Literary Events
10—AGENDA—APRIL 1997
Send your Literary Events for the MAY issue of AGENDA by April 15 to: AGENDA, 220 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
1 Tuesday
Home Day Care Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30-11 am, Youth Dept., 343 S. 5th Ave. For ages 2.5 to 4. 994-2345
Drop-In Storytime: A2 District Library 4-4:30 pm, Youth Dept., 343 S. 5th Ave. Rabbits. For ages 3 and up. 994-2345
Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4-6 pm, 315 S. State. With BETH GENNE, author of the newest in the Dance History Series, "The Making of a Choreographer: Ninette de Valois and Bar aux Folies Bergére." 662-7407
Poetry Slam: Heidelberg 8 pm, The Heidelberg Club Above, 215 N. Main. Featured poet is STEVE SCHREINER who will read from his new book "Too Soon to Leave," $3. 426-3451
2 Wednesday
Home Day Care Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30 am (see 1 Tue)
Drop-In Storytime: A2 District Library 6:30-7 pm (see 1 Tue)
The African-American Book Club: Marriott 7 pm, 1275 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Discuss "Black Ties" by DANIELLE LAGUERRE. Valeria Banks 942-6013
3 Thursday
Drop-In Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30-11 am (see 1 Tue)
Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4 pm, 315 S. State. Reception for SIMON GIKANDI and his new book, "Maps of Englishness: Writing Identity in the Culture of Colonialism." 662-7404
Performance: The Mudd House 9:30 pm, 317 W. Cross St., Ypsi. With writer/performer JEFFREY STEIGER. 482-8020
4 Friday
Reading and Book Signing: Common Language Bookstore 5:30 pm, 215 S. Fourth Ave. URVASHI VAID will sign her book "Virtual Equality: The Mainstreaming of Gay and Lesbian Liberation." 663-0036
First Fridays: Galerie Jacques 9 pm, 616 Wesley. Guest poets are IAN DEMSKY, THOM JUREK and KEITH TAYLOR. 665-9889
5 Saturday
Children's Story Hour: Little Professor Book Company 11 am, 2513 Jackson Rd. PAM CRISOVAN, aka Mama Moon, will have Korean stories and show how to make a Korean Dragon Puppet. 662-8381
[Headshot of Joshua Henkin. Caption reads: Author JOSHUA HENKIN will be reading from his first novel, "Swimming Across the Hudson," at Shaman Drum Bookshop (see 14 Mon) and Little Professor (see 15 Tue).
Tigers Talk: Little Professor Book Company 3-4:30 pm, 3513 Jackson Rd. GEORGE CANTOR will talk about his new book "Tigers of '68: Baseball's Last Real Champions." 662-8381
Reading and Book Signing: Common Language Bookstore 7 pm, 215 S. Fourth Ave. LEON PETTIWAY reads from his "honey, honey Miss Thang: Being Black, Gay and on the Streets." 663-0036
6 Sunday
Kerry Tales: Kerrytown Shops 2 pm, Workbench, 2nd floor children's furniture, 410 N. 4th Ave. Sing a song of spring[t]ime with Mother Goose. 769-3115
Rhythm Writers: Shaman Drum Bookshop 2 pm, 315 S, State. Today's program: "Therapy and Recovery through the Arts." 2 pm Refreshments & Ann Arbor folk singer JENNIFER JEAN SMITH; 2:20 pm RON ALLEN reads his poetry and discusses his work as editor of "What Color is an Addict?"; 2:50 pm MARK ELIOT, host of "People Helping People" radio, shows how he uses music to reach people locked in compulsive behaviors; 3:30 pm open mic. Donations accepted. 1-810-652-8568
7 Monday
First Book Workshop for Poets: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 315 S. State St. Renowned poet ALICE FULTON will give how-to information on getting published, $15. pre-register 662-7407
Writers Series: Guild House 8:30 pm, 802 Monroe. Poets MATT ROGERS and KEVING THOMAS will read from their collected works. 913-4574
8 Tuesday
Home Day Care Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30 am (see 1 Tue)
Booked for Lunch: A2 District Library 12:10-1 pm, Multi-Purpose Room, 343 S. 5th Ave. KEN WACHSBERGER talks about his book "Never Be Afraid: A Jew in the Maquis," which he co-wrote with BERNARD MEDNICKI. 994-2352
Drop-In Story Time: A2 District Library 4-4:30 pm, Multi-Purpose Room, 343 S. 5th Ave. Hats, Hats, Hats! 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 "Angels and Insects" by A.S. BYATT with leaders AMY LIDSTONE and JACKIE SASAKI. Register 994-2335
