Archive of Events
2005 Archive of Events
2004 Archived Events
STACEY’S EVENTS –NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2005
581 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
www.staceys.com
415.421.4687
Tuesday, November 1st @ 12:30
Candice Millard
River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey
River of Doubt, a stirring narrative of a real-life adventure, chronicles the 1914 expedition of Theodore Roosevelt into the heart of the Amazon basin to explore and map the little-known region surrounding an Amazon tributary called the River of Doubt. Candice Millard details the dangerous conditions they faced—white-water rapids, starvation, illness, jungle menaces, and Indian attacks—to accomplish their goal.
Wednesday, November 2nd @ 12:30
Bill Press
How the Republicans Stole Christmas: The Republican Party's Declared Monopoly On Religion And What Democrats Can Do to Take It Back
Political analyst Bill Press provides a provocative critique of the relationship between conservative Republicans and the religious right. He makes a fervent call for liberals and Democrats to restore the basic principles of social justice, tolerance, and charity championed by Jesus in the gospels.
Thursday, November 3rd @ 12:30
William Poundstone
Fortune’s Formula: The Untold Story Of The Scientific Betting System That Beat The Casinos And Wall Street
William Poundstone, the author of How Would You Move Mt. Fuji, reconstructs the fascinating story of two scientists who applied their talents to the roulette and blackjack tables of Vegas and then made a killing on Wall Street.
Friday, November 4th @ 12:30
Mary Roach
Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife
Drawing on the beliefs and achievements of a range of contemporary and historical scientists, engineers, and mediums, Mary Roach, the bestselling author of Stiff, examines the possibility of life after death. Roach considers everything from a reincarnation researcher's experimentation with out-of-body experiences to laboratory investigations into ghosts and the nature of consciousness.
Wednesday, November 9th @ 12:30
Kim Stanley Robinson
Fifty Degrees Below
A Stacey’s favorite, bestselling author Kim Stanley Robinson has written a sequel to Forty Signs of Rain. After years of denial and non-action, a near-future Earth faces a crossroad when it is threatened with the perils of global warming; an environmental crisis that, ironically, could unleash a devastating Ice Age on the planet.
Thursday, November 10th through Saturday, November 12th
Stacey’s Semi-Annual License to Save
For three days only, Stacey’s Literary License members save 20% on everything in the store! Not a Literary License holder? Why not? It’s free: sign up at the Mezzanine Service Desk.
Friday, November 11th @ 12:30
H.W. Brands
Andrew Jackson: A Life and Times
Historian H.W. Brands offers a dynamic portrait of America's seventh president and explores the life and times of the first "common man" to rise to the position of president of the United States. Brands follows Jackson from his early days in South Carolina, his military exploits, and his contributions as president to the cause of democracy, Manifest Destiny, and the preservation of the Union.
Tuesday, November 15th @ 12:30
MYSTERY CIRCLE
Men of Mystery Panel
James Calder, Kirk Russell, and Tony Broadbent
In a Family Way, Deadgame, and Spectres in the Smoke
The Bay Area is home to many fine mystery and suspense authors, and Stacey’s is delighted to toast three Bay Area Men of Mystery. James Calder, Kirk Russell, and Tony Broadbent will introduce you to their latest books and will discuss the challenges and joys of being an author in the Bay Area.
Wednesday, November 16th @ 12:30
SALUTE TO SAN FRANCISCO
Frederic Larson and Carl Nolte
Mystical San Francisco and The San Francisco Century
San Francisco Chronicle staff members Frederic Larson and Carl Nolte will present their tributes to the City by the Bay. Mystical San Francisco and The San Francisco Century are beautiful and informative large-format books that are sure to be hits as holiday gifts.
Thursday, November 17th @ 12:30
George R.R. Martin
A Feast for Crows
George R.R. Martin fans rejoice! The fourth novel in the epic fantasy series "A Song of Ice and Fire" has finally arrived. In Martin’s new book, the kingdom sits in a state of perilous equilibrium following the death of a monstrous king. A regent rules in King's Landing, and there are few claimants to the Iron Throne, until new conspiracies and alliances begin to erupt in the Seven Kingdoms. Please note: books for signing MUST be purchased at Stacey’s and register receipts will be checked.
Friday, November 18th @ 12:30
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin offers an analysis of Abraham Lincoln's political talents and identifies the character strengths and abilities that enabled his successful election above three accomplished candidates. Goodwin also describes how he used the same abilities to rally former opponents in forming his cabinet and winning the Civil War.
Monday, November 28th @ 12:30
EVOLUTION OF A WRITER
Barbara Boxer
A Time to Run
Senator Barbara Boxer has written a novel that follows one young woman's life from her college days to her rise to political power. Boxer’s debut chronicles Ellen Fines as she takes over her husband's campaign for the Senate after he is killed in a car accident. Fines’s successful political career is threatened when a former lover, a journalist with right-wing connections, gives her sensitive documents. Fact? Fiction? Please join us for what promises to be a provocative peek at the halls of power.
Wednesday, December 7th @ 12:30
Po Bronson
Why Do I Love These People?: The True Story of People Who Found Harmony in Their Family
The author of What Should I Do with the Rest of My Life? draws on the profound and personal stories of twenty ordinary individuals to explore the complex mysteries of family life. Po Bronson explains how, after years of conflict, a family can make the transition to a better place, and cope with such trials as divorce, death, infidelity, abuse, illness, and money.
AFFILIATE EVENTS
Wednesday, November 2nd @ Noon
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Richard A. Clarke
The Scorpion’s Gate
For three decades, Richard Clarke worked in the White House, State Department, and Pentagon, specializing in cyber security, counter-terrorism and homeland security. As a presidential adviser he has traveled throughout the Middle East; visiting palaces, military bases and intelligence centers, and has met with rulers, soldiers, and spies. He has used his experiences to pen The Scorpion's Gate, a geopolitical novel of terrorism, warring nations, and political treachery. His book takes readers five years into the future when the Middle East and the United States are on the brink of another war that threatens to turn nuclear and spread to Asia and beyond. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 11:30 am. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Wednesday, November 2nd @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Sue Bethanis
Leadership Chronicles of a Corporate Sage
Many top performers in business are turning to coaches to help them elevate their game. Coaching is fast becoming a supplement, and even an alternative, to traditional leadership training. What’s going on in those confidential conversations that help leaders get results? Join executive coach and author Susan J. Bethanis to find out more about the secret formula executives are using to wage the battle against "overwhelm" and "burn out." What are the results leaders are getting and what are they doing differently to get these results? Learn practical tips on how to best develop leadership skills to leverage your strengths. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Check-in is at 11:30 am. Admission is $8 for members, $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, November 2nd @ 12:30 pm
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE
Joan Didion
The Year of Magical Thinking
One of America’s most seasoned and iconic writers, Joan Didion offers an intensely personal account of her husband’s sudden death and daughter’s unexpected illness. With electric honesty and passion she touches the intimate, yet universal, experiences of life: love, marriage, children, career, and the catastrophic events that challenge one’s sanity and one’s sense of self. Please note: This is a MEMBERS ONLY event. It will take place at the Mechanics’ Institute, 57 Post Street. For reservations and information, please call 415-393-0100 or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Wednesday, November 2nd @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Richard A. Clarke
The Scorpion’s Gate
Richard Clarke has been a controversial figure in America. He got an inside look at the workings of the White House, serving under Reagan, Bush Sr., Clinton and our current president. On 9/11 Clarke was counter-terrorism advisor on the National Security Council. He used his experiences to pen Scorpion's Gate, a novel set in 2011, when American and Middle Eastern leaders are on the brink of nuclear war. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is free for members, $18 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, November 2nd @ 7:30 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Food Lit
Michael Chiarello
At Home with Michael Chiarello
Michael Chiarello, known locally for Napa Valley's Tra Vigne Restaurant, is also nationally renowned as the Emmy-winning host of "Easy Entertaining" on Food Network, "NapaStyle" on Fine Living and the PBS television series "Michael Chiarello's Napa." The founding father of the flavored olive oil trend, he created Consorzio, intensely flavored olive oils which were named Best Product Line at the 1994 International Fancy Food Show. He is also the proprietor of Chiarello Family Vineyards, making highly rated estate wines from the historic 94-year-old vineyards surrounding his home in St. Helena, California. We'll celebrate Chiarello's culinary career with a special dinner, based on his southern Italian cuisine. Please note: This event will take place at Sir Francis Drake Hotel’s Empire Ballroom, 450 Powell Street. Check-in is at 7:00 pm. Admission is $75 for members, $90 for non-members and includes dinner but not wine. Reservations must be pre-paid. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, November 3rd @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Moisés Naim
Illicit: How Smugglers, Traffickers and Copycats are Hijacking the Global Economy
Illicit: How Smugglers, Traffickers and Copycats are Hijacking the Global Economy is a groundbreaking investigation of how traffickers are changing the world: transforming economies, reshaping politics, and capturing governments in globalization’s greatest untold story. Illicit offers a fresh, ingenious and compelling vision of this untold story of globalization and provides a powerful new lens with which to assess where today’s world may be headed. Illicit will surely ignite urgent debate at the highest levels and change the way you think about the world. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Friday, November 4th @ 11:15 am
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Mark Bittman
Mark Bittman’s Best Recipes of the World
America's leading food writer Mark Bittman traveled to 44 countries over six years to find the best authentic recipes that the world has to offer. In his new cookbook, The Best Recipes in the World—the first international cookbook to give equal emphasis to European and Asian cuisine, Mr. Bittman has compiled an anthology of world cuisine. Join us for a unique culinary tour with Mark Bittman as he discusses how to expand your tastes and ingredient choices, and how to shop locally and cook globally. Mr. Bittman will be in conversation with food critic and chef Patricia Unterman. Restaurant Gary Danko will provide international tastes from Mr. Bittman's book. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. The reception begins at 11:15 am, with the program at noon. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Tuesday, November 8th @ 6:00 pm
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE
Louis S. Warren
Buffalo Bill’s America
One of America’s most colorful and unforgettable showmen is brought back to life in this new biography of Buffalo Bill Cody. A man of many roles and professions, including Pony Express rider, buffalo hunter, Civil War veteran, Indian fighter, and actor—Buffalo Bill is remembered today as a larger-than-life impresario who hobnobbed with legends like Annie Oakley and Sitting Bull. Louis Warren takes on the daunting task of separating fact from fantasy in the life of a man whose name became synonymous with the Wild West and Show Business. Please note: This event will take place at the Mechanics’ Institute, 57 Post Street. Admission is free for members, $7 for non-members. For reservations and information, please call 415-393-0100 or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Wednesday, November 9th @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB/STANFORD CLUB
Bert Patenaude
A Wealth of Ideas
Bert Patenaude will showcase the Hoover Institution's vast trove of rare historical documents and artifacts, covering the great wars, political and intellectual movements and personalities of the 20th century. The impressive cast of characters includes many of the most influential figures of the age; among them Woodrow Wilson, Lev Trotsky, Friedrich von Hayek, Jane Addams, Karl Popper, Teddy Roosevelt and John Maynard Keynes. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is $20 for members, $28 for non-members and includes a buffet lunch. Advance payment or credit card reservation required; same-day reservations available on a space-only basis. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, November 9th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Mark Crispin Miller
Fooled Again
