Lit Beat

SPECIAL EVENT

FIRST THURSDAYS POETRY SLAM, poetry performances, music and fusion-fashion show hosted by Kealoha, 8 p.m. Thursday, Studio 1; $5*. 387-9664.

FOR WRITERS

Writing Mo' Bettah together, online writer's workshops sponsored by Bamboo Ridge Press. Workshop fee is $100. Download application from www.bambooridge.com or call 626-1481.

Hybolics calls for submissions of poetry, prose, songs, artwork, comics or essays for the upcoming Gen-X Local issue. Mail submissions with a self-addressed stamped envelope to Hybolics Inc., attn. Gen X Local Anthology, P.O. Box 3016, 'Aiea, HI 96701. Deadline is Aug. 31.

The Hawai'i Review, UH-Manoa's literary journal, seeks prose and poetry from Hawai'i residents, both students and nonstudents, for an upcoming issue. Maximum length is 7,000 words for prose and 500 lines for poetry. For additional requirements e-mail hi-review@hawaii.edu or call 956-3030. Deadline is Sept. 15.

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.