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| February,2012 | |
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Thu 2nd Feb 7:00 pm | Author Appearance: Aaron Shurin Widely acclaimed for his lyrical language and innovative verse, Aaron Shurin brings the prose poem into new richness and complexity in Citizen. Through shape-shifting sentences and sensuous imagery he explores the nuances of civic and domestic life, the twists and turns of desire, and the mysterious shimmer of objects. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public, and take place at City Lights Bookstore.  City Lights Bookstore, 261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133 |
Sat 4th Feb 10:30 am 12:30 pm | Market to Table: Cooking Demonstrations by Cookbook Authors On Saturday mornings, chefs and cookbook authors lead free cooking demonstrations using seasonal ingredients from the Farmers Market. Join them in the CUESA kitchen (North Arcade) for tips, recipes, and a sample. Book Passage will be there with the books. Book Passage at the Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco |
Sun 5th Feb 11:00 am 12:00 pm | Sunday Morning Storytime with Christopher Smith Sunday Morning Storytime with Christopher Smith at Book Passage, Corte Madera Starting September 12! Sundays • 11:00 am • Free Summer is over and Christopher is back! Singer-songwriter Christopher Smith has been writing music and performing in the Bay Area for over 20 years. Smith writes well-crafted story songs that aim for the heart. Children of all ages—and adults—love him! These events are free and take place at Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, unless otherwise noted. For information or to reserve autographed books, call 415-927-0960 or go to www.bookpassage.com. Author Appearance - , “” Book Passage - 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera |
Mon 6th Feb 7:00 pm 9:00 pm | Left Coast Writers Literary Salon Left Coast Writers® A Literary Salon Led by Linda Watanabe McFerrin 1st Monday each month • 7:00-9:00 pm • $120 per year Left Coast Writers meetings provide literary connections, support, counsel, readings, writing tips, literary chat, unabashed networking, and great fun. Many local authors are active members of this group. Meetings feature presentations by Bay Area literary figures. In addition, LCW hosts a variety of other activities to launch the books of members, to explore publishing alternatives, and to network with others in the industry. Book Passage - 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera |
Sat 11th Feb 10:30 am 12:30 pm | Market to Table: Cooking Demonstrations by Cookbook Authors On Saturday mornings, chefs and cookbook authors lead free cooking demonstrations using seasonal ingredients from the Farmers Market. Join them in the CUESA kitchen (North Arcade) for tips, recipes, and a sample. Book Passage will be there with the books. Book Passage at the Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco |
Sun 12th Feb 11:00 am 12:00 pm | Sunday Morning Storytime with Christopher Smith Sunday Morning Storytime with Christopher Smith at Book Passage, Corte Madera Starting September 12! Sundays • 11:00 am • Free Summer is over and Christopher is back! Singer-songwriter Christopher Smith has been writing music and performing in the Bay Area for over 20 years. Smith writes well-crafted story songs that aim for the heart. Children of all ages—and adults—love him! These events are free and take place at Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, unless otherwise noted. For information or to reserve autographed books, call 415-927-0960 or go to www.bookpassage.com. Author Appearance - , “” Book Passage - 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera |
Sun 12th Feb 5:00 pm 8:00 pm | The Writing Mamas Salon® The Writing Mamas Salon® at Book Passage, Corte Madera A Writing Group • Led by Dawn Yun 2nd Sunday each month • Corte Madera store • 5:00-8:00 pm • $200 per year The Writing Mamas is where motherhood and writinghood combine to create the perfect neighborhood. At The Writing Mamas, you have a comfortable and nurturing place to write, develop writing buddies, improve your writing, get published, and learn how to maximize your reach through social media. Last year five Writing Mamas had their first books published!!! Why not you? The Writing Mamas generally meet on the second Sunday of every month. Please note: exceptions are made to accommodate speakers or due to holidays. Visit www.bookpassage.com/writing-mamas-salon. Book Passage - 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera |
Tue 14th Feb 5:00 pm | Author Appearances: Aaron Shurin and Micah Ballard Join Aaron Shurin for a reading of his new book Citizen, also featured will be Micah Ballard with his new collection Waifs and Strays. This event will take place at the University of San Francisco's Maraschi Room in Fromm Hall (formerly Xavier Hall) on lower campus. For more information call 415-422-6066 or email mfaw@usfca.edu. San Francisco, CA: University of San Francisco Fromm Hall |
Sat 18th Feb 10:30 am 12:30 pm | Market to Table: Cooking Demonstrations by Cookbook Authors On Saturday mornings, chefs and cookbook authors lead free cooking demonstrations using seasonal ingredients from the Farmers Market. Join them in the CUESA kitchen (North Arcade) for tips, recipes, and a sample. Book Passage will be there with the books. Book Passage at the Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco |
Sat 18th Feb 4:00 pm 6:00 pm | Author Appearances: Emily Perez, Donna Emerson, Zara Raab Join these three poets for an evening of poetry at Rebound Books in San Rafael. Rebound Books, 1611 4th Street, San Rafael, CA |
Sun 19th Feb 11:00 am 12:00 pm | Sunday Morning Storytime with Christopher Smith Sunday Morning Storytime with Christopher Smith at Book Passage, Corte Madera Starting September 12! Sundays • 11:00 am • Free Summer is over and Christopher is back! Singer-songwriter Christopher Smith has been writing music and performing in the Bay Area for over 20 years. Smith writes well-crafted story songs that aim for the heart. Children of all ages—and adults—love him! These events are free and take place at Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, unless otherwise noted. For information or to reserve autographed books, call 415-927-0960 or go to www.bookpassage.com. Author Appearance - , “” Book Passage - 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera |
Sat 25th Feb 10:30 am 12:30 pm | Market to Table: Cooking Demonstrations by Cookbook Authors On Saturday mornings, chefs and cookbook authors lead free cooking demonstrations using seasonal ingredients from the Farmers Market. Join them in the CUESA kitchen (North Arcade) for tips, recipes, and a sample. Book Passage will be there with the books. Book Passage at the Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco |
Sat 25th Feb 4:00 pm 6:00 pm | Author Appearance: Zara Raab Rebound Books at 1611 4th Street, San Rafael CA |
Sun 26th Feb 11:00 am 12:00 pm | Sunday Morning Storytime with Christopher Smith Sunday Morning Storytime with Christopher Smith at Book Passage, Corte Madera Starting September 12! Sundays • 11:00 am • Free Summer is over and Christopher is back! Singer-songwriter Christopher Smith has been writing music and performing in the Bay Area for over 20 years. Smith writes well-crafted story songs that aim for the heart. Children of all ages—and adults—love him! These events are free and take place at Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, unless otherwise noted. For information or to reserve autographed books, call 415-927-0960 or go to www.bookpassage.com. Author Appearance - , “” Book Passage - 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera |
Sun 26th Feb 2:00 pm 4:00 pm | California Writers Club California Writers Club at Book Passage, Corte Madera 4th Sunday each month • 2:00-4:00 pm • $5 members/$10 non-members per meeting The Marin branch of the California Writers Club meets monthly at Book Passage, except July, August and December, on the 4th Sunday of the month, unless it’s a holiday. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Meetings may feature a guest speaker, a workshop, or a panel discussion, along with networking, encouragement, and writing news. CWC, a 501c educational corporation, is the nation’s oldest professional club for writers ... “educating writers of all levels of expertise in the craft of writing and in the marketing of their work.” All are welcome. Visit www.cwcmarinwriters.com. Upcoming Meetings: Sun., June 26 • 2:00 pm • Topic: “Patience & Persistence: the Writer as Marathoner” • Meg Waite Clayton, author of The Four Ms. Bradwells, The Wednesday Sisters, and The Language of Light. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera |
Mon 27th Feb 7:00 pm 9:00 pm | Kid Lit Salon - Led by Lissa Rovetch, 4th Monday each Month, 7:00-9:00 pm, $120 per year Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators Salon led by Lissa Rovetch. 4th Monday each month • 7:00-9:00 pm • $120 per year The Bay Area is home to many children’s book writers and illustrators, and is an absolute hotbed of emerging talent. Book Passage is thrilled to host the Kid Lit Salon for both established and beginning children’s book writers and illustrators. Come socialize with like-minded, creative types in your field. Our evenings include a wildly diverse array of speakers, member updates, events, conferences, and insider tips. Writer and illustrator Lissa Rovetch is the illustrator of There Was a Man Who Loved a Rat and Other Vile Little Poems and author of Ook the Book and the Hot Dog and Bob book series. Book Passage - 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera |
| March,2012 | |
Sat 3rd Mar 10:30 am 12:30 pm | Market to Table: Cooking Demonstrations by Cookbook Authors On Saturday mornings, chefs and cookbook authors lead free cooking demonstrations using seasonal ingredients from the Farmers Market. Join them in the CUESA kitchen (North Arcade) for tips, recipes, and a sample. Book Passage will be there with the books. Book Passage at the Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco |
Sun 4th Mar 11:00 am 12:00 pm | Sunday Morning Storytime with Christopher Smith Sunday Morning Storytime with Christopher Smith at Book Passage, Corte Madera Starting September 12! Sundays • 11:00 am • Free Summer is over and Christopher is back! Singer-songwriter Christopher Smith has been writing music and performing in the Bay Area for over 20 years. Smith writes well-crafted story songs that aim for the heart. Children of all ages—and adults—love him! These events are free and take place at Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, unless otherwise noted. For information or to reserve autographed books, call 415-927-0960 or go to www.bookpassage.com. Author Appearance - , “” Book Passage - 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera |
Sun 4th Mar 3:00 pm 4:00 pm | Author Appearance: Joy Wilson Meet Joy Wilson, beloved and award-winning food blogger "Joy the Baker," and get your own personalized copy of Joy the Baker Cookbook! Omnivore Books, 3885 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA 94131 |
Mon 5th Mar 7:00 pm 9:00 pm | Left Coast Writers Literary Salon Left Coast Writers® A Literary Salon Led by Linda Watanabe McFerrin 1st Monday each month • 7:00-9:00 pm • $120 per year Left Coast Writers meetings provide literary connections, support, counsel, readings, writing tips, literary chat, unabashed networking, and great fun. Many local authors are active members of this group. Meetings feature presentations by Bay Area literary figures. In addition, LCW hosts a variety of other activities to launch the books of members, to explore publishing alternatives, and to network with others in the industry. Book Passage - 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera |
Mon 5th Mar 7:30 pm | Author Appearance: Aaron Shurin Widely acclaimed for his lyrical language and innovative verse, Aaron Shurin brings the prose poem into new richness and complexity in Citizen. Through shape-shifting sentences and sensuous imagery he explores the nuances of civic and domestic life, the twists and turns of desire, and the mysterious shimmer of objects. Call (510) 849-2087 for more information. Moe's Books, 2475 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704. |
Thu 8th Mar all day | Chronicle Books Opens Store at the Metreon Chronicle Books is pleased to announce the opening of its third retail store in the newly designed Metreon next Thurs. March 8th. Founded in 1967, the San Francisco based publisher has developed a reputation for award-winning and innovative books. With two other locations in San Francisco – one on Union Street and the other at their headquarters on 2nd Street – Chronicle is excited to be one of only nine new retailers included in the $30 million dollar Metreon renovation. Stop by all day to see the new space and browse our variety of art and craft titles, illustrated children’s titles, cookbooks, and exciting gift products. From 6-9pm customers can enjoy treats in store and mingle with a few members of the local publisher. 165 Fourth St. San Francisco, CA 94103 |
