Lit Beat
Advertiser Staff
SPECIAL EVENTS
Poetry Month, grade-school children may write their own poem on the illustrated handout available until April 27 and enter it in a contest at the Children's Section of Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center. Awards ceremony and reading of winning poems by Sue Cowing, 6 p.m. April 28, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center. 949-7307.
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, excerpts from the Bamboo Ridge Editors' Choice Award winner's show with Lisa Linn Kanae reading "The Way Islands are Linked by Oceans," and Michael Little reading "Mango Lessons." www.hawaii publicradio.org/alohashorts.htm.
Talk Story Radio, weekly radio show, hosted by Jeff Gere, 5:30 p.m. Mondays on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 FM, 7 p.m. Thursdays on KTUH 90.3 FM. www.talkstoryradio.com.
"Scrutinizing My Weaving of Garlands," I-Kiribati poet and artist Teweiariki Teaero gives a multmedia presentation on his work, 3 p.m. Tuesday, UH-Manoa Center for Pacific Studies; free. 956-7700.
"The Life and Work of J.H. Kanepuu," Noenoe Silva talks on a Hawaiian writer during the time of Ka'a'awa, the last in a series of talks on "Ka'a'awa," by O.A. Bushnell, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Windward Community College's Paliku Theatre; free. College students, staff and the public are encouraged to read the historical novel for this year's Common Book Project. 235-7436.
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. Wednesdays, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 387-9664.
"Surviving Captivity," lecture by Gail Okawa on issei responses to the U.S. Justice Department's internment of Japanese citizens in WW2, noon-1:15 p.m. Thursday, UH-Manoa's Henke Hall, Room 325; free; part of the Brown Bag Biography series. 956-3774.
Poetry Reading, Adele Ne Jame, Robert Sullivan and Pat Matsueda read from their work, 5 p.m. Thursday, Hawai'i State Library's courtyard; free. 586-3499.
Bookfair Fundraiser, purchase a book or other item during fair hours and request that a portion of the purchase price be donated to Kaimuki High School's Project Grad. You may also make a purchase for the school itself from a posted list. Books can be purchased from 3 to 11 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall; mention the book fair at time of purchase. 737-3323, 232-6579.
"Poetry, Painting and Baseball," poetry reading by Joseph Stanton in celebration of National Poetry Month, 7 p.m. Friday, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center. 949-7307.
"Tales of Old Hawai'i," Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents storytelling and drama for toddlers and young children, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Saturdays through May 13, Tenney Theatre at St. Andrew's Cathedral; $16 adults, $8 children 3-18 and seniors, free for under 2. 839-9885.
Hawai'i Book & Music Festival, two-day event with performances, presentations, demonstrations, book and CD signings and other events by local, national and international authors, poets, storytellers, songwriters and musicians, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and April 23, Honolulu Hale grounds; free. www.hawaiibookandmusicfestival.org, 832-7878.
BOOK SIGNINGS
Kimberly Jackson and Yuko Green sign "Humu, the Little Fish Who Wished Away His Colors," 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Gift Shop. 396-4229.
Maxine Hong Kingston reads and signs her anthology, "Veterans: Reflecting on War and Peace," 6-8 p.m. Friday, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.
Saitia Faaifo discusses and signs "The Riches of Respect," 2 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center. 949-7307.
FOR WRITERS
Writers', Poets' and Playwrights' Group, share your work and discuss writing, 6 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
Pitch the Publisher, writers get a 15-minute meeting with Hawai'i book publishers, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and April 23, Honolulu Hale grounds; free, sponsored by Hawaii Book Publishers Association. Call for an appointment: 732-1709.
"Reflecting on War and Peace," Maxine Hong Kingston leads a meditation and writing workshop for veterans, active military and their families and others interested, 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Church of the Crossroads; free, sponsored by Dharma Friends. (808) 875-7995.
Aloha Performing Arts Company (Big Island) requests scripts for the Aug. 16-20 Original Play Festival. Selected plays will be mounted as stage readings with minimal rehearsal and simple technical presentation. For complete requirements: (808) 322-9924. Postmark deadline is May 27.
FOR KEIKI
Toddler Storytime, for ages 2-3, 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 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) and Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center (949-7307).
Preschool Storytime, for ages 2 years 6 months and older, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Pearl City Public Library. 453-6566.
Storytime, for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Wahiawa Public Library. 622-6345.
Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
Puzzletimes, stories and board puzzles for toddlers, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, Pearl City Public Library. 453-6566.
Preschool Storytime, for ages 3-4, 10 a.m. Thursdays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.
Bee Readers, Farrington High School students read picture books about parties aloud, 3 p.m. Thursday, Kalihi-Palama Public Library; free. 832-3466.
Saturday Storytime, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.
Saturday Storytime, with stories in honor of Earth Day including Janice Udry's "A Tree is Nice," 11 a.m. Saturdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323
Saturday Morning Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center. 949-7307.
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.
Correction: The Bookfair fundraiser for Kaimuki High School's Project Grad is from 3 to 11 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Barnes & Noble at Kahala Mall. The dates of the event were incorrect in a previous entry in this calendar.
