Poet to discuss, sign his latest collection
AT BOOKWORKS: Kurt
Olsson will discuss and sign his book of poetry “Burning Down Disneyland” at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 29.
Olsson is the author of one previous collection of poetry, “What Kills What Kills Us” (Silverfish Review Press). He lives and works just outside Washington, D.C.
Kristina Jacobsen will release her new CD “Elemental” with Meredith Wilder and Camille Grey at 7 p.m. Friday, March 30.
Albuquerque
contributors Jennie Lusk, Rebecca Roth and Alice Thieman
will discuss “We Rise to Resist: Voices from a New Era in Women’s Political Action” at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 31.
This collection of essays and interviews presents 36 contributors to this emerging movement discussing a broad range of topics — activism, health care, education, LGBT issues, the environment, to name a few — affecting the political and cultural environment of future generations.
Bookworks is at 4022 Rio Grande NW. Call 344-8139.
AT COLLECTED WORKS: Tomas
Rivera, Chainbreaker Collective leader, and Paul Gibson, co-founder of Retake Our Democracy, will discuss the prospects of social justice initiatives under the new Santa Fe mayoral administration at 11 a.m. today. With Journey Hosts Alan Webber and Bill Dupuy.
Collected Works Bookstore is at 202 Galisteo St., Santa Fe. Call 505-988-4226. AT TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS AND GIFTS: Geoff Habiger, co-author of the novels “Unremarkable” and “Wrath of the Fury Blade” will sign his books from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 31.
“Unremarkable” describes 1920s Chicago postal employee Saul Imbierowicz as he is unwittingly swept up in a citywide conflict between rival gangs, federal agents and supernatural forces beyond his control.
Treasure House Books and Gifts is at 2012 South Plaza NW in Old Town. Call 242-7204.