Local Events

Saturday, October 13
Writing Seminar with Local Author Don Miller
Where: Holleywood Theatre, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd.
When: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cost: $15. Bring Plot and Structure by James Scott Bell and a sack lunch.
For more info and to RSVP, e-mail: jan@imagodeicommunity.com

Saturday, October 13
Tangent Reading Series: Renowned Pop Artist Jim Dine, Poet Vincent Katz, and Photographer Diana Michener
Where: Clinton Corner Cafe, 2633 S.E. 21st Ave.
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free

Monday, October 15
PSU's Monday Night Lecture Series: Allan McCollum Discusses His "Shape Project"
Where: Fifth Avenue Cinema, 510 S.W. Hall
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free

Monday, October 15
Kevin Kling Presents a Collection of Autobiographical Stories in His First Book, The Dog Says How
Where: Powell's Books on Hawthorne, 3723 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free

Tuesday, October 16
Madison High School Slam Zine Team
Where: Central Library, 801 S.W. 10th Ave. (in the U.S. Bank Room)
When: 6:30–7:45 p.m.
Cost: Free

Tuesday, October 16
The Feminist Film Society Meets to Watch "Alien"
Where: In Other Words Women's Books and Resources, 8 N.E. Killingsworth St.
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free. Donations are appreciated ($1 per person)
http://www.feministfilmsociety.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, October 16
Portland Arts & Lectures Presents Turkish Author Orhan Pamuk (2006 Nobel Prize in Literature Winner)
Where: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1001 S.W. Broadway
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $5-26 (prices vary according to age, seat level, and if you're a college student or a teacher)
Call: 503-227-2583 for tickets

Tuesday, October 16
VOICES Contemporary Lectures: Muslim Columnist and Author of The Trouble with Islam Today Irshad Manji Discusses how Islam can Transform
Where: First Congregational Church, 1126 S.W. Park Ave.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $39. Call 503-243-3440 for tickets.
More info: http://www.voicesinc.com/Pages/speaker-bios/manji-bio.html

Wednesday, October 17
Teen Book Group for 6-12th Graders
Where: Northwest Library, 2300 N.W. Thurman St.
When: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free (includes refreshments)
Call for titles: 503-988-5560

Wednesday, October 17
The Non-Profit and Industrial Complex Discussion and Working Group. Explores Themes Raised in The Revolution will not be Funded
Where: In Other Words Women's Books and Resources, 8 N.E. Killingsworth St.
When: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free

Wednesday, October 17
Author Patrick Carman Presents Into the Myst, a Prequel to the Trilogy
Where: Barnes & Noble Clackamas, 12000 S.E. 82nd Ave.
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free

Thursday, October 18
Double Vision: A Benefit for Artists without Health Insurance. Includes Local Country, Blues, Old Time, and Rock Music; a Poetry Reading; and Raffles
Where: McMenamin's Mission Theater, 1624 N.W. Glisan St.
When: Doors open at 5 p.m. Event starts at 6 p.m.
Cost: $10, $12
Call: 503-224-4400 for tickets (ages 21 and over) http://www.mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=72&id=1097&eventid=54842

Thursday, October 18
Jane Porter Presents Odd Mom Out
Where: Twenty-Third Avenue Books, 1015 N.W. 23rd Ave.
When: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free

Friday, October 19
Spoken Word Performance by Author Kimberly Dark
Where: In Other Words Women's Books and Resources, 8 N.E. Killingsworth St.
When: 7 p.m.
Suggested donation: $5-8
http://www.kimberlydark.com/

Friday, October 19
Author Susan Faludi Presents The Terror Dream
Where: Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside St.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free