DAVID TREUER will read from his first published novel, "Little." this book tells of family secrets of three generations on a reservation community called Poverty. Treuer is Ojibwe; he grew up at Leech Lake reservation in Northern Minnesota, was educated at Princeton, and is currently a graduate student at U-M. He will be on hand after the reading to sign books and share refreshments. 6627407

12 Thursday
Discussion: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. GEORGE BORNSTEIN, editor of "Under the Moon: The Unpublished Early Poetry of William Butler Yeats," will talk about and sign copies of this newly published book. The poems - written between the poet's late teens and late twenties - focus primarily on the themes of love, old age, poetic vision, and Yeats' infatuation with the Irish patriot Maud Gonne. Bornstein is a Prof. of English at U-M. 668-7652

KEITH TAYLOR and seven other local poets will all be performing at the Mendelssohn Theater as art of The Second Annual Ann Arbor Poetry Festival (see 16 Monday)

Reading: Shaman Drum 8 pm, 315 S. State. OCTAVIA BUTLER, who has been called the grand dame of science fiction, will read from her newest book "Bloodchild," a collection of stories and essays. Butler has received widespread praise for her exploration of feminist and racial themes and has won both of science fiction's highest honors. She will be on hand after the reading to sign books and share refreshments. 662-7407

13 Friday
Reading: Shaman Drum S pm, 315 S. State. NICHOLAS DELBANCO reads from his new novel, "In the Name of Mercy." Set in a fictitious West Mich. town, this timely love story/mystery chases the elusive lines between mercy and murder. DelBanco directs the MFA in Writing Program at U-M. He will be on hand after the reading to sign books and share refreshments. 662-7407

Poetry Slam: U-Club 9pm,1st fl. Mich Union. For U-M studs, staff, faculty & guests, $1. 763-8426

14 Saturday
Children's Hour: Borders 11 am, 612E. Liberty. Borders' storytellers will read stories about autumn. 668-7652

Publication Celebration: Shaman Drum 2-4 pm, 31 5 S. State. Reception for the publication of "Coyote Goes Walking," four Native American folk tales retold and illustrated by Shaman Drum's own TOM POHRT. The reception is also for "A Child's Anthology of Poetry," which Pohrt illustrated. He will be on hand to sign books and share refreshments. 662-7407

Reading: Common Language 7 pm, 215 S. Fourth Ave. ACHY OBEJAS, author of the short story collection "We Came All the Way from Cuba So You Could Dress Like This" and a weekly contributor to the Chicago Tribune, will read. Obejas writes eye-opening stories about uprooted people. Some, like herself, are Latino immigrants and lesbians; others are men (gay and straight), people with AlDS, and addicts- all are struggling for wholeness and love. 663-0036 

LITERARY EVENTS 

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16 Monday
Publication Celebration: Shaman Drum 4-6pm, 315 S. State. Reception for the publication of "The British Moralists and the InternaL 'Ought' 1640-1740" by STEPHEN DARWALL. This work examines both the early modern British moralists and debates in present-day ethics. Darwall is a Prof. of Philosophy at U-M. He will be on hand to sign books and share refreshments. 662-7407

Second Annual Ann Arbor Poetry Festival: A2 Poetry Forum 8 pm. Mendelssohn Theater. A night of powerful and hilarious contemporary spoken word and acoustic mayhem from a cross section of the area's best performance poets. These include: Decky Alexander, Ron Alien, Brenda Cardenas, Ken Cormier. Brenda Flanagan, Ken Mikolowski, Keith Taylor, and Jan Worth, $3.50 adv. (at Shaman Drum)/$4 door. 930-1911

17 Tuesday
Publication Celebration: Shaman Drum Call for time, 315 S. State. Reception for the publication of "Germany, Hitler, and World War II" by GERHARD L. WEINBERG. The New York Times Book Review called the book "a tour de force, classical diplomatic history at its best." Weinberg is a Prof. of History at U-North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He will be on hand to sign books and share refreshments. 662-7407

18 Wednesday
Discussion & Book Signing: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. With NANCY O'HARA, author of "Find a Quiet Corner: A Simple Guide to Self-Peace." O'Hara describes how to release stress, increase energy, tap into creativity, and improve well-being. O'Hara, a student of Zen Buddhism, lives in New York and is a sales manager for Simon & Schuster. 668-7652

Author and illustrator TOM POHRT will be at Shaman Drum Bookshop to celebrate the publication of "Coyote Goes Walking" (see 14 Saturday)

20 Friday
Gloria Steinem: Mich. Theater & Borders 7:30 pm, Mich. Theater. Steinem returns to Ann Arbor to talk about her life as a feminist and to sign copies of her books. This event highlights the new edition of her first bestseller, "Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions." 668-7652

