Lit Beat
SPECIAL EVENTS
For the Love of Writing, 4th annual Bamboo Ridge Press member event with winners of the 25th-anniversary writing contest, readings and performances by Eric Chock, Marie Hara, Juliet S. Kono, Bridget Dung and Linde Kanahele and special guest Lois-Ann Yamanaka, reception 7 p.m., readings 7:30 p.m. Monday, Manoa Valley Theatre; free for Bamboo Ridge Press members; guests and others may make a donation at the door or become a member that evening. 626-1481.
Sin and Syntax, public talk by Constance Hale about how English usage is changing in the 21st century, through a look at language and literature, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Krauss 12, Yukiyoshi Room, UH-Manoa; free. 956-8244.
Living in a Rainbow, stories for young and old from Aunty J. Nani (Judith Nakamura Nani'ole) with tales from her family and childhood, 1:30-2 p.m. and 2:30-3 p.m. Saturday, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i at Ward Warehouse. 956-8885.
SIGNINGS/READINGS
D.K. Kodama, chef/owner of Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar, signs his new cookbook, "D.K.'s Sushi Chronicles from Hawai'i," noon today, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699. Also, noon Saturday, Borders, Kahului, Maui. (808) 877-6160.
Cathy song Poetry Reading, author of "Picture Bride," "Frameless Windows, Squares of Light," "School Figures" and "The Land of Bliss" reads from her work, 7 p.m. Friday, Old Japanese Schoolhouse, Volcano Village, Big Island; free. (808) 967-8222.
Gordon Regguinti, Native American author of "The Sacred Harvest: Ojibway Wild Rice Gathering," and the "We Are Still Here" series, talks about his work, shares stories and signs his books, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Native Winds Gift Gallery & Craft Supply; free. 734-8018.
FOR WRITERS
Writing for the 21st Century, two-day workshop for writers in all genres who want to make their prose more skilled, taught by Constance Hale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and March 28, Krauss 12 Yukiyoshi Room, UH-Manoa; $150. Register for course L06787. 956-5666.
Call for Scripts, Aloha Performing Arts Company, Big Island, requests scripts for the Original Play Festival scheduled for Aug. 18-22. Deadline is May 28. (808) Call for details and requirements for submissions: 322-9924.
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 GROUPS
Non-Fiction Reading Group now forming. Those interested in discussing serious works can express their interest by e-mailing talkischeap@hawaii.rr.com.
Mystery Divas, reading group discusses Charlaine Harris' "Dead Until Dark," 2 p.m. today, The Haunt. 943-0371.
African American Reading Group, 6:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, Hawaiian Life Building, room #203. 597-1341.
FOR KEIKI
Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.
Craft and Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.
Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
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