Tucson Weekly: Literature (July 12

LITERATURE
Events This Week
BIRD PHOTOGRAPHER. Wild Birds Unlimited. 5615 E. River Road. Renowned bird photographer Tom Vezo discusses photographic techniques and his book Wings in the Wild July 14 at 1 and 3 p.m. Admission is free.
MICHAEL MCGARRITY. Clues Unlimited. 123 S. Eastbourne Ave. 326-8533. McGarrity discusses and signs copies of his book Under the Cover of Law July 18 at 5 p.m. The book is the latest in his suspenseful mystery series featuring Kevin Kerney. Admission is free.
MYSTERY BOOK GROUP. Antigone Books. 411 N. Fourth Ave. 792-3715. The group discusses The Reeve's Tale by Margaret Frazer July 15 at 2 p.m. Admission is free and all are welcome.
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.
TOM VOLGY. Center for Creative Photography. Speedway Boulevard and Olive Avenue. 621-7968. Tom Volgy, former Tucson mayor, discusses and signs copies of his book Politics in the Trenches July 17 at 5:30 p.m.
TUCSON TRAVEL WRITERS. Reader's Oasis. 3400 E. Speedway Blvd. 319-7887. Five local travel writers discuss their books, experiences and the countries they love July 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. Authors featured are Tom Miller, Greg McNamee, Edie Jarolim, Rob Rachowiecki and Doris Evans. Admission is free.
Announcements
CALL TO ARTISTS. The Stumblin' Tumbleweed Press seeks submissions of black-and-white photographs, pen and ink drawings, poetry and prose for its upcoming issue of Better Than a Stick in the Eye. For submission information e-mail Stumblepress@aol.com or send submissions with a SASE to 4560 E. 19th St., Tucson, AZ 85711.
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.
MEMORIES OF MOM AND DAD. Ariel Books seeks short, funny and/or heartwarming stories about moms and dads for an upcoming book series (for example, What is your favorite funny story about your father/mother? What were some of your favorite things to do with your father/mother? Did your father/mother have a special nickname for you? How did it originate?) Individuals whose stories are chosen receive a free book. Send stories (no more than 100 words) to darconte@earthlink.net. Deadline is July 18.
OPEN MIC AND POETRY READING. Hazy Dayz Lounge Cafe. 187 N. Park Ave. This gathering is held every Wednesday. Participants should arrive at 9 p.m., with action starting at 9:15. For information call 884-0272. Admission is free.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM. Barnes and Noble at the Foothills Mall. 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd. 742-6402. Through September 8, the store presents a summer reading program titled Traveling Through Books for readers in grades 1-6. Read any eight books and receive a free book. Bring in a list of titles read to the store and choose a free book from a list of more than 25 paperbacks. No purchase necessary. There's a limit of two coupons per reader. Call 742-6621 for more information.