Monday, September 24, 2012
Books and talks calendar
Tuesday
WVTF/Radio IQ Book Club
The club will discuss "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck.
When: 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: WVTF/Radio IQ Broadcast Center, 3520 Kingsbury Lane, Roanoke
Cost: Free
Contact: 989-8900
Wednesday
Phi Beta Kappa Lecture: "Immigration Rules and Citizenship" with John Agnew
Agnew, distinguished professor of geography and professor of Italian at UCLA, will speak in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hollins University's Phi Beta Kappa chapter. Agnew lays out a framework for understanding immigration "management" and illustrates it with case studies from Italy, South Korea, Mexico and the United States.
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center, Hollins University
Cost: Free
Contact: 362-6451
Thursday
Barnes & Noble Poetry and Spoken Word Night: Featured Speaker Lisa Ress
Bring your original works to read or share a piece from a favorite author. Ress has taught creative writing at Hollins and Cornell universities, Knox College and the University of California-Irvine. She has had more than 100 poems published in a variety of literary magazines and anthologies.
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Barnes & Noble, 110 Conston Ave., Christiansburg
Cost: Free
Contact: 381-4923
Fourth Thursday Book Club
The group will discuss "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand.
When: 10 to 11 a.m.
Where: South County Library, 6303 Merriman Road, Roanoke
Cost: Free
Contact: 777-8786
Historic Lecture: McDonalds Mill
Ned and Janet Yost host a site visit to McDonalds Mill.
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: McDonalds Mill, 3875 Catawba Road, Blacksburg
Cost: Free
Contact: 558-0746
Lecture: Hollywood Costumer and Designer Robin McMullan
McMullan's costuming credits include "The Last Airbender," "The Soloist," "Little Miss Sunshine," "The Hunger Games," and the TV series "Numb3rs."
When: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Niederer Auditorium, Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center, Hollins University
Cost: Free
Contact: 362-6451
Reading: Poet Mike Smith
Smith, assistant professor of poetry at Delta State University, edits "Tapestry," a literary journal focusing on the Mississippi Delta. His poetry collections include "Byron in Baghdad," "Multiverse," and "How to Make a Mummy." His latest book is a translation of Goethe's "Faust: A Tragedy."
When: 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Green Drawing Room, Hollins University
Cost: Free
Contact: 362-6451
Friday
See Thursday's listing.
Roanoke College Student/Faculty Showcase of Research & Creativity
Roanoke College students and faculty will showcase their professional works, such as research projects, books and art. Summer Scholars also will showcase their summer research projects. Presentations will be in multiple formats, including a poster session and oral presentations.
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Olin Hall, Roanoke College
Cost: Free
Contact: 375-4939
Saturday
Book Signing: Kurt Rheinheimer's New Collection, "Finding Grace"
Rheinheimer will sign copies of his second collection of short stories, "Finding Grace."
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Barnes & Noble, Roanoke
Cost: Free
Contact: 776-2960
Immunity Lecture with Dr. Herb Joiner-Bey
Learn to build your immunity naturally. Dr. Herb Joiner-Bey will discuss the immune-boosting quality of Barlean's Olive Leaf. Each attendee will receive a copy of Joiner-Bey's book.
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op, Roanoke
Cost: Owners, $5; general public, $10
Contact: 343-5652
Joanne Anderson Book Signing
The Blacksburg author of "A Noble Spirit" will be signing copies of her book and Noble, the 20-year-old Thoroughbred in the title, will be present. Other horses are expected as well.
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Historic Smithfield Plantation, Blacksburg
Cost: Free
Contact: www.smithfieldplantation.org
Sunday
"Rabbit & Robot" Book Launch Party
A celebration of the release of Cece Bell's newest book, "Rabbit & Robot: The Sleepover." There will be food, drinks, a reading of "Rabbit & Robot," free buttons and bookmarks and more.
When: 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: Meadowbrook Community Center, 267 Alleghany Spring Road, Shawsville
Cost: Free
Contact: www.cecebell.com
