2007 Archive of Events
2006 Archived Events
STACEY’S EVENTS –NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2007
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Thursday, November 1st @ 12:30
Maira Kalman
The Principles of Uncertainty
Maira Kalman is an author, illustrator, and designer who has created a
number of New Yorker covers, written children’s books, and
designed fabrics. In her idiosyncratic book The Principles of
Uncertainty, she invites the reader to examine the world in a different
way and ponder the existential questions: What is identity? What is
happiness?
Friday, November 2nd @ 12:30
Dan Lyons
Options
Dan Lyons, senior editor at Forbes magazine and the mysterious writer
who used his blog, the Secret Diary of Steve Jobs, to lampoon Mr. Jobs
and other Silicon Valley personalities and companies, brings his wit
and insider knowledge to his latest novel Options: The Secret Life of
Steve Jobs, a Parody.
Wednesday, November 7th @ 12:30
Daniel Walker Howe
What Hath God Wrought
In the early19th century, the United States expanded to the Pacific and
achieved dominance over the richest part of the North American
continent. In What Hath God Wrought, historian Daniel Walker Howe
provides a narrative history of that transformation, starting with the
battle of New Orleans and ending with the war against Mexico.
Thursday, November 8th through Saturday, November 10th
Stacey’s Semi-Annual License to Save
For three days only, Stacey’s Literary License members save 20%
on everything (excluding periodicals) in the store. Not a Literary
License holder? Why not? It’s free: sign up at the Mezzanine
Service Desk.
Thursday, November 8th @ 12:30
MYSTERY PANEL
Simon Wood, Tim Maleeny and Mark Coggins
Paying the Piper, Beating the Babushka, and Runoff
Stacey’s is delighted to host our second panel of San Francisco
“men of mystery”: Simon Wood, Tim Maleeny and Mark Coggins.
Wood’s new book, Paying the Piper, looks at a coldhearted serial
kidnapper and the strange connection he has with the crime reporter who
has followed his career. In Maleeny’s Beating the Babushka,
private detective Cape Weathers takes on the Russian mob.
Coggins’ modern noir, Runoff, takes readers to the streets of San
Francisco’s Chinatown. Join us for a chance to hear about these
new mysteries set in the streets of San Francisco.
Monday, November 12th @ 12:30
John Truby
The Anatomy of Story
John Truby is one of the most respected and sought-after story
consultants in the film industry, and his students have gone on to pen
some of Hollywood’s most successful films, including Sleepless in
Seattle, Scream, and Shrek. The Anatomy of Story is his long-awaited
first book, and it shares his secrets for writing a compelling
script. Want to write a screenplay? Truby can provide you with
the tools you need to succeed.
Tuesday, November 13th @ 12:30
Dave Isay
Listening is an Act of Love
NPR regular and acclaimed radio documentarian Dave Isay has collected
an array of stories drawn from the National StoryCorps
Project—the largest and most ambitious oral history project in
American history. Listening is an Act of Love is proof of the
importance of our individual stories and the way in which they shape
our national identity and sometimes even correct our recorded history.
Wednesday, November 14th @ 12:30
Bruce Watson
Sacco and Vanzetti
At a time when immigrant rights are at the forefront of public
conversation—from those arriving illegally over our southern
border to those from the Middle East facing prejudice—it is of
utmost importance that we recall our country’s historical
relationship with its new arrivals. In Sacco and Vanzetti, Bruce Watson
tells the story of one of the most infamous executions in our
nation’s history and the cause of massive protests for immigrant
rights around the world.
Monday, November 19th @ 12:30
Anthony Bourdain
No Reservations
Writer, bad-boy chef, traveler and television host, Anthony Bourdain
offers a hell-bent-for-leather world tour of food, travel, and mayhem
in exotic places. No Reservations mixes beautiful photos with
handy travel tips and outrageous tales, and is an indispensable
opportunity to hit the road with the man himself. We’ll have
tasty treats provided by the food entrepreneurs of La Cocina.
Tuesday, November 27th @ 12:30
MODERN SPIRITUALITY
COSPONSORED BY JAPAN SOCIETY
Hiroshi Tasaka
To the Summit
After years of living in two of the world’s richest countries,
citizens of America and Japan don’t seem to be any happier by the
measurement of most psychologists today. Philosopher and entrepreneur
Hiroshi Tasaka uses a compelling mix of Zen Buddhist philosophy and the
teachings of Nietzsche to make a logical argument for the adoption of
purpose in our lives. Tasaka doesn’t provide answers but does ask
the question: What sort of life would you be comfortable repeating,
over and over again?
Wednesday, November 28th @ 12:30
Dr. Devra Davis
The Secret History of the War on Cancer
In The Secret History of the War on Cancer, award-winning scientist
Devra Davis tells the story of how big business, government, and
scientists often did nothing to stop materials they knew to be
carcinogens from becoming a part of our culture and community. Please
join us for what promises to be a lively discussion.
Friday, November 30th @ 12:30
Courtney Cochran
Hip Tastes
Certified sommelier and author of Hip Tastes Courtney Cochran will be
pouring some of her hip choices for the holidays and showing you how to
have fun learning about wine. Join us for a fab kickoff to the holiday
season.
AFFILIATE EVENTS
Thursday, November 1st @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Kevin Bales
Ending Slavery
In his new book, Ending Slavery, Kevin Bales presents the ideas and
insights that can finally lead to slavery’s extinction and
freedom for the 27 million people currently held in slavery worldwide.
Recalling his own involvement in the antislavery movement, he recounts
the lives and stories of today’s slaves, and explains how
governments and citizens can build a world without slavery. President
of the human rights organization Free the Slaves, Mr. Bales joins the
Council to discuss what is needed to bring global slavery to an end and
how to rebuild the lives of freed slaves and victims of human
trafficking. Please note: This event will take place at the World
Affairs Council, 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 information, please call
415-293-4600.
Monday, November 5th @ Noon
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
David Sandalow
Freedom from Oil
Former Assistant Secretary of State David Sandalow delivers a
fast-paced narrative of the debates on how the next president can shape
energy policy and end the United States’ addiction to oil. Please
note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, 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 information, please call 415-293-4600.
Monday, November 5th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Stephen Grey
Ghost Planes
British investigative journalist Stephen Grey joins the Council for a
screening of his PBS’ FRONTLINE video report, Extraordinary
Rendition, and to discuss the CIA’s controversial practice of
kidnapping terror suspects for interrogation, often in countries where
torture is common. Grey is a leading authority on the Agency’s
controversial “rendition” program, having quit his job as
head of investigations at The Sunday Times of London in order to
independently pursue his investigation. Author of Ghost Plane: The True
Story of the CIA’s Rendition and Torture Program and one of the
first reporters to track the CIA’s rendition flights around the
world, he travels to sites in Europe and Africa, and ultimately to
Washington, D.C. for this report, which presents new details and
evidence about the U.S. government’s clandestine interrogation
program, as well as rare on-camera interview with former Egyptian
detainee Abu Omar. Please note: This event will take place at the World
Affairs Council, 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 information, please call 415-293-4600.
Monday, November 5th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Joseph Ellis
American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies in the Founding of the Republic
Come hear a renowned historian discuss the prominent figures and
ideological battles that resulted in the turbulent but triumphant birth
of the American republic. Joseph Ellis' biography of Thomas Jefferson,
American Sphinx, received the National Book Award in 1997 and his
Founding Brothers was the 2001 Pulitzer Prize winner for 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. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For
reservations and information, please call 415-597-6705.
