Tucson Weekly: Literature (November 16

LITERATURE
Events This Week
BIRDS AND WILDFLOWERS. Tucson Botanical Gardens. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686. Local author Lynn Hassle Kaufman discusses her book Birds of the American Southwest, and Meg Quinn discusses her work Wildflowers of the Desert Southwest November 16 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Both authors will sign copies of their books.
BOOK SALE. Kirk Bear Canyon Library. 8997 E. Tanque Verde Road. The Friends of Kirk Bear Canyon Library sponsor a book sale to benefit the library November 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ICE HARVEST. Clues Unlimited. 123 S. Eastbourne Ave. 326-8533. Scott Phillips signs copies of his darkly funny novel Ice Harvest November 19 at 3 p.m.
JOHN ANNERINO. Barnes and Noble. Foothills Mall. 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd. 742-6402. John Annerino discusses and signs copies of his book Roughstock: The Toughest Events in Rodeo November 18 from 2 to 3 p.m.
LOCAL AUTHORS HONORED. Readers Oasis. 3400 E. Speedway Blvd., No. 114. A display of books published by the University of Arizona Press, a signing by several of the press' local authors and music and festivities celebrating the unique books published by this local institution takes place November 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. Authors include Miriam Davidson, Ron Butler, George Olin and Mary Irish. Call 319-7887 for more details.
MAKE A DATE WITH A POET. New Life Café. 4841 E. Speedway Blvd. Poet Shirley Dunn Perry shares her work November 17 at 6 p.m. An open reading follows. Call Christy White at 881-5180 for more information.
MICHAEL THOMAS FORD. Antigone Books. 411 N. Fourth Ave. 792-3715. Ford reads from his book It's Not Mean If It's True: More Trials from My Queer Life November 17 at 7 p.m. Refreshments and a question and answer period follow the reading. Admission is free.
MOM'S MARIJUANA. UA Bookstore. 621-2426. Dan Shapiro signs copies of and discusses his book Mom's Marijuana, a thoughtful and witty look at the author's personal struggle for survival, November 17 from noon to 1 p.m.
POG PRESENTS. Orts Theatre of Dance. 121 E. Seventh St. Poet Cole Swensen and dancer/choreographer Eno Washington perform November 18 at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 and $3.
ROBERT HASS. St. Philips in the Hills Church. 4400 N. Campbell Ave. Former Poet Laureate Hass reads from his work November 17 at 8 p.m. A reception to celebrate the UA Poetry Center's 40th anniversary follows the reading. There is an informal discussion and question-and-answer session with Hass November 17 at 11 a.m. at the Swede Johnson Building, 1111 N. Cherry Ave., Room 205.
SAINTS AND ART. Barnes & Noble. 5130 E. Broadway Blvd. 512-1166. Jim Griffith, author of Saints of the Southwest and Hecho a Mano: The Traditional Arts of Tucson's Mexican-American Community, discusses his work November 19 at 2 p.m.
SEX AND MONEY. Barnes & Noble. 5130 E. Broadway Blvd. 512-1166. Herb Kay, author of How to Get Filthy, Stinking Rich and Still Have Time for Great Sex, explains why networking and relationships are important for business success November 18 at 2 p.m.
STEVE BREWER. Clues Unlimited. 123 S. Eastbourne Ave. 326-8533. Brewer signs copies of his book End Run, which is a mystery that combines sports betting, the lure of an NBA franchise and newsroom politics, November 18 from 3 to 5 p.m.
TELLEBRATION. Arizona State Museum. UA campus, University Boulevard east of Park Avenue. 621-6302. Tellebration is a National Day of Storytelling celebration sponsored by the Arizona State Museum, the Joseph Stanley Leeds Foundation and Tellers of Tales, Inc. The two-part event celebrates the ancient art of storytelling November 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. on the north lawn of the Arizona State Museum. Later in the evening listen to stories by professionals from many cultures throughout the state from 7 to 10 p.m. in the CESL auditorium. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for children.
Announcements
OPEN-MIC AND POETRY READING. Hazy Dayz Lounge Cafe. 187 N. Park Ave. This gathering is held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Participants should arrive at 7 p.m., and guests should show up at 7:30 p.m. For information call 884-0272. Admission is free.
THE RANT. Club Congress. 311 E. Congress St. It's cheaper than therapy! Join poet Erin Whitfield and guest poets for political and social ravings and slam-style poetry at 7:30 p.m. the first Saturday of each month. Admission is free. Call 743-8344.
LATINO PLAYWRITING AWARD. Latino playwrights residing in the United States, its territories or Mexico are encouraged to submit scripts for the 2001 Latino Playwriting Award. The deadline for new submissions is November 30, 2000. The winner receives $1,000. Call Elaine Romero at 884-8210 for more details and a submission release. Mail manuscripts to Arizona Theatre Company, National Latino Playwriting Award, Attn: Elaine Romero, 40 E. 14th Street, Tucson, AZ 85701.