Literary Events
Literary Events
14-Agenda March 1997
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1 Saturday
Children's Story Hour Borders Books 11 am, 612 E. Liberty. Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss stories. 668-7652
2 Sunday
Bagels & Books 10 am, Jewish Community Center, 2935 Birch Hollow. KEN WACHSBERGER tells stories from and signs copies of "Never Be Afraid: A Jew in the Maquis." 971-3868
Rhythm Writers: Shaman Drum Bookshop 2 pm, 315 S. State. Micro workshop "Triggering Poetry" with JOSIE KEARNS. Followed by JOE MATUSAK reading from "Eating Fire," the M.L. Libler with Bill Blank on drums and keyboard. Then muralist KATHERINE LARSON will describe and show her murals at Zanzibar Restaurant. Followed by open mic. Donations accepted. 1-810-652-8568
3 Monday
Writers Series: Guild House 8:30 pm, 802 Monroe. Reading with JAMES and with CHARLENE BERELS and open mie. 995-1956
4 Tuesday
Children's Story Hour Borders Books. 10am,612 E.Liberty. ZEHRA BERKMAN and TOM HYDE tell stories and singsongs. 668-7652
Registration for Spring Preschool Storytimes: All A2 District Library Branches For ages 3 and up for 18 Tue thru Apr 21 on Tue, Wed and Thu at 9:30-10 am and 2-2:30 pm. West Branch 994-1674, Loving Branch 994-2353, Northeast Branch 996-3180
Drop-ln Storytime: A2 District Library 4 4:30 pm, Youth Dept., 343 S. 5th Ave. Birds and more birds. For ages 3 and up. 994-2345
Home Day Care Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30-1 1 am, Youth Dept., 343S. 5th Ave. For ages 2.5 to 5. 994-2345
Poetry Slam: Heidelberg 8 pm, The Heidelberg Club Above, 21 5 N. Main. Poet EDWARD MORIN reads from "Labor Day at Walden Pond," $3. 426-3451
5 Wednesday
Home Day Care Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30 am(see 4 Tue) Drop-ln Storytime: A2 District Library 6:30-7 pm (see 4 Tue)
6 Thursday
Drop-ln Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30-11 am (see 4 Tue)
7 Friday
Reception & Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 315 S. State St. Former Congressman STEVE DERSON, ROBERT GRAETZ, MELANIE MORRISON, KRISTER STENDHAL, MARK ALLEN POWELL and JACK ANDERSON are among the featured writers attending 'The Gifts We Offer, the Burdens We Bear the Vocation and Ministry of Gay and Lesbian Persons n Church and Society" Conference. 662-7407
First Fridays: Galerie Jacques 9:30 pm, 616 Wesley. RON ALLEN and SEMAJ will read. 665-9889
8 Saturday
Children's Story Hour Borders Books. 11 am, 612 E. Liberty. 668-7652
10 Monday
Evening Voyages- Tunes & Tales: A2 District Library 7-7:45 pm, Multi-Purpose Room, 343 S. 5th Ave. 994-2345
Contemporary World Literature Reading Group: Borders Books 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. 20th century world lit with ELENA ROSEN 668-7652
Reading: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 315 S. State. Journalist LAURA FLANDERS will read from her new book "Real Majority, Media Minority: The Costs of Sidelining Women in Reporting."662-7407
Writers Series: Guild House 8:30 pm, 802 Monroe. RAYMOND McDANIEL and JENNIFER JACKSON read from their work. 995-1956
11 Tuesday
Children's Story Hour: Borders Books 10 am (see 4 Tue).