Tuesday, November 6th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Trita Parsi
Treacherous Alliance: The Secret Dealings of Israel, Iran and the United States
With talk of the Iranian nuclear threat heating up, tension between
Iran and Israel is dangerously high and the risk of a war involving the
United States looms. In his new book, Treacherous Alliance: The Secret
Dealings of Israel, Iran, and the United States, Trita Parsi describes
the Israeli-Iranian rivalry of the 1990s as well as the strained
Iranian-American relationship since the overthrow of the Shah. Drawing
on extensive personal interviews with key policy players in all three
countries, Dr. Parsi examines the strategic and geopolitical tensions
feeding the growing conflict between Iran and Israel. Please note: This
event will take place at the World Affairs Council, 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
information, please call 415-293-4600.
Thursday, November 8th @ 6:00 pm
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE
Fritjof Capra
The Science of Leonardo
Internationally acclaimed physicist, Fritjof Capra, author of The Tao
of Physics and The Hidden Connections, presents a radically new
interpretation of Leonardo Da Vinci’s science from a 21st century
perspective. Although never published during his lifetime, he left
behind more than 6,000 pages of voluminous notebooks with detailed
descriptions and analyses of his experiments and drawings in the areas
of optics and anatomy, water vortices and military defenses, flying
machines, and the nature of light. Known for his masterful paintings,
Leonardo’s true genius was his intellectual curiosity which
allowed him to approach the world and how it
works—"holistically"—as an artist, creator and scientist.
Please note: This event will take place at the Mechanics’
Institute, 57 Post Street. Admission is free for members and $10 for
non-members. For reservations and information, please call 415-393-0100
or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Thursday, November 8th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Rosabeth Moss Kanter
America the Principled
What steps can we take to resuscitate America's leadership in the
worlds of business and politics? Rosabeth Moss Kanter is a strategy and
innovation specialist and the recipient of 22 honorary doctoral
degrees. She was a professor at Yale and Brandeis before coming to
Harvard and has served as the editor of the Harvard Business Review.
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. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For
reservations and information, please call 415-597-6705.
Monday, November 12th @ 6:30 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Mark Halperin and John Harris
The Way to Win: Taking the White House in 2008
As media professionals with a pulse on presidential politics and public
opinion around the country, top political analysts Mark Halperin and
John Harris join the Council for the third event of the 2007 Richard
and Judith Guggenhime Series. Just one year out from the 2008 elections
and with the presidential primaries around the corner, a frank
discussion of the issues that matter in this race, mistakes that have
been made, and important points that have thus far been overlooked will
be highlighted and analyzed in preparation for the upcoming elections.
Please note: This event will take place at the Mexican Heritage Plaza
Theatre, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose. Admission is $20 for members
(standard seating), $45 for members (premium seating), $35 for
non-members (standard seating), $65 for non-members (premium seating).
For reservations please call City Box Office at 415-392-4400.
Tuesday, November 13th @ 6:00 pm
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE
Neil MacFarquhar
The Sand Cafe
Neil MacFarquhar, a national correspondent for The New York Times and
the newspaper’s Cairo Bureau Chief from 2001 to 2006, will
discuss important developments in the Middle East in light of U.S.
military directions and foreign policies, and give a brief reading from
his novel, The Sand Cafe. His new book, now out in paperback,
satirically exposes the perils and plunders of reportage in the midst
of the 1991 Gulf War, from the setting in the confines of a Saudi
Arabia hotel. As front lines heat up with American troops amassing on
the Kuwait/Iraq border, tensions brew between the press corps and TV
personalities—all vying to be first to "break" the news of war.
Please note: This event will take place at the Mechanics’
Institute, 57 Post Street. Admission is free for members and $10 for
non-members. For reservations and information, please call 415-393-0100
or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Tuesday, November 13th @ 6:30 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Mark Halperin and John Harris
The Way to Win: Taking the White House in 2008
As media professionals with a pulse on presidential politics and public
opinion around the country, top political analysts Mark Halperin and
John Harris join the Council for the third event of the 2007 Richard
and Judith Guggenhime Series. Just one year out from the 2008 elections
and with the presidential primaries around the corner, a frank
discussion of the issues that matter in this race, mistakes that have
been made, and important points that have thus far been overlooked will
be highlighted and analyzed in preparation for the upcoming elections.
Please note: This event will take place at The Herbst Theatre, 401 Van
Ness Avenue, San Francisco. Admission is $20 for members (standard
seating), $45 for members (premium seating), $35 for non-members
(standard seating), $65 for non-members (premium seating). For
reservations please call City Box Office at 415-392-4400.
Wednesday, November 14th @ 8:00 pm
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
James Kugel
How to Read the Bible
While it's hard to imagine the Bible as a hot intellectual commodity
among Harvard students, enrollment in James Kugel's introductory course
topped all other undergraduate courses for years—even economics!
The now retired professor makes his home in Jerusalem, and brings us
access to the very popular course for the first time through this book.
Please note: This event will take place at the Jewish Community Center,
3200 California Street at Presidio. For reservations and more
information, please call 292-1233 or email arts@jccsf.org.
Wednesday, November 14th @ 6:30 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Vijay Vaitheeswaran
Zoom: The Global Race to Fuel the Car of the Future
Vijay Vaitheeswaran joins the Council to give a glimpse inside the
global race to build the car of the future, as pioneers in Japan,
India, China, and the USA tackle the challenge of creating automobiles
that will run on cleaner energy sources. While tracing the history of
the linked industries of oil and automobiles, the “industry of
industries,” and how the two have shaped domestic capitalism and
the international landscape, he will discuss how Toyota topped American
competitors to become the world’s largest automobile manufacturer
and, more importantly, a leader in hybrid cars using electric power.
Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council,
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 information, please call 415-293-4600.
Thursday, November 15th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Amy Chua
Day of Empire
In Day of Empire: How Hyperpowers Rise to Global Dominance—And
Why They Fall, Amy Chua examines the hyperpowers of
history—Persia, Rome, China, the Mongols, the Dutch, the British,
and the United States—and argues that they all have two things in
common: They rose to preeminence through toleration and declined during
a period of intolerance and xenophobia. Chua reasons that
America’s ascension to global dominance differs from its
predecessors because it is the first democratic hyperpower and
therefore cannot secure loyalty and allegiance by way of conquest. As
its dominance appears to be regressing, Chua questions whether America
can sustain its position as a democratic hyperpower. Please note: This
event will take place at the World Affairs Council, 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
information, please call 415-293-4600.
Thursday, November 15th @ 7:00 pm
SF AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION
Erich Joachimsthaler and Jim McCann
Hidden in Plain Sight and A Year Full of Flowers
Companies must innovate to grow, but they often forget to look beyond
their own brands. Take Sony, for example. Its success with consumer
innovations like the Walkman blinded it to obvious changes in how,
when, and where people wanted their music. Apple capitalized on those
changes in demand with the iPod, providing a new way of listening to
music and of managing one’s entire music library. Join
1800Flowers.com CEO Jim McCann in conversation with Vivaldi Partners
CEO Erich Joachimsthaler as they discuss Erich’s bestselling
book, Hidden in Plain Sight: How to Find and Execute Your Company's
Next Big Growth Strategy. Please note: This event will take place at
the Hilton San Francisco Financial District, 750 Kearney Street.
Registration and networking is at 6:00 pm, program at 7:00 pm. For
reservations and information, please access www.sfama.org.
