Lit Beat
SPECIAL EVENTS
Slammin' @ Your Library, poetry slams with performances by Kealoha at public libraries in honor of Teen Week: 10:15 and 11:45 a.m. Monday, Pahala Library, Big Island; 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Waimea Library, Kaua'i; and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Lihu'e Library, Kaua'i; free. Call the libraries for directions and information.
A Halloween Program, readings, poems and songs performed by Pearl City High School drama students, 3 p.m. Wednesday, Pearl; free. 453-6566.
Welcome to Halloween Haven!, family program includes a story time, short film, games and refreshments, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Wai'anae Public Library; free. 697-7868.
"The Day Before Halloween ... Stories," readings by Cynthia Frazer, suitable for all ages, 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Waimanalo public library; free. 259-2610.
"The Night Before Halloween ... Stories," readings by Patti Meerians and Cynthia Frazer, suitable for all ages, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Kailua Public Library; free. 266-9911.
SIGNINGS/READINGS
Emmie Shigezawa signs her book "Paké Patch" at the Aki Matsuri: Fall Feast Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii; free admission. 945-7633.
Matthew Kaopio, mouth-brush artist and author of "Hawaiian Family Legends," noon today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995. Also, 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Kaua'i. (808) 246-0862.
Mike Sakamoto, author of "Hawaii's Mike Sakamoto Presents 101 Fishing Tips," noon-1 p.m. today, Borders, Hilo. (808) 933-1410.
Eve Hogan, author of "Way of the Winding Path," 2 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
Gary Dias and Robbie Dingeman sign their book "Honolulu Homicide," 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Bestsellers, Bishop Square. 528-2378. Also, they will be in a Meet the Authors program, 11 a.m. Saturday at the Hawai'i State Library, 586-3535; and sign the book, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Waldenbooks, Pearlridge. 488-9488.
Steve Bein, whose winning short stories appear in "Writers of the Future, vol. 19," and David R. Lusk, author of "A Man of War," sign their books, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, UH-Manoa bookstore. 956-4338.
Ellie Crowe and Tammy Yee sign their new children's book, "The Boy Who Tricked the Ghosts," 12:30-1:30 p.m. Friday, Bestsellers, Bishop Square. 528-2378.
Dr. Andrade Wheeler signs "Ain't Life a Beach," noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995. Also, noon-1 p.m. Nov. 2, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.
Coryn Tanaka and May Masaki sign their book "Making Ribbon Leis 2," noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.
Jane Hopkins, author of "Hide & Seek in Hawaii 3," signs her book, noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Waldenbooks, Kahala Mall. 737-9550. Also, 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.
Sam Choy signs his book, "A Hawaiian Luau," 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.
Carol Devenot, author of "Island Light Cuisine," signs her book and shares food samples, noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Compleat Kitchen. 737-5827.
FOR WRITERS
Empowered by the Pen, a creative writing workshop by Tom Peek, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Volcano Art Center, Big Island; $50. (808) 967-8222.
What's Your Monologue?, Kuma Kahua Theatre sponsors a monologue competition. Perform your two-minute monologue for an audience, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the theater. Contact info@kumukahua.com or 536-4222 for an entry form. Spectators can watch for a $5 donation.
Girl Fest Zineletter seeks poetry, political commentary, movie reviews and articles with a woman or girl theme. See www.girlfesthawaii.com to view an edition. Send submissions to Yumiko Seki at powderpuffs@hawaii.rr.com. Artwork may also be submitted, in jpeg format with a dpi of 200 or greater. Deadline: Nov. 15.
Correction: Carol Devenot will sign copies of her book and share food samples from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Compleat Kitchen in Kahala Mall. The time was incorrect in a previous version of this listing.