Home Day Care Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30 am (see 4 Tue)
Booked for Lunch: A2 District Library 12:10-1 pm, Multi-Purpose Room, 343 S. 5th Ave. With LEE MEADOWS on African-American Mystery writers. 994-2345
Drop-ln Story Time: A2 District Library 4-4:30 pm, Multi-Purpose Room, 343 S. 5th Ave. Let's go to the farm. Stories for age 3 and up. 994-2352
Cover To Cover: A2 District Library 7-8:30 pm, 4th Floor Conference Room, 343 S. 5th Ave. Discuss "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil," by JOHN BERENDT. Register 994-2335
Reading & Book Signing: Borders Books 7:30 pm, 61 2 E. Liberty. VIKRAM CHANDRA will read from "Love and Longing in Bombay." 668-7652
12 Wednesday
Home Day Care Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30 am (see 4 Tue)
Drop-ln Storytime: A2 District Library 6:30-7 pm (see 11 Tue)
Reading & Book Signing: Borders Books 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. BRAD LEITHAUSER will read from "The Friends of Freeland." 668-7652
Reading & Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 315 S. State St. LOUISE KEHOE reads from her memoir "In This Dark House," winner of a 1995 National Jewish Book Award. 662-7407
13 Thursday
Drop-ln Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30-1 1am (see 11 Tue) Poetry Reading Group: Borders Books 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. Discuss the poetry of Nobel Prize winners starting with WISLAWA SZYMBORSKA. 668-7652
Reading & Book Signing: Borders Books 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. MATT RUFF will read from "Sewer, Gas and Electric. " 668-7652
14 Friday
Reception & Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4-6 pm, 31 5 S. State St. RICHARD W.BAILEY will discuss "Nineteenth-Century English." 662-7407
Cover To Cover: A2 District Library 7-8:30 pm, 4th Floor Conference Room, 343 S. 5th Ave. Tonight's selection is "Cold Comfort Farm," by STELLA GIBBONS Register 994-2335
Reading/Performance & Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, Rackham Amphitheatre, 91 5 E. Washington. Native American author RAY A. YOUNG BEAR brings a powerful storytelling performance to A2 to celebrate publication of "Remnants of the First Earth," the story of his fictional alter-ego, Edgar Bearchild. 662-7407
15 Saturday
The Living Breathing Screenwriting Seminar: Kerrytown Concert House 9 am-3:30 pm, 415 N. 5th Ave. Join two accomplished, working writers for an intimate, interactive introduction to the creative process and business of screenwriting, $75. 810-746-9222
Children's Story Hour: Borders Books. 11 am, 612 E. Liberty. The weather outside is frightful. 668-7652
"Turning Memories Into Memoirs": Living English Institute Workshop 1-5 pm, TBA Register for workshop on Sats. 15, 22, and 29, $75 plus materials. 741-0454
16 Sunday
Reception/Demonstraton & Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 2-4 pm, 315 S. State. Ann Arborite JUDITH VANDERtalksaboutherbook, "Shoshone Ghost Dance Religión: Poetry Songs and Great Basin Context." 662-7407
Rhythm Writers: Leonardo's Cafe 2 pm,2101 Bonisteel.North Campus Commons. On the theme "Honoring Elders and Mentors." With song-writer LISA HUNTER. ROLLIN MARQUIS reads poetry and tales. JEANETTE GASPARO shares a poem and discusses Marquis' mentorship of her. Stephen Dunning gives his strategies of support for Mich. mentors and professional writers mentored by him will offer some of their work. Concludes with open mic. Refreshments, donations accepted. 1-810-652-8568
17 Monday
Reading & Book Signing: Borders Books 7 pm, 612 E. Liberty. JAY BONANSINGA will read from 'The Killer's Game." 668-7652
Women's Literature Reading Group: Borders Books 7:30 pm, Cafe, 612 E. Liberty. Call Manon or Stephanie for title. 668-7652
Writers Series & Altemative St. Paddy's Day: Guild House 8:30 pm, 802 Monroe. With MATTHEW BERRIEN SMITH and RATIONAL MAN (the jazz band) and open mie. 995-1956
18 Tuesday
Children's Story Hour: Borders Books 10 am (see 4 Tue)
Home Day Care Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30 am (see 4 Tue) Drop-ln Storytime: A2 District Library 4-4:30 pm, Youth Dept., 343 S. 5th Ave. Theme: Spring. For age 3 and up. 994-2345
Reading, Reception & Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 315 S. State. Poet PAUL VIOLI will read from his work. 662-7407
19 Wednesday
Home Day Care Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30 am (see 4 Tue)