Tuesday, November 20th @ 5:45 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus
Break Through
In October 2004, Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus argued in an
influential essay that environmentalism was incapable of dealing with
global warming and should die so that a new ecological politics could
be born. Two months later, former Sierra Club President Adam Werbach
extended their critique in a major address at the Commonwealth Club.
Now, Nordhaus and Shellenberger will make their case for a new
"politics of possibility" to replace the old "politics of
limits"—from environmentalism to liberalism to
conservatism—grounded in changing social values and an expansive
new vision of the future. Please note: This event will take place at
the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market
Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is $8 for members, $15 for non-members.
Check-in is at 5:15 pm. For reservations and information, please call
415-597-6705.
Tuesday, November 27th @ 6:00 pm
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE
Michael A. Stusser
The Dead Guy Interviews
What would it be like to sit down and talk with Alexander the Great?
Edgar Allen Poe? Henry VIII or Emily Dickinson? Michael A. Stusser
tries to answer these questions in his witty and illuminating book, The
Dead Guy Interviews, a collection of his “Interview With a Dead
Guy” columns from MENTAL_FLOSS magazine. Based on research by
Harvard historian Anne Kaiser, these “interviews” bristle
with fascinating tidbits about famous and infamous personalities as
Genghis Khan, Albert Einstein and Benjamin Franklin. Part interview and
part stand-up comedy—come for some fun and fascinating facts!
Please note: This event will take place at the Mechanics’
Institute, 57 Post Street. Admission is free for members and $10 for
non-members. For reservations and information, please call 415-393-0100
or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Tuesday, November 27th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Chip Conley
Peak: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow
Noted author and entrepreneur Chip Conley presents a creative and
thought-provoking new approach to running a business. He brilliantly
applies Abraham Maslow's theories to management and provides insightful
prescriptions that will help you gain peak performance in your company.
Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next
door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is $8
for members, $15 for non-members. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For
reservations and information, please call 415-597-6705.
Tuesday, November 27th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Michael Levi
On Nuclear Terrorism
In his new book, On Nuclear Terrorism, Michael Levi takes us inside
nuclear terrorism and behind the decisions a terrorist leader would be
faced with in pursuing a nuclear plot. Levi draws from long experience
with terrorism and believes the nuclear possibility shares much in
common with other terrorist threats. As a result, he argues, defeating
it is impossible unless we put our entire counterterrorism and homeland
security house in order. While no defense can completely eliminate
nuclear terrorism, he believes it is the “right strategy”
that will minimize the risks. Please note: This event will take place
at the World Affairs Council, 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 information, please call 415-293-4600.
Wednesday, November 28th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Frank McCourt
Angela and the Baby Jesus
Frank McCourt's memoir of immigration to America from Ireland, Angela's
Ashes, captivated readers all across the country and won a 1997
Pulitzer Prize. After two more memoirs, he now tries his hand at a
children's book, Angela and the Baby Jesus, about a little girl who
sees a naked baby Jesus and wants to keep him warm. 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. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations
and information, please call 415-597-6705.
Tuesday, December 4th @ 2:30 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Cecilia Chiang
The Seventh Daughter
A pioneer in the food word, Cecilia Chiang introduced Americans to
authentic Chinese cuisine at her wildly popular restaurant
San Francisco restaurant, the Mandarin, in 1961. The restaurant closed
in 2006. Her book includes not only recipes, but tales of growing
up in China and her remarkable journey to life as a famous restaurateur
in the U.S. Listen to her story as you sip wine and dine on Chef
Alexander Ong's delectable contemporary Asian cuisine, including
samples of recipes from the book. Please note: This event will take
place at Betelnut Restaurant, 2030 Union Street, San Francisco.
Admission is $75 for members, $90 for non-members. Check-in is at 2:15
pm. For reservations and information, please call 415-597-6705.
Tuesday, December 4th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Sidney Drell, Adele Simmons, and Adlai Stevenson III
Political Legacies of Adlai Stevenson
Adlai Stevenson, Illinois governor and presidential contender against
Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1952 and 1956, is best known for advocating
cooperative diplomacy, promoting the role of the United Nations to
assist the third world and to mitigate conflict. He also advocated
international oversight of nuclear weapons to reduce the risk of
nuclear conflict. Our distinguished panel of speakers will recall
another political environment in a time when peace and cooperation were
the primary objectives, discussing the political legacies of Adlai
Stevenson and the application of his ideas to the world today. Please
note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, 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
information, please call 415-293-4600.
Thursday, December 6th @ 7:00 pm
SF AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION
Guy Kawasaki
The Art of the Start
What does it take to turn ideas into action? What are the elements of a
perfect pitch? How do you win the war for talent? How do you establish
a brand without bucks? These are some of the issues everyone faces when
starting or revitalizing any undertaking, and Guy Kawasaki, former
marketing maven of Apple Computer, provides the answers. The Art of the
Start will give you the essential steps to launch great products,
services, and companies—whether you are dreaming of starting the
next Microsoft or a not-for-profit that’s going to change the
world. It also shows managers how to unleash entrepreneurial thinking
at established companies, helping them foster the pluck and creativity
that their businesses need to stay ahead of the pack. Please note: This
event will take place at the Hilton San Francisco Financial District,
750 Kearney Street. Registration and networking is at 6:00 pm, program
at 7:00 pm. For reservations and information, please access
www.sfama.org.
Thursday, December 6th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Michael Maccoby
The Leaders We Need
Without exceptional leadership, our organizations and our world are
increasingly in deep trouble. We need those with character and
competence to bring us together to take on thorny issues and stiffening
competition while avoiding deadening bureaucracy. Globally, we face
historic threats and daunting challenges. With over 35 years of working
with leaders and followers in business, government, healthcare, and
education, Michael Maccoby advises about becoming and selecting the
leaders we need. Please note: This event will take place at the
Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street,
2nd Floor. Admission is $8 for members, $15 for non-members.
Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and information, please call
415-597-6705.
Tuesday, December 11th @ 8:00 pm
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Anne Lamott
Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith
Anne Lamott writes and speaks about big subjects: alcoholism,
motherhood, faith. Armed with self-effacing humor—she is
laugh-out-loud funny—and ruthless honesty, Lamott converts her
subjects into enchantment. The author of six novels and four
best-selling books of non-fiction, Lamott, says The New Yorker, "can
make you laugh and cry in the space of a few paragraphs." Please note:
This event will take place at the Jewish Community Center, 3200
California Street at Presidio. For reservations and more information,
please call 292-1233 or email arts@jccsf.org.
Thursday, December 13th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Amy Zegart
Spying Blind
In Spying Blind: The CIA, the FBI, and the Origins of 9/11, Amy Zegart
argues that many of the failures of the intelligence community in the
months leading up to 9/11 can be attributed to an aging organizational
structure that had not been updated or modified to deal with
contemporary threats like global terrorism. Six years later, Zegart
argues that all of the nation’s worst intelligence deficiencies
remain, and the time is ripe for a reconsideration of the
organizational weaknesses that have afflicted American intelligence
agencies for decades and continue to stand in the way of reform. Please
note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, 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
information, please call 415-293-4600.
Wednesday, December 19th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Elizabeth Falkner
Demolition Desserts: Recipes from Citizen Cake
Citizen Cake, the beloved San Francisco dessert destination, showcases
creations of chef Elizabeth Falkner who turned dessert making into an
art form. Her desserts simultaneously satisfy the sweet tooth and
delight the eye. Demolition Desserts presents her favorite creations,
from cookies, brownies and cupcakes to the plated desserts that many
crave. You will enjoy one of her treats as you listen to her story.
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, $17 for non-members. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For
reservations and information, please call 415-597-6705.
