BOOKISH: The sex life of a bear

This week's lineup includes Bill E. Beckwith @ Moonstone Arts Center, CP cover boy Larry Magid @ the Free Library and Shane Victorino @ Barnes & Noble Rittenhouse

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BOOKISH: The sex life of a bear

POSTED: Wednesday, June 22, 2011, 4:00 PM

Each week, Emily Apisa puts together a rundown of book-centric events that’ll keep you “lit” like a firecracker all week long.

[ Wednesday ]

➤ Bill E. Beckwith

Though Hollywood may suggest that preserving your outer appearance as you age is paramount, I’d say Bill Beckwith has a better idea: preserve your mind. In his book Managing Your Memory: Practical Solutions for Forgetting, Beckwith explains how our brains’ memory systems function and the ways we can maintain and improve our memory as we age. In this discussion Beckwith will present the ideas from his book, so save the date. Or just to be sure, set a reminder on your phone’s calendar. Wed., June 22, 7 p.m., free, Moonstone Arts Center, 110A S. 13th St., 215-735-9600.

[ Thursday ]

➤ Larry Magid

I know last week’s cover story got you pumped for this author event. Larry Magrid of the Electric Factory recently published a collection of images that capture the history of Magrid’s professional career. In My Soul's Been Psychedelicized: Electric Factory: Four Decades in Posters and Photographs heavy-hitters including Pink Floyd and Pearl Jam make appearances from Magrid’s rock 'n'roll history of Philadelphia. At this discussion Magrid will be joined by Philadelphia radio personality David Dye. It’s safe to say Philly’s music scene wouldn’t be the same without these two. Thu., June 23, 7:30 p.m., free, Free Library (Central Branch), 1901 Vine St., 215-567-4341.

[ Friday ]

➤ Poetry Aloud and Alive

Listen up lit lovers. Philly poet Mike Cohen is hosting this week’s poetry reading, and Dave Simpson is the featured guest. Simpson’s work has appeared in numerous publications including The Courtland Review and Verse Daily. After, Simpson’s reading the mic is opened up to the audience members looking to share poetry of their own. Fri., June 24. 7:15 p.m., free, Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane, 215-844-1870.

[ Saturday ]

➤ Shane Victorino

No. 8 will be taking a break from the diamond, to promote his new biography, Shane Victorino: The Flyin’ Hawaiian by Alan Maimon. Starting with his Hawaiian roots, this book details Victorinio’s struggles and triumphs including coping with his ADD. Fans looking to get their copy signed are encouraged to arrive early to pick up a numbered wristband. Sat., June 25, 10 a.m., free, Downtown Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut St., 215-665-0716.

[ Sunday ]

➤ Paul Siegell and Ocean Vuong

Two poets are better than one. Ocean Vuong is a young, NYC-based poet, whose book Burnings gives perspective on life with a voice described as able to capture “savage beauty.” This vegan and animal rights supporter may only be 23, but his words have already earned him a laundry list of awards and nominations. Joing Vuong is Paul Siegell whose poetry is turning heads, as well. Siegell’s poetry infuses music and visual art to create books such as “jambandbootleg” and “Poemergency Room.” Sun., June 26, 2 p.m., free, Ryerss Museum and Library, 7370 Central Ave., 215-685-0544.

[ Monday ]

➤ Jeff Mann

Life has many facets, and for this Southern-born gay man, his life’s facets collided and inspired a collection of essays titled Binding the God: Ursine Essays from the Mountain South. While some essays touch on religion, others bluntly address Mann’s sex life as a bear. Mann will read selections at this author event giving insight into this Appalachian upbringing and his life’s experiences. Mon., June 27, 5:30 p.m., free, Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St., 215-923-2960.

[ Tuesday ]

➤ Reel Books

Every self-respecting bookworm will agree that the book is always better than the movie, but this monthly book club goes against the grain. Join the The Doylestown Bookshop and The County Theater at a nearby Italian restaurant for a screening of Duck Soup, then get talking about its paginated and bound counterpart Hail, Hail, Euphoria by Roy Blount Jr. In this case, the book came decades after the production of the 1930’s film and gives one author’s take on the Marx Brothers satirical and sidesplitting farce. Tue., June 28, 7 p.m., free, Pagnini Ristorante, 81 W. State St., Doylestown, 215-348-5922.

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