Posted on: Sunday, January 30, 2005

Lit Beat

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

Library Book Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Pearl City Public Library; free admission. 453-6566.

"Aloha Shorts," weekly radio show, 5 p.m. Mondays, on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 with host Cedric Yamanaka. This week, Keith Kashiwada reads Gary Pak's "The Valley of the Dead Air," with music by The Makaha Sons & Friends. 955-8821.

"The Shakespeare Hoax," slide lecture by Paul Altrocchi raises the possibility that the Earl of Oxford, Edward de Vere, is the writer of works attributed to Shakespeare, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Doris Duke Theatre; free. 532-8700.

Signings/Readings

Brandon Wilson reads from his book "Yak Butter Blues: a Tibetan Trek of Faith," 3 p.m. Wednesday, Maui Community College Library, Kahului. (808) 243-5855.

Coryn Tanaka and May Masaki sign "Making Eyelash Crochet Leis 2," 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Borders Express, Pearlridge. 488-9488.

FOR WRITERS

"How to Craft Your Personal Stories," Grady Jim Robinson shows how to discover, develop and deliver personal archetypical stories in your speeches and writing, sponsored by the Speakers Association of Hawai'i, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Pioneer Plaza; $60. Registration required: 282-2743.

Screenwriting Techniques, Robert W. Green leads a six-session workshop on character development, dialogue and problem solving in screenwriting, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 5, 19, March 5, 19 and April 2 and 16, UH-Manoa, Krauss 11; $165. Register for course L07478: 956-8400.

Bamboo Ridge Press issues an open call for poetry and prose for the next edition of "Journal of Hawai'i Literature and Arts." The issue has no particular theme, but featured will be participants in the Bamboo Ridge Writers Institute. Guidelines available at www.bambooridge.com. Send submissions with SASE to Bamboo Ridge Press, P.O. Box 61781, Honolulu, HI 96839. Submission deadline extended to Feb. 14.

The Hawai'i Literary Arts Council and The Cades Foundation seek nominations for the 2005 Cades Award for Literature in either of two categories: an established artist with a large body of work relating to Hawai'i or an up-and-coming

artist with substantial potential for achievement. Nominees can be poets, playwrights, novelists, essayists or others associated with the literary arts. Send nominations to Cades Award, Hawai'i Literary Arts Council, Box 11213, Honolulu, HI 96828. Deadline for nominations is Feb. 15.

Ladyfest Hawaii calls for writing in any genre for the 2005 Ladyfest Hawaii Festival. Submitted work must include the following words: change, city, Pauahi, harbor, alley, light, suddenly, 7:00, steam, woman, rivers. Send entries to lit@ladyfesthawaii.org or mail to P.O. Box 88934, Honolulu, HI 96830. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 15.

"Bucking the Odds: the Secrets to Getting Your Children's Book Published," annual conference of The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators-Hawaii with talks and critiques by editor Caitlyn Dloughy and agent Scott Treimel, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 26, Richards Street YWCA; $75 for society members, $90 nonmembers. Registration deadline is Feb. 22. 373-9522.

Statewide Poetry Contest, the Garden Island Arts Council (Kaua'i) seeks poetry from Hawai'i residents on the theme "Random Acts of Kindness." Rules and submission guidelines available by calling (808) 245-2733 after Tuesday or by visiting www.gardenislandarts.org or e-mailing giac@hawaiilink.net with "Poetry Contest" in the subject line. Deadline for submissions is March 2.

For Keiki

Tiny Tales for Tiny Tots, stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft activity, for keiki 4 and younger, 9-9:45 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Kalihi-Palama Public Library; free. 832-3466.

Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

Preschool Craft & Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

Saturday Storytimes, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Saturday Morning Storytime, for children of all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: Lit Beat, Island Life, The Hono-lulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.