Arizona Daily Star January 23, 2011- BOOK EVENTS

BOOK EVENTS January 23, 2011

TODAY

Mystery Book Group- Antigone Books, 411 N. Fourth Ave. Group wil discuss IRON LAKE by William Kent Krueger. 12:30 p.m. Jan. 23. Free. 792-3715

Buddhist Book Group- Antigone Books, 411 N. Fourth Ave. Group will discus THE COW IN THE PARKING LOT: A ZEN APPROACH TO OVERCOMING ANGER by Leonard Scheff and Susan Edmiston. 2 p.m. Jan. 23. Free. 792-3715

TUESDAY

Science Fiction Book Club- Oro Valley Public Library. 1305 W. Naranja Drive. Oro Valley. Group will discuss STEAL ACROSS THE SKY by Nancy Kress. 7-8 p.m. Jan. 25. Free. 229-5300.

WEDNESDAY

“Poetic and Politics” Present Dfelia Zepeda- University of Arizona Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen St. First event in a series of readings by prominent American Indian writers held monthly this spring. Zepeda was named Poet Laureate of Tucson, delivered the 2010 Lawrence Clark Powell lecture and is aujthor of three poetry books. 7-8 p.m. Jan 26. 626-3765

Sonoran Sleuths Mystery Book Club- Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley. Lively discussion and review of mystery suspense novels. This montly selection, THE RITUAL BATH by Kaye Kellerman. 11:00 a,m- noon. Jan. 26. Free. 229-6300

THURSDAY

Food For Thought- THE DEATH OF JOSSELINE: IMMIGRATION STORIES FROM THE ARIZONA-MEXICO BORDERLANDS- Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. Margaret Regan, a longtime writer with the Tujcson Weekly, draws on 10 years of border reporting in bher timely new book. Noon- 1 p.m. Jan. 27. Free. 791-4010.

Public Lecture SLEIGHTS OF MIND: WHAT THE NEUROSCIENCE OF MAGIC REVEALS ABOUT OUR BRAINS- Integrated Learning Center, Main UA Campus, Room 120, 1500 E. E. University Blvd. The UA School of Mind, Brain, and Behavior presents a lecture featureing renowned brain scientists Stephen Macknick and Susana Martinez-Conde, the founders of the exciting new discipline of neuromagic, and authors of a new book about their findings. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. 5-6:30 p.m. Jan. 27. Free. 621-3933.

The Joys of Shakespeare- Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road. A look at life’s issues through the lense of Shakespeare. Each session involves an indepth reading and discussion of key scenes. 12:30- 2 p.m. Jan. 27. $30 for six sessions. 299-3000

FRIDAY

Urban Yarns @ the Library- Joel D. Valdez Main Library. 101 N. Stone Ave. Calling all dowtown knitters and crocheters! Bring your hooks, needles, and lunches to an informal weekly gathering. Peruse the library’s latest fiber-themed books, and find inspiration for your next project. 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Jan. 28. Free. 791-4010

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