STACEY’S EVENTS –OCTOBER 2007
581 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
www.staceys.com
415-421-4687
Tuesday, October 2nd @ 12:30
John Dean
Broken Government
John Dean, ex-Nixon White House counsel and Watergate whistle-blower,
presents a vigorous critique of the Republican political machinery.
Dean, an outspoken and perceptive critic of the current Bush
administration and author of the New York Times bestsellers
Conservatives Without Conscience and Worse Than Watergate, faults
Republicans for the epidemic of mismanagement in government. Please
join us for what promises to be a provocative discussion.
Monday, October 8th @ 12:30
MYSTERY CIRCLE
Andrew Vachss
Terminal
Stacey’s is delighted to welcome back Andrew Vachss for his new
Burke thriller. When the former kingpin of one of the country’s
most feared white supremacist prison gang contacts Burke about
information on a decades-old crime, Burke sees an opportunity for
revenge—and a lot of money.
Wednesday, October 17th @ 12:30
Chip Conley
Peak: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow
Chip Conley, founder and CEO of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, offers
advice on how Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a pyramid that ranks
human needs from basic survival to self-actualizing, can transform a
business and its people. Conley's book is packed with thoughtful,
instructional stories and advice for entrepreneurs as well as Fortune
500 managers.
Thursday, October 18th @ 12:30
Carl Bernstein
A Woman in Charge
From award-winning author Carl Bernstein comes a revealing look at the
life and career of Hillary Rodham Clinton. Love her or hate her,
Clinton seems to inspire an almost obsessive interest in what makes her
tick. Bernstein marshals all the skills and energy that propelled his
Watergate reporting to provide a sophisticated and comprehensive
account of the woman who helped define one presidency, and may march
into another.
Monday, October 22nd @ 12:30
David Kirp
The Sandbox Investment
David Kirp, professor of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, provides an
unusually clear and comprehensive account of developmental psychology
and how it relates to the long-term impact of early experience. In The
Sandbox Investment, he analyzes current policy discussions and outlines
what a genuine “kids first” policy would include.
Monday, October 29th @ 12:30
Mike Farrell
Just Call Me Mike – A Journey from Actor to Activist
Mike Farrell, best-known to most of us as B.J. Hunnicutt from M*A*S*H,
has written an honest and disarming autobiography. From his days of
growing up working-class in the shadows of wealthy Hollywood, to
finding happiness and fame on M*A*S*H, to his tireless advocacy against
capital punishment and deep commitment to environmental causes, his
life has been defined by passion, outrage, and stubborn optimism. The
event is co-sponsored by Death Penalty Focus.
Thursday, November 1st @ 12:30
Maira Kalman
The Principles of Uncertainty
Maira Kalman is an author, illustrator, and designer who has created a
number of New Yorker covers, written children’s books, and
designed fabrics. In her idiosyncratic book The Principles of
Uncertainty, she invites the reader to examine the world in a different
way and ponder the existential questions: What is identity? What is
happiness?
Friday, November 2nd @ 12:30
Dan Lyons
Options
Dan Lyons, senior editor at Forbes magazine and the mysterious writer
who used his blog, the Secret Diary of Steve Jobs, to lampoon Mr. Jobs
and other Silicon Valley personalities and companies, brings his wit
and insider knowledge to his latest novel Options: The Secret Life of
Steve Jobs, a Parody.
AFFILIATE EVENTS
Monday, October 1st @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn
Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease
Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn shares the results of 20 years of research and
the nutritional strategies that he claims can reduce the effects of,
and even eliminate, heart disease. With health epidemics running
rampant in the United States, come learn about alternatives to surgery,
drugs and heart disease itself. 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. Check-in is at 11:30 am. For reservations and information,
please call 415-597-6705.
Monday, October 1st @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
David Friend
Watching the World Change: The Stories Behind the Images of 9/11
The attack on the World Trade Center was the most watched event in
human history. The footage came not only from TV cameras, but from
tourists and workers. David Friend has uncovered the stories behind the
images. In his new book, Watching the World Change, he traces the
images back to the sources and charts their impact over the next seven
days. Friend’s slideshow presentation will include pictures from
amateur photographers who happened to grab a camera on that day and
whose images never made it to print. Please note: This event will take
place at the World Affairs Council, 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 information, please call
415-293-4600.
Wednesday, October 3rd @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Wesley Clark
A Time to Lead
Wesley Clark sought the presidency during the 2004 elections, seeking
to bring a less hawkish perspective to the White House. After the
campaign, Clark did not end his crusade for what he sees as a better
America, one that supports his vision of a responsible foreign policy.
He believes that hard work, leadership and determination will
ultimately turn the country around. 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. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and
information, please call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, October 3rd @ 6:30 pm
SPECIAL AUTHOR DINNER
Phoebe Damrosch
Service Included: Four-Star Secrets of an Eavesdropping Waiter
Fresh out of college, Phoebe Damrosch couldn't decide what was next.
While casually applying to graduate programs and waiting for divine
inspiration, she turned to bussing tables to pay the rent. Always a
foodie, the pulse of restaurant life agreed with her, and after a
serendipitous encounter with famed chef Thomas Keller, Damrosch found
herself with a coveted position at Per Se, the most exclusive new
restaurant to open in the United States. She quickly rose to become one
of the only two female captains in a New York four-star restaurant. In
her charming and witty memoir, Service Included: Four-Star Secrets of
an Eavesdropping Waiter, Damrosch provides intimate, behind-the-scenes
details from this bastion of culinary perfection. Please note: This
event will take place at the City Club, 155 Sansome Street. Admission
is $75 and includes a wine reception and three-course dinner. Check-in
and reception is at 6:00 pm. For reservations and information, please
call 415.362.2480 or email reservations@cityclubsf.com.
Thursday, October 4th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS C OUNCIL
Svetlana Broz
Good People in an Evil Time
Granddaughter of Josip Broz Tito, Svetlana Broz is an eyewitness to war
in the Balkans, and has catalogued its impact on people there through
interviews in her books Good People in an Evil Time and Essays in Civil
Courage. She will discuss the wars in the former Yugoslavia as the
first serious crisis of the post-Cold War period. She suggests that the
lessons learned in Bosnia and Herzegovina can be applied today in
places like Chechnya, Sudan, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Please note: This
event will take place at the World Affairs Council, 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
information, please call 415-293-4600.
Friday, October 5th @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Idel V. Ramos
Philippines: A Vision of the Future
Joseph Estrada, who was President of the Philippines from 1998 until
his ouster in 2001, has just been sentenced to life in prison for
plunder. On the other hand, his predecessor, Idel V. Ramos, is known
for having boosted the economy and pacified rebel armies during his
presidency and has since enjoyed a favorable legacy. An author and
occasional diplomat, Ramos will discuss the future for democracy in the
Philippines and the many challenges his country now faces. 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. Check-in is at 11:30 am. For
reservations and information, please call 415-597-6705.
Tuesday, October 9th @ 6:30 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB/LITQUAKE
Michael Lerner, Joan Roughgarden, Robert Russell, George Smoot and Joe Quirk
Science and Religion: Are They Irreconcilable?
San Francisco's annual blockbuster literary festival Litquake returns
to INFORUM for an evening with a rabbi, an astrophysicist and Nobel
laureate, a biologist, and a theologian. Religion and science have long
competed for the answers to questions about the origin of the universe
and the existence of the soul. Our panel of experts takes up the
questions that humans have been considering from time immemorial.