Cover To Cover: A2 District Library 7-8:30 pm, 4th Floor Conference Room, 343 S. 5th Ave. Discussion of "Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 1 00 Years." Register 994-2335
Drop-ln Storytime: A2 District Library 6:30-7 pm (see 18 Tue)
Net Night at Borders: Borders Books 7 pm, 612 E. Liberty. "Web Wars: Will Microsoft Win?" with panelists LAURA LEMAY,JOHN KAUFIELD, DALE DOUGHERTY, BEHFAR RAZAVI and DAVID SHENK. 668-7652
Drop-ln Bookclub: Aunt Agatha's Book Store 8 pm, 213 S. Fourth Ave. Discuss Shanan Newman's "Death comes as Epiphany." Special guest JOELLYN CLARY will speak on "Feminist History Mystery." 662-7407
20 Thursday
Drop-ln Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30-11 am (see 18 Tue)
Reception & Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4-6 pm, 315 S. State. UM law professor WILLIAM IAN MILLER will read from his new book, "The Anatomy of Disgust." 662-7407
Reading: Borders Books 7 pm, 612 E. Liberty. DAVID FOSTER WALLACE with "Infinite Jest." 668-7652
21 Friday
Reading: Borders Books 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. MINETTE WALTERS with 'The Echo." 668-7652
Lecture & Book Signing: Crazy Wisdom Bookstore 8 pm, 206 N. 4th Ave. WILLIAM BUHLMAN will discuss "Adventures Beyond the Body," his guide to self initiated and controlled out-of-body experiences. Tea served at 7:30 pm, suggested donation $3. 662-7407
22 Saturday
Children's Story Hour Borders Books. 11 am, 612 E. Liberty. Stories about neighbors. 668-7652
2nd Annual Queer Student Leadership Summit: Eastern Michigan University 11 am-9 pm, McKenny Union. With author/activist MINNIE BRUCE PRATT and congresswoman Lyn Rivers. 487-4149
Book Signing : Common Language Bookstore 1 pm, 215 S. Fourth Ave. With Naiad Press founder/editor and short storywriter, BARBARA GRIER. 663-0036
Conference Reception & Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 6:30-7:30 pm, 315 S. State. As part of The Rhythms of Culture: Dancing to Las Americas, MANUEL PENA will sign 'The Texas-Mexican Conjunto"and DEBORAH PACINI HERNANDEZ will sign "Bachata: A Social History of a Dominican Popular Music. 662-7407
23 Sunday
Reading & Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 2 pm, 31 5 S. State. With editor and translator ALIZA SHEVRIN of A Treasury of Sholom Aleichem: Children's Stories." 662-7407
24 Monday
Evening Voyages: Tunes & Tales: A2 District Library 7-7:45 pm, Multi-Purpose Room, 343 S. 5th Ave. Folktales. Under 6 years not admitted. 994-2345
Writers Series & Publishing Q & A: Guild House 8:30 pm, 802 Monroe. With BOB HICOK. Bring questions on how to get published. 995-1956
25 Tuesday
ChiIdren's Story Hour: Borders Books 10 am (see 4 Tue)
Home Day Care Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30 am (see 4 Tue)
Drop-ln Storytime: A2 District Library 4-4:30 pm, Youth Dept., 343 S. 5th Ave. Frogs and turtles. For ages 3 and up. 994-2345
Reading: Borders Books 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. DAVID SEDARIS with "Naked." 668-7652
26 Wednesday
Home Day Care Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30 am (see 4 Tue)
Drop-ln Storytime: A2 District Library 6:30-7 pm (see 25 Tue)
Reading: Borders Books 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. KATIE ROIPHE with "Last Night in Paradise." 668-7652
Talk & Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 315 S. State St. THEO COLBORN's "Stolen Future" is about the ways Chemicals are disrupting reproduction and causing birth defects. 662-7407
27 Thursday
Drop-ln Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30-11 am (see 25 Tue)
Reading & Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 31 5 S. State. With Native American poet DUANE NIATUM reading from "Songs From the Storyteller's Stone." 662-7407
28 Friday
Reception & Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4-6 pm, 31 5 S. State St. Reception to honor URSULA OUBA's first book of poems, 'Tales From a Child of the Enemy." 662-7407
CD Signing: Borders Books 7:30 pm , 612 E. Liberty. CECILIA BARTOLI with "Chant D'Amour." 668-765
Poetry Reading: Hillel 7:30 pm, Hill St. ÚRSULA DUBA will read from her new book, "Tales From a Child of the Enemy." 769-0500
29 Saturday
Children's Story Hour Borders Books. 11 am, 612 E. Liberty. Hoppy Easter stories! 668-7652
31 Monday
Reading: Borders Books 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. JANE MENDELSOHN with "I Was Amelia Earhart." 668-7652
Writers Series: Guild House 8:30 pm, 802 Monroe. With poet STEVE SCHREINER and open mic. 995-1956