Lit Beat
Advertiser Staff
SPECIAL EVENTS
POETRY OUT LOUD STATE COMPETITION, high school students recite classic and contemporary poems, with the winner representing Hawai'i at the Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest in April; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; March 9; Tenney Theatre, St. Andrew's Cathedral; free; 839-9885.
BOOK SALE, sponsored by Friends of the Kahuku Library; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 10, 12-8 p.m. March 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 12; Kahuku Public and School Library; free; 293-8935.
KAHUKU BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION, the group talks about "Ishmael" by Daniel Quinn; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; March 11; Kahuku Public and School Library; free; 293-8935.
"FOR THE LOVE OF BAMBOO RIDGE," Bamboo Ridge Press fundraiser with roast of founding editors Eric Chock and Darrell Lum, for members; 7 p.m.; March 11; Manoa Valley Theatre; $30; membership and reservations: 626-1481.
Talks and book signings commemorating the abolition of the African slave trade, with Boston University scholars Linda Heywood and John Thornton:
"ULUHAIMALAMA" BOOK LAUNCH, reception and reading with author Mahealani Perez-Wendt and other writers and artists, including co-editors Ku'ualoha Ho'omanawanui and Brandy Nalani McDougall; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; March 15; UH-Manoa Art Auditorium; free; 521-2302.
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:
FOR WRITERS
"ENLIGHTENED VISION" WORKSHOP, learn how to sharpen writing skills through evaluation, critique and revision; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; March 15; Volcano Art Center, Volcano Village, Big Island; $60 (financial aid available); registration: 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Aloha Performing Arts Company seeks new, unpublished scripts of any length and subject for its annual Original Play Festival, Aug. 13-17 at the Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Big Island; postmark by May 23; submission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.