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, $20 for non-members. Check-in is at 6:00 pm. For
reservations and information, please call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, October 10th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Michael Krasny
Off Mike
Michael Krasny is one of the country's leading and most intellectually
compelling interviewers, but it didn't start out that way. Come hear
this legend of the airwaves talk about his path to "Forum" and how he
advanced his career by asking the age-old question: How should a good
man live? 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. Check-in is at
5:30 pm. For reservations and information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, October 11th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Greg Behrman
The Most Noble Adventure
On June 5, 1947, Secretary of State George C. Marshall, viewed by many
as the man who had ensured American victory in World War II, spoke at
Harvard University and outlined what would become known as the Marshall
Plan. With the 60th anniversary of the Marshall Plan fast approaching,
its insights and lessons are stunningly relevant in today’s
political climate. In The Most Noble Adventure: The Marshall Plan and
the Time When America Help Save Europe, Behrman discusses the story
behind this initiative that would launch America as a modern
superpower, set Europe on the greatest economic boom in its history,
and trigger the Cold War. Please note: This event will take place at
the World Affairs Council, 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 information, please call 415-293-4600.
Friday, October 12th @ Noon
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Joan Wallch Scott
The Politics of the Veil
In her new book, The Politics of the Veil, Joan Wallach Scott offers
new criticism of Europe’s response to Muslim headscarves.
Critical of the French government’s ban on wearing headscarves in
public schools, Scott argues that this law exacerbates the very
problems it purports to address. As France’s decision has
garnered worldwide attention and sparked new debate regarding religious
affiliation in schools, the Council is pleased to present Scott’s
engaging and timely discussion on the challenges and issues raised.
Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council,
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 information, please call 415-293-4600.
Friday, October 12th @ 7:30 pm
LITQUAKE
Opium Magazine’s Literary Death Match
Gary Kamiya, Daniel Handler, Wesley “John Wesley Harding” Stace, and Evany Thomas
You’ve heard the fanfare (and tall tales of beers flung), now
come see Opium’s Literary Death Match set off verbal pyrotechnics
at Litquake. Hosted by Opium editors Todd Zuniga and Elizabeth Koch,
the Litquake LDM marks the launch of Opium’s fifth print issue.
Free copies of Opium5, hot off the presses, will be passed out at the
door. Judges for the death match are: Shaun Landry, Oscar Villalon, and
New Yorker editor Ben Greenman Please note: This event will take place
at the Swedish American Hall, 2174 Market Street. Admission is $15.
Doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets available through www.cafedunord.com or
Ticketweb.
Saturday, October 13th @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
FRENCH CONNECTION WINE EVENT
Courtney Cochran
Hip Tastes: The Fresh Guide to Wine
Kick off the holiday season with K&L Wine Merchants at our
“French Connection” Wine Event. This tented wine tasting is
a one of a kind opportunity to taste over 50 fabulous champagnes,
Bordeaux and Burgundies as well as French Regional, Rhone and Alsatian
wines. Special producers include Mouton Rothschild, Pontet Canet, Lynch
Bages, Yquem, Dom Perignon, and Laurent Perrier. Light appetizers to be
provided from Coco 500 and Say Cheese. Please note: This event will
take place at K&L Wine Merchants San Francisco, 638 4th Street.
Admission is $75 plus tax when prepurchased, $85 at the door. Call
415.896.1734 for tickets and information.
Monday, October 15th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Lilia Shevtsova
Russia: Lost in Transition
One of the most respected political analysts in Russia and the West,
Lilia Shevtsova will discuss key Russian domestic developments and
Russia's foreign policy under President Putin. In her new book, Russia:
Lost In Transition, Dr. Shevtsova addresses the complex economic and
political landscape of Russia, today and tomorrow. Please note: This
event will take place at the World Affairs Council, 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
information, please call 415-293-4600.
Tuesday, October 16th @ 6:00 pm
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE
Richard Rhodes
Arsenals of Folly: The Making of the Nuclear Arms Race
Pulitzer Prize winning author Richard Rhodes examines the arms race
during the final years of the Cold War and the Reagan-Gorbachev decade
from memoirs, interviews, and newly released documents. The use of
“fake intelligence” and “threat inflation,”
invoked from that era, are eerily prescient of President Bush’s
foreign policies in the Middle East today. Please note: This event will
take place at the Mechanics’ Institute, 57 Post Street. Admission
is free for members and $10 for non-members. For reservations and
information, please call 415-393-0100 or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Tuesday, October 16th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Lilia Shevtsova
Russia: Lost in Transition
After more than 15 years of decline and retreat, Russia's new
assertiveness is upsetting the international equilibrium of the
post-Soviet era, promulgating its own vision of energy security and
threatening to retarget its missiles at Western Europe. The author of
numerous books and articles on both Soviet and post-Soviet Russia,
Shevtsova will take a break from her posts in Moscow and Washington,
D.C. to help us decipher Russia's recent behavior. 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. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For
reservations and information, please call 415-597-6705.
Tuesday, October 16th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Martin Meredith
Diamonds, Gold, and War
In his new book, Diamonds, Gold, and War, Martin Meredith recounts the
turbulent years leading up to the founding of the modern state of South
Africa in 1910. Southern Africa was once regarded as a worthless jumble
of British colonies, Boer republics, and African chiefdoms; a
troublesome region of little interest to the outside world. Discovery
of the world's richest deposits of diamonds, and gold, was followed by
a costly war between the British and the Boers for control of the land
and its natural resources. The history of this war and its
consequences, for the native peoples of the region, for the rise of
Afrikaner nationalism, and its effects for much of the 20th century in
South Africa will be discussed by this respected author of several
books on Africa. Please note: This event will take place at the World
Affairs Council, 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 information, please call
415-293-4600.
Wednesday, October 17th @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Garry Wills and Brian McLaren
Head and Heart: American Christianities and Everything Must Change
The United States was ostensibly created as a nation where all
religions are welcome to practice and believe freely, but the founders
of this country anchored their beliefs in Christianity. Panelists will
take a closer look at Christianity's place in American life—from
the arrival of the first Europeans, through the waves of immigration to
the present. Hear these distinguished thinkers explore the benefits and
drawbacks of Christianity as the predominant religion in our society,
culture and political landscape. Please note: This event will take
place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595
Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is $8 for members, $15 for
non-members. Check-in is at 11:30 am. For reservations and information,
please call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, October 17th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Michael Mandelbaum
Democracy’s Good Name
In 1900, only ten countries could be counted as democracies. Today, 119
of the world’s 190 countries have adopted democracy, and it is by
far the most celebrated and prestigious form of government. In
Democracy’s Good Name, Michael Mandelbaum explores the reasons
for democracy’s extraordinary surge in the twentieth century.
Mandelbaum will also share with the Council his assessment of
establishing democracy in Russia, China, and the Arab world, and why
the US has found it so difficult to foster democratic governments in
other countries. Please note: This event will take place at the
World Affairs Council, 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 information, please call
415-293-4600.
Wednesday, October 17th @ 5:15 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Marc Freedman
Encore: Finding Work that Matters in the Second Half of Life
The question, “What should I do with myself now that I am
retired?” will be posed millions and millions of times in the
next few years as baby boomers reach retirement age. Author and CEO
Marc Freedman finds that recent retirees are increasingly finding
themselves not on golf courses or in saunas but, instead, in meaningful
encore careers. Please note: This event will take place at the
Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street,
2nd Floor. Admission is $8 for members, $15 for non-members.
Check-in is at 4:45 pm. For reservations and information, please call
415-597-6705.