The 2004 presidential election was won fair and square, right? Political commentator and NYU professor Mark Crispin Miller claims otherwise, asserting that Republicans orchestrated electoral fraud to hijack the 2004 presidential race. Come hear the evidence Miller has compiled—including Democratic voter disenfranchisement, discrepancies between official vote counts and exit poll counts, and mysterious computer snafus—and decide for yourself. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is free for members, $18 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, November 10th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
George Packer
The Assassin’s Gate
More than two and a half years after the United States launched its military campaign in Iraq, the reasons behind the war and the success of its outcome are still hotly debated. Amid the daily acts of insurgent violence, a growing body count (on both sides of the conflict) and growing frustrations in the attempt to set up a stable Iraqi government, who can make sense of where Iraq is headed? Packer has been a tireless chronicler of the war in Iraq. Christopher Hitchens writes of Packer, "His own opinions are neither suppressed nor intrusive: he clearly welcomes the end of Saddam while having serious doubts about the wisdom of the war, and he continually tests himself against experience." Packer will analyze the intellectual origins of the war and present a firsthand description of the consequences on the ground. He is a staff writer for The New Yorker and the author of several books; most recently Blood of the Liberals, winner of the 2001 Robert F. Kennedy Award. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is $12 for members, $18 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Monday, November 14th @ 12:30
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE
Joan Nathan
The New American Cooking
Yes, America is multi-cultural and multi-culinary!! Cookbook maven Joan Nathan traveled across America from Miami to Minnesota to New Mexico to talk with farmers, bakers, growers, food entrepreneurs, cooks and chefs to glean their favorite recipes such as Santa Fe huevos rancheros, simmered Asian halibut, and a special pistachio pesto. Each recipe has a story behind it, giving us a portrait of our wildly diverse national culinary character. Please note: This event will take place at the Mechanics’ Institute, 57 Post Street. Admission is free for members, $7 for non-members. For reservations and information, please call 415-393-0100 or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Tuesday, November 15th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Stephen M. Walt
Taming American Power
Americans often assume that their global role is benevolent and their dominant position unchallenged, but other states are increasingly worried about U.S. dominance and are beginning to turn their concerns into action. In his elegant and provocative new book, renowned scholar Stephen M. Walt analyzes the different strategies states employ to counter U.S. power or to harness it for their own ends. These responses threaten America's ability to achieve its foreign policy goals and may eventually undermine its dominant position. To prevent this, Walt argues, the United States must adopt a foreign policy that other states welcome, rather than one that reinforces their fear of American power. Walt takes an inside-out view of U.S. foreign policy, looking at it less from the standpoint of American policymakers, and more from the perspective of the international community. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Wednesday, November 16th @ 5:15 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Edward Morler
The Leadership Integrity Challenge
Edward Morler will present a comprehensive approach towards moving a company, corporation or organization beyond dealing with compliance issues as a stop-gap measure. He will advocate that the issue of integrity in a business environment be addressed by raising emotional maturity. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is free for members, $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, November 17th @ Noon
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Mary Mapes
Truth and Duty
For twenty-five years, Mary Mapes has been an award-winning television producer and reporter—the last fifteen years with CBS News, principally for "The CBS Evening News with Dan Rather" and "60 Minutes." Following the broadcast of Dan Rather's story on George W. Bush's National Guard Service, Ms. Mapes was fired, Dan Rather stepped down from his anchor chair a year early, and an unprecedented "internal" inquiry into the story occurred. In her new book, Truth and Duty, Mary Mapes talks for the first time about the behind-the-scenes action at CBS during this period and exposes: new details on President Bush's Guard career, the connection between a controversial news story and a corporation under fire from the federal government, an emergence of "digital McCarthyism" as conservative bloggers manipulate the internet, and how news organizations are collapsing under political-and commercial-pressures. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Thursday, November 17th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Robert Fisk
The Great War for Civilization
Based in Beirut since 1976, acclaimed reporter Robert Fisk has been a witness to the series of invasions, wars and political upheavals that have rocked the Middle East over the last 30 years. Come hear Fisk demystify the Middle East's complex political background and weigh in on its state of affairs at this critical juncture in the region's history. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is $12 for members, $18 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Tuesday, November 22nd @ 6:00 pm
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE
Faith D’Alusio and Peter Menzel
Hungry Planet
Faith D’Alusio and photographer Peter Menzel examine that most universal of subjects, food, in this pictorial study of what mankind eats; from the millet porridge eaten on the banks of Niger River, to Sheep’s head soup served in Ecuador, to the corndogs enjoyed in the United States. Like their best-selling photo-journalistic book, Material World, this book features families from around the world in their homes displaying a week’s worth of food, each portrait defining the rituals and traditions of each culture and the diversity of its agriculture and appetites. Looking deeper, this book is a strong statement on the politics of food, hunger, and the distribution of wealth. Please note: This event will take place at the Mechanics’ Institute, 57 Post Street. Admission is free for members, $7 for non-members. For reservations and information, please call 415-393-0100 or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Wednesday, December 7th @ 5:15 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Stephen Young
Moral Capitalism
The Caux Round Table believes that the international business community should play an important role in improving economic and social conditions. Steven Young will discuss the current state of capitalist trends and how business can weigh both profit and principle through the employment of the Caux Round Table's General Principles for Business. These principles can serve as a blueprint for a new moral capitalism to restore popular confidence, improve social conditions, and end poverty, particularly in developing countries. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 4:45 pm. Admission is free for members, $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, December 8th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Walid Phares
Future Jihad: Terrorist Strategies Against America
How long will this war again terrorism last? Is the United States secure? Terrorism expert Walid Phares, who served as an expert with the Justice Department, briefed the Defense and State Departments, and testified to Congress, claims that there has been a fundamental misunderstanding about al Qaeda's and other terrorist organizations’ ultimate goal in the West, and what victory really means to jihadists. In his new book, Future Jihad, he clarifies how our defenses have been infiltrated, identifies the future generation of homegrown terrorists, and points the way for America to win the ideological war at the heart of jihad. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Tuesday, December 13th @ 6:00 pm
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE/VILLEROY & BOCH
Bill Niman and Janet Fletcher
The Niman Ranch Cookbook
The Niman Ranch Cookbook traces the unlikely transformation of a modest family endeavor into a respected model of sustainable farming. Bill Niman and cookbook author Janet Fletcher show home cooks how they can bring Niman Ranch from the farm to their dinner tables with 40 fail-safe recipes contributed by renowned chefs who serve Niman Ranch products in their restaurants. Please note: This event will take place at Villeroy & Boch, 61 Post Street, next door to the Mechanics’ Institute. For reservations and information, please call 415-393-0100 or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Wednesday, December 14th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Nell Irvin Painter
Creating Black Americans
Nell Irvin Painter offers a magnificent account of a past rich in beauty and creativity, but also tragedy and trauma. She traces black history from life in Africa before slavery to today’s hip-hop culture, and interweaves her narrative with works of art, adding a new dimension to our understanding of African-American history. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is free for members, $18 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, December 15th @ 6:00 pm
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE/VILLEROY & BOCH
Nancy Oakes and Pamela Mazzola
Boulevard: The Cookbook
Boulevard’s Chef/Owner Nancy Oakes and long-time collaborator and chef de cuisine, Pamela Mazzola, have seduced locals and visitors alike with their artful yet accessible French-influenced regional American cooking. In Boulevard: The Cookbook, Oakes and Mazzola present 75 recipes, each anchored by a favorite main dish and accessorized with an exuberant collection of irresistible sides. Please note: This event will take place at Villeroy & Boch, 61 Post Street, next door to the Mechanics’ Institute. For reservations and information, please call 415-393-0100 or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Thursday, December 15th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Brian Latell
After Fidel
The question of succession looms as Fidel Castro begins to falter. In After Fidel, author Brian Latell gives a compelling behind-the-scenes account of the extraordinary Castro brothers and the impending dynastic succession of Fidel's younger brother Raul. Dr. Latell, a CIA officer who has followed Castro since the sixties, gives an unprecedented view into Fidel and Raul's remarkable relationship, revealing how they have collaborated in policy making, divided responsibilities, and resolved disagreements for more than forty years—a challenge to the notion that Fidel always acts alone. Dr. Latell has had more access to the brothers than anyone else in this country, and his briefs to the CIA have informed much of U.S. policy. Based on his knowledge of Raul Castro, Dr. Latell makes projections on what kind of leader Raul would be and how the shift in power might influence U.S.-Cuban relations. He also gives a riveting account of what life was like as a U.S. undercover agent in Cuba. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Tuesday, December 20th @ 6:00 pm
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE/VILLEROY & BOCH
Olivier Said and James Mellgren
The Bar
In a dynamic and fun-to-read format, restaurateur Olivier Said from Cesar and food writer James Mellgren offer comprehensive profiles and historical background on the hundreds of varieties of spirits essential to any bartender's repertoire. Please note: This event will take place at Villeroy & Boch, 61 Post Street, next door to the Mechanics’ Institute. For reservations and information, please call 415-393-0100 or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
STACEY’S EVENTS –OCTOBER 2005
581 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
www.staceys.com
415.421.4687
Tuesday, October 4th @ 12:30
MODERN SPIRITUALITY
B.K.S. Iyengar
Light on Life
B.K.S. Iyengar demonstrates how practitioners can apply yogic principles to all aspects of daily living for improved mental and physical health. Light on Life features personal stories illustrating how yoga can integrate different parts of the self and assist one’s progression along a spiritual path.
Wednesday, October 5th @ 12:30
MODERN SPIRITUALITY
Jean Shinoda Bolen
Urgent Message from Mother: Gather the Women, Save the World
Local author and Jungian analyst Jean Shinoda Bolen draws on the archetypal gender differences she elaborated on in Goddesses in Everywoman and Gods in Everyman, and maintains that women have the nurturing and caring gifts that the world needs right now. Urgent Message from Mother is an inspirational book that offers a unique combination of visionary thinking and practical how-to. It is Jean Shinoda Bolen’s most activist work to-date.
Thursday, October 6th @ 12:30
Diana Gabaldon
A Breath of Snow and Ashes
In 1772, on the eve of the American Revolution, Jamie Fraser is asked by the governor to help protect the colonies for King and Crown; but, thanks to his time-traveling twentieth-century wife, Claire, Jamie is aware of result of the rebellion. Please join us as bestselling author Diana Gabaldon introduces the latest volume of the Outlander saga. Please note: books for signing MUST be purchased at Stacey’s and register receipts will be checked.
Wednesday, October 12th @ 12:30
Greg Behrendt and Amiira Ruotol-Behrendt
It’s Called a Breakup Because It’s Broken
Greg Behrendt is co-author of the runaway bestseller He’s Just Not that Into You. Behrendt and his wife Amiira Ruotol-Behrendt have written a humorous but helpful handbook that offers survival strategies for women who are getting over Mr. Wrong and struggling to rebuild their lives; covering everything from ending a relationship permanently to finding a brighter romantic future.
Monday, October 17th @ 12:30
Michael York
Are My Blinkers Showing?
