BOOK NOTES.Byline: The Register-Guard Zine writers to read tonight on UO campus Three zine contributors will read from their works at 7 p.m. tonight in Knight Library's Paulson Reading 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 . The featured zine writers include Amy Adoyzie, whose column runs in Razorcake fanzine fan·zine n. An amateur-produced magazine written for a subculture of enthusiasts devoted to a particular interest: a science fiction fanzine. ; Craven Rock, recognized for his zine series titled Eaves of Ass; and Keith Rosson, publisher of the literary memoir fanzine Avow. Other local zine writers will be distributing their zines. All zine authors and publishers are welcome to attend and share their work. The reading is free. `Woman With a Voice' to sing, sign at Tsunami Vicki Hannah Lein, a counselor, entertainer and motivational speaker A motivational speaker is a professional speaker, facilitator or trainer who speaks to audiences, usually for a fee. The keynote speech generally takes place either at the beginning of the event, or the close of the event. from Corvallis, will sign copies of her new book "Woman With a Voice: Daring to Live Authentically Ever After" and perform some of her songs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today at Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St. In her book, Lein tells how she discovered her own voice after growing up in a home with too much drinking and violence. Part autobiography, part self-help and spiritual growth, her book's kitchen-sink approach describes her attempt to do `whatever it takes' to reach her audience. Poet Leroy Franklin performs Thursday at UO African-American writer and poet Leroy Franklin Moore Jr. will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Gerlinger Alumni Lounge, 1468 University St., at the 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. . He also will present a workshop, "Black Blind Blues to Crip-Hip-Hop," from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Erb Memorial Union Rogue River Rogue River A river, about 322 km (200 mi) long, rising in the Cascade Range of southwest Oregon and flowing generally south and southwest to the Pacific Ocean. Room, 1222 E 13th Ave., on campus. Moore has been sharing his perspective on identity, race and disability for 13 years. Readings, signings & lectures WEDNESDAY Al Franken  This article or section contains information about one or more candidates in an upcoming or ongoing election.Content may change as the election approaches. - Political comedian, radio host and author of ``The Truth'' speaks, 7:30 p.m., The Shedd, 285 E. Broadway, $25-$35. 434-7000. THURSDAY Edward Hirsch Edward Hirsch (born January 20, 1950) an American poet and academic who wrote a best seller about reading poetry. He is the president of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation in New York City. Life Edward Mark Hirsch was born in Chicago in 1950. - The University of Houston professor and essayist for the Washington Post's Book World will read from and sign copies of ``Poet's Choice'' at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Knight Library Browsing Room, 1501 Kincaid St. 346.4331. |
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