Lit Beat
SIGNINGS/READINGS
Blackberry Rabbitt, readings by Adam Sanders and appearance by Blackberry Rabbitt with drawings and portraits of Blackberry created by the author, C.J. Rabbitt, 1 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday, with art work on view through April 20, Ka Hui Na Gallery, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 937-5554.
Joseph Stanton will read from and sign his book "Cardinal Points: Poems on St. Louis Cardinals Baseball," 4 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
Dawn Fraser Kawahara, winner of HPU's James M. Vaughan Award for Poetry, reads her poetry, with music by Anthony Natividad, 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, penthouse, Warmer Auditorium, HPU downtown campus. 544-0200.
Victoria Heckman, author of the mysteries "KO'd in Honolulu" and "KO'd in the Volcano," will discuss her work, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the Kane'ohe Public Library (233-56760 and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Friday, at Bestsellers, in downtown Honolulu. 528-2378.
Ellie Crowe, author of "Duke's Olympic Feet," and illustrator Mark N. Brown autograph their books, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Bestsellers, downtown Honolulu. 528-2378.
Joy Harjo, recently named UH-Manoa's Distinguished Visiting Writer for Fall 2003, reads her poems, 3 p.m. Thursday, with a reception to follow, Kuykendall 410, UH-Manoa; free. 956-3015.
Author's Night, book signing and talk story featuring local authors Diane and Mark Button, Ellie Crowe, Donovan Dela Cruz, Alex Kane and Jim Oliver, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Waialua Public Library; free; books purchased at the event will benefit the library. 637-4143.
Jodi Fukumoto, author of "The Guide to Hawaiian Style Money Folds," demonstrates money folding and signs her book, 10 a.m. Saturday, Ben Franklin store, Mapunapuna. 833-3800.
Pam Chun, author of "The Money Dragon," signs her book, 11 a.m. Saturday, Bookends, Kailua. 261-1996.
Brad Whittington, signs his novel "Welcome to Fred," noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Logos Bookstore. 596-8890.
Haunani-Kay Trask, reads from and signs her book "Night Is a Sharkskin Drum," and David Penhallow reads from "After the Ball," 2 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Lihu'e, Kaua'i. (808) 246-0862.
FOR WRITERS
Children's Book Writing, workshop led by Amy Novesky, a children's book editor, writer and teacher from San Francisco, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 17, 'Aina Haina Public Library; $100 for workshop; $125 with written feedback from leader. 779-5910. Registration and manuscript submission deadline is April 17.
Beginning Screenwriting, class led by Genie Joseph, with topics including dramatic conflict, visual storytelling, character-driven writing and the pro and cons of independent vs. Hollywood markets, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; $75 in advance, $100 at the door. Call for registration and location information: 949-8255.
Aloha Performing Arts Company requests scripts for its 10th annual Original Play Festival, to be held Aug. 18-23 in Kealakekua, Big Island. Plays selected will be performed as stage readings with minimal rehearsal and simple presentation. Call for additional requirements: (808) 322-9924. Deadline is May 30.
Honolulu Theatre for youth and kumu kahua Theatre, seeks stories and songs for the annual "Christmas Talk Story." Scripts which are dramatically active, written from a child's perspective and told in the first person, and are between 350 to 700 words long are acceptable. Call 839-9885, ext. 17, for more information. Deadline is July 1.
