Lit Beat
Advertiser Staff
SPECIAL EVENTS
In-Store Book Fair, students of Ron Bright's art program perform scenes and songs from the upcoming production of "Lil' Abner," 9 a.m.-11 p.m. today, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center; ask for a bookfair voucher when you make a purchase and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Castle High School's Performing Arts Center. 949-7307.
Library Book Sale, fiction books 50 cents, and other books and videos at reduced prices, sponsored by Friends of the Pearl City Library, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Pearl City Public Library; free admission. 453-6566.
Aloha Shorts, weekly radio show with readings of short stories by local authors, 5 p.m. Mondays, on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 with host Cedric Yamanaka. This week, Advertiser columnist Lee Cataluna reads additional selections from her book "Folks You Meet in Longs and Other Short Stories." www.hawaiipublicradio.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.
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. Wednesday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 387-9664.
Kathryn Hoffmann, a professor of French literature, talks about young women with hypertrichosis (excessive body hair) in early-modern Europe crossing the spaces of knowledge and story-telling, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, UH-Manoa, Hamilton Library's conference room A153; free, part of the Saturday Morning Authors series. 381-6610.
BOOK SIGNINGS
Lois-Ann Yamanaka signs "Behold the Many," 2 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
Frances Kakugawa reads from and signs "Wordsworth the Poet," 11 a.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center. 949-7307.
Rich Budnick signs "Hawai'i's Forgotten History," 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Sam's Club, Pearl City. 456-7788.
FOR WRITERS
Maui Arts & Cultural Center seeks quotes to be included on new outdoor benches on the theme, "What do art and culture mean to you?" Quotes may be your own or from persons or sources that have inspired you. Submit up to three original or cited statements, 60 words or less, with your contact information and the author's name and, if known, their age, address, phone and e-mail to kristina@mauiarts.org or call (808) 242-2787. Deadline is Saturday.
VSA arts seeks submissions of original one-act plays from students in grades 6-12 for the 22nd annual Playwright Discovery Award. Two winning scripts, which express how disability affects a person's life, will be selected for performance at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and the authors will receive up to $1,500 and a trip to Washington, D.C., to see their play performed. Guidelines and application: www.vsarts.org, (800) 933-8721. Submission deadline is April 14.
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 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 1/2 years and older, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Pearl City Public Library. 453-6566.
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 years, 10 a.m. Thursdays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.
Saturday Storytime, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.
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: Frances Kakugawa's name was misspelled in a earlier version of this story.