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11.14.2008 3:59 pm

St. Louis literary events for week of Nov. 16

Post-Dispatch Book Editor
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Our Go! section no longer has room to run most literary events. But St. Louis authors, booksellers and  libraries should still send listing info to go@post-dispatch.com.

Go! compiles them and they run on the book pages in A&E on Sunday. As a heads-up, I’m also copying what will be in this Sunday’s paper here:

 

SUNDAY

Marilynne Bradley: The artist signs her coffee table book “St. Louis in Watercolor.” Noon-3 p.m. at Rothschild’s, 398 North Euclid Avenue. Free. 314-968-1439.

Tom Obermeier: The author signs “A Bartender’s Story.” 6-7:30 p.m. at Just Dancing Studio, Highway 141 and Manchester Road, Manchester. Free. 636-227-7202.

Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge: Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, St. Louis Gateway Chapter, present a program including exhibits and a book signing of “Victory Through Valor: A Collection of World War II Memoirs.” 2-4 p.m. at V.F.W. Post 2593, 2301 Church Rd., Arnold. Free. 636-296-0728.

Walter Bargen: The Missouri poet laureate leads a workshop and critique presented by the St. Louis Poetry Center. 1:30 p.m. at University City Public Library, 6701 Delmar Boulevard, University City. Free. 314-973-0616, www.stlouispoetrycenter.org.

MONDAY

River Styx Reading Series: Authors Ross Gay and Charles Sweetman read from their works. 7:30 p.m. at Duff’s Restaurant, 392 North Euclid Avenue. $5. 314-361-0522.

TUESDAY

Barnes and Noble Preview Party: The store celebrates its Wednesday opening with a preview party featuring performances by the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra Quartet and a visit by Clifford the Big Red Dog. A portion of Preview Night sales benefits the Special School District of St. Louis County. 6-9 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 113 West County Center, Des Peres. Free. 314-835-9980.

Steven Watts: The author discusses and signs “Mr. Playboy: Hugh Hefner and the American Dream.” 7 p.m. at St. Louis County Library Headquarters, 1640 South Lindbergh Boulevard, Frontenac. Free. 314-994-3300.

The Rest is Noise Reading Group: The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra reading group hosts this program featuring discussions of “The Rest Is Noise.” Includes musical excerpts and appearances by SLSO Music Director David Robertson. 7 p.m. at St. Louis Brewery and Tap Room, 2100 Locust Street. Free admission. 314-286-4134.

WEDNESDAY

Jack Eggmann: Author signs “The Roots of Tennis.” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Barnes & Noble at Washington University School of Medicine, 4905 Children’s Place. Free. 314-362-3240.

THURSDAY

Celebrating Our Books, Recognizing Our Authors: The seventh annual faculty book colloquium features authors Michael Pollan, Beata Grant and Patrick Burke. 4:30 p.m. at Graham Chapel, Washington University, 6445 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton. Free. Reservations suggested. Seating is limited. 314-935-5576.

Marilynne Bradley: The artist signs her coffee table book “St. Louis in Watercolor.” 6-8 p.m. at Webster Groves Book Shop, 101 West Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves. Free. 314-968-1439.

FRIDAY

Steve Schankman and Dick Richmond: The authors sign “Produced by Contemporary.” 7 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 8871 Ladue Road, Ladue. Free. 314-862-6280.

SATURDAY

Eleanore Berra Marfisi: The author signs “Saint Louis Italians: The Hill and Beyond.” 1 p.m. at Barnes and Noble Booksellers , 9618 Watson Road., Crestwood. Free. 314-966-8336, www.gbradleypublishing.com.

Harper Barnes: The author discusses and signs “Never Been a Time: The 1917 Race Riot that Sparked the Civil Rights Movement.” 1 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 8871 Ladue Road, Ladue. Free. 314-862-6280.

Wilfred Bereswill: The author signs “A Reason for Dying.” 1-3 p.m. at Borders Books and Music, 10990 Sunset Hills Plaza, Sunset Hills. Free. 314-909-0300.

Patricia Corrigan: Book author and former Post-Dispatch reporter signs “Eating St. Louis: The Gateway City’s Unique Food Culture.” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Plaza Frontenac, Clayton and Lindbergh. Free. 314-644-3400

 

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