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The Honolulu Advertiser

Posted on: Sunday, May 29, 2005

Lit Beat

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

"Aloha Shorts," weekly radio show with readings of short stories from local authors, 5 p.m. Mondays, on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 with host Cedric Yamanaka. This week Randy Otaka reads "Chan Tui" with music by Coconut Joe, "All About Love."

"Nupepe 'Olelo Hawai'i: Hawaiian Newspapers, Legacy Resources," a lecture by Puakea Nogelmeier on newspaper publishing in the Hawaiian language from 1834 to 1949, 7 p.m. Wednesday, UH-Manoa Krauss 012 (Yukiyoshi room); free. 956-8246.

Poetry Slam Workshop for Teens, ongoing Youth Speaks Hawai'i workshops in written and spoken word for students ages 13-19 working with members of the HawaiiSlam team, 4-5:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 25, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 387-9664.

No Rules Slam, collaborative pieces, musical accompaniment, cover poems and props all allowed with music by the NewJazz Quartet, live painting and DJs, 8:30 p.m. (doors open 7:45 p.m.) Thursday, Hawaiian Hut; $3 admission before 8:30 p.m.; $5 after 8:30 p.m. 387-9664.



SIGNINGS/READINGS

Laurie Steelsmith discusses and signs "Natural Choices for Women's Health," noon today, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

Jane Porter signs, reads from, discusses and signs, "The Frog Prince," noon today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Clear Englebert discusses and signs his books, "Feng Shui Demystified" and "Bedroom Feng Shui," 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Bestsellers, Bishop Square. 528-2378. Also, 2-4 p.m. Friday, Borders Express, Pearlridge. 488-9488.

Jim Wageman signs "A Literary Lei: Flowers & Plants of Hawai'i," noon Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Jessica Ferracane, author of "50 Thrifty Big Island Restaurants," signs her book, noon Saturday, Borders Express, Prince Kuhio Plaza, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 959-6468. Also, 2 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 933-1410.



FOR WRITERS

International Open Poetry Contest, submit one poem of 20 lines or less on any subject and in any style to The International Library of Poetry, 1 Poetry Plaza, Suite 19922, Owings Mills, MD 21117 or enter online at www.poetry.com. Deadline is Tuesday.

Honolulu Theatre for Youth and Kumu Kahua Theatre seek stories and songs by local writers to be considered for inclusion in "Christmas Talk Story 2005," an annual co-production; stories should tell of a winter holiday experience and be from a child's view in Hawai'i. 839-9885, ext. 17, or mark@htyweb.org. Deadline: June 1.

Grateful Head Productions seeks feature-length, short and documentary scripts for production. 772-0442, welkinflyer@yahoo.com. Deadline: June 30

Lee A. Tonouchi, a pidgin writer and activist, seeks submissions of pidgin words for his "Da Kine Dictionary." Submission forms: www.dakinedictionary.com or 734-7159, ext. 21.



FOR KEIKI

Toddler Storytime, for ages 2-3 years, 10 a.m. Mondays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Tiny Tales for Tiny Tots, stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft to take home, for keiki 4 years old and younger, 9-9:45 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Kalihi-Palama Public Library. 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.

Preschool Storytime, for ages 3-4 years, 10 a.m. Thursdays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

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 kids of all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

Children's Story Circle, Native American stories and snacks for children and adults, 11 a.m. Saturday, Native Winds, Kaimuki; free. Registration requested by Friday: 734-8018.

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