Lit Beat
SPECIAL EVENTS
Richard Halloran, author of "Sparky: Warrior, Peacemaker, Poet, Patriot," will lecture about Sen. Spark M. Matsunaga, co-hosted by the University of Hawai'i's Congressional Papers Collection and Watermark Publishing, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Yukiyoshi Room, Krauss Hall. Information: 587-7766.
Scott Goto, local artist and nationally noted children's book illustrator, will discuss his secrets to success 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, McCully Library auditorium, 2211 S. King St. Information: 973-1099.
"Poetry and Place," an evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and 25-year Maui resident W.S. Merwin, featuring a reading and signing by the poet and a reception in his honor, 7 p.m. Thursday, Mission Houses Museum lawn, 553 S. King St. Free and open to the public. R.S.V.P. 531-0481.
"Hawai'i Nei: Island Plays, by Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl," a celebration of the University of Hawai'i Press publication of "Hawai'i Nei: Island Plays," featuring readings by the author, special guests and the cast of Kumu Kahua's Fall 2002 production of "The Conversion of Ka'ahumanu." 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant St. Free.
"Bringing THE MONEY DRAGON to life" will feature a discussion and presentation by author Pam Chun on her first novel, "The Money Dragon," 10 a.m. Saturday, State Library's Hawaii & Pacific Reading Room, 478 S. King St. Free. 586-3535.
Friends of Waipahu Public Library Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Waipahu Public Library, 94-275 Mokuola St. Proceeds to benefit the library. Donations of books, cassettes, CDs and videos for the sale may be dropped off. Information: 675-0358.
FOR WRITERS
Bamboo Ridge Writers Institute, to kick off with a free reception and reading open to the public, 7 p.m. Oct. 25, University of Hawai'i-Manoa Campus Center Ballroom. Panels, open-mike readings and workshops with noted local writers such as Lee Cataluna, Victoria Kneubuhl, Chris McKinney, Ian McMillan and Lois-Ann Yamanaka, 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Oct. 26, UH Campus Center; registration $75, student registration $40, master workshop $50 additional, bento lunch $5. 626-1481.
SIGNINGS/READINGS
Michael Nordenstrom, author of children's book "Pele and the Rivers of Fire," signings and demonstrations. Young readers can make paper-and-paint collages similar to those in the book. Noon to 1 p.m. today, Borders, Waikele; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the Volcano Art Gallery, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; 3 to 5 p.m. Monday at Borders, Hilo.
Haunani-Kay Trask, reading from her latest book, "Night is a Sharkskin Drum," and Nell Altizer, reading from her books "Widow's Suite: The Man Who Died en Route" and "Thin Place," 2 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre.
Coryn Tanaka and May Masaki, authors of "Making Ribbon Leis and Other Gifts of Aloha," 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Bestsellers, 1001 Bishop St., Pauahi Tower. 528-2378.
The Aloha Chapter of Romance Writers of America, reading from its newly-released anthology, "Strong Currents," 7 p.m. Friday, Encore! Espresso coffee shop in Aina Haina Shopping Center.
"Hawaiian Voices Heard," a four-week series of readings in honor of Mahealani Dudoit, founder of "'O'iwi, A Native Hawaiian Journal," concludes with signings and readings by Hawaiian writers featured in the second volume of "'O'iwi: Kunihi ka mauna (Steep stands the mountain)," 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Native Books and Beautiful Things, Ward Warehouse.
