Conscious Choice Seattle: January Events

January 2007 | Books Northwest

January Events

1.10.07 & 1.24.07
Book Nights
7 p.m.
Revolution Books
1833 Nagle Place
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206-325-7415

What books are you reading, are important for critical thinkers, and can help us change the world? Come join an open discussion, with your title in hand: On the 10th, broad and current titles, the 24th, Philosophy. Free

1.15.07
Barbara Ehrenreich on Joy
7:30 p.m.
Town Hall • 1119 8th Ave
www.townhallseattle.org
206-624-6600

Best selling social commentator and cultural historian Barbara Ehrenreich has written a fascinating exploration of one of humanity’s oldest traditions: the celebration of communal joy. In “Dancing in the Streets”, she explores the desire for collective joy, historically expressed in ecstatic revels of feasting, costuming, & dancing. Tickets $5 at door only

1.17.07
This Year I Will…
7-8:30 p.m.
East West Books
6500 Roosevelt Way NE
www.ewbookshop.com
206-523-3726

The possibilities are limitless when it comes to New Year’s resolutions! How can you make sure this year will be different, making certain that you will create lasting change? M.J. Ryan shares from her new book, ‘ThisYear I Will’ How to Finally Change a Habit, Keep a Resolution, or Make a Dream Come TrueÅh. Learn to customize your own plan. Free

1.19.07
Zen Buddhist Biography
7:30 p.m.
Ravenna Third Place Books
6504 20th ave NE
206-525-2347
www.ravennathirdplace.com

Ruth Fuller Sasaki was a high-society Chicago woman turned Zen Buddhist who played a pivotal role in the emergence and success of Buddhism in America. Isabel Stirling, librarian/professor, will speak on her book, “Zen Pioneers: The Life and Works of Ruth Fuller Sasaki.” Free

1.23.07
Nancy Folbre
6:30 p.m.
Kane Hall, room 130
UW Campus
www.grad.washington.edu
206-634-3400

Author of “Greed, Lust, and Gender: A History of Economic Ideas”, Folbre is an economics Professor at U of Massachusetts. Come hear her explore the interface between feminist theory and political economy including the personal and emotional dimension. Free

1.24.06
Going Incognito
7:00 p.m.
University Books
4326 University Way NE
www.ubookstore.com
206-634-3400

Disguised as a man, Norah Vincent ventured into the world as “Ned” for over 1.5 years.
Having gone where no woman has gone for any significant amount of time, she absorbed a cultural experience and reported back a shrewd and trilling tour de force of immersion journalism. Come listen to a live account of her experience. Free

1.25.07
Isabel Vincent
7:00 p.m.
Henry Art Gallery
4100 15th Ave NE
www.nextbook.org
888-219-5222

In “Bodies and Souls”, Vincent describes how Jewish women, 1860s-1939, were sold into slavery and forced to work as prostitutes by Zwi Migdal, a notorious Jewish gang. However, these women banded together to form their own religious and cultural institutions and eventually risked their lives to bring down the gang. $8

1.31.07
The Universe and Science
7:30 p.m.
Town Hall
1119 8th Ave
www.ubookstore.com
206-634-3400

Roger Penrose discusses and signs, “The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Rules of the Universe”. This guide aims to provide an overall understanding, a feeling of deep beauty and philosophical connotations, as well as its intricate logical interconnections. $5 at the door

1.31.07
Open Mic
7:30 p.m.
Elliot Bay Books
101 S Main St
www.elliottbaybook.com
206-624-6600

Come share your writing and/or just bring your supportive ears at Elliot Bay’s monthly open mic night. Free

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