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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, March 25, 2007

Lit Beat

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

Book sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Pearl City Public Library; sponsored by the Friends of Pearl City Library; free. 453-6566.

Youth Speaks Hawai'i, free slam poetry workshops, hosted by Kealoha, TravisT, Melvin, Darron, and Lyz, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 387-9664.

re: Verses, hosted by Brenda Kwon and TravisT, followed by music from DJ Mr. Nick, 8 p.m. Tuesday (doors open 7 p.m.), The ARTS at Marks Garage; $5. 753-4661.

Poetry Night, bring a poem, yours or another's, to share, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Volcano Garden Arts, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Big Island; free. (808) 967-7261.

Vintage Book & Media Sale, used books, CDs, videos and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Parish of St. Clement, 1515 Wilder Ave.; free admission, proceeds benefit the church's Sunday School ministries. 955-7745.

"A Taste of Mamo Street," fifth annual Talk-Story Festival with survivors of the 1946 and 1960 tsunamis sharing their experiences, 6-8 p.m. April 1, The Pacific Tsunami Museum's Sangha Hall, Hilo; $25 includes dinners. (808) 935-0926, www.tsunami.org.

BOOK SIGNINGS

Mellie Enos signs "The Guide to Making Ribbon Lei," noon-1 p.m. today, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

Craig Elevitch discusses and signs "Traditional Trees of the Pacific," 2-4 p.m. today, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.

Roberta Wong signs "Hawaiian Lei in Crochet" and "Fancy Hawaiian Lei in Crochet," 2-3 p.m. today, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

David K. Choo signs "Lunch Break Honolulu: 65 Great Places to Beat the Clock," 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Bestsellers, Bishop Square. 528-2378.

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