Tucson Weekly: Literature (April 26

LITERATURE
Events This Week
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.
BEN BOVA/JIM PAUL. Reader's Oasis. 3400 E. Speedway Blvd. 319-7887. Jim Paul discusses and signs copies of his book and stamp set Symbols of Ancient Mexico April 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. The book includes a wooden box with 18 wooden-backed stamps and stamp pad. Six-time Hugo Award-winner Bova discusses and signs copies of his novel Jupiter May 1 at 7 p.m. His other works include Moonwar, Moonrise, Mars, Return to Mars and Colony. Admission is free.
BETSY THORNTON. Clues Unlimited. 123 S. Eastbourne. 326-8533. Thornton signs copies of her book High Lonesome Road, the second in her mystery series set in Bisbee featuring victim advocate Chloe Newcombe, April 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
BILL WILSON/HOLISTIC HEALTH GROUP. Barnes & Noble at Foothills Mall. 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd. 742-6402. Wilson discusses and signs copies of The Maverick Way: Profiting from the Power of the Corporate Misfit, a story about how Kimberly-Clark was transformed over a 20-year period from a miller of pulp and paper into one of the largest companies in the world, April 28 at 2 p.m. The holistic health book group discusses Book of Ayurveda: A Holistic Approach to Health and Longevity by Judith Morrison May 1 at 7 p.m.
DIA DE LOS NIÑOS Y LIBROS. Main Library. 101 N. Stone Ave. 791-4391. A celebration of children, books and reading takes place April 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. and includes a puppet show, bilingual storytelling, face painting and craft making. There are also a jumping castle and music. Admission is free.
JOAN GUSTAFSON/FELICE PICANO. Antigone Books. 411 N. Fourth Ave. 792-3715. Phoenix author Gustafson discusses A Woman Can Do That! 10 Strategies for Creating Success in Your Life April 27 at 7 p.m. Picano reads from and signs copies of Onyx May 4 at 7 p.m. Question-and-answer periods and refreshments follow the readings. Admission is free.
MYSTERIOUS SECRETS. Barnes & Noble. 5130 E. Broadway Blvd. 512-1166. Local author L.C. Hayden signs copies of her book Where Secrets Lie April 29 at noon.
MYSTERY WRITERS. HomeTown Buffet. 5101 N. Oracle Road. The Arizona Mystery Writers meet the second Saturday of each month. The next meeting is May 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Workshop, lunch and guest speaker is included in the $14 admission fee. Newcomers are welcome. Call Marci at 544-4173 for information.
QUINCY TROUPE. UA Harvill Building, Room 150, at the south end of the pedestrian underpass on Speedway Boulevard east of Park Avenue. 626-3765. Poet Troupe, who has twice received the American Book Award, presents his work April 27 at 8 p.m. Admission is free.
Announcements
BUYING FICTION AND POETRY. The Missing Fez seeks submissions for its Red Felt Award for poetry. The winning poem will receive a $200 cash prize. The contest is open to all genres. Please submit three to five poems along with a SASE by April 30. The entry fee is $5 payable to Red Felt Publishing. Send poems to The Missing Fez, 1720 N. Dodge Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716. For guidelines, e-mail missing1fez@hotmail.com.
POETRY CONTEST. Write a poem and win $1,000. Hollywood's Famous Poets Society is sponsoring a poetry contest. There is no entry fee. Send one poem of 21 lines or less to Free Poetry Contest, PMB126, 1626 N. Wilcox Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028, or enter online at www.famouspoets.com. A winners list is sent to all entrants. Deadline for submissions is April 28. For more information contact Mark Schramm at mark@famouspoets.com or call (800) 498-0399.
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' Tumbleweed Press at 4560 E. 19th St., Tucson, AZ 85711. For more information call 514-0719.
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. Come help celebrate the group's first year anniversary May 2 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy refreshments, fun and poetry. 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.
SERIOUS WRITERS GROUP. A small, ongoing group is seeking serious writers working on novels and/or short stories. The group, which meets the first Monday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at a central location, provides honest criticism and feedback on your work. Call Ron at 325-8447 for more details.
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. The next meeting, which takes place April 28, is a scholarship meeting. A deserving student receives a prize and reads for the group. Call Tom Abrams at 296-2449 for more information.