Acclaimed actor Michael York’s has written a hilarious memoir about filming in Russia. Are My Blinkers Showing? is the unlikely story of a world-famous Shakespearean actor making an action movie alongside Russia’s answer to Arnold Schwarzenegger, against the colorful—if sometimes confusing—backdrop of a Moscow bursting with go-go capitalism. Please join us for the singular pleasure of being in the company of a witty and delightfully articulate observer of people, places, and the remarkable adventure of moviemaking.
Tuesday, October 18th @ 12:30
MYSTERY CIRCLE
Robert Mailer Anderson, David Corbett, and Kate Braverman
San Francisco Noir
The Bay Area is home to a bevy of wonderful writers, and San Francisco Noir features a number of them taking a walk on the dark side. Locals Robert Mailer Anderson, David Corbett, and Kate Braverman will read from their original, hard-biting tales exploring the shadowy nether regions of Baghdad by the Bay.
Wednesday, October 19th @ 12:30
Dr. Mario Livio
The Equation that Couldn’t Be Solved
Dr. Mario Livio, author of The Golden Ratio, traces the four-thousand-year-old mathematical effort to discover and define the laws of symmetry in nature and the arts. He cites the achievements of doomed geniuses Niels Henrick Abel and Evariste Galois to solve the quintic equation and give birth to group theory.
Thursday, October 20th @ 12:30
Leslie Savan
Slam Dunks and No-Brainers: Language in Your Life, the Media, Business, Politics, and, Like, Whatever
Slam Dunks and No-Brainers explores the continuously evolving mysteries and complexities of the English language from the perspective of what popular idioms reveal about American society and culture; discussing the influence of the media, advertising, politics, business, and technology on the dynamic idiosyncrasies of modern language.
Friday, October 21st @ 12:30
Simon Winchester
A Crack in the Edge of the World
Stacey’s is delighted to once again welcome Simon Winchester, critically acclaimed author of the bestselling The Professor and the Madman and Krakatoa. Winchester brings his prodigious gifts to an informative exploration of earthquakes, and puts particular focus on the San Francisco disaster of 1906; describing how it affected more than 200 miles of California, triggered a vast firestorm, and destroyed the gold-rush capital, in an account that reveals the geological underpinnings that caused the earthquake.
Monday, October 24th @ 12:30
STACEY’S COMMUNITY FORUM
American Conservatory Theater Salute to Tennessee Williams
Stacey’s and the American Conservatory Theater celebrate all things Tennessee Williams on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Michael Paller, ACT’s new resident dramaturge, will talk about his book, Gentlemen Callers: Tennessee Williams, Homosexuality and Mid-20th Century Drama, and answer questions about ACT's upcoming season. Please join us for an opportunity to learn about our local treasure, the American Conservatory Theater, and this American legend. We will raffle off a pair of tickets to ACT’s production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
Tuesday, October 25th @ Noon
NOTE EARLIER TIME!
Clive Barker
Visions of Heaven and Hell
Over a twenty-five year career, Clive Barker has been lauded worldwide for the deliciously dark brand of fantasy and horror he has brought to the page and screen. With nearly 400 illustrations and eleven essays, Visions of Heaven and Hell provides the avid fan with a rich visual accounting of the universe of fantastic forces in which Barker sets his stories and characters. Please note: books for signing MUST be purchased at Stacey’s and register receipts will be checked.
Wednesday, October 26th @ 12:30
Joan Biskupic
Sandra Day O’Connor
A lot has been written recently about how Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s resignation will change the course of the Supreme Court. Her decisions while on the court, and her often tie-breaking opinions, have served as an important axis upon which the Court turns. Joan Biskupic has been reporting on the Supreme Court since 1989, and she provides an intimate look at Sandra Day O’Connor and an exclusive peek at the secretive high court’s inner workings.
Monday, October 31st @ 12:30
Jill Fredston
Snowstruck: In the Grip of Avalanches
Jill Fredston is an avalanche expert and predictor. In Snowstruck she explores the often-deadly nature of avalanches; sharing dramatic rescue and escape stories, including those of a skier who was forced to make a life-and-death decision and the race to save a buried victim.
Tuesday, November 1st @ 12:30
Candice Millard
River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey
River of Doubt, a stirring narrative of a real-life adventure, chronicles the 1914 expedition of Theodore Roosevelt into the unexplored heart of the Amazon basin to explore and map the little-known region surrounding a tributary called the River of Doubt. Candice Millard details the dangerous conditions they faced—white-water rapids, starvation, illness, jungle menaces, and Indian attacks—to accomplish their goal.
Wednesday, November 2nd @ 12:30
Bill Press
How the Republicans Stole Christmas: The Republican Party's Declared Monopoly On Religion And What Democrats Can Do to Take It Back
Political analyst Bill Press provides a provocative critique of the relationship between conservative Republicans and the religious right. He offers a fervent call for liberals and Democrats to restore the basic principles of social justice, tolerance, and charity championed by Jesus in the gospels.
Thursday, November 3rd @ 12:30
William Poundstone
Fortune’s Formula: The Untold Story Of The Scientific Betting System That Beat The Casinos And Wall Street
William Poundstone, the author of How Would You Move Mt. Fuji, reconstructs the fascinating story of two scientists who applied their talents to the roulette and blackjack tables of Vegas and then made a killing on Wall Street.
Friday, November 4th @ 12:30
Mary Roach
Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife
Drawing on the beliefs and achievements of a range of contemporary and historical scientists, engineers, and mediums, Mary Roach, the bestselling author of Stiff, considers the feasibility of life after death. Roach considers everything from a reincarnation researcher's experimentation with out-of-body experiences to laboratory investigations into ghosts and the nature of consciousness.
AFFILIATE EVENTS
Monday, October 3rd @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Jan Kalicki
Energy and Security: Toward a New Foreign Policy
For more than a century, energy and its procurement have been central to the United States’ position as a world power. How can U.S. relations with established producer nations ensure the stability of energy supplies? How can non-OPEC resources best be brought to the international marketplace? And what are the risks to international security of growing global reliance on imported oil? The discussion will examine these issues, and look at how the U.S. can mitigate the risks and dangers of continued energy dependence through a new strategic approach to foreign policy that integrates U.S. energy policy with national security interests. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Friday, October 7th @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Garry Wills
Henry Adams and the Making of America
Henry Adams was a great cosmopolitan: reporter, professor, essayist and, according to Garry Wills, America's greatest historian. From little-known studies to his nine-volume History of the United States, Adams established new standards for employing archival sources, firsthand reportage, eyewitness accounts and other techniques that have become the essence of modern historiography. He also perceived the great irony of the legacy of Jefferson and Madison that, according to Wills, still defines us today: the intention to protect America from "foreign entanglements" and "big government," while permanently entrenching both in American society. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Check-in is at 11:30 am. Admission is $8 for members, $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Tuesday, October 11th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Raymond Baker
Capitalism’s Achilles Heel
For over forty years in more than sixty countries, Raymond Baker has witnessed the free-market system operating illicitly and corruptly, with devastating consequences for scores of fragile nations. Now this businessman-turned-scholar offers his careful analysis of the serious problems besetting the global free-market system. With this book, Baker provides an insider’s look at the way criminals, terrorists, and businesspeople move dirty money around the world, and reveals how dirty money, poverty, and inequality are inextricably intertwined. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Tuesday, October 11th @ 6:00 pm
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE
Mike Weiss
A Very Good Year: The Journey of a California Wine from Vine to Table
San Francisco Chronicle writer Mike Weiss delves into the world of winemaking at the Ferarri-Carano Winery, observing every step in creating their popular Fumé Blanc. He brings to life the career of a bottle of wine, from first harvest to your home, detailing the dynamic, often volatile relationships of owners, growers, winemakers and marketing gurus that are essential to sucess. Please note: This event will take place at the Mechanics’ Institute, 57 Post Street. Admission is free for members, $7 for non-members. For reservations and information, please call 415-393-0100 or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Wednesday, October 12th @ 6:30 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB/LITQUAKE PANEL
James Calder, Michael Chorost, Michael Pollan, Richard Rhodes, and David Ewing Duncan
Knockout Mouse, Rebuilt, The Botany of Desire, The Making of the Atomic Bomb, and The Geneticist Who Played Hoops with My DNA
San Francisco's annual Litquake literary festival returns for an evening with the Bay Area's hottest science authors. Northern California has always been fertile territory for science and technology breakthroughs, and the spirit of restless innovation seeps into the culture here. But scientific topics such as robotics, bio-terrorism and the human genome can be extraordinarily complex. Our authors will discuss the latest intriguing discoveries and share the inspiration for their stories. For more information, visit Litquake.org. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Check-in is at 6:00 pm. A wine and cheese reception will follow the program. Admission is free for members, $18 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, October 13th @ 5:15 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Patricia Rain
Vanilla
Vanilla, taken for granted by Americans, is the world's most labor-intensive agricultural crop. Patricia Rain, vanilla expert, dealer, and author, has visited vanilla growers around the world, in Mexico, Tahiti, and Madagascar, and will discuss the paradox involved in the production of a tropical crop as a daily luxury for our tables. Organic vanilla pastries and ice cream will be provided courtesy of Chez Panisse. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. A reception will follow the program. Admission is $8 for members, $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Friday, October 14th @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Raymond Baker
Capitalism’s Achilles Heel
Drug kingpins, criminal syndicate heads, terrorist masterminds and corrupt government officials and global corporations have one thing in common: they all use loopholes in the global financial system to move dirty money around the world. Raymond Baker examines some $1 trillion passing illegally across borders each year, most of which is solicited and channeled by Western corporations and financial institutions. He will discuss the connection of fraudulent financial activity to crime, terrorism, poverty and failed states, and will recommend specific reforms needed. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Check-in is at 11:30 am. Admission is $8 for members, $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Friday, October 14th @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Nathaniel Fick
One Bullet Away
If Marines are "the few, the proud," Recon Marines are the fewest and the proudest—only one in 100 Marines qualifies for the Reconnaissance Battalion, an elite division that works clandestinely, often behind enemy lines. Nathaniel Fick, a former Recon Marine captain who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, will recount how the Corps trains its elite to stay awake for 72 hours straight, endure interrogation and torture, and shoot a target from a mile away—among other grueling feats—and will share his insights into the differences between the military ideals he learned and military practice, which he says can mock those ideals. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Check-in is at 11:30 am. Admission is $8 for members, $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, October 19th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Price Cobbs
My American Life: From Rage to Entitlement
