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Thu, Fri, Sat: 10am-10pm
Sun: 12pm-6pm
Upcoming Events at Rock Point Books (February 2010)
About the Book:
Kcymaerxthaere is a global (and more) work of 3-dimensional story telling. It is an alternative universe that is largely consistent with our linear world in some ways, though it has many different stories, rules, creatures, even laws of science it seems. Among other things, the Geographer-at-Large and his colleagues go around our linear world to find points of contact with Kcymaerxthaere and then honor these places with markers and, where possible, actual historical sites. In a way, it is a bit like a novel with every page in a different place. Reading our markers and sites in situ is a kind of transformative experience that connects you to possibilities and stories in a whole new way. And it is important to note that no one is expected to visit every site. But, even if you just visit a few, it informs how you consider the rest -- even when you see them only online. It is like anything else that seems different in person. And, of course, though the markers and sites are the most prominent aspect of Kcymaerxthaere (at least in our linear world), the stories are too big to fit on the plaques.
About the Author:
Eames Demetrios is an artist, filmmaker, author and Director of the Eames Office, that perpetuates the legacy of the designers Charles and Ray Eames. He has made more than 50 films, which have shown at museums and festivals including the Library of Congress, Gulbenkian (Portugal), Smithsonian Institution, MOCA (LA), LACMA (LA), Meguro Art Museum (Tokyo), Film Forum (LA), Sundance Film Festival and Cairo Film Festival. He has given lectures around the world, in 29 different countries -- topics ranging from design to science, from sustainability to his own work. Demetrios lives and works in Los Angeles. His current large-scale project Kcymaerxthaere has been underway for several years and can be experienced through lectures, stories, exhibitions, and (to date) more than 50 historical markers in 8 different countries.
The Multicultural Literature Book Club features books written by ethnic-American authors and works in translation as decided by the participants. This book club is for all those who enjoy exploring a diversity of cultures through reading and discussion.
In February, the MLBC will discuss Beloved by Toni Morrison.
Staring unflinchingly into the abyss of slavery, this spellbinding novel transforms history into a story as powerful as Exodus and as intimate as a lullaby. Sethe, its protagonist, was born a slave and escaped to Ohio, but eighteen years later she is still not free. She has too many memories of Sweet Home, the beautiful farm where so many hideous things happened. And Sethe's new home is haunted by the ghost of her baby, who died nameless and whose tombstone is engraved with a single word: Beloved. Filled with bitter poetry and suspense as taut as a rope, Beloved is a towering achievement by Nobel Prize laureate Toni Morrison.
Each month's selected title is available at Rock Point Books to participating members at a discount of 10% off of the regular price.
The MLBC meets on the second Wednesday of each month. This book club is open to the public and free to join at any time. For more information about the club or to express your interest in joining, please contact Abbie Tilley at MulticulturalLit@att.net.
In Beowulf warriors must back up their mead-hall boasts with instant action, monsters abound, and fights are always to the death. The Anglo-Saxon epic, composed between the 7th and 10th centuries, has long been accorded its place in literature, though its hold on our imagination has been less secure. In the introduction to his translation, Seamus Heaney argues that Beowulf's role as a required text for many English students obscured its mysteries and "mythic potency." Now, thanks to the Irish poet's marvelous recreation (in both senses of the word) under Alfred David's watch, this dark, doom-ridden work gets its day in the sun.
Each month's selected title is available at Rock Point Books to participating members at a discount of 10% off of the regular price.
On the third Tuesday of each month, the CLBC will review and examine a literary classic.The Classic Literature Book Club is free to join and open to the public. Join anytime. For more information about this book club, please contact Joel Swanson at (423) 432-8579 or e-mail bookclub.classics@gmail.com.
The C.S. Lewis Society is discussing Lewis's Space Trilogy over the next couple months. This month they will discuss the second book, Perelandra.
The C. S. Lewis Society of Chattanooga has been in existence for almost 3 years. Their mission is to bring together people in the local area who share a special admiration and love and an active interest in the work of C.S. Lewis. In addition, they hope to sharpen each others' minds and build one another up in the Christian faith through the reading and discussion of the works of C. S. Lewis. Lastly, they work to establish and maintain communication with other Societies which are similarly engaged in promoting the spirit of the life and work of C. S. Lewis.
This event is free and open to the public. The C. S. Lewis Society has a new website; you might want to check it out: www.cslewischattanooga.org
Children's Reading Hour returns to Rock Point Books at a new day and time! We have switched our schedule in order to allow more family members to share in the fun. We hope your new saturday morning activity will be joining us for Family Saturday Storytime, right here at Rock Point Books every week!
Kick starting our new weekly event is the true story of an unxpected friendship struck between two old friends and one new one: a big green caterpillar! Join in the journey; enjoy a book reading with music, singing, dancing, and drumming! A story for readers of all ages -- about friendship, faith, and love, but most importantly that we all can spread our wings and fly! To learn more about Herman's Journey, simply view the website! See you Saturday!
The 4th annual Poetry and Spoken Word contest, in cooperation with Rhyme N Chatt & the local branch of the NAACP, is coming to Rock Point Books! Come celebrate Black History Month by experiencing some of Chattanooga's most talented poets & authors as they share their works with us. Enjoy the two seperate competitions: Juniors (17 & under) and Adults (18 & up). The competition lasts until 2:30, so make sure to get here early in order to get a prime seat. Questions, comments, and concerns can be directed to Eric Atkins (atkinse3@yahoocom) or Cortney Davis (cortney.davis@gmail.com).
Make new friends and become better acquainted with outstanding works from Southern writers in the Southern Literature Book Club.
Please join us Monday, February 22nd at 6:00 PM for our Southern Lit Book Club. Join us as we discuss The Help by Kathryn Stockett.
Each month's selected title is available to participating members at a discount of 10% off of the regular price.
The Southern Literature Book Club is free and open to the public. Join anytime. For more information about this book club, please contact e-mail Abbie Tilley at SouthernLitClub@comcast.net.
Join us for a book signing with Nancy Williams, author of The Agenda 21 Conspiracy, a political conspiracy and mystery novel.
About the Book: "When Destin Campbell investigates the mysterious murder of a geologist near Andrews, North Carolina, the evidence points to the world's largest gold find in modern history. While others scramble for the gold, Destin discovers it may be a smokescreen for a more sinister U.N. plot. Is the U.N. trying to attain global political power through an environmental conspiracy? Worse, is the U.S. military involved? When people start to die, no one is immune to mortal danger, not even Destin's wife and daughter."
About the Author: Nancy Williams is an author, editor, and amateur radio operator, (NR4RR). She's also ex-Air Force and a retired English professor. The Agenda 21 Conspiracy, a sequel to her first novel, is her third book.
Saturday Storytime is cancelled tomorrow due to renovations. We're so sorry for the inconvenience and short notice!! See you next week!