BOOK NOTES.Byline: The Register-Guard Downtown library hosts abbreviated `Nutcracker' The Eugene Public Library will present its annual ``short and sweet'' performance of the ``Nutcracker'' on Wednesday. The Eugene Youth Ballet will dance the free, condensed con·dense v. con·densed, con·dens·ing, con·dens·es v.tr. 1. To reduce the volume or compass of. 2. To make more concise; abridge or shorten. 3. Physics a. version of the holiday classic from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. at the downtown library, 100 W. 10th Ave. For information, call 682-6349. Storyteller to deliver holiday ghost stories In the Victorian era The Victorian era of the United Kingdom marked the height of the British Industrial Revolution and the apex of the British Empire. Although commonly used to refer to the period of Queen Victoria's rule between 1837 and 1901, scholars debate whether the Victorian period—as , it was customary to tell ghost stories during the winter holiday season. Sir ReadAlot, a literary performance artist sponsored by Eugene Barnes & Noble, will follow that tradition Saturday, entertaining children of all ages with "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Sleepy Hollow out-of-the-way, old-world village on Hudson. [Am. Lit.: “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” in Benét, 575] See : Isolation " and "A Christmas Carol." The free telling of tales begins at 7 p.m. at the store, 1163 Valley River Drive. For information, call 687-0356. Readings & Signings TODAY Carola Dunn - The local mystery writer signs her latest book, "Fall of a Philanderer phi·lan·der intr.v. phi·lan·dered, phi·lan·der·ing, phi·lan·ders 1. To carry on a sexual affair, especially an extramarital affair, with a woman one cannot or does not intend to marry. Used of a man. 2. " and others. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., B.Dalton Bookseller, Gateway Mall. 746-0441. TUESDAY Science Fiction Writers - Winners of the "Writers of the Future" contest Jay Lake, Nina Kiriki Hoffman Nina Kiriki Hoffman (born 1955) is an American fantasy writer. She started publishing short stories in 1983, and has since published over 200. Her novels include The Thread that Binds the Bones, The Silent Strength of Stones, A Fistful of Sky, and , Eric Witchey, Leon West and Bruce Holland Rogers Bruce Holland Rogers is an American author of short fiction who also writes under the pseudonym Hanovi Braddock. His stories have won a Pushcart Prize, two Nebula Awards, the Bram Stoker Award, two World Fantasy Awards, and have been nominated for the Edgar Allan Poe Award and read from their work. Free. 4 p.m., Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St. 345-8986. THURSDAY Bob Welch - The Register-Guard columnist signs copies of his new collection, "My Oregon." 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thurston Book Exchange, 5505 Main St., Springfield. 726-7126. Maura Conlon-McIvor - Oregon author reads from "She's All Eyes," her memoir of growing up in an Irish-American family. 7 p.m., Knight Library Browsing Room, 1501 Kincaid St. on the University of Oregon campus The University of Oregon campus in Eugene, Oregon has around 80 buildings and facilities, including athletics sites such as Hayward Field, which is the site for the 2008 Olympic Track and Field Trials, and McArthur Court, and off-campus sites such as nearby Autzen Stadium and the . 346-4331. SATURDAY Jan Eliot - Syndicated "Stone Soup" cartoonist signs copies of her new collection, "Not So Picture Perfect." 2 p.m., University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. Bookstore, 895 E. 13th Ave. 346-4331. Lectures MONDAY Steve Gordon and Gary Kerst - Authors present a slide show and discussion of their new book, "Dragons & Damselfiles of the Willamette Valley" at the American Butterfly Association. Free. 7:30 p.m. EWEB EWEB Eugene Water and Electric Board (Oregon) Training Room, 500 E. Fourth Ave. THURSDAY Mid-Valley Willamette Writers - Columnist Bob Welch discusses "Writing the Personal Essay," followed by holiday party. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Baker Building, 975 High St. Eugene. Free admission with donation of one new or used children's book. Awards & Grants Lois Cranston Memorial Poetry Prize - Calyx calyx (kā`lĭks): see sepal. , a Corvallis-based journal of art and literature by women, has awarded the annual prize to Connecticut poet Patricia Hale. The prize includes a $300 cash award and publication in Calyx. The winning poem is available online at www.proaxis.com /calyx. Out of town TUESDAY Robert Dietsche - The jazz historian discusses his new book ``Jumptown: The Golden Years of Portland Jazz 1942-1957.'' 7:30 p.m., Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside, Portland. Deadlines The Book Notes deadline is 9 a.m. Friday for publication nine days later. Mail to: Book Notes, Register-Guard, P.O. Box 10188, Eugene, OR 97440; fax to 338-2813; or e-mail to rgfeatures@guardnet.com. |
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