A California native and an eminent African-American psychiatrist and writer, Price Cobbs radicalized the way America viewed the effects of its endemic racism in his co-authored, classic bestseller, Black Rage, which was published at the height of the black power movement in the 1960s. Cobbs grew up in L.A. during the 1930s and 1940s and has witnessed, over the last eight decades, the turbulent and dramatic evolution of the black experience. Cobbs will draw on the events of his own life and career to discuss where African Americans have been, how far they have come, and where they still need to go. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. A wine and cheese reception will begin at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $18 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, October 20th @ 6:30pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Good Lit
Alison Lurie
Truth and Consequences
Joyce Carol Oates has written of Alison Lurie, "One can read Lurie as one might read Jane Austen, with continual delight." Author John Fowles has remarked, "There is no American writer I have read with more consistent pleasure and sympathy over the years." Lurie's new novel, Truth and Consequences, is a modern social satire that returns the author to one of her favorite settings: the university campus. Truly a "writers' writer," Lurie is an enduring talent on the literary scene today, one whose work always feels fresh and acutely observed. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. A wine and cheese reception will begin at 5:45 pm. Admission is $12 for members, $18 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Monday, October 24th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Zainab Salbi
Between Two Worlds
Zainab Salbi, a native Iraqi, has dedicated her life to speaking out on behalf of oppressed women around the world. In her new memoir, Between Two Worlds, she provides an intimate portrait of the Saddam Hussein and a unique glimpse of what life was like under his horrific regime. Throughout most of her life, Zainab's father served as Saddam Hussein's personal pilot and her family was often forced to spend weekends with Saddam. In her book, she documents the mechanism of terror practiced by Saddam's tyrannical regime and describes how fear of Saddam often lead to blind loyalty and exaggerated demonstrations of love. Despite extraordinary psychological challenges, Ms. Salbi escaped from Iraq and forged a new identity as a champion of women. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Tuesday, October 25th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Gerd Ludwig
Wide Angle
Join us for a dazzling photographic journey across all seven continents with National Geographic's veteran photographer Gerd Ludwig. Mr. Ludwig has traveled to over 70 countries, won numerous photographic awards, and produced 19 stories for National Geographic magazine. His visual presentation, based on the National Geographic’s new book Wide Angle, showcases the work of 120 National Geographic photographers who have documented the world—landscapes, cityscapes, familiar views and remote or unknown vistas—in glorious detail over the past century. The photographs reveal each region’s unique character, culture, and the special qualities of its geography. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Wednesday, October 26th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Haynes Johnson
The Age of Anxiety: McCarthyism to Terrorism
As the shadow of terrorism threatens to curtail our civil liberties and inform American attitudes and behavior through fear, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Johnson turns to history to reveal what is at stake. Addressing the five years in the '50s when Senator Joe McCarthy and his anti-Communist crusade dominated the American scene, terrified politicians, and destroyed the lives of numerous citizens, Johnson will speak of a time when extremism, and the suspicion and hatred it engenders, threatened the balance between national security and personal liberty. Though the leading players of that time have long since passed from the scene, McCarthyism remains a story all-too-relevant today. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. A wine and cheese reception will begin at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $18 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Friday, October 28th@ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Louis J. Freeh
My FBI
When Louis J. Freeh took over as head of the FBI in 1993, he had no idea he would be investigating his boss, President Bill Clinton, as scandal after scandal rocked the White House. Freeh's eight years as FBI director were marked by praise and criticism as he oversaw controversial investigations including Waco and Ruby Ridge, as well as universally lauded scenarios, such as the "Pizza Connection" drug trafficking case involving the mafia. Freeh has been called a "straight arrow" with an impressive work ethic. Join us to hear from the man himself about his years overseeing one of the most tumultuous times in FBI history. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is $10 for members, $20 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Monday, October 31st @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Philippe Sands and John Yoo
Lawless World and The Powers of War and Peace
Philippe Sands argues, "Recent American actions are undermining the global legal order established after WWII and promoting American economic interests at the expense of human rights and the environment." John Yoo says, "Pressing challenges to the international order and to American national security, such as international terrorism, WMD proliferation, and rogue states, have highlighted the failure or obsolescence of some elements of the international legal system." Join the World Affairs Council as Philippe Sands and John Yoo debate the issue. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Wednesday, November 2nd @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Sue Bethanis
Leadership Chronicles of a Corporate Sage
Many top performers in business are turning to coaches to help them elevate their game. Coaching is fast becoming a supplement, and even an alternative, to traditional leadership training. What’s going on in those confidential conversations that help leaders get results? Join executive coach and author Susan J. Bethanis to find out more about the secret formula executives are using to wage the battle against "overwhelm" and "burn out." What are the results leaders are getting and what are they doing differently to get these results? Learn practical tips on how to best develop leadership skills that leverage a leader’s strengths. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Check-in is at 11:30 am. Admission is $8 for members, $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
STACEY’S EVENTS –SEPTEMBER 2005
581 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
www.staceys.com
415.421.4687
Wednesday, September 7th @ 12:30
John Simpson
Dam!: Water, Politics, and Preservation in Hetch Hetchy and Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Valley and Hetch Hetchy Valley vividly expose the ongoing environmental debate between preservation and conservation: the desire to preserve the last vestiges of wilderness and to live as harmoniously with nature as possible set against the human need for natural resources. John Simpson gives the history of the water projects and discusses options for the future. This is the first of two important water-resource events Stacey’s will be hosting in September.
Thursday, September 8th @ 12:30
Tram Nguyen
We Are All Suspects Now: Untold Stories from Immigrant Communities after 9/11
Oakland author Tram Nguyen is executive editor of Colorlines magazine. In We Are All Suspects Now, Nguyen examines the impact of changes to immigration policy and law after 9/11 on the nation's immigrant community by focusing on "Little Pakistan"—a Brooklyn community of 20,000 people that has suffered under radical changes.
Monday, September 12th @ 12:30
Tracey Warson
Enlightened Power: How Women are Transforming the Practice of Leadership
Enlightened Power is a first-of-its-kind collection of essays offering the accumulated wisdom of forty powerful and influential thinkers who have advanced the roles and changed the notions of women in American corporate and cultural leadership. Please join us as contributor Tracey Warson discusses how women are transforming leadership.
Wednesday, September 14th @ 12:30
MYSTERY CIRCLE
Libby Hellman and Sisters in Crime Celebration
A Shot to Die For
Stacey’s is delighted to host a celebration with Sisters in Crime. Ms. Hellmann is National Vice-President of Sisters in Crime, and her latest book finds Chicago documentary filmmaker Ellie Foreman drawn into the lives and secrets of a wealthy and prominent family . . . and into the middle of murder.
Thursday, September 15th @ 12:30
John Battelle
The Search: How Google and Its Rivals Rewrote the Rules of Business and Transformed Our Culture
John Battelle, founder of The Industry Standard and co-founder of Wired, has devoted his career to finding the Holy Grail of technology. In The Search, Battelle offers the inside story of Google’s triumph, as well as the cultural and social impact of search technology.
Friday, September 16th @ 12:30
Jacques Leslie
Deep Water
Beginning with the premise that the great dam-building projects of the twentieth century are like modern-day pyramids in their social scope and economic impact, Jacques Leslie explores the looming crises over water and energy that have been precipitated by these massive public projects, and the mass displacement they provoke. Stacey’s is proud to host two events this month examining this important subject.
Monday, September 19th @ 12:30
Charles Mann
1491: New Revelations Of The Americas Before Columbus
In 1491, author Charles Mann provides an analysis of America prior to 1492. Mann describes how the research of archaeologists and anthropologists has transformed myths about the Americas, revealing that the cultures were far older and more advanced than previously known.
Tuesday, September 20th @ 12:30
Kim Wong Keltner
Buddha Baby
Kim Wong Keltner, author of The Dim Sum of All Things, reintroduces prototypical All-American girl and third-generation Chinese-Californian Lindsey Owyang. In Buddha Baby, Owyang continues her struggle to bridge cultures in her Chinese-American family, in a tale marked by such challenges as two part-time jobs, a love triangle, twins separated at birth, and her ongoing relationship with Michael.
Wednesday, September 21st @ 12:30
Robert Sapolsky
Monkeyluv
Monkeyluv is a collection of original essays by Robert Sapolsky, a leading neurobiologist, primatologist and author of A Primate’s Memoir. Sapolsky shares his insights into behavioral biology in a volume that focuses on three primary topics: the physiology of genes, the human body, and the factors that shape human social interaction.
Thursday, September 22nd @ 12:30
Elliott Hester
Adventures of a Continental Drifter
We’ve all dreamed of quitting our jobs, selling our possessions—with the exception of our books—and traveling the world. With no set itinerary and no place to call home, Elliott Hester, author of Plane Insanity, drifts from country to country, partaking in cultural escapades and adventures.
Friday, September 23rd @ 12:30
Ariel Levy
Female Chauvinist Pigs
Ariel Levy, a contributing editor at New York magazine, examines how segments of the nation's female population are promoting chauvinism by behaving in sexually compromising ways. She discusses how Female Chauvinist Pigs are a symptom—not a cause—of a culture that has defined sex and sexuality in the narrowest and most commercial terms. Please join us for what promises to be a provocative discussion.
Monday, September 26th @ 12:30
James Campbell
The Final Frontiersman
The Final Frontiersman is the portrait of a late Alaskan bush frontiersman, and a powerful evocation of a vanishing way of life. James Campbell shares the story of Heimo Korth’s adventures on the land's frozen and remote outreaches in a story complete with irony, tragedy, suspense, and true love.
Tuesday, September 27th @ 12:30
EVOLUTION OF A WRITER
Josh Braff
The Unthinkable Thoughts of Jacob Green
Stacey’s welcomes local author Josh Braff for the paperback release of The Unthinkable Thoughts of Jacob Green. Please join us as Braff discusses the writing process and his debut novel about a young Jewish boy growing up in 1970s suburban New Jersey; yearning to escape the demands and expectations of his tyrannical and narcissistic father.
Tuesday, October 4th @ 12:30
MODERN SPIRITUALITY
B.K.S. Iyengar
Light on Life
B.K.S. Iyengar demonstrates how practitioners can apply yogic principles to all aspects of daily living for improved mental and physical health. Light on Life features personal stories and explains how yoga can integrate different parts of the self and assist the progression along a spiritual path.
Wednesday, October 5th @ 12:30
MODERN SPIRITUALITY
Jean Shinoda Bolen
Urgent Message from Mother: Gather the Women, Save the World
Local author and Jungian analyst Jean Shinoda Bolen draws on the archetypal gender differences she elaborated on in Goddesses in Everywoman and Gods in Everyman, and believes women have the nurturing and caring gifts that the world needs right now.
Urgent Message from Mother is and inspirational book that offers a unique combination of visionary thinking and practical how-to and is Jean Shinoda Bolen’s most activist work to-date.
Thursday, October 6th @ 12:30
Diana Gabaldon
A Breath of Snow and Ashes
In 1772, on the eve of the American Revolution, Jamie Fraser is asked by the
governor to help protect the colonies for King and Crown; but, thanks to his
time-traveling twentieth-century wife, Claire, Jamie is aware of result of
the rebellion. Please join us as bestselling author Diana Gabaldon
introduces the latest volume of the Outlander saga. Please note: books for
signing must be purchased at Stacey’s and register receipts will be checked.
