Lit Beat
Advertiser Staff
SPECIAL EVENTS
"An Intimate Portrait of Bhutan," photographer John Wehrheim reads from his book, "Bhutan: The Hidden Lands of Happiness," and screens a film about the Himalayan country; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; March 2; Cupola Theatre, Honolulu Design Center; $10; reservations: 956-1250.
The Honolulu Chapter of The National Writers Association critiques manuscripts at its monthly meeting — bring at least 10 copies of a double-spaced manuscript, five pages or less, printed on one side of the page; 7 p.m.; March 4; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 845-9585.
Author Robert Barclay speaks to the 'Aiea Public Library Book Club as it discusses his book, "Melal: A Novel of the Pacific"; 7 p.m.; March 6; 'Aiea Public Library; free; 483-7333.
First Thursdays slam poetry competition, qualifier for statewide finals; 8:30 p.m.; March 6; Hawaiian Hut, Ala Moana Hotel; $3 before 8:30, $5 after; 387-9664, www.hawaiislam.com.
"Meet Romance Writers — From Your Own Backyard," local writers read selections from their works; 10:30 a.m.; March 8; Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.
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 KTUH 90.3 FM, 7 p.m. Thursdays; www.talkstoryradio.com.
BOOK SIGNINGS
Borders, Ward Centre, 591-8995:
Borders, Windward Mall, 235-8789:
Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall, 737-3323:
FOR WRITERS
Ko'olau Writing Workshops, sessions on a variety of genres, with talk by poet Cathy Song; 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; March 8; Hawai'i Pacific University, Hawai'i Loa (Windward) campus; $20 ($10 students); reservations: 544-9340, 544-1108.
Aloha Performing Arts Company seeks new, unpublished scripts of any length and subject for its annual Original Play Festival, Aug. 13-17 at the Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Big Island; postmark by May 23; submission details and more information: 808-322-9924, www.apachawaii.org.
FOR KEIKI
2008 NEnE award: Students in grades 4-6 are invited to vote for this year's winner and enter various contests; through March 14; at participating schools and public libraries; reading list and instructions for voting and contests: http://nene.k12.hi.us.
Toddler time storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and rhymes, for babies to toddlers up to age 3; 10-10:30 a.m. Mondays; state library; free; 586-3510.
Keiki storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3 and older; 10-10:45 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays; Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.
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 $7 admission for parents; 532-8700.
Keiki storytime, stories, songs, sing-alongs and other activities; 1010:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Kahuku Public & School Library; free; 293-8935.
Keiki storytime; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.
Keiki storytime, stories read aloud, finger plays and occasional crafts for ages 2-5; 11 a.m. Wednesdays; Kailua Public Library; free; 266-9911.
Preschool storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3-5; 4 p.m. Wednesdays; Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library; free; 733-8488.
Children's storytime; 3 p.m.; third Thursday of the month through May; Kalihi-Palama Public Library; free; 832-3466.
Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: Lit Beat, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.
