FEBRUARY EVENTS
February, 2012
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
TRADITIONAL AUTHOR SIGNING WITH
W.S. GAGER
HUMOROUS WHODUNITS: A CASE OF INFATUATION
Wendy Gager writes funny mysteries that really keep you guessing! Come meet her and have her sign your copy of her latest book! Mitch Malone is a hard-boiled crime reporter who loves facts and doesn’t love kids. What happens when a cute intern, with a child, gets involved with the mob and needs Mitch’s help? Buy the book and find out!
Here’s a little peek at what’s coming up in March
READING AND SIGNING WITH
JACK DRISCOLL
THE WORLD OF A FEW MINUTES AGO
Thursday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Jack Driscoll has won several awards for his novels and poetry collections, including the Pushcart Editors’ Book Award, Pushcart Prizes, the PEN/Nelson Algren Fiction Award, the PEN Syndicated Fiction Awards, and the AWP Short Fiction Award for Wanting Only to be Heard.
Jack is currently teaching at Pacific University’s acclaimed low-residency MFA program in Oregon. He’s got strong Michigan connections, however; he was Writer-in-Residence at Interlochen Arts Academy for 33 years.
In his new collection of stories, The World of a Few Minutes Ago, Jack sets his characters in northern Michigan, the landscape accentuating their longing, hardships and relationships. His attention to detail and his subtlety of characterization will keep you glued to the page.
We hope you’ll join us for this free event!
SINGING CONVERSATION SERIES
JEREMY QUENTIN of SMALL HOUSES
Friday, March 9 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Small Houses is a music and poetry project headed up by Flint native Jeremy Quentin. His low-key and thoughtful approach to both acoustic music and poetry make him perfect for our Singing Conversation Series, which explores the process by which singer-songwriters create their art. Please join us promptly at 5:00 p.m. for a discussion with Jeremy before his performance at the DAAC!
EARLY ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION
WITH CELTIC BAND THISTLE HEAD
Saturday, March 10, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
You may have noticed there are quite a few “Irish-centric” titles in our collection here at LitLife. Well, owner Roni Devlin is proud of her Irish ancestry and is pleased to help you start your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations early with Michigan Celtic band Thistle Head. As you listen to their lively tunes, you might be inspired to purchase an Irish cookbook or collection of stories or folktales! We hope to see you!
READING AND SIGNING WITH
CHRISTOPHER BREWER
ART THAT TELLS THE STORY
Thursday, March 22 7:00 p.m.
Chris Brewer’s beautiful book, Art that Tells the Story uses art from several different sources to relate the story of the Gospel. Join us to discuss his project and see how he chose the different works of art. He will be available to sign your purchased copy. It’s a gorgeous book and makes a great addition to your own library or a gift for someone else!