Wednesday, October 17th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
William Ury
Getting to Yes
Harvard negotiation specialist and best-selling author William Ury will
present his latest work on the delicate art of reaching agreement.
Drawing on 25 years of international mediation experience, Ury will
discuss how to negotiate difficult issues in the workplace and the
political arena. 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.
Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and information, please call
415-597-6705.
Thursday, October 18th @ 5:45 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Callum Roberts
The Unnatural History of the Sea
Drawing on firsthand accounts of early explorers, pirates and
fisherman, Roberts will explore the colorful history of commercial
fishing and trace the depletion of marine life through history. He will
also describe the newest marine ecosystem research that is now being
used to reverse the decline of our ocean resources. Please note: This
event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to
Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is $8 for
members, $15 for non-members. Check-in is at 5:15 pm. For
reservations and information, please call 415-597-6705.
Monday, October 22nd @ Noon
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Francisco Goldman
The Art of Political Murder
Critically acclaimed novelist Francisco Goldman's first nonfiction book
The Art of Political Murder: Who Killed the Bishop? tells the story of
the murder of Guatemala’s leading human rights activist, Bishop
Juan Gerardi. Bishop Gerardi was murdered two days after he had
presided over the publication of an unprecedented human rights report
that found the Guatemalan Army primarily responsible for the war-time
deaths and disappearances of 200,000 civilians. The murder case
resulted in the first ever trial and conviction of Guatemalan military
officers for participating in a politically motivated extrajudicial
assassination. Please note: This event will take place at the World
Affairs Council, 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 information, please call
415-293-4600.
Monday, October 22nd @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Walter Russell Mead
God and Gold
In his new book, God and Gold: Britain, America and the Making of the
Modern World, author and foreign policy expert Walter Russell Mead
argues that the key to the predominance of the United States and
England has been the individualistic ideology of the prevailing
Anglo-American religion. Mead explains how this helped create a culture
uniquely adapted to capitalism, a system that brought both
English-speaking powers to the pinnacle of global power and prestige.
Council and CFR Members ONLY event. Please note: This event will take
place at the World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor. Check
in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is free for members. For reservations and
information, please call 415-293-4600.
Tuesday, October 23rd @ 12:30
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE
Yann Martel
Life of Pi (New Illustrated Edition)
A new, lavishly illustrated edition of this international best-seller!
Life of Pi is the wild, harrowing story of Pi Patel, the 16-year-old
son of a Pondicherry zookeeper who finds himself adrift on a lifeboat
with a 450 pound Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. “In rich,
hallucinatory passages, Pi recounts the harrowing journey as the days
blur together, elegantly cataloging the endless passage of time and his
struggles to survive.” Please note: This event will take place at
the Mechanics’ Institute, 57 Post Street. Admission is free for
members and $10 for non-members. For reservations and information,
please call 415-393-0100 or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Thursday, October 25th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
David Cortright
Uniting against Terror: Cooperative Nonmilitary Responses to the Global Terrorist Threat
Join us for a discussion of American policy in the struggle against
terrorism and how it should focus on international cooperation to
improve the intelligence base, strengthen law enforcement capabilities,
restrict terrorist access to funds and weapons, and address underlying
factors driving people to radical violence. Please note: This event
will take place at the World Affairs Council, 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 information,
please call 415-293-4600.
Friday, October 26th @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Mollie Katzen
The Vegetable Dishes I Can’t Live Without
Legendary Moosewood Cookbook author Mollie Katzen has profoundly shaped
the way America eats. She was recently inducted into the James Beard
Foundation Cookbook Hall of Fame and has become a living legend in the
food world. She will lead us stomach-first on a discovery of how to
eat, how Americans go wrong in their food choices, and why good food is
so seductive. 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.
Check-in is at 11:30 am. For reservations and information, please call
415-597-6705.
Tuesday, October 30th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Paul Krugman
The Conscience of a Liberal
Paul Krugman brings a sharp political, social and economic analysis of
what happened to the middle class in the 20th century and where
America’s social policy is headed in the future. Krugman, New
York Times columnist and author of The Great Unraveling and The
Conscience of a Liberal, is probably the most widely read economist of
our time. Please note: This event will take place at the Hotel Nikko,
222 Mason Street, San Francisco. Admission is $15 for members, $30 for
non-members; premium seating (in the first few rows) is $55 for
members, $75 for non-members. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations
and information, please call 415-597-6705.
Tuesday, October 30th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Adrian Levy and Catherine Scott-Clark
Deception: Pakistan, the United States and the Secret Trade in Nuclear Weapons
In Deception: Pakistan, the United States and the Secret Trade in
Nuclear Weapons, Adrian Levy and Cathy Scott-Clark reveal the
three-decade story of A. Q. Khan and Pakistan’s nuclear
program. In 1975 A. Q. Khan, a young Pakistani scientist working
in Holland, stole top-secret blueprints for a revolutionary new process
to arm a nuclear bomb to provide Pakistan with a counter to
India’s recently unveiled nuclear device. Levy and
Scott-Clark bring together a decade of research and interviews in the
most complete account of Pakistan's illicit nuclear program. Please
note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council, 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
information, please call 415-293-4600.
Tuesday, October 30th @ 8:00 pm
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Bruce Dern
Things I’ve Said, But Probably Shouldn’t Have
Currently featured on HBO's Big Love, Bruce Dern's movies include Hang
'Em High, The Cowboys, They Shoot Horses Don’t They?, Silent
Running, The Great Gatsby, Black Sunday, Coming Home, and That
Championship Season. Over the course of his career, Dern has worked
with Alfred Hitchcock, John Frankenheimer, Jack Nicholson, Paul Newman,
Bob Dylan, Matt Damon, Charlize Theron, Jane Fonda and John Wayne, and
he's not afraid to say what he really thinks about them. Find out why,
after Dern was already famous, he agreed to star in The Incredible
2-Headed Transplant, which was only the second best 2-headed transplant
horror film that year and arguably the worst horror film of all time.
Please note: This event will take place at the Jewish Community Center,
3200 California Street at Presidio. For reservations and more
information, please call 292-1233 or email arts@jccsf.org.
STACEY’S EVENTS –SEPTEMBER 2007
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Monday, September 10th @ 12:30
Ruthanne Lum McCunn
God of Luck
Stacey’s is delighted to welcome back local author Ruthanne Lum
McCunn for her new book, God of Luck. Mc Cunn tells an epic love story
set in China and Peru. Ah Lung and Bo See are separated by the 19th
century slave trade, but they strive to keep alive the hope of someday
being reunited.
Tuesday, September 11th @ 12:30
MYSTERY CIRCLE
Michael Harvey
The Chicago Way
Michael Harvey is the cocreator and executive producer for the
television show Cold Case Files. He’s turned his talents to
writing crime fiction, and this debut novel features a tough talking
Irish cop turned private investigator. The Chicago Way is fueled by a
ferocious energy and steeped in the gritty atmosphere of its namesake.
Wednesday, September 12th @ 12:30
ONE CITY ONE BOOK
Lalita Tademy
Cane River
Now in its third season, One City One Book celebrates the rich debut
novel from local author Lalita Tademy. Cane River is an extensively
researched personal odyssey, bringing to life four remarkable women in
Tademy’s family, beginning in slavery, sweeping through the Civil
War, and into the pre-Civil Rights South. As we follow these four women
through extraordinary hardship, they learn to empower themselves and,
despite overwhelming pressures, get their due and preserve their
heritage. For more information about One City One Book, access
www.sfpl.org.
