Special Events
Keynote Speech: James Read, author of Doorstep Democracy: Face-to-Face Politics in the Heartland Saturday, November 7, 2009 2009 Minnesota Political Science Association (MNPSA) Conference The quest for elected office—one conversation at a time. |
Reading & Book Signing: Dean Hulse, author of Westhope: Life as a Former Farm Boy Saturday, November 7, 2009 Sweets 'n Stories An evocative and inspiring memoir of a vibrant rural North Dakota. |
Reading & Book Signing: Eric Dregni, author of In Cod We Trust: Living the Norwegian Dream Thursday, November 7, 2009 Dakota County Heritage Library A vivid portrayal of modern Norway through the eyes of a fourth-generation Norwegian American from Minnesota. |
Performance, Lecture, and Reading: Fred Ho, author of Wicked Theory, Naked Practice: A Fred Ho Reader Sunday, November 8, 2009 A leading Asian American artist and activist on the explosive intersection of politics and music. |
Performance and Lecture: Fred Ho, author of Wicked Theory, Naked Practice: A Fred Ho Reader Monday, November 9, 2009 This event is co-sponsored by the African and African American Studies Department and the Asian American Studies Program. A leading Asian American artist and activist on the explosive intersection of politics and music. |
Reading & Book Signing: Daniel J. Philippon, editor of Our Neck of the Woods: Exploring Minnesota's Wild Places Tuesday, November 10, 2009 From Minnehaha Creek to Lake Superior—Minnesota’s great outdoors beckons. |
Talk & Book Signing: Randall Mason, author of The Once and Future New York: Historic Preservation and the Modern City Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Philadelphia Center for Architecture Penn Institute for Urban Research Public Interest Series event. Event Co-sponsored with PennDesign's Historic Preservation Program and AIA Philadelphia. Uncovering the roots of America’s historic preservation movement. |
Talk: Kevin Floyd, author of The Reification of Desire: Toward a Queer Marxism Thursday, November 12, 2009 Sponsored by the Literary and Cultural Studies Colloquium Series in the Department of English. A new theoretical approach to the relationship between Marxism and queer studies. |
Book Signing: Armand Peterson, editor of The Vikings Reader Saturday, November 14, 2009 Relive fifty years of glory and defeat as a Minnesota Vikings football fan. |
Talk & Book Signing: Al Papas, Jr., editor of Gophers Illustrated: The Incredible Complete History of Minnesota Football Saturday, November 14, 2009 A unique graphic history of Gopher football—meticulously researched and drawn by Al Papas, Jr. |
Reading & Book Signing: Sue Leaf, author of The Bullhead Queen: A Year on Pioneer Lake Saturday, November 14, 2009 An evocative memoir exploring the relationship between humans and nature through the liturgical calendar. |
Presentation & Book Signing: Armand Peterson, editor of The Vikings Reader Saturday, November 14, 2009 Barnes & Noble Booksellers Relive fifty years of glory and defeat as a Minnesota Vikings football fan. |
Talk & Book Signing: Amy Bass, author of Those About Him Remained Silent: The Battle over W. E. B. Du Bois Saturday, November 14, 2009 The Bookloft Uncovers racism and red-baiting in the dynamic between the cold war and civil rights. |
Talk & Book Signing: Eric Dregni, author of Never Trust a Thin Cook and Other Lessons from Italy’s Culinary Capital Saturday, November 14, 2009 The food-obsessed chronicle of an American’s three years in Italy. |
Reading & Slide Show: Eric Dregni, author of In Cod We Trust: Living the Norwegian Dream Saturday, November 14, 2009 Bethlehem Lutheran Church A vivid portrayal of modern Norway through the eyes of a fourth-generation Norwegian American from Minnesota. |
Reading & Book Signing: Amy Bass, author of Those About Him Remained Silent: The Battle over W. E. B. Du Bois Sunday, November 15, 2009 The Du Bois Center at Great Barrington Uncovers racism and red-baiting in the dynamic between the cold war and civil rights. |