NSAL Winners Reading: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 315 S. State. National Society of Arts and Letters, Mid-Michigan Chapter of the First Annual Poetry Competition for 11th and 12th graders winners will read. 662-7407
9 Wednesday
Home Day Care Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30 am (see 1 Tue)
Drop-In Storytime: A2 District Library 6:30-7 pm (see 1 Tue)
10 Thursday
Drop-In Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30-11 am (see 8 Tue)
Panel Discussion: Common Language Bookstore 7 pm, 215 S. Fourth Ave. Editor SUSAN RAFFO and contributor ELIZABETH CLARE of "Queerly Classed" will with others disucss the intersection between class identity and lesbian/gay/bi/trans identity. 663-0036
Generator Magazine Benefit: Main Street News 8 pm, 220 S. Main. Reading by local writers. 761-4365
No Frills Open Mic: The Mudd House 9:30 pm, 317 W. Cross St., Ypsi. 482-8020
11 Friday
Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 315 S. State. HEID ERDRICH rads from "Fishing for Myth." SUSAN WELCH reads from "Crowning the Queen of Love." 662-7404
12 Saturday
Children's Story Hour: Little Professor Book Company 11 am, 2513 Jackson Rd. "F is for Fun" with CHARLES LEWIS. 662-8381
Moonbear: Little Professor Book Company 11 am, 2513 Jackson Rd. FRANK ASCH's creation will appear after story hour. 662-8381
Book Signing: Little Professor Book Company 2 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. Help LEE MEADOWS celebrate his first book, the motown mystery "Silent Conspiracy." 662-8381
Poetry Reading Series: The Drowsy Parrot Coffee Shop 8 pm, 106 N. Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Saline. Featured reader WILLIE WILLIAMS. Sign up for open mic. 459-8595
Reading & Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 315 S. State. CHARLES BAXTER celebrates the publication of two new books, Burning Down the House" and "The Believers." 662-7407
13 Sunday
Book Signing: Aunt Agatha's Myserty, Detection and True Crime Books 1-3 pm, 213 S. Fourth Ave. TROY SOOS will sign "Hunting a Detroit Tiger" and his other baseball mysteries. 769-1114
Booked for Murder Club & Book Signing Little Professor Book Company 5-7 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. 5 pm discuss "Body in the Transept" with the author JEANNE DAMS and at 6 pm celebrate her new book "Trouble in Town Hall" 769-3362
14 Monday
Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 315 S. State. Ann Arborite JOSHUA HENKIN reads from his first novel "Swimming Across the Hudson." 662-7404
Writers Series: Guild House 8:30 pm, 802 Monroe. ELISE BRYANT will share poetry, plays and songs. ANDRE MIFTARAJ will read from his novel "The Whore's Interpretation of the Bible." 913-4574
15 Tuesday
Home Day Care Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30 (see 1 Tue)
Drop-In Storytime: A2 District Library 4-4:30 pm, Youth Dept/, 343 S. 5th Ave. Buzzers, Creepers & Crawlers! For ages 3 and up. 994-2345
16 Wednesday
Home Day Care Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30 (see 1 Tue)
Reception & Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4-6 pm, 315 S. State. U-M English professor emeritus, JOSEPH BLOTNER signs his new book, "Robert Penn Warren: A Biography." 662-7407
Drop-In Storytime: A2 District Library 6:30-7 pm (see 15 Tue)
17 Thursday
Drop-In Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30-11 am (see 15 Tue)
Reception & Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4-6 pm, 315 S. State. Editor BRYAN CHEYETTE and contributor JONATHAN FREEDMAN will discuss their work, "Between Race and Culture: Representations of 'the Jew' in English and American Culture." 662-7407
[Headshot of Charles Baxter. Caption reads: Author CHARLES BAXTER will be celebrating the publication of two new books at Shaman Drum Bookshop (see 12 Sat), and will speak on the craft of writing in a program for teens at the A2 District Library (see 17 Thu).]