Thursday, September 13th @ 12:30
EVOLUTION OF A WRITER
Sophie Gee
The Scandal of the Season
Sophie Gee has written a sexy and audacious novel that reconstructs the
real-life scandal that inspired Alexander Popes famous and bestselling
poem, “The Rape of the Lock.” Please join us as Ms. Gee
talks about the writing process and her irresistible look at the
foibles of 18th-century London's young, rich and arrogant.
Friday, September 14th @ 12:30
MYSTERY CIRCLE
Douglas Preston
The Wheel of Darkness
Following the bestselling The Book of the Dead, FBI Agent Pendergast
returns with a trip to Tibet and the search for a stolen artifact that
had been guarded by generations of monks.
Tuesday, September 18th @ 12:30
COSPONSORED BY ASIA SOCIETY
Anita Amirrezvani
The Blood of Flowers
Local author Anita Amirrezvani tells the story of a young girl in
17th-century Iran who learns the art of making rugs. In her
stunning debut, Amirrezvani deftly weaves centuries-old folklore and
craft tradition into an observation of gender roles and cultural mores.
We’re delighted to join the Asia Society in toasting Ms.
Amirrezvani’s efforts with some Persian treats.
Tuesday, September 25th @ 12:30
EVOLUTION OF A WRITER
Courtney Thorne-Smith
Outside In
Courtney Thorne-Smith is best known for her roles as Alison on Melrose
Place and Georgia on Ally McBeal. Thorne-Smith uses her years spent in
the spotlight to look at the flip side of fame. Please join us as Ms.
Thorne-Smith talks about her wisecracking and charming debut, and about
the transition from one form of expression to another.
Wednesday, September 26th
STACEY’S 84th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Stacey’s is 84 years old! We know that most people just celebrate
the big anniversaries, but we figure when you get to be our age every
year should be marked in a special way. There will be treats throughout
the day and an opportunity to win one of four $84 gift cards. We hope
you’ll join us!
Tuesday, October 2nd @ 12:30
John Dean
Broken Government
John Dean, ex-Nixon White House counsel and Watergate whistle-blower,
presents a vigorous critique of the Republican political machinery.
Dean, an outspoken and perceptive critic of the current Bush
administration and author of the New York Times bestsellers
Conservatives Without Conscience and Worse Than Watergate, faults
Republicans for the epidemic of mismanagement in government. Please
join us for what promises to be a provocative discussion.
AFFILIATE EVENTS
Wednesday, September 5th @ 5:45 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Sissell Waage
Ignition: What You Can Do to Fight Global Warming and Spark a Movement
If you want to do more to address global warming than just change your
light bulbs and ride public transit, come hear one of the leading
thinkers on climate change action, economic innovation, and the
building of a new movement. Sissell Waage describes a new paradigm for
strategic action that can fundamentally save energy and decrease
greenhouse gas emissions at all levels—individual, corporate and
societal. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth
Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor.
Admission is $8 for members, $15 for non-members. Check-in is at
5:15 pm. For reservations and information, please call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, September 5th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Julia Flynn Siler
The House of Mondavi
Veteran Wall Street Journal writer Julia Flynn Siler chronicles the
turbulence that has roiled four generations of the Mondavi family. The
House of Mondavi is a fascinating and, at times, heartbreaking story of
the building of a business empire and the ambition and passion that
fueled it. 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. Check-in is at
5:30 pm. For reservations and more information, please call
415-597-6705.
Thursday, September 6th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Egil “Bud” Krogh
Integrity
President Nixon hand-picked Bud Krogh to head a project that ultimately
brought down the administration and landed Krogh in jail for playing a
key role in the Watergate scandal. Krogh recounts his experiences and
explores ethics and honor. How does a generally good person lose his or
her moral compass? Hear his candid story. 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. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and information,
please call 415-597-6705.
Sunday, September 9th @ 6:00 pm
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE
Gertrude and Alice: 100 Years, 100 Roses
Charmed Circle Tea Readings
Enter the famous salon of Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas at 27 Rue
de Fleurus, Paris, 1907. View their gallery of painting and art, enjoy
some of Alice’s favorite recipes including her Oeufs Picabia,
delectable cakes, and tea laced with framboise. Seating will be
salon-style, in the round, so that one can converse with other
literati. Then enjoy a presentation of some of Stein’s seminal
work. Readings by local actors and aficionados will include selections
from, The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas, The Making of Americans,
Tender Buttons, Three Lives, Portraits of Painters, and other works by
Gertrude Stein and other literary icons of their time. Please note:
This event will take place at the Mechanics’ Institute, 57 Post
Street. Advance Reservations Required. Admission is $5 for members and
$15 for non-members. For reservations and information, please call
415-393-0100 or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Wednesday, September 12th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Stefan Halper
Silence of the Rational Center
Stefan Halper has served under four American presidents and in the
State Department as an expert on U.S. foreign policy, national security
policy, and contemporary international security issues. Halper will
discuss the challenges and predicaments that our next president will
encounter in the international arena. Please note: This event will take
place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595
Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is $8 for members, $15 for
non-members. Check-in is at 5:00 pm. For reservations and information,
please call 415-597-6705.
Friday, September 14th @ 7:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL/MARINES’ MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
Lawrence Wright
The Looming Tower
In his Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Looming Tower, Lawrence Wright
explains the growth of Islamic fundamentalism, the rise of al-Qaeda,
and the intelligence breakdowns that culminated in the attacks on the
World Trade Center. Wright re-creates the transformation of Osama bin
Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri from incompetent and idealistic soldiers in
Afghanistan to leaders of one of the most successful terrorist groups
in modern history. He also follows FBI Counterterrorism Chief John
O’Neill as he uncovers the emerging danger from al-Qaeda in the
1990s and struggles to track this new threat. Based on five years of
research and hundreds of interviews that he conducted in the Middle
East, Europe, Africa, and the United States, his book provides a
detailed look at daily life inside al-Qaeda, the U.S. agents who saw
the threat, and the long road to September 11th. Please note: This
event will take place at the Marines’ Memorial Association, 609
Sutter Street, San Francisco. Admission is $20 for members, $30
for non-members. Admission Price includes a paperback copy of The
Looming Tower. Check-in is at 6:30 pm. For reservations and
information, please call 415-673-6672, ext 215 or visit
www.itsyourworld.org.
Tuesday, September 18th @ 5:15 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Cathryn Jakobsen Ramin
Carved in the Sand
Anyone knows that forgetfulness can be unnerving, frustrating and even
terrifying. Cathryn Jakobsen Ramin sets out to discover what midlife
forgetfulness is all about. Her search draws on physiology, psychology,
sociology and her own unreliable memory for clues to the causes of
memory loss. She has consulted experts in sleep, stress, traumatic
brain injury, nutrition, and the burgeoning field of drug-based
cognitive enhancement. Please note: This event will take place at the
Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street,
2nd Floor. Admission is $8 for members, $15 for non-members.
Check-in is at 4:45 pm. For reservations and information, please call
415-597-6705.
Tuesday, September 18th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Tim Weiner
Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA
With the recent acknowledgment of its own questionable activities from
the 1950s to the 1970s, is the Central Intelligence Agency a buffer of
freedom against dangerous foes, or a malevolent conspiracy to promote
American policy abroad? In his new book, Legacy of Ashes: The History
of the CIA, author Tim Weiner examines the first sixty years of the
Central Intelligence Agency and its covert actions abroad. A two-time
Pulitzer Prize-winner for national security reporting, Weiner has
covered the CIA for the last 20 years; and for the last 13 years at the
New York Times. To chart some of the Agency’s never-revealed
clandestine operations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and
Africa, his book is based entirely on more than 50,000 documents from
the CIA, the White House, and the State Department; “on the
record” interviews with ten former Directors of Central
Intelligence and over 300 CIA officers; oral accounts from American
diplomats, spies, and presidential aides; and travels to Afghanistan,
the Sudan, and Guyana. Please note: This event will take place at the
World Affairs Council, 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 information, please call
415-293-4600.