Reading & Slide Show: Eric Dregni, author of Never Trust a Thin Cook and Other Lessons from Italy’s Culinary Capital Thursday, November 19, 2009 Southdale Library The food-obsessed chronicle of an American’s three years in Italy. |
Talk & Book Signing: Armand Peterson, editor of The Vikings Reader Saturday, November 21, 2009 Relive fifty years of glory and defeat as a Minnesota Vikings football fan. |
Reading & Book Signing: Sarita Echavez See, author of The Decolonized Eye: Filipino American Art and Performance Saturday November 21, 2009 Eastwind Books of Berkeley Filipino American artists map and contest the United States' amnesia about its colonization of the Phillippines. |
Talk & Book Signing: Al Papas, Jr., editor of Gophers Illustrated: The Incredible Complete History of Minnesota Football Saturday, November 28, 2009 A unique graphic history of Gopher football—meticulously researched and drawn by Al Papas, Jr. |
Reading & Book Signing: Daniel J. Philippon, editor of Our Neck of the Woods: Exploring Minnesota's Wild Places Monday, November 30, 2009 From Minnehaha Creek to Lake Superior—Minnesota’s great outdoors beckons. |
Talk & Book Signing: Randall Mason, author of The Once and Future New York: Historic Preservation and the Modern City Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Uncovering the roots of America’s historic preservation movement. |
Reading & Book Signing: Eric Dregni, author of Never Trust a Thin Cook and Other Lessons from Italy’s Culinary Capital Thursday, December 3, 2009 Italian Workman's Club Italian refreshments will be served. Sponsored by WisItalia. The event is free and open to the public. The food-obsessed chronicle of an American’s three years in Italy. |
Slide Show, Reading & Book Signing: Eric Dregni, author of Never Trust a Thin Cook and Other Lessons from Italy’s Culinary Capital Friday, December 4, 2009 The store will be having samples from Scott Buer's Bolzano Artisan Meats, which will include prosciutto, pancetta, and guanciale. The food-obsessed chronicle of an American’s three years in Italy. |
Reading & Slide Show Presentation: Eric Dregni, author of Never Trust a Thin Cook and Other Lessons from Italy’s Culinary Capital Thursday, December 10, 2009 The food-obsessed chronicle of an American’s three years in Italy. |
Reading & Book Signing: Al Papas, Jr., editor of Gophers Illustrated: The Incredible Complete History of Minnesota Football Saturday, December 12, 2009 A unique graphic history of Gopher football—meticulously researched and drawn by Al Papas, Jr. |
Reading & Book Signing: Armand Peterson, editor of The Vikings Reader Saturday, December 12, 2009 Relive fifty years of glory and defeat as a Minnesota Vikings football fan. |
A "Blues Harp Clinic" and Book Signing: Adam Gussow, author of Mister Satan's Apprentice: A Blues Memoir Tuesday, December 29, 2009 Rembrandt's Restaurant & Bar Adam Gussow of "Satan and Adam" will be conducting a Blues Harp Clinic. $20 advance purchase. $23 at the door. Philadelphia HARP members receive a discounted cost of $17.00 with advance purchase. Adam will also be signing copies of his autobiography Mr. Satan's Apprentice: A Blues Memoir. Sponsored by Harmonica411.com. The story of an unlikely musical partnership, the blues, and race in America, with a new preface by the author. |
Talk: Greg Brick, author of Subterranean Twin Cities Tuesday, February 2, 2010 American Institute of Professional Geologists, Minnesota Section Luncheon The fee for non-members of AIPG is $20, which includes lunch. Members are $15. Don’t try this at home—read the book instead! (it smells better) |
Adult Education & Book Signing: Carrie Meyer, author of Days on the Family Farm: From the Golden Age through the Great Depression Thursday, February 11, 2010 ElderStudy-University of Mary Washington A story both intimate and epic that paints a vivid picture of Midwestern farm life. |
Reading & Slide Show: Eric Dregni, author of In Cod We Trust: Living the Norwegian Dream Monday, April 5, 2010 Abiding Savior Lutheran Church A vivid portrayal of modern Norway through the eyes of a fourth-generation Norwegian American from Minnesota. |