Tucson Weekly: Literature (March 29

LITERATURE
Events This Week
ANDREW WEIL. UA Bookstore. 621-2426. Dr. Andrew Weil discusses and signs copies of his book Eating Well for Optimum Health March 30 from noon to 2 p.m. Weil's book has been on the New York Times Bestseller list for ten weeks, with four weeks at number one.
ARMCHAIR ADVENTURES. Wilmot Library. 530 N. Wilmot Road. Explore the world without leaving the library every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. An experienced traveler presents a slide show that takes you on a journey back through time or around the world. Call 791-4627 for more information.
GRANDMOTHERS. Antigone Books. 411 N. Fourth Ave. 792-3715. American Indian Grandmothers: Traditions and Transitions explores the lives of contemporary women from different tribes. Editor Marjorie Schweitzer shares an overview of the book and reads from her essay Otoe- Missouria Grandmothers: Linking Past Present and Future March 30 at 7 p.m. In addition, Ann Lane Hedlund, director of the Center for Tapestry Studies at the Arizona State Museum, reads from her essay Give-and-Take: Navajo Grandmothers and the Role of Craftswomen and Alice Schlegel, UA professor of anthropology, reads from The Two Aspects of Hopi Grandmotherhood. A question and answer period follows the readings and refreshments are served.
LEARN TO RELAX. Barnes & Noble. 5130 E. Broadway Blvd. 512-1166. Nancy Hopps, an expert on guided imagery and relaxation techniques, shares tips for relaxing and de-stressing March 29 at 7 p.m.
LOVE OF POETRY MONTH. The Best Western. 1015 N. Stone Ave. The Lamplight Reading Series presents: Craig Van Riper reads from and signs copies of his book Convenient Danger April 1 at 6 p.m. An open mic follows the reading. Admission is free. Call Roberta at 908-0927 for more information.
MYSTERY WRITERS. HomeTown Buffet. 5101 N. Oracle Road. The Arizona Mystery Writers meet the second Saturday of each month. Newcomers are welcome. Call Marci at 544-4173 for information.
RICHARD PARRY/J.A. JANCE. Clues Unlimited. 123 E. Eastbourne Ave. 326-8533. Parry signs copies of his book Trial by Ice, a true story of murder and survival on the 1871 Polaris expedition, March 29 at 5 p.m. Jance signs copies of Birds of Prey, the latest in her series set in Seattle and featuring J.P. Beaumont, March 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
REMEMBERING WWII/HOLISTIC HEALTH. Barnes & Noble at Foothills Mall. 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd. 742-6402. William Jopes, author of Voyage to Abadan, Alan Petrillo, military weapon expert, Ian Beaton, author of They Also Serve and Rhea Robinson, whose husband served as a POW guard at Triple T Ranch in Dragoon, discuss different aspects of the war April 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. The Holistic Health Book Group meets April 3 at 7 p.m. to discuss Judith Morrison's Book of Ayurveda: A Holistic Approach to Health and Longevity.
RICHARD THRELKELD. Reader's Oasis. 3400 E. Speedway Blvd. 319-7887. Threlkeld, veteran correspondent for both CBS and ABC, reads from and signs copies of his book Dispatches from the Former Evil Empire March 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. Threlkeld shares his personal view of life inside Russia and many of the old Soviet allies during the years after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
UDALL'S LIFE AND TIMES/POLITICS. Barnes & Noble at Foothills Mall. 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd. 742-6402. Donald W. Carson and James W. Johnson, authors of Mo: The Life and Times of Morris K. Udall, and Tom Volgy, author of Politics in the Trenches: Citizens, Politicians and the Fate of Democracy, sign copies of their books March 31 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Announcements
BUYING FICTION AND POETRY. The Missing Fez, a quarterly publication of anomalous and otherwise abnormal writing, is accepting submissions for its winter 2000 issue. Work is purchased at $25 for a story or $15 for a set of poems. Send manuscripts and a SASE to The Missing Fez, 1720 N. Dodge Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716. For guidelines, e-mail missing1fez@hotmail.com.
CALL TO POETS. The Laughing Dog: Strictly Poetry is accepting submissions for its spring issue. Submit up to three poems, no longer than 30 lines each, with a SASE to The Laughing Dog, 4740 E. Sunrise Drive, MBE# 326, Tucson, AZ 85718. No simultaneous submissions or previously published poems.
CALL TO POETS. Better than a Stick in the Eye is seeking submissions of poetry, prose, pen and ink drawings, and black-and-white photographs for its upcoming issue. Submit works with SASE to Stumblin' Tumbleweek Press at 4560 E. 19th St., Tucson, AZ 85711. For more information call 514-0719.
CHESS KNIGHTS. Borders Books. 5870 E. Broadway Blvd. 584-0111. Every Monday night from 6 to 9 p.m., stop in for a game or two of chess. Borders supplies the pieces and boards.
ECLECTIC WRITERS GROUP. Eclectic writers meet from 7 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday to read original works, practice writing, critique work and discuss related issues. All forms, styles and skill levels are encouraged. There is no membership fee. Call 797-6614 for detailed information.
FAMILY HISTORY LAND. Family History Land. 6121 E. Broadway Blvd., Suite 143. The Friends of Family History Land and Los Descendientes del Presidio de Tucson present classes in April on Fridays and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Seminars include Using the Soundex, U.S Vital Records, U.S. Church Records, U.S. Military Records, British Isles Records in the Family History Library and more. Classes are free to members of Friends or Los Descendientes and $10 for non-members. Call 790-5444 to register.
FICTION KRITIK GROUP. Accelerate your writing! Published writers and those working to get published meet every Wednesday evening from 8 to 10. The group writes, critiques, shares how-tos, breaks blocks and has fun. Call 325-8576 or 622-6281 for location and more information.
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS. Pima Community College. 2202 W. Anklam Road. Literacy Volunteers of Pima County can train you to tutor in basic literacy or English as a Second Language through workshops. Call 882-8006 for information.
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.
POETRY AT THE RIVER. Dusenberry-River Center Library. 5605 E. River Road, No. 105. Join local poets for an evening of open readings the first Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All forms and abilities are welcome. Admission is free. For more information call Lee at 615-7720 or Frank at 299-3451.
POETRY COMPETITION. The Friendly Poets Society is offering a $1,000 grand prize in its Poetry Competition 2001. There are 28 prizes worth more than $3,000. Poems, which must have a life-affirming religious theme, may be in any style, about any subject. Deadline is April 6. To enter, send one poem that is 20 lines or shorter to Lavender Augulis, Poetry Contest, 605 N. 600 W #4, Provo, Utah 84601, or enter online at friendlypoets.com.
STATE POETRY SOCIETY MEETING. Woods Library. 3455 N. First Ave. The Arizona State Poetry Society meets the fourth Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring one of your poems to share. Call Tom Abrams at 296-2449 for more information.