AFFILIATE EVENTS
Friday, September 9th @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Chris Mooney
The Republican War on Science
From calls to teach "intelligent design" theory in public schools to the debate over stem-cell research, the rift between Republican leadership and the scientific community is growing. Chris Mooney sees an outright war on science being waged by conservative ideologues, neocons and the Christian Right. He will present an indictment of the tactics being used in this war on science, share what's at stake if sound science is pushed to the background of public life, and explain how to fight back. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 11:30 am. Admission is $8 for members, $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Tuesday, September 13th @ 6:30 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL/MARINES’ MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
Robert D. Kaplan
Imperial Grunts: The American Military on the Ground
In Imperial Grunts: The American Military on the Ground, Robert D. Kaplan, reports on the most volatile spots around the world. Kaplan gained unprecedented access to travel alongside Marines and Army Special Forces as they negotiated with tribal factions, trained foreign soldiers, rebuilt schools, and stormed terrorist strongholds. Kaplan recounts his odyssey from the humid jungles of Columbia and the Philippines to the dust bowls of Mongolia and Horn of Africa; from the intricate caves in the Afghanistan hills to the first strike on Fallujah—each step of the way depicting the imperial grunts of the new century as American nationalists who sublimate their own identity to that of the unit, and reduce political rhetoric to practical, mechanical challenges. Through a combination of history, philosophy, and field reporting, Mr. Kaplan gives a powerful, first-hand look at how the American military fights for its imperial vision. Please note: This event will take place at the Marines’ Memorial Club, 609 Sutter Street. Check in is at 6:00 pm. Admission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Wednesday, September 14th @ 6:30 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Good Lit
T.C. Boyle
Tooth and Claw
California favorite T.C. Boyle is back with outrageous, fresh material. Following on the heels of his two bestselling novels, Drop City (2003) and The Inner Circle (2004), Boyle's new collection, Tooth and Claw, contains stories as daring, fierce, dramatic and entertaining as any he has ever penned. They range from raw, powerful tales to whimsical fables. Boyle received the PEN/Faulkner Award for his novel World's End and the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in Short Fiction. This funny, inventive, bold writer is always a delight to lovers of great writing. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. A wine and cheese reception will begin at 5:45 pm. Admission is free for members, $18 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Tuesday, September 20th @ 6:00 pm
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE
Steve Heimoff
A Wine Journey along the Russian River
Offering an intimate tour of one of California's most diverse and accomplished wine regions, Steve Heimoff travels along the Russian River and talks with growers and vintners from the Cabernet country of the Alexander Valley to the Pinot Noir producers of the Sonoma Coast. This book is a delightful blend of wine guidebook, natural history, and adventure travelogue! Please note: This event will take place at the Mechanics’ Institute, 57 Post Street. Admission is free for members, $7 for non-members. For reservations and information, please call 415-393-0100 or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Wednesday, September 21st @ 5:15 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Reza Aslan
No god but God
Reza Aslan will present the origins, evolution and future of Islam. This young Iranian-born scholar has degrees from Harvard, Santa Clara and the University of Iowa, and has worked on the religion and politics of the Middle East. Currently a doctoral candidate at UC Santa Barbara in religious studies, he will challenge and engage you as he discusses a controversial issue. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Check-in is at 4:45 pm. Admission is free for members, $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Tuesday, September 27th @ 6:00 pm
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE
Literary Panel
Kevin Smokler
Bookmark Now: Writing in Unreaderly Times
From Oprah’s popular book clubs to billions of bloggers on line every day, are we in a literary crisis or on the verge of a reading Renaissance? Is technology deflating our literary intelligence or simply reshaping it? Join our panel of book industry professionals to discuss the state of literacy in our internet connected world: Oscar Villalon, Book Editor, San Francisco Chronicle; Ingrid Nystrom, Events Manager, Stacey’s Bookstore; Rosie Levy, Program Manager, One City, One Book, San Francisco Public Library; Kevin Smokler, Editor, Bookmark Now. Please note: This event will take place at the Mechanics’ Institute, 57 Post Street. Admission is free for members, $7 for non-members. For reservations and information, please call 415-393-0100 or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Wednesday, September 28th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Kathy Gannon and The Honorable Swanee Hunt
I Is for Infidel and This Was Not Our War
What can be learned from the decades of war in Afghanistan, the tragedy of Bosnia, and the more recent experience in Iraq? These two women, a professional journalist in Afghanistan, and a diplomat and educator with extensive experience in Bosnia, will discuss their professional experiences in these regions ravaged by war, and their observations on women as a resource for peace-building; not only in Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq, but also all over the world. Ms. Gannon is author of I Is For Infidel: From Holy War to Holy Terror: 18 Years Inside Afghanistan, and Ambassador Hunt is author of This Was Not Our War: Bosnian Women Reclaiming Peace. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Thursday, September 29th @ 6:30 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Good Lit
Maureen Corrigan
Leave Me Alone, I’m Reading
For the past 16 years, Maureen Corrigan has shared her love of books with listeners of "Fresh Air" and readers of her popular mystery column in The Washington
Post. Her new book, Leave Me Alone, I'm Reading, reveals which books and authors have shaped her own life—from the classic works of English literature to the hard-boiled detective novel, and every page in between. Join us for a conversation about great books with a great reader. Please note: This event will take place at the City Club, 155 Sansome Street. Check-in is at 6:00 pm. Admission is $12 for members, $18 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, September 29th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Richard N. Haass
The Opportunity: America’s Moment to Alter History’s Course
In his new book, Richard Haass, a great policymaker and thinker, considers the ways in which the United States can use its power to help shape a better world by restructuring its foreign policy. As president of the Council on Foreign Relations, the preeminent independent foreign policy organization in the world, Ambassador Haass’ vision for the 21st Century is compelling. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
STACEY’S EVENTS –AUGUST 2005
581 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
www.staceys.com
415.421.4687
Tuesday, August 2nd @ 12:30
MYSTERY CIRCLE
Christopher Reich
The Patriot’s Club
Readers of The Runner and Numbered Account have enjoyed Christopher Reich’s trademark blend of insider knowledge of the international banking system with bullet-dodging suspense. His latest thriller, The Patriot’s Club, is the story of a successful Wall Street Banker who is pursued by a mysterious organization and makes a series of startling discoveries, including a conspiracy lurking in the darkest corners of corporate America.
Tuesday, August 16th @ 12:30
Mike Weiss
A Very Good Year
Mike Weiss, a senior writer at the San Francisco Chronicle, has written a captivating biography of a bottle of Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc, from the Mexican immigrants who harvested its grapes in Sonoma County to the first tasting at the Four Seasons in Manhattan. Based on Weiss’s thirty-nine part newspaper series, A Very Good Year is an intoxicating ride through the fascinating world of wine.
Friday, August 19th @ 12:30
C.J. Hribal
The Company Car
Both comically tragic and touching, The Company Car is a sweeping generational saga about a family caught in the changing landscape of American life. One generation faces the break up of marriage and business; the other, the slide into dependency. Richard Russo says of the novel, " you know you’re in the hands of a masterful storyteller. . .the canvas is broad, the sights and sounds true, the vision both hilarious and heartbreaking."
Wednesday, August 24th @ 12:30
J.D. Lasica
Darknet: Remixing the Future of Entertainment
The first general interest book by a blogger edited collaboratively by his readers, Darknet reveals how Hollywood’s fear of digital piracy is leading to escalating clashes between copyright holders and their customers. Drawing on unprecedented access to entertainment insiders, technology innovators, and digital provocateurs, the book shows how companies are threatening the fundamental freedoms of the digital age.
Thursday, August 25th @ 12:30
STACEY’S COMMUNITY FORUM
Project Read
Please join Stacey’s as we celebrate the gift of literacy and Project Read, the program that has helped thousands of adults learn to read. Leon Veal will talk about his experience of learning to read as an adult and share ways that you too can get involved.
Friday, August 26th @ 12:30
Ted Bell
Pirate
Ted Bell brings his heart-pounding, adrenalin-pumping storytelling to Stacey’s. The best selling author of Hawke and Assassin brings back Alexander Hawke, this time to defend the free world from the growing menace of Red China and her secret allies. As he works with British Naval Intelligence and the CIA, Hawke must fight to find and stop the ticking time bomb that just might destroy the free world.
Wednesday, August 31st @ 12:30
Dr. Peggy Drexler
Raising Boys Without Men
As the number of single-mother and two-mom households has grown significantly over the last decade, so have concerns about the possible damage to boys caused by the lack of a male role model in the house. In Raising Boys Without Men, Dr. Peggy Drexler offers heartening news and shares results of her long-term, groundbreaking study. In her book, Dr. Drexler shares many real-life case examples and explains that, not only are young boys raised in female-headed households not doomed to fail in life, but many fair better than boys raised in traditional nuclear families. Please join us for what promises to be a provocative discussion.
Wednesday, September 7th @ 12:30
John Simpson
Dam! Water, Politics, and Preservation in Hetch Hetchy and Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Valley and Hetch Hetch Valley vividly expose the ongoing environmental debate between preservation and conservation: the desire to preserve the last vestiges of wilderness and to live as harmoniously with nature as possible set against the need to fully utilize natural resources. John Simpson gives the history of the water projects and discusses options for the future.
AFFILIATE EVENTS
Monday, August 1st @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Deepak Thapa
A Kingdom Under Siege: Nepal's Insurgency, 1996 – 2004
In A Kingdom Under Siege, Deepak Thapa explains the political and social background to the Maoist insurgency that has embroiled Nepal’s government, political parties, king, police, and army against highly motivated guerilla fighters since 1996. By early 2003, the rebels had come to threaten the central institutions of the Nepali state. Mr. Thapa describes how a combination of state neglect, political instability and the growth of radical left politics led to a build up of tensions and the deaths of thousands that peaked in 2001 and 2002. Mr. Thapa believes that a lasting peace will require building a state that attends equally to all of Nepal’s diverse population. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Wednesday, August 10th @ 5:15 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Ethan Rarick
California Rising: The Life and Times of Pat Brown
It has become common to say that the future happens first in California. California Rising, the first biography of legendary governor Edmund G. "Pat" Brown, tells the story of the pivotal era when that idea became a reality. Join author Rarick for a discussion of the unforgettable story of a true mover and shaker operating within a fascinating and turbulent political arena. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 4:45 pm. Admission is free for members, $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, August 24th @ 6:30 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Good Lit
Terry McMillan
The Interruption of Everything
During the last decade and a half, Terry McMillan has opened a new window onto the interior life of modern African Americans by discarding old conventions. In all of her blockbuster novels—including Waiting to Exhale and How Stella Got Her Groove Back—McMillan has enthralled readers with her irreverent, hilarious, and pitch-perfect characters and her ease in handling contemporary issues. Her latest, The Interruption of Everything delves into the tempestuous waters of midlife and a family in limbo, reminding us once again of the power of friendship, and providing an empathetic story for anyone at the crossroads of middle life. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. There will be a wine and cheese reception at 5:45 pm. Admission is free for members, $18 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, August 25th @ 6:30 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB/INFORUM
Dave Eggers and Panel
Teachers Have it Easy: Big Sacrifices and Small Salaries of America's
Teachers
Do teachers have it easy? Bringing to light teachers' voices from around the country with hard-hitting facts and figures, panelists will offer their perspectives on the harsh realities of public school teaching. In a discussion of the problems of recruitment and retention, the myths of short workdays and endless summer vacations, the demands of the work week, and the American public’s image of its teachers; they will show how bad policy intersects with teachers' lives and how salary reform could change the state of our public schools. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. There will be a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception at 7:30 pm. Admission is $12 for members and teachers, $20 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
STACEY’S EVENTS –JULY 2005
581 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
www.staceys.com
415.421.4687
Wednesday, July 6th @ 12:30
MYSTERY CIRCLE
Laurie King
Locked Rooms
Laurie King brings us the newest Mary Russell mystery and, lucky us, it’s set in 1924 San Francisco. In Locked Rooms, Mary returns home to the City by the Bay and finds that her past is not the only thing waiting for her.