Poetry Reading: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. THREE GUYS FROM ALBANY believe that poetry should be part of society rather than apart from it - relevant, communicative, and honest. Their program addresses peace, homelessness and ecology, as well as celebrations of love, life and art. They perform primarily at cafes, bars, libraries and colleges throughout New England. 668-7652

21 Saturday
Children's Hour: Borders 11 am, 612 E. Liberty. DAVID KIRK, author of "Miss Spider's Tea Party," will read from his new book, "Miss Spider's Wedding." There will be treats and prizes. 668-7652

Demonstration: Borders 2 pm 612 E. Liberty. BOB LEVITUS, author of "Dr, Macintosh's Guide to the Online Universe" and "Dr. Macintosh: How to Become a Macintosh Power User," will give a discuss two of his new titles: "Webmaster for Macintosh" and "New and Improved Stupid Mac Tricks." LeVitus will give an online demonstration on how to set up a Web site and he will show the audience some cool Mac tricks. 668-7652

23 Monday
Discussion & Book Signing: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. Journalist PEGGY ORENSTEIN, a former managing editor of Mother Jones magazine, will talk about her new book "SchoolGirls: Young Women, Self-Esteem, and the Confidence Gap." This book- a seldom seen portrait of teenage girls - is an indictment of our educational system and society. It shows how young women emerge from adolescence with reduced expectations of life and much less confidence than boys have. 668-7652

Writers Series: Guild House 8:30 pm, 802 Monroe. Detroit poet VIEVEE draws on her maniacal obsession with the conqueror Hannibal, her experiences growing up in Texas, and her present life in the Cass Corridor, to create a startling, rhythmic rant that is not to be missed. ERIC BLOCH will present original songs on the acoustic guitar with strangley familiar titles such as "Stairway to Heaven" and "Pinball Wizard." KIM WEBB will perform beautifully written and hypnotically executed monologues. Ken Cormier, 481-9101

24 Tuesday
Reading: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. SUSAN HOLTZER, author of "Something to Kill For," will read from her second Ann Arbor-based mystery, "Curly Smoke." In this book, computer programmer Anneke Haagen and Police Lieutenant Karl Genesko team up to solve a mystery - who's responsible for a body found in the middle of snowy Mackinac court strangled with dental floss? The dentist isn't the only suspect. 668-7652

26 Thursday
Reading: Borders 7:30 pm, Mich. Union Pendleton Rm. T. CORAGHESSAN BOYLE, author of "World's End" and "East is East," will read from his new novel, "The Tortilla Curtain." This tells the story ot two couples in contemporary Los Angeles struggling with the realities of Ilegal immigration. The first are recently-arrived mmigrants, trying to survive in the bushes at the top of Topanga Canyon. The second are liberals and residents of an exclusive, newly-gated community. Due to an accident, their two worlds collide. Boyle teaches creative writing at Univ. of Southern California. 668-7652

27 Friday
"Ordinary Women with Extraordinary Spirit": Common Language 8 pm, 215 S.Fourth Ave. KATHRYN BEISNER, writer and storyteller of women's history and adventure, will have you flying, roping and sliding. You'll dodge live ammunition with the women pilots of WWII, jump into the saddle with the rodeo cowgirls of the '20s and '30s, and sit in the stands of the Women's Professional Baseball League, $3-$5 (sliding scale). 663-0036

KATHRYN BEISNER, writer and storyteller of women's history and adventure, will be at Common Language Bookstore (see 27 Friday)

28 Saturday
Children's Hour: Borders 11 am, 612 E Liberty. HARPBEAT, the harp and percussion duo, will tell stories and play fun and scary Halloween songs. 668-7652

29 Sunday
Poetry Reading: Del Rio Bar 1:30-4:30 pm, 122 W. Washington. Join the FEED THE POETS GROUP for an afternoon of poetry from the area's finest poets. There will also be one hour of open mike reading for those brave souls yet to achieve recognition. Interested poets should contact the Del Rio for scheduling arrangements or further information. 761-2530

30 Monday
Discussion: Borders 7:30 pm, 612 E Liberty. JIM WALLIS, nationally known activist and speaker and founding editor of Sojourners magazine, will talk about his new book "The Soul of Politics: Beyond 'Religious Right' and 'Secular Left.'" Wallis draws on his own experience in the urban ghettos of Washington, D.C. and elsewhere to show why traditional liberal and conservative options that emphasize either personal values or social justice fall short of solutions. He looks outside the traditional corridors of power to find the resources for a political movement that will empower the powerless, protect the environment, and foster true democracy. 668-7652

Writers Series: Guild House 8:30 pm, 802 Monroe. SUBURBAN BLASPHEME is coming to celebrate Devil's Night with outrageous poems and stories. This group is made up of six poets from Detroit: DARIUS J. CAMPBELL, AMY WOODBY, JASON FONTELLA, CINDI ST. GERMAIN, and DOC RAYMOND. They present reverent tributes to nicotine and caffeine, as well as neurotic love poems. Ken Cormier, 481-9101