Lit Beat
SPECIAL EVENTS
"Mele 'Aimoku, In Praise of a King," celebration of King David Kalakaua's birthday with chants from the Hawaiian Historical Society's publication, "Na Mele 'Aimoku, Na Mele Kupuna, a me Na Mele Ponoi o Ka Moi Kalakaua I," with presentations by Edith Mc-
Kinzie, Anthony Lenchanko, Kihei de Silva, Keola Cabacungan and Keali'i Reichel, 7 p.m. today, 'Iolani Palace grounds; free. 537-6271.
2003 Talespinner's Festival of the Pacific, stories from Baba Jamal Koram, Nyla Ching-Fujii, Jeffry Stephen Babb and Dann Seki at various island libraries: 5:30-7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Waimea Public Library, Kaua'i, (808) 338-6848; 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Kahului Public Library, Maui, (808) 873-3097; 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library, Big Island, (808) 887-6067; and 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Edna
Allyn Children's Room at Hawai'i State Library, 586-3510; all events free. Information: 831-6878.
"A Night in the Stacks 2003: Fishing for Friends with Mike Sakamoto," annual fund-raiser for the Edwin H. Mookini Library and Graphic Services, with book-signing and talk story with Sakamoto, author of "Hawaii's Mike Sakamoto Presents 101 Fishing Tips," 5-8 p.m. Friday, in the library, University of Hawai'i-Hilo; $25 suggested donation. Reservations required by tomorrow: (808) 974-7568.
Book Sale, with best sellers, textbooks, cookbooks, Bibles and children's books, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Liliha Public Library; book prices start at $1 each. 587-7577.
SIGNINGS/READYINGS
Gary Dias and Robbie Dingeman sign their book, "Honolulu Homicide," noon-1 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
Bonnie Louise Kuchler signs her books, "Just Friends" and "That's Life," noon-1 p.m. today, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.
Alan S.F. Lum signs his book and answers questions, "Traditional Chinese Feng Shui and the More Advanced Flying Star Feng Shui," noon-2 p.m. today, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.
Keith Kent signs his book, "Do It Anyway," noon-1:30 p.m. today, Waldenbooks, Kahala Mall. 737-9550. Also, 3-4 p.m. today, Waldenbooks, Pearlridge, 488-9488; and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Bestsellers, Bishop Square. 528-2378.
"POhaku: the Art & Architecture of Stonework in Hawai'i," signing by various contributing authors and photographers, 2 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995. Also, noon-1 p.m. today, Borders, Hilo, Big Island, (808) 933-1410; and 4-5 p.m. today, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.
Robert H. Stauffer, author of "Kahana: How the Land was Lost," signs his book, 2:30-4:40 p.m. today, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.
Also, noon-1 p.m. Friday, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Fort Street Mall. 548-2665.
"Pohaku: the Art & Architecture of Stonework in Hawai'i," signing by contributor Thomas Stone, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Fort Street Mall. 548-2665.
Don Chapman, author of "You Know You're in Hawaii When ..." signs his book, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Bestsellers, Bishop Square. 528-2378.
"POhaku: the Art & Architecture of Stonework in Hawai'i," signing by the editor, David Cheever, and various contributing authors and photographers, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Bestsellers, Bishop Square, 528-2378. Also, 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, BookEnds, Kailua. 261-1996.
Jane Hopkins signs her book, "Hide & Seek in Hawaii 3," 12:30-1:30 p.m. Friday, Bestsellers,
Bishop Square, 528-2378. Also, noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.
Tammy Yee signs her book, "The Boy Who Tricked the Ghosts," 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange. 423-3344.
Sam Choy and the MAkaha Sons talk story and sign their book/CD, "A Hawaiian Luau," noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Ala Moana Centerstage, with a musical performance. 955-9517.
Evelyn E. Cook signs her book, "100 Years of Healing — the Legacy of a Kauai Missionary Doctor," noon Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi signs her book, "101 Great Tropical Drinks," noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.
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