Thursday, July 7th @ 12:30
MYSTERY CIRCLE
Lee Child
One Shot
Lee Child’s newest thriller, One Shot, opens with a lone gunman firing on a pedestrian-filled walkway in a small city in America’s heartland. Six shots, five dead, and Jack Reacher is called in to discover the truth about what appears to be a slam-dunk case . . . and the truth lies in that one missed shot.
Friday, July 8th @ 11:30 am
SPECIAL EVENT-NOTE TIME
Tony LaRussa
Three Nights in August
Through twenty-five years of managing, Tony LaRussa has won more games than any current manager. He’s arguably the smartest man in a baseball uniform. Buzz Bissinger, author of the high school football classic Friday Night Lights captures baseball’s strategic and emotional essence in a point-blank account of one dramatic three-game series through the keen eyes of Tony LaRussa. Stacey’s is delighted to welcome Mr. LaRussa for a signing of what is sure to become a baseball classic. Please, no memorabilia.
Tuesday, July 12th @ 12:30
Linda Murray
The BabyCenter ® Essential Guide to Pregnancy and Birth
More than 100 million parents have come to BabyCenter to better understand the challenges of parenthood and to share their joys and concerns with a supportive online community. As the top pregnancy and parenting resource, BabyCenter is uniquely qualified to deliver this new pregnancy bible for modern moms. Join us for an opportunity to mingle with other new and expectant parents and to ask questions of the book’s author. The first 100 attendees will receive Baby Essentials gift bags, and everyone will be entered in a drawing to win valuable prizes including a Bugaboo stroller. For every copy of the book sold at the event, or any time between July 11th and 24th, BabyCenter will donate $1 dollar to the March of Dimes.
Wednesday, July 13th @ 12:30
Beth Miller
The Woman’s Book of Resilience
Beth Miller has helped hundreds of people in her therapeutic practice to learn to be resilient and become deeper and more powerful human beings. Packed with information and exercises, The Woman’s Book of Resilience is a smart, often funny, book that can help any woman thrive amid life’s ups and downs.
Thursday, July 14th @ 12:30
Patricia Unterman
San Francisco Food Lover’s Guide
In her fourth updated and revised edition of San Francisco Food Lover’s Guide, critic Patricia Unterman dishes out more than 600 of the best places to eat, drink, and shop in the city where food is fashion. This is an absolute must-have for any Bay Area foodie; truly a culinarian’s bible. In honor of Bastille Day, we will serve treats from some of Patricia’s recommended sources of all things delectably French.
Thursday, July 14th through Saturday, July 16th
Stacey’s Semi-Annual License to Save
For three days only, Stacey’s Literary License members save 20% on everything in the store! Not a Literary License holder? Why not? It’s free: sign up at the Mezzanine Service Desk.
Monday, July 18th @ 12:30
Kevin Smokler
Bookmark Now: Writing in Unreaderly Times
Bookmark Now, edited by San Francisco local Kevin Smokler, contains 25 original essays written by authors who came of age professionally in the last decade. Contributing authors discuss why, in the most media-saturated time in history, they decided to become writers and readers . . . producers and consumers of literature. Join us for peek at and celebration of what the future will bring for book lovers everywhere.
Tuesday, July 19th @ 12:30
Lisa See
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Lisa See’s newest novel takes place in nineteenth-century China, at a time when girls had their feet bound and spent their lives illiterate and isolated. In one remote area, two women develop a friendship sustained by a secret code shared through embroidered messages on handkerchiefs and painted letters on fans. The mysterious and treasured female friendship at the heart of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is emotionally resonant and, according to Amy Tan, "achingly beautiful."
Wednesday, July 20th @ 12:30
MODERN SPIRITUALITY
Sandra Maitri
The Enneagram of Passions and Virtues
The Enneagram of Passions and Virtues elucidates human experience beyond the personality structure. Sandra Maitri shows how the shift in our consciousness, from being informed by the Passions to being informed by the Virtues, is one of the hallmarks of inner development. The author of The Spiritual Dimension of the Enneagram, Maitri is widely known as a teacher of the enneagram.
Thursday, July 28th @ 12:30
MYSTERY CIRCLE
Peter Spiegelman
Death’s Little Helpers
Peter Spiegelman won the Shamus Award for his debut novel Black Maps. Private investigator John March returns in Death’s Little Helpers. March’s search for a missing Wall Street analyst leads him through the corrupt corridors of white-collar crime and the underworld of the Russian mob.
Friday, July 29th @ 12:30
Jasper Fforde
The Big Over Easy
Stacey’s favorite Jasper Fforde has done it again! After four flights of fancy through heroine Thursday Next’s world, Fforde turns his attention to the sleazy world of nursery crimes. With The Big Over Easy, Fforde invites loyal fans to enter an alternate universe where reality is intertwined with the complex lives of the nursery characters we’ve grown up with, with hilarious results.
Tuesday, August 2nd @ 12:30
MYSTERY CIRCLE
Christopher Reich
The Patriot’s Club
Readers of The Runner and Numbered Account have enjoyed Christopher Reich’s trademark blend of insider knowledge of the international banking system with bullet-dodging suspense. His latest thriller, The Patriot’s Club, is the story of a successful Wall Street Banker who is pursued by a mysterious organization and makes a series of startling discoveries, including a conspiracy lurking in the darkest corners of corporate America, and the private equity firms that drive international commerce.
AFFILIATE EVENTS
Wednesday, July 6th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Emma Larkin
Finding George Orwell in Burma
In Burma there is a joke that George Orwell didn’t write just one book about the country, but a trilogy comprised of his first novel, Burmese Days, and followed by Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four. To research her book, Finding George Orwell in Burma, Emma Larkin spent the better part of two years in Burma following the Orwellian themes such as censorship, surveillance and torture that have earned Burma its place as an "outpost of tyranny." The Burmese junta is one of the most tenacious military dictatorships in the world and gathering reliable information is not easy. In the absence of an objective media free from government control, news quickly dissolves into rumors and disappears behind the Newspeak of government propaganda. Larkin, who last visited Burma this April, will examine recent Burmese events in the context of the regime’s mechanisms of manipulation. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Wednesday, July 13th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Richard Carlson
Easier than You Think
Feeling a bit stressed out? Letting life’s little details slip from your grasp? Richard Carlson, author of Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff and one of world’s foremost experts on happiness and stress reduction, will share simple and practical ways for people to take control of their lives. According to the bestselling author, making small yet critical changes can yield big results. Come gain the easy but powerful tools to change the way we think and act. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $18 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, July 14th @ 12:30
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE
Robert James Waller
High Plains Tango
In his follow up to his best selling novels, Bridges of Madison County and A Thousand Country Roads, Robert James Waller tells the story of Robert Kincaid’s illegitimate son, Carlisle McMillan, a master carpenter whose search for contentment leads him to the small town of Salamander, South Dakota. High Plains Tango is a lyrical story of love, greed, and the power of one man to change a community. Please note: This event will take place at the Mechanics’ Institute, 57 Post Street. Admission is free for members, $5 for non-members. For reservations and information, please call 415-393-0100 or or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Wednesday, July 20th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Scott A. Sandage
Born Losers: A History of Failure in America
What makes somebody a loser, a person doomed to unfulfilled dreams and humiliation? Scott A. Sandage spent a dozen years studying suckers, flops and misfits from the colonial era to the Columbine shootings. In diaries, personal letters and business records, he uncovered the dark side of success; how economic striving reshaped the self and soul of America. Sandage will discuss not only the history of failure but also the failure of history: why it is so hard to understand our forebears and learn from their mistakes. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Tuesday, July 26th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Joseph Cirincione
Deadly Arsenals: Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Threats
Joseph Cirincione, a frequent commentator on proliferation and security issues in the media, will address the recent weapons developments in Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, and the nuclear black market. He will also provide an up-to-date analysis on global proliferation dangers and the policies to control them, with a critical assessment of international enforcement efforts. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Wednesday, July 27th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Husain Haqqani
Pakistan: Between Mosque and Military
Among U.S. allies in the war against terrorism, Pakistan cannot be easily characterized as either friend or foe. Husain Haqqani analyzes the origins of the relationships between Islamist groups and Pakistan's military, and explores Pakistan's quest for identity and security. Haqqani traces how the Pakistani military has sought U.S. support by making itself useful for concerns-of-the-moment—while continuing to strengthen the mosque-military alliance within Pakistan. Haqqani offers an alternative view of political developments in Pakistan since independence in 1947. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
STACEY’S EVENTS –JUNE 2005
581 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
www.staceys.com
415.421.4687
Monday, June 6th @ 12:30
MYSTERY CIRCLE
David Buss
The Murderer Next Door
Frequent readers of mysteries would complain if the author they’re reading didn’t offer a plausible suspect or a believable motive. Fact is, however, often stranger and less believable than fiction. Stacey’s kicks off our Mystery Month with Professor David Buss and The Murderer Next Door. Dr. Buss posits that most murders are not committed by pathological, hardened criminals but by someone who might just as easily live next door.
Thursday, June 9th @ 12:30
Joel Garreau
Radical Evolution
Joel Garreau, cultural correspondent for The Washington Post, argues that, for the first time in history, advances in technology are being used to alter our minds, our memories, our metabolism, our personality, our progeny, and, perhaps, our very souls. He looks at how these transformational technologies may very well affect every aspect of our future. Please join us for what promises to be a provocative discussion.
Friday, June 10th @ 12:30
Melissa Bank
The Wonder Spot
Melissa Bank’s bestseller, The Girls’ Guide to Hunting and Fishing, charmed readers and critics alike. Bank answers her early promise with a look at a family on the brink of change. The Wonder Spot captures the life cycle of a family, the Applebaums, and watches their lives and the misadventures of Sophie Applebaum unfold over the ensuing two decades.
Tuesday, June 14th @ 12:30
Dean LaTourrette and Kristine Enea
Time Off! The Upside to Downtime
Dean LaTourette and Kristine Enea’s Time Off! The Unemployed Guide to San Francisco was a Stacey’s customer favorite. Granted, that may say as much about San Francisco’s dismal job market as it does about the book, but lots and lots of people made a choice to use their hard earned unemployment benefits to find out what LaTourrette and Enea had to say. With Time Off! The Upside to Downtime they show readers—even the employed ones—how to take a break from work and enjoy life to the fullest.
Wednesday, June 15th @ 12:30
MYSTERY CIRCLE
Lisa Scottoline
Devil’s Corner
We continue Mystery Month with a Stacey’s favorite, Lisa Scottoline. In Devil’s Corner she takes readers on another rousing ride through her beloved Philadelphia, but departs from the halls of Rosato & Associates with her first stand-alone thriller that features a memorable new heroine, Assistant U.S. Attorney Vicki Allegretti. Devil’s Corner goes beyond the traditional murder mystery, as it takes on the issue of narcotics crimes that are infiltrating and eroding American families and cities.
