Lit Beat
SPECIAL EVENTS
Open Mike and Poetry Slam, open mike begins at 6 p.m., poetry slam at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jelly's, 98-023 Hekaha St., 'Aiea; free. 484-1413.
"Celebrating Local Theatre," workshops led by local theater experts in all aspects of theater production from playwriting to acting to production, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Kumu Kahua Theatre; $20. Registration: 536-4222, 227-5868.
SIGNINGS/READINGS
Victoria Heckman, author of the mysteries "KO'd in Honolulu" and "KO'd in the Volcano," will sign her book, noon today, Borders, Hilo, Big Island (808) 933-1410; also, she will discuss her work, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kea'au Public and School Library, Big Island (808) 982-4281.
"Imperial Jazz," author Timothy Bennan speaks on the musical culture of the Caribbean through jazz and Latin music, noon Monday, Kuykendall 410, UH-Manoa; free. 956-7619.
Jerome Hagen, a retired brigadier general and author of "War in the Pacific, 2nd Ed.," signs his book, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and various dates through May 31, USS Arizona Memorial Bookstore; proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit the Arizona Memorial Museum Association. 422-5664.
Pam Chun, author of "The Money Dragon," signs her book, 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Kailua-Kona, Big Island. (808) 331-1668.
Roberta Wong, author of "Hawaiian Lei in Crochet," autographs her book and demonstrates her technique, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Ben Franklin, Mapunapuna. 833-3800.
"Chicken Soup from the Soul of Hawai'i," meet some of the celebrity contributors and have them sign the book, noon Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
Lei-Making Demonstration, using plants featured in "Growing Plants for Hawaiian Lei," recently published by UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.
FOR WRITERS
Writing revision workshop, Tom Peek offers guidance in "Enlightened Revision: a Workshop for Writers," 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $50. 967-8222.
Aloha Performing Arts Company requests scripts for its 10th annual Original Play Festival, held Aug. 18-23 in Kealakekau, 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, seek 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 are acceptable. Call 839-9885, ext. 17 for more information. Deadline is July 1.
Lee A. Tonouchi, a pidgin writer and activist, is seeking submissions for his "Da Kine Dictionary." Obtain submission forms for pidgin words at www.dakinedictionary.com or 734-7159, ext. 21.
FOR KEIKI
Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. each Tuesday and 11 a.m. each Saturday, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.
Craft and Storytime, 11 a.m. each Tuesday; storytime only, 11 a.m. Saturdays at Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.
Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. each Saturday, Children's Amphitheater, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
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