Lit Beat
Advertiser Staff
Signings/Readings
Jerome Hagen, retired brigadier general and author of "War in the Pacific, 2nd Ed.," signs his book, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, USS Arizona Memorial Bookstore; proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit the Arizona Memorial Museum Association. 422-5664.
"Chicken Soup from the Soul of Hawai'i," meet celebrity contributors and have them sign the book, 1-2:30 p.m. today with entertainment, Ala Moana Centerstage. 942-1605.
Skeeter Dole Dorywalski signs the book "Out of the Dark," 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Bestsellers, Pauahi Tower. 528-2378.
FOR WRITERS
Aloha Performing Arts Company requests scripts for its 10th annual Original Play Festival, held Aug. 18-23 in Kealakekua, Big Island. Plays selected will be presented simply as stage readings with minimal rehearsal. Call for additional requirements: (808) 322-9924. Deadline is May 30.
Bamboo Ridge Press announces its Master Workshops Online writer's series. The first class, with one-on-one interaction via the Internet, begins in early June with instructor Nora Okja Keller. Workshop fee is $100. Download application form from www.bambooridge.com or call 626-1481.
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, 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.
Reading Group
Bestseller Reading Group, meets 7 p.m. Wednesday,
Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.
For KIDS
Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.
Craft and Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays; storytime only, 11 a.m. Saturdays at Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.
Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Children's Amphitheater, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
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