Lit Beat
Advertiser Staff
THE BIG READ
For more events, visit www.hawaiicapitalculture.org and click on the "Big Read" logo.
Theater-style performances of "The Joy Luck Club"; 10:30 a.m., Oct. 29, Kaunoa Senior Center, Pa'ia, Maui, for people 55 and older, $8 ($3 for show only), 808-270-7310; also 12 p.m., Nov. 3, state Library, free, 586-3617.
Book discussions, led by various facilitators; 6:30 p.m.; Oct. 30, Liliha Public Library, 587-7577; Nov. 1, 'Aiea Public Library, 483-7333, and Kailua Public Library, 266-9911; Nov. 3, Hawai'i Kai Public Library, 397-5833.
Adult Story Program: "The Joy Luck Club," portions of the novel are read aloud by guest readers; 12-1 p.m.; Wednesdays through Nov. 21; state Library; free; 586-3499.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Reading by Sarona Aiono-Iosefa, children's writer; 3:30-5 p.m.; Oct. 30; University of Hawai'i-Hilo; free; 808-974-7451.
Free Halloween programs will take place at the following public libraries; call for details.
Bill's Bookmobile, year-round bookstore, with CDs and vinyl records also on sale; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Nov. 3; 690 Pohukaina St.; 536-4174.
"Forever Buster" reading and signing, featuring actor Richard Chamberlain; 12 p.m.; Nov. 3; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.
Youth Speaks Hawai'i, slam poetry workshops, hosted by Kealoha, TravisT, Melvin, Darron and Lyz; 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; The ARTS at Marks Garage; free; 387-9664.
Talk Story Radio, weekly radio show, hosted by Jeff Gere; 5:30 p.m. Mondays; broadcast on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 FM, 7 p.m. Thursdays; on KTUH 90.3 FM; www.talkstoryradio.com.
BOOK SIGNINGS
Marion Coste will sign her children's book "The Hawaiian Bat: 'Ope'ape'a," 12-1 p.m. Oct. 28 at Borders, Ward Center, 591-8995; 2-3 p.m. Oct. 28 at Borders, Pearlridge, 487-1818.
Frances Britten will sign her book, "How to Buy & Sell Your Home in Hawaii," 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 28 at Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange; 732-1709.
Kaui Philpotts will sign her book, "Party Hawai'i," 12-1 p.m. Oct. 28 at Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall; 737-3323.
Mark Sullivan will sign his books, "Hawaiian Tropical Cocktails" and "Hawaii's Tropical Drinks and Gelatin Party Shots," 1-2 p.m. Oct. 28 at Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange; 732-1709.
Betty Shimabukuro will sign her book, "What Hawaii Likes to Eat," 12-1 p.m. Nov. 3 at Macy's, Ala Moana; 732-1709.
FOR WRITERS
The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is accepting nominations for the Hawai'i Award for Literature; deadline Nov. 23; 586-9965, www.hawaii.gov/sfca.
Hawai'i Pacific University seeks entries from Hawai'i residents of one year or longer for the James M. Vaughan Award for Poetry: Submit three poems, each 100 lines or less, with contact information and the names of the three poems on a cover letter but no name on all other pages, plus a five-line biography to James M. Vaughan Award for Poetry, 1060 Bishop St., LB 7A, Honolulu, HI 96813. Entries must be postmarked by Dec. 1. 544-1108.
FOR KEIKI
Hawaii Center for the Book, Letters About Literature essay contest for grades 4-12; deadline for entries Dec. 14; 586-3555.
O'ahu Family and Community Education Essay and Artwork Contest for fourth-graders; through Jan. 31; 455-2740.
Keiki storytime, 45-minute storytimes followed by simple craft for ages 3 and older; 10 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays; Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.
Preschool storytime, 30-minute storytimes for ages 3 to 5; 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 11 through Nov. 13; Mililani Public Library; free; 627-7470.
Keiki storytime; 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays; Borders, Waikele; free; 676-6699.
Preschool craft & storytime; 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays; Barnes & Noble, Kahala; free; 737-3323.
Preschool craft & storytime; 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays; Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana; free; 949-7307.
Read Me a Story, books read by volunteer storytellers for 12 and younger and their parents; 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; Honolulu Academy of Arts; free for children, included with admission price of $7 for parents; 532-8700.
Keiki storytime, stories read aloud, finger plays and occasional crafts for ages 2 to 5; 11-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 31 and from Nov. 14 to Dec. 19; free; 266-9911.
Preschool storytime, stories read aloud, finger plays, sing-alongs and a craft for ages 2 1/2 and older; 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Pearl City Public Library; free; 453-6566.
Keiki storytime, stories, songs, sing-alongs and other activities; 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Kahuku Public & School Library; free; 293-8935.
Preschool storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and a simple craft for ages 3-5; 10:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays; Wahiawa Public Library; free; 622-6345.
Keiki storytime; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.
Puzzletime storytime, toddler stories and songs with time for educational board puzzles for ages 18 months and older; 9:30 a.m. Thursdays; Pearl City Public Library; free; 453-6566.
Children's storytime, listen to stories and learn a simple craft, for ages 3 and up; 10:30 a.m. Thursdays; Kaimuki Public Library; free; 733-8422.
Children's storytime; 3 p.m.; third Thursday of the month through May 2008; Kalihi-Palama Public Library; free; 832-3466.
Children's storytime, stories read aloud and simple crafts; 10 a.m. Saturdays; Waialua Public Library; free; 637-8286.
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