Tuesday, September 18th @ 6:00 pm
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE
Richard Kluger
Seizing Destiny
Richard Kluger takes an unflinching and erudite look at the history of
American expansionism from Manifest Destiny to our latest territorial
acquisitions. The less-than-heroic story of land-grabs, manufactured
wars, and broken treaties is outlined in this candid chronology of the
making of America. Kluger is the author of Simple Justice, The Paper:
The Life And Death of the New York Herald Tribune, and Ashes to Ashes,
a critical history of the tobacco industry, which was awarded the 1997
Pulitzer Prize for general nonfiction. Please note: This event will
take place at the Mechanics’ Institute, 57 Post Street. Admission
is free for members and $10 for non-members. For reservations and
information, please call 415-393-0100 or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Tuesday, September 18th @ 6:30 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Robert Reich
Supercapitalism
Hear this famed economist and former secretary of labor for President
Clinton discuss our current economic transformation and how we can best
navigate it while spreading prosperity. Robert Reich has written 11
books, including The Work of Nations, and was co-founder of The
American Prospect. Please note: This event will take place at the Hotel
Nikko, 222 Mason Street, San Francisco. Admission is $15 for members,
$30 for non-members; premium seating (in the first few rows) is $45 for
members, $65 for non-members. Check-in is at 5:45 pm. For reservations
and information, please call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, September 19th @ 6:30 pm
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Mitch Albom
For One More Day
Experience an inspiring lecture about the families we love and the
chances we miss with Mitch Albom, whose international bestselling
books, Tuesdays With Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven,
have touched the lives of millions around the world. Don’t miss
this treat for the holidays. Please note: This event will take place at
the Jewish Community Center, 3200 California Street at Presidio. For
reservations and more information, please call 292-1233 or email
arts@jccsf.org.
Thursday, September 20th @ 7:00 pm
SF AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION
Lynn Upshaw
Truth: The New Rules of Marketing in a Skeptical World
Consumers and B2B buyers today are better informed, better armed to
resist marketers and more skeptical than ever about businesses behaving
badly. With thousands of messages bombarding them every day, buyers are
demanding brands they can believe in from companies they can believe.
Join Upshaw Marketing principal and UC Berkeley MBA faculty member Lynn
Upshaw, author of Truth: The New Rules of Marketing in a Skeptical
World for an insightful, provocative exploration of this topic with
Debbie Cantu, VP of Brand Marketing and Advertising for Kaiser
Permanente, and Phillipe Suchet, GM of Acxiom Digital. Please note:
This event will take place at the Hilton San Francisco Financial
District, 750 Kearney Street. Registration and networking is at 6:00
pm, program at 7:00 pm. For reservations and information, please access
www.sfama.org.
Thursday, September 20th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
John J. Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt
The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy
Originally publishing “The Israel Lobby” as an essay in the
London Review of Books in March 2006, John Mearsheimer and Stephen
Walt’s analysis of the Israel Lobby and its influence on U.S.
foreign policy was one of the most controversial articles in recent
memory. Having deepened and expanded their argument to confront recent
developments in Lebanon and Iran, Mearsheimer and Walt join the World
Affairs Council for a public exchange in San Francisco, where they will
discuss their contention that the material and diplomatic support
provided by the United States to Israel is due largely to the political
influence of a loose coalition of individuals and organizations that
actively work to shape U.S. foreign policy in a pro-Israel direction,
arguing that this lobby has a far-reaching impact on America’s
posture throughout the Middle East. Please note: This event will take
place at the Fairmont Hotel, Terrace Room, 950 Mason Street. Check in
is at 5:30 pm. Admission is $10 for members, $5 for students, and $15
for non-members. For reservations and information, please call
415-293-4600.
Tuesday, September 25th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Christine Arena
The High-Purpose Company
Christine Arena presents substantial evidence indicating that the
widely held notion that corporate social responsibility (CSR) is about
"doing good" marginalizes an important aspect of doing business in the
21st century. Instead, it's about innovation for change as the world is
changing. She describes extraordinary companies driven by purposeful
ideas that succeed, and also examines the fundamental skills involved
in building enduring social, environmental and financial value. Please
note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to
Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is $8 for
members, $15 for non-members. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For
reservations and information, please call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, September 26th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Yaroslav Trofimov
The Siege of Mecca
On November 20, 1979, hundreds of gunmen stunned the world by seizing
Islam’s holiest shrine, the Grand Mosque in Mecca. Armed with
rifles that they had smuggled inside coffins, these men came from more
than a dozen countries, launching the first operation of global jihad
in modern times. With nearly 100,000 worshippers trapped inside the
holy compound, Mecca’s bloody siege lasted two weeks, inflaming
Muslim rage against the United States and causing hundreds of deaths.
This dramatic and consequential story was barely covered in the press
in these pre-CNN days, as Saudi Arabia imposed an information blackout
and kept foreign correspondents away. In his new book The Siege of
Mecca, Yaroslav Trofimov reveals the roots of today’s Islamic
extremism and how the Saudi’s reaction to the uprising loosed the
forces that later led to the attacks of 9/11. Please note: This event
will take place at the World Affairs Council, 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 information,
please call 415-293-4600.
STACEY’S EVENTS –AUGUST 2007
581 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
www.staceys.com
415-421-4687
Tuesday, August 7th @ 12:30
Thomas Ricks
Fiasco
The American military is a tightly sealed community, and aside from the
handful of Generals who have gone public with their views on the Iraq
war, few outsiders have access to the personal views of senior
officers. However, many officers have shared their thoughts with
renowned military reporter Thomas E. Ricks. In his book, Fiasco, Ricks
combines these on-the-record military accounts with his own
on-the-ground reportage to create a distinctive account of this war.
While there was never any question that the U.S. military would topple
Saddam Hussein, Ricks concludes there was also never any real thought
about what would come next, and that this short-sightedness has ensured
the current Iraq dilemma. He concludes that the Iraq war will hold a
place in history that is nothing less than a “fiasco.”
Wednesday, August 8th @ 12:30
William Gibson
Spook Country
Stacey’s is delighted to welcome back William Gibson for his
first new book in four years, Spook Country. Milgrim and Tito are
working on the same job—it might be military, it might be
political, but it most certainly involves a lot of money and danger.
Spook Country is a contemporary novel with international implication
and is strikingly descriptive of the current political climate.
Thursday, August 9th @ 12:30
EVOLUTION OF A WRITER
COSPONSORED BY ASIA SOCIETY
Fran Wu
February Flowers
In February Flowers, first time novelist Fan Wu uses the compelling
story of two university students as a lens through which to observe
this unique time in China. At once engaging and enlightening, this
literary debut is a finely wrought coming-of-age novel that takes
readers inside the hearts and minds of two young Chinese women. Please
join us as Ms. Wu discusses her new novel and the writing process.
Tuesday, August 14th @ 5:15 pm
SPECIAL EVENT
Julia Alvarez
Once Upon a Quinceañera
Please join us for a Special Event featuring Julia Alvarez and her new
book, Once Upon a Quinceañera. We will be taking Stacey’s
Author Event Series to the Women’s