Thursday, June 16th @ 12:30
Luis Alberto Urrea
The Hummingbird’s Daughter
American Book Award-winning author Luis Alberto Urrea has written an astonishing novel set against the guerrilla violence of post-Civil War southwestern border disputes and incipient revolution. The central character is Teresita, Saint of Cabora, a young Indian woman impregnated by a prosperous rancher near the Arizona-Mexico border. Urrea’s latest work has been described as "effervescent storytelling."
Monday, June 20th @ 12:30
MYSTERY CIRCLE
Mystery Month Mystery
Which wonderful California mystery writer will be here to tell you about his/her latest book? Juiciest twist? Shhhh. It’s a mystery for our Mystery Month celebration. We’ll have tasty things to eat and a tasty plot to hear about. Check out staceys.com for the latest clues . . .
Tuesday, June 21st @ 12:30
Bob Laird
The Case for Affirmative Action
In The Case for Affirmative Action, Bob Laird offers an overview of affirmative action and explains what he considers to be its critical role in creating diverse public institutions. Laird describes the turbulent debates regarding such programs and explains the guidelines that will govern affirmative action policies in education in the immediate future.
Wednesday, June 22nd @ 12:30
Gail Griffith
Will’s Choice
Gail Griffith has written a gripping and informative chronicle of her teenage son’s attempted suicide. Roughly two thousand American teens between 13 and 18 attempt suicide every day. Ms. Griffith writes not only as a mother interested in preventing the continued escalation of teen suicides, but also as a "patient representative" on the FDA’s scientific advisory committee examining the risks associated with antidepressant medication.
Thursday, June 23rd @ 12:30
MYSTERY CIRCLE
Laura Lippman
To the Power of Three
Award-winning author Laura Lipppman uses the skills she honed as a reporter to tell the story of three girls whose long-term friendship becomes increasingly tenuous as they cope with the pressures perfection and popularity. With To the Power of Three, Lippman once again deviates from her prize-winning series with a complex, psychologically-nuanced stand-alone novel.
Friday, June 24th @ 12:30
MYSTERY CIRCLE
Barry Eisler
Killing Rain
Barry Eisler’s first three novels were deemed by Entertainment Weekly as so alluring that "if Quentin Tarantino ever got to take a crack at the James Bond franchise, chances are the resulting film would resemble one of Eisler’s novels about John Rain." In his latest, Rain has a new employer, the Mossad, and a new partner, a good-natured but lethal sniper, Dox.
Wednesday, June 29th @ 12:30
John Hart
Walking Softly in the Wilderness
Stacey’s celebrates the fourth edition of the Sierra Club classic, Walking Softly in the Wilderness: the Sierra Club Guide to Backpacking. Originally published in the 70s, the book was the first to teach backpackers how to enjoy a genuine wilderness experience while leaving nature undisturbed. This new edition includes innovations in equipment and a variety of on-line resources.
Wednesday, July 6th @ 12:30
MYSTERY CIRCLE
Laurie King
Locked Rooms
30 days hath June, but Mystery Month is just too big!
Laurie King brings us the newest Mary Russell mystery and, lucky us, it’s set in 1924 San Francisco. In Locked Rooms, Mary returns home to the City by the Bay and finds her past is not the only thing waiting for her.
Thursday, July 7th @ 12:30
MYSTERY CIRCLE
Lee Child
One Shot
Mystery Month at Stacey’s comes to a thrilling end with Lee Child and One Shot. Six shots, five dead, and Jack Reacher is called in to discover the truth about what appears to be a slam-dunk case . . . and the truth lies in that one missed shot.
Friday, July 8th @ 12:30
SPECIAL EVENT
Tony LaRussa
Three Nights in August
Through twenty-five years of managing, Tony LaRussa has won more games than any current manager. He’s arguably the most strategic, smartest man in a baseball uniform. Buzz Bissinger, author of the high school football classic Friday Night Lights and now Three Nights in August, captures baseball’s strategic and emotional essence through a point-blank account of one dramatic three-game series through the keen eyes of Tony LaRussa. Stacey’s is delighted to welcome Mr. LaRussa for a signing of what is sure to become a baseball classic.
AFFILIATE EVENTS
Wednesday, June 1st @ 5:30 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Alice Waters
Chez Panisse Café Cookbook
Alice Waters has earned commercial and critical success with her legendary Berkeley restaurant, Chez Panisse. She is also widely credited with popularizing the practice of eating local, seasonal food, which is revolutionizing the way people grow, cook and share food. Her latest collaboration is the School Lunch Initiative, which aims to change the eating habits of every public school child in Berkeley. Mingle with Waters at our pre-program reception, featuring hors d'oeuvres prepared by former Chez Panisse cook Tasha DeSerio of Olive GreenCatering. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. A reception begins at 5:00 pm. Admission is $20 for members, $30 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, June 2nd @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Michael Eric Dyson
Is Bill Cosby Right?
Acclaimed hip-hop intellectual Michael Eric Dyson will use Bill Cosby's now-infamous 2004 NAACP speech criticizing the black poor to expose the raw nerve of class and generational warfare in black America. Dyson will explain why, as he sees it, the black middle class has joined mainstream America in blaming the poor for their troubles rather than taking a hard look at the systemic injustices that shape their lives. He will also discuss what he sees as the flawed logic of Cosby's diatribe and offer a principled defense of the maligned black citizens at the bottom of the social totem pole. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 11:30 am. Admission is $8 for members, $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Monday, June 6th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL and SPUR
James Howard Kunstler
The Long Emergency
In his latest book The Long Emergency, James Howard Kunstler, one of the most acute and engaging urban thinkers today, describes the impending end of cheap oil, and the resulting effects on the American life we have built with cheap commercial aviation, and reliance on complex transportation systems to maintain our electrical grid and food supply. When this finite energy supply dwindles, Kunstler contends that our lives will, out of necessity, become local, as the global economy becomes unsustainable and we enter a period of economic and social turbulence. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Tuesday, June 7th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Pietra Rivoli
Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy
After observing a student protest over working conditions at factories that produced Georgetown-branded apparel several years ago, Professor Pietra Rivoli began a journey to investigate the garment industry's globally linked supply chain. The result of her journey, Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy, traces the path of a t-shirt from Texas cotton farms, to Chinese factories and American retailers, ending up in a second-hand market in Africa. The Levi's brand has been an American icon for more than a century, but for some it has become a symbol of the shift to overseas apparel manufacturing. With more than forty years of experience manufacturing and marketing product internationally, Levi Strauss & Co. is not a newcomer to global trade. It was the first global company to develop and implement a code of conduct for its suppliers and continues to innovate and advocate in the areas of global sourcing and trade. Together Rivoli and Phil Marineau, President and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. will discuss the perceptions and misperceptions of the global trade in the apparel sector and how the textile business is responding to the challenges of globalization. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Wednesday, June 8th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Richard Parker
John Kenneth Galbraith
The U.S. is facing a host of economic woes: a yawning budget deficit, a $600 trillion trade deficit, a falling dollar. John Kenneth Galbraith is the nation's most famous economist. The author of four dozen books that have sold more than 8 million copies, he taught at Harvard and advised Democratic presidents from FDR to Clinton. He was President Kennedy's brains and conscience in both foreign policy and economics. Parker will share what this lion of American liberalism has to say about where we are today, how we got here and how to get out of it. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $18 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, June 9th @ 6:00 pm
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE
David Riggs
The World of Christopher Marlowe
David Riggs, Professor of Humanities at Stanford, has put together a rigorous biography of England's great poet, playwright and social provocateur. A contemporary of Shakespeare, Marlowe transformed the Elizabethan stage and sustained his radical behavior and daring intellect until he was mysteriously murdered at age 29. Please note: This event will take place at the Mechanics’ Institute, 57 Post Street. Admission is free for members, $5 for non-members. For reservations and information, please call 415-393-0100 or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Friday, June 10th @ Noon
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Joseph Wilson
The Politics of Truth
Ambassador Joseph Wilson was the last American official to meet with Saddam Hussein before Desert Storm, successfully parrying the dictator’s threats to use American hostages as human shields against U.S. bombing. Yet since July 2003, Wilson has been battling intimidation by another government—his own. After George W. Bush alleged that Iraq sought nuclear material in Africa, Wilson called the administration on Bush’s claim in a New York Times Op-Ed. Wilson spoke out because he had traveled to Niger the previous year—at the CIA’s request—and found no evidence there to support the claim. To punish Wilson and intimidate others who might come forward, senior administration officials purportedly leaked to reporters the name of Wilson’s wife, Valerie Plame, and her covert CIA status. But rather than back down, Wilson continued to criticize the administration’s case for war. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 11:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Thursday, June 16th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Mia Bloom
Dying to Kill: The Allure of Suicide Terror
What motivates suicide bombers in Iraq and around the world? Will the phenomenon spread to the United States? In Dying to Kill, author Mia Bloom contrasts the use and strategies of suicide bombing in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe and assesses the effect and effectiveness of government responses. She looks across several regions, and critiques the misguided policies of Israel, Russia, and the United States in Iraq in their efforts to prevent terrorism and suicide bombings. Dr. Bloom also considers the financing of terrorism and the role of suicide attacks against the backdrop of the larger conflicts. She also explores suicide terror's purpose: to instill public fear, attract international news coverage of the groups and the issues, and create solidarity or competition between disparate terrorist organizations. She differentiates between religious and nationalist terrorist groups, and focuses on the increasing number of women among suicide bombers and terrorists in several regions including Sri Lanka, Turkey, and Chechnya. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Thursday, June 16th @ 7:00 pm
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE
4th Annual Bloomsday Celebration
Ribaldry and ritual reign during our annual reading of James Joyce’s, Ulysses, which will include performances by local actors and informal reading by the audience. Our Special Bloomsday Menu will be available starting at 6:00 pm. The event sold out last year, so make your reservation now! Please note: This event will take place at the Mechanics’ Institute, 57 Post Street. Admission is free for members, $7 for non-members. For reservations and information, please call 415-393-0100 or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Friday, June 17th @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Laurence Leamer
Fantastic: The Life of Arnold Schwarzenegger
Emerging from obscurity to become a hugely successful athlete, entertainer and politician, Arnold Schwarzenegger has established himself as one of the notable figures of modern times. Bestselling author Leamer is the first person to present a thorough and hard-hitting biography of this iconic figure. Through interviews with an unprecedented number of Schwarzenegger’s close friends and associates, as well as Schwarzenegger himself and his wife, Maria Shriver, Leamer has uncovered the influences behind Schwarzenegger’s astounding rise to fame. Leamer will draw on his extensive research to paint a portrait of California’s governor and detail the extraordinary challenges, victories and scandals Schwarzenegger has encountered along his improbable rise to the top. Leamer has chronicled the lives and careers of many notable figures, including Kennedy family members, Johnny Carson and the Reagans. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 11:30 am. Admission is $8 for members, $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Monday, June 20th @ 6:00 pm
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE
Ken Belson
Hello Kitty