Writing for Teens: A2 District Library 7:30-9 pm, Multi-Purpose Room, 343 S. 5th Ave. CHARLES BAXTER will speak on the craft of writing. Open to all. 994-2352
Monologue Performances: The Mudd House 9:30 pm, 317 W. Cross St., Ypsi. With U-M theatre student KEVIN McGRATH. 482-8020
18 Friday
Reception: Shaman Drum Bookshop 5:30, 315 S. State. Reception for attendees of tge "Contested Fights: Negotiating Cultures" American Culture Conference. 662-7407
19 Saturday
Children's Story Hour: Little Professor Book Company 11 am, 2513 Jackson Rd. PAM CRISOVAN, aka Mama Moon, will offer some Native American tales and help kids make a vest. 662-8381
20 Sunday
Poets on Poems: Shaman Drum Bookshop 2 pm, 315 S. State St. A talk by DAVID STRINGER and readings by winners of Shaman Drum's annual poetry contest. 662-7407
Stilyagi Air Corps Club: Little Professor Book Company 5 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. The science fiction club's book for discussion can be found on the web at www.stilyagi.org. 390-2369
21 Monday
Writers Series: Guild House 8:30 pm, 802 Monroe. Young writers from Community High and other local schools will read in Celebration of National Poetry Month. 913-4574
22 Tuesday
Home Day Care Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30 am (see 1 Tue)
Drop-In Storytime: A2 District Library 4-4:30 pm, Youth Dept., 343 S. 5th Ave. Storyteller's choice. For ages 3 and up. 994-2345
23 Wednesday
Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4:30-6:30 pm, 315 S. State St. With ANNE RUGGLES GERE, author of "Intimate Practices: Literary and Cultural Work in U.S. Women's Clubs, 1880-1920." 662-7407
Drop-In Storytime: A2 District Library 6:30-7 pm (see 22 Tue)
24 Thursday
Drop-In Storytime: A2 District Library 10:30-11 am (see 22 Tue)
Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4-6pm, 315 S. State St. Asst. professor of History, VALERIE A. KIVELSON celebrates the publication of "Autocracy in the Provinces: The Muscovite Gentry and Political Culture in the 17th Century." 662-7407
National Poetry Month Reading: A2 District Library 7:30-9 pm, Multi-Purpose Room, 343 S. 5th Ave. With Ann Arbor poets: DEBRA ALLBERY, ARRY FRANCIS, BOB HIOK, and TOBY SUMMERFIELD. 994-2352
An Evening with Generator Magazine: The Mudd House 9:30 pm, 317 W. Cross St., Ypsi. 482-8020
25 Friday
Poetry Reading: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4 pm, 315 S. State St. Trappist monk, PAUL QUENON shares "Terrors of Paradise." 662-7407
Cover To Cover: Northeast Branch Library 7-8:30 pm, Plymouth Mall. Discuss "Dead Man Walking" by HELEN PREJEAN with leaders ALICE FISHMAN and DEBBIE GALLAGHER. Register 996-3180
Reading & Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 315 S. State. GISH JEN will red and sign her new book, "Mona in the Promised Land." 662-7407
26 Saturday
Children's Story Hour: Little Professor Book Company 11 am, 2513 Jackson Rd. "F is for Fun" with CHARLES LEWIS. 662-8381
Book Signing: Aunt Agatha's Mystery Detection and True Crime Books 12-2:30 pm, 213 S. Fourth Ave. LOREN D. ESTLEMAN will sign his latest Amos Walker book "Never Street" 769-1114
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Book Signing: Little Professor Book Company 2 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. Science Fiction author SARAH ZETTEL will talk about and sign her new novel "Fool's War." 662-8381
27 Sunday
Rhythm Writers: Shaman Drum Bookshop 2 pm, Leonardo's Coffeehouse, Pierpont Commons, N. Campus. Program: "Folk, Rock and Wordery!"; 2 pm Refreshments & S. Caroline folk singer, JENNIFER GOREE; 2:30 pm RICHARD TILLINGHAST reads his poetry with POIGNANT PLYCOSTIMUS; 3:30 pm open mic; 4:30 pm POIGNANT PLYCO-STIMUS returns, donations. 1-800-652-8568
28 Monday
Reception & Book Signing: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4-6 pm, 315 S. State St. U-M Asst. Professor of English DAVID PORTER will sign "Internet Culture" which he edited. Contributor MICHELE TEPPER will be on hand. 662-7407
Writer's Series: Guild House 8:30 pm, 802 Monroe. GERSH FEIN will read his poetry. 913-4574
30 Wednesday
Reception & Book Signing: 4-6 pm, 315 S. State St. With U-M Sociology professor JEFFREY M. PAIGE, author of "Coffee and Power: Revolution and the Rise of Democracy in Central America." 662-7407
Opportunities
APRIL and May are the last months to qualify for the Ann Arbor Grand Slam. The top four qualifiers will be eligible to represent Ann ARbor in the National Poetry Slam, to be held this August in Middletown, Connecticut. 426-3451
Celebrate National Poetry Month by visiting the Academy of American Poets Web Site at http://poets.org.
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