Thu 8th Mar 7:00 pm 8:00 pm | Author Appearance: Joy Wilson Meet Joy Wilson, beloved and award-winning food blogger "Joy the Baker," and get your own personalized copy of Joy the Baker Cookbook! Books Inc. (Marina), 601 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA |
Fri 9th Mar 10:00 am 11:00 am | Author Appearance: Annie Barrows Come one, come all, Ivy and Bean fans, for a reading and book signing with beloved author Annie Barrows. Annie will read from the latest Ivy and Bean book and answer questions about the series from her fans. Take home fun Ivy and Bean activity kits (while supplies last) and enter to win a prize pack of children’s books. Celebrate Chronicle Books' new location at the Metreon! 165 Fourth St. San Francisco, CA 94103 |
Sat 10th Mar 10:30 am 12:30 pm | Market to Table: Cooking Demonstrations by Cookbook Authors On Saturday mornings, chefs and cookbook authors lead free cooking demonstrations using seasonal ingredients from the Farmers Market. Join them in the CUESA kitchen (North Arcade) for tips, recipes, and a sample. Book Passage will be there with the books. Book Passage at the Ferry Building, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco |
Sat 10th Mar 2:00 pm 4:00 pm | Kids Get Crafty at Chronicle Books Spend the afternoon making fun crafts from Chronicle Books kits. Create cute and quirky thumbprint character illustrations with our Small Object Thumbprint Masterpiece stationery set or color in your own sweet notes with Color-Me-In Notecards. All materials included in-store while supplies last. Celebrate Chronicle Books' new location at the Metreon! 165 Fourth St. San Francisco, CA 94103 |
Sun 11th Mar all day | Lazy Sunday Shopping Stroll at Chronicle Books Stroll through our store while enjoying coffee and Top Pot doughnuts in honor of our “Top Pot Hand-Forged Doughnuts” cookbook. The fun starts at 10:30 a.m. Make sure to enter to win a pack of Chronicle Books cookbooks in store. 165 Fourth St. San Francisco, CA 94103 |
Sun 11th Mar 11:00 am 12:00 pm | Sunday Morning Storytime with Christopher Smith Sunday Morning Storytime with Christopher Smith at Book Passage, Corte Madera Starting September 12! Sundays • 11:00 am • Free Summer is over and Christopher is back! Singer-songwriter Christopher Smith has been writing music and performing in the Bay Area for over 20 years. Smith writes well-crafted story songs that aim for the heart. Children of all ages—and adults—love him! These events are free and take place at Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, unless otherwise noted. For information or to reserve autographed books, call 415-927-0960 or go to www.bookpassage.com. Author Appearance - , “” Book Passage - 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera |
Sun 11th Mar 5:00 pm 8:00 pm | The Writing Mamas Salon® The Writing Mamas Salon® at Book Passage, Corte Madera A Writing Group • Led by Dawn Yun 2nd Sunday each month • Corte Madera store • 5:00-8:00 pm • $200 per year The Writing Mamas is where motherhood and writinghood combine to create the perfect neighborhood. At The Writing Mamas, you have a comfortable and nurturing place to write, develop writing buddies, improve your writing, get published, and learn how to maximize your reach through social media. Last year five Writing Mamas had their first books published!!! Why not you? The Writing Mamas generally meet on the second Sunday of every month. Please note: exceptions are made to accommodate speakers or due to holidays. Visit www.bookpassage.com/writing-mamas-salon. Book Passage - 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera |
Fri 16th Mar 6:00 pm 8:00 pm | Author Appearance: Melanie & Ken Light Join Melanie & Ken Light for a reception and book signing at the UC Berkeley Center for Photography. It is concurrent with their exhibition, which runs Jan 17-May 15, 2012. UC Berkeley Center for Photography, Berkeley, CA |
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