Reviewing one of Japan's hottest "mega trends," Ken Belson offers valuable lessons about the power of branding, marketing, and licensing for a product that has captured the hearts and minds of consumers, both young and old. Please note: This event will take place at the Mechanics’ Institute, 57 Post Street. Admission is $7 for members, $10 for non-members. A reception begins at 5:30 pm. For reservations and information, please call 415-393-0100 or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Monday, June 20th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
David L. Phillips
Losing Iraq
Can civil war be prevented and can peace prevail in Iraq? In Losing Iraq, David Phillips, former senior advisor to the U.S. Department of State, provides an insider's story on why plans for a peaceful transition to a democratic Iraq after Saddam Hussein went so far astray. He document's Iraq's political transition and criticizes the Bush administration's lack of decisiveness in returning sovereignty to the Iraqis. He also provides vivid accounts of dissension within the administration, notably between the State Dept. and the Pentagon, and highlights the questionable judgment of Dick Cheney and the Pentagon. Losing Iraq looks into the future of America's foreign policy with a clear-eyed assessment of the problems that loom ahead. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Wednesday, June 22nd @ 5:30 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Regina Marler
Queer Beats
Blasting through crew-cuts and conformism, Beat writers were queer in the fullest sense of the word—their fluid sexuality challenged all sexual and romantic notions. At a time when gay people were considered mentally ill or criminal, Beats celebrated spontaneity and freedom in thought, word and action. Join Regina Marler for a discussion of the queer pulse that throbbed through the Beats' writings. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:00 pm. Admission is free for members, $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Tuesday, June 28th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Susan Glasser and Peter Baker
Kremlin Rising
During their four years as Moscow bureau chiefs, Peter Baker and Susan Glasser witnessed firsthand the methodical campaign to reverse the post-Soviet revolution and transform Russia back into an authoritarian state. In Kremlin Rising, they describe the unlikely rise of Vladmir Putin through the key moments that re-centralized power into his hands. Such moments include his decision to take over Russia's only independent television network, his handling of the Moscow theater siege of 2002, the "managed democracy" elections of 2003 and 2004, and the horrific slaughter of Beslan's schoolchildren in 2004. The authors recount a four-year period that has changed the direction of modern Russia. In addition, they also draw a moving and vivid portrait of the Russian people they encountered—both those who are prospering and those who are barely surviving—and show how the political flux has shaped individual lives. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Wednesday, June 29th @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Casey Tefertiller
Wyatt Earp
Outlaws and lawmen played an integral role in the early history of the American West. Among the most famous of our early men on horseback was Wyatt Earp, the legendary hero and villain who made his mark on Tombstone, Arizona. Casey Tefertiller will unravel the lore of the West in our own backyard. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 11:30 am. Admission is free for members, $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, June 29th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
David Rothkopf
Running the World
The people at the top of the American national security establishment, the President and his principal advisors on the core team at the helm of the National Security Council, are without question the most powerful committee in the history of the world. Yet, in many respects, they are among the least understood. As deputy undersecretary of commerce, David Rothkopf served in senior positions in the U.S. government and knows personally many of its key players of the last twenty-five years. In Running the World he pulls back the curtain on this shadowy world to explore its inner workings, its people, their relationships, their contributions and the occasions when they have gone wrong. Drawing on an extraordinary series of insider interviews with policy makers including Condoleeza Rice, Colin Powell, Henry Kissinger, senior officials of the Bush Administration, and over 150 others, the book offers unprecedented insights into what must change if America is to maintain its unprecedented worldwide leadership in the decades ahead. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Thursday, June 30th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Larry Diamond
Squandered Victory
In Squandered Victory, Dr. Larry Diamond shows how the American effort to establish democracy in Iraq was hampered not only by insurgents and terrorists but also by a long chain of miscalculations, missed opportunities, and acts of ideological blindness that helped assure that the transition to independence would be neither peaceful nor entirely democratic. He chronicles the mistakes that were made: the first U.S. civilian administration arrived in Baghdad with virtually no capacity to function in Arabic; Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani—the most revered Shiite religious leader—repeatedly assumed more pro-democratic positions than the United States itself; the Bush Administration ignored repeated warnings from its own officials that the Iraqi heartland was about to explode and needed the protection of more American troops; the U.S. effort to "sell" the interim constitution to the Iraqi people was undermined by the failure to listen to Iraqi popular concerns and by the sluggishness and ineptitude of the occupation’s strategic communications team. These breakdowns, Dr. Diamond says, occurred despite warnings from leading experts including the Army War College’s well-researched postwar planning analysis. His vivid account makes clear that Iraq—and by extension, the United States—will spend many years climbing its way out of the hole that was dug during the months of American occupation. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
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Monday, May 2nd @ 12:30
Sharon Mehdi
The Great Silent Grandmother Gathering
Sharon Mehdi has lived and worked all over the world. Written as a gift to her newborn granddaughter, The Great Silent Grandmother Gathering is a beautiful illustration of the power of the human heart. It shares the lesson that change often starts with the smallest of actions. The Great Silent Grandmother Gathering is the perfect gift for mothers, grandmothers, and anyone who hopes that we can one day achieve world peace.
Tuesday, May 3rd @ 12:30
Francesca Starlacci
You Can Do It!
You Can Do It! is the merit badge handbook for grown-up girls. It’s a realistic way for hard-working women to get in touch with the dreams, offering practical, step-by-step guidance for tackling new challenges, learning new skills, and trying new activities. Academy of Art teacher and contributor Francesca Starlacci will be on hand to talk about the book and her badge, "Sew Fabulous."
Thursday, May 5th @ 12:30
MODERN SPIRITUALITY
Byron Katie
I Need Your Love—Is That True?
In her bestselling book, Loving What Is, Byron Katie introduced the world to her simple and profound method for finding happiness. Katie’s long-awaited second book examines a universal source of anxiety and fulfillment: our relationships with others.
Monday, May 9th @ 12:30
Sue Monk Kidd
The Mermaid Chair
Sue Monk Kidd’s The Secret Life of Bees brought her critical acclaim and a large and loyal following. In The Mermaid Chair, Kidd takes us back to the Gullah traditions of South Carolina and explores the lush, hidden region of the feminine soul where the spiritual and erotic meet. The Mermaid Chair is a satisfying follow-up novel that answers Kidd’s early promise.
Wednesday, May 11th @ 12:30
Jennet Conant
109 East Palace
Drawing on unpublished papers and exclusive interviews, Jennet Conant crafts the story of the brilliant scientists who left their lives behind and gathered in the slapdash settlement of Los Alamos to create the weapon that ended World War II. In 109 East Palace, Conant renders the human story of one of the greatest scientific achievements of all time.
Thursday, May 12th @ 12:30
Dan Chaon
You Remind Me of Me
Dan Chaon’s collection of short stories, Among the Missing, was a finalist for the National Book Award. The hardcover publication of his first novel You Remind Me of Me was greeted with tremendous praise and the New York Times called it, "beautifully disquieting." We’re delighted to host the paperback release of Chaon’s powerful exploration of identity, fate, and circumstance.
Friday, May 13th @ 12:30
EVOLUTION OF A WRITER
Alicia Erian
Towelhead
Known for her insightful, sexually charged, humorous, and haunting short stories, Alicia Erian’s work has been described as "a monologue spoken by your wittiest friend." Her debut novel, Towelhead, is the story of a thirteen-year-old girl teetering on the brink of womanhood. Please join us as Ms. Erian shares her painfully funny story and discusses the writing process.
Monday, May 16th @ 12:30
EVOLUTION OF A WRITER
Richard McCann
Mother of Sorrows
Mother of Sorrows is a series of portraits of an American family living in the post-World War II suburbs of Washington, D.C. It explores the entanglements of family and the experience of shame. Mr. McCann will be on hand to read from his psychologically penetrating debut novel and discuss the writing process.
Tuesday, May 17th @ 12:30
SPECIAL EVENT
Maria Shriver
And One More Thing Before You Go . . .
Stacey’s is delighted to welcome First Lady of California Maria Shriver to a special signing of her inspirational book, And One More Thing Before You Go . . . . In a witty, conversational style, Maria outlines ten rules that emphasize what’s important in life and how to get the most out of every experience. This is sure to be a treasured gift for all of the young women in your life.
Wednesday, May 18th @ 12:30
Elizabeth Berg
The Year of Pleasures
Elizabeth Berg has a special knack in capturing the emotions and challenges of women whose lives are in transition. Betty Nolan, the narrator of The Year of Pleasures, rediscovers the meaning in life—and the little joys of everyday living—after the death of her husband.
Thursday, May 19th @ 12:30
James Morgan
Chasing Matisse: A Year in France Living My Dream
In Chasing Matisse, James Morgan tells the sometimes humorous, sometimes achingly sad, and always defiantly hopeful stories of his coming of age in middle age. Chasing Matisse is an engaging mix of biography, travelogue, and memoir.
Tuesday, May 24th @ 12:30
Graduate School Admissions Mini-Review Session
Kaplan Center Staff
Please join Stacey’s and Kaplan Education Center for a mini-review session for graduate school admissions. Kaplan Center staff members will be on hand to discuss strategies and tips for the GRE, as well as how to best prepare for the graduate school admissions process.
Wednesday, May 25th @ 12:30
MODERN SPIRITUALITY
Diane Rizzetto
Waking Up to What You Do
Diane Eshin Rizetto, Abbess and Guiding Teacher of the Bay Zen Center in Oakland, offers a sensitive examination of how to be a genuinely good person in this world. She shows how the practice of the Zen precepts can transform our relationship to the world by leading us to a keen awareness of the motivations behind every aspect of our behavior, allowing us to act from the kindness and insight that is our true nature.
Thursday, June 2nd @ 12:30
MYSTERY CIRCLE
Mysterious Panel
To kick off our June celebration of mystery authors and summer reading, we are hosting a tasty little selection of California mystery writers. Who, you ask? Watch our website for clues!
AFFILIATE EVENTS
Tuesday, May 3rd @ 6:30 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Jeffrey Sachs
The End of Poverty
Earth Institute Director and United Nations advisor Jeffrey Sachs has been called "probably the most important economist in the world" by The New York Times. Praised for his work on economies in crisis, Sachs will share what he's learned through his work in countries across the globe, including Bolivia, Russia, Poland, India and China. He will draw on his body of experience to offer a big-picture vision of the keys to economic success in the world today, and detail the steps necessary to achieve prosperity for all. Please note: This event will take place at the Renaissance Parc55 Hotel, 55 Cyril Magnin Street, San Francisco. Check in is at 6:00 pm. Admission is $15 for members, $30 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, May 4th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Andrew Bacevich
The New American Militarism
In this provocative new book, Andrew Bacevich warns of a dangerous dual obsession that has taken hold of Americans, conservatives and liberals alike. It is a marriage of militarism and utopian ideology—of unprecedented military might wed to a blind faith in the universality of American values. This perilous union, Bacevich argues, commits Americans to a futile enterprise, and risks turning the United States into a crusader state with the self-proclaimed mission of driving history to its final destination: the world-wide embrace of the American way of life. This mindset invites endless war and an ever-deepening militarization of United States’ policy. Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, located at 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members, $5 for students, and $15 for non-members. For reservations and more information, please call 415-293-4600.
Wednesday, May 4th @ 6:30 pm