Literary Events

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

1 Monday    Reading: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8pm, 313 S. State. GARY PAUL NABHAN, here in conjunction with U-M's Environmental Semester, will read from his collection of 26 essays, "The Culture of Habitat," which explores the connection between humans and nature, 662-7407. Writers Series: Guild House 8:30 pm, 802 Monroe. "Women Wordsmiths, Strong Songs" with LISA HUNTER, JENNIFER JEAN SMITH, WHITLEY SETRAKIAN and DEB MARSH. 248-652-8568.

2 Tuesday   Drop-ln Storytime: West Branch Library 9:30-10 am, Westgate Shopping Center, Jackson at S. Maple. For ages 3 and up. 994-1674. Drop-ln Storytime: Main Library 4-4:30 pm, Multi-purpose Room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. For ages 3 and up. About bedtime. 327-8301. Poetry Slam: The Heidelberg Club Above 7 pm, 215 N. Main. Writer, performer, comedienne and EMU grad student SANDY LAWSON performs her one-woman show, "Shame on Me." Open mic and slam, $3. 426-3451. Reading: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 313 S. State. In support of Michigan-based small press, New Issues Press, the Drum welcomes poets DAVID DODD LEE and RICK LYON. 662-7407.

3 Wednesday   Drop-ln Storytime: Loving Branch Library 9:30-10 am, Creek Dr. (near Packard and Platt). For ages 3 and up. 994-2353. Publication Celebration: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4-6 pm, 313 S State. TOM POHRT is here for the release of the book written by BARRY LOPEZ and illustrated with his watercolors, "Lessons From the Wolverine." 662-7407. Drop-ln Storytime: Main Library 6-6:30 pm (see 2 Tue). African-American Book Club: Little Professor Book Co. 7 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. Discuss "If the World was Mine" by E. LYNNE HARRIS. Valeria Banks 942-6013. Reading & Signing: Borders Books 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. LISA LENZO reads from her new collection of stories,"Within the Lighted City." 668-7652. Cover-To-Cover: A2 District Library 7:30-8:30 pm, Muehlig Room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. December's book is the love story, "An lmaginative Experience." preregister 327-8301.

4 Thursday  Drop-ln Storytime: Northeast Branch Library 9:30-10 am, Plymouth Mali. For ages 3 and up. 996-3180. Drop-ln Storytime: Main Library 10-10:30 am (see 2 Tue). John Briiey: A2 District Library 7-8:30 pm, Multi-Purpose Room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Academy award-winning novelist, screenwriter, producer and director will give a lecture entitled, "Writing In and About Exotic Places." 327-4510. Harlem Renaissance Program: The Links, Inc. 7:30 pm, Borders Books, 612 E. Liberty. Details forthcoming. 668-7652.

5 Friday   Book Signing: Little Professor Book Co. 7 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. WJR producer MIKE SHIELS shares his new biography, "J.P. McCarthy: Just Don't Tell 'Em Where I Am." 662-0702. Reading: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 313 S. State. "Thistle Journal" is a book of essays by EMU and WCC Professor DAN MINOCK on building a house with his father and living in it with his wife. 662-7407.

6 Saturday   Holiday Bookshop: Friends of the A2 District Library 10 am-4 pm, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Mint-condition books. See also 7 Sun, 13 Sat and 14 Sun. 327-4510. Children's Story Hour and Signing: Little Professor Book Co. 11 am-noon, 2513 Jackson Rd. Guest storyteller MARY LOU RIGG reads her book, "Cat Tops a Tree." 662-4110. Reading: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 313 S. State. Screenwriter JOHN BRILEY, of "Gandhi" fame (and who also directed the cult classic "Children of the Damned"), reads from his thriller, "First Stone." 662-7407.

7 Sunday   Holiday Bookshop: Friends of the A2 District Library 10 am-4 pm (see 6 Sat). Discussion: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4-6 pm, 313 S. State. Dharma teacher GERI LARKIN discusses her book, "Stumbling Toward Enlightenment." 662-7407.

8 Monday   Women's Book Group: Guild House 802 Monroe, noon-1 pm. Discuss books that focus on women's experience and issues of spirituality and multiculturalism. 662-5189. Talk & Signing: Borders Books 7:30 pm, 612 E. Liberty. MARTIN LEE talks about his book, "The Beast Reawakens." 668-7652. Writers Series: Guild House 8:30 pm, 802 Monroe. With STEVE MARSH and DETROIT SLAM POETS. How-to and performance. 248-652-8568.

9 Tuesday   Drop-ln Storytime: West Branch Library 9:30-10 am (see 2 Tue). Booked for Lunch: A2 District Library 12:10-1 pm, Multi-Purpose Room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. KEITH TAYLOR will give a talk entitled: "Adventures of a seller Poet." Brown bags welcome. Coffee and tea served. 327-4525. Drop-ln Storytime: Main Library 4-4:30 pm (see 2 Tue.)

10 Wednesday   Drop-ln Storytime: Loving Branch Library 9:30-10 am (see 3 Wed).  Book Release: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4 pm, 313 S. State. Business professor, LESLIE A. PERLOW celebrates publication of her book, "Finding Time: How Corporations, Individuals and Families can Benefit from New Work Practices." 662-7407. Drop-ln Storytime: Main Library 6-6:30 pm (see 2 Tue). Talk and Book Signing: Little Professor Book Co. 7 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. Joe Gagnon will talk about appliance care and sign his book, "First Aid from the Appliance Doctor." 662-0702.

11 Thursday   Drop-ln Storytimes: Northeast Branch Library 9:30-10 am (see 4 Thu). Drop-ln Storytime: Main Library 1010:30 am (see 2 Tue). Ann Arbor Boys Choir: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4:30 pm, 313 S. State. Performance of seasonal classics, refreshments. 662-7407.

13 Saturday    Book Signing and Recipe Sampling: People's Food Co-op 10 am -2 pm, 216 N. Fourth Ave. Co-op member DOROTHY ANN COYNE will share her book, "Recipes for Changing: An Autobiographical Cookbook," and samples of Yam-wiches and Nori Rolls. 769-0095. Holiday Bookshop: Friends of the A2 District Library 10 am-4 pm (see 6 Sat). Children's Story Hour: Little Professor Book Co. 11 am, 2513 Jackson Rd. Members of the "Nutcracker Suite" cast perform scenes from this classic story. Followed by a visit by LYLE CROCODILE. 662-4110. Holiday Book Signing: Aunt Agatha's New & Used Mystery, Detection & True Crime Books 12:30-2 pm, 213 S. 4th Ave. With DOUG ALLYN, author of "A Dance in Deep Water," and LOWELL CAUFFIEL, author of "House of Secrets." 769-1114. Snowflake Workshop: Little Professor Book Co. 2-4 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. Snowflake-cutting M.D., THOMAS CLARK, shows how to make storytelling snowflakes. Bring scissors. 662-0702.

14 Sunday   Holiday Bookshop: Friends of the A2 District Library 10 am-4 pm (see 6 Sat). Cookbook Program: Friends of the A2 District Library 2-4 pm, Multi-Purpose Room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. "The Ellis Island Immigrant Cookbook" by TOM BERNARDIN will be highlighted. Genealogists CONNIE OLSON and JULIE LEWIS of the Culinary Historical society will demonstrate and give out samples. 327-4510. Book Release and Cooking Demo: Little Professor Book Co. 3 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. ZONYA FOCO celebrates her new book, "Lickety-Split Meals," with a cooking demonstration and book signing. 662-0702. Booked for Murder: Little Professor Book Co. 5-6 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. The Mystery Book Club will discuss December titles. 769-2149.

 15 Monday   Writers Series: Guild House 8:30 pm, 802 Monroe. JAY STIELSTRA performs excerpts from "Old Man in Love" and other works. (248) 652-8568.

20 Saturday   Children's Story Hour: Little Professor Book Co. 11 am-noon, 2513 Jackson Rd. "Follow the Alphabet" fun with CHARLES LEWIS. 662-4110.

22 Monday   Women's Book Group: Guild House noon (see 8 Mon).

27 Saturday   Children's Story Hour: Little Professor Book Co. 11 am-noon, 2513 Jackson Rd. With PAM CRISOVAN (Mama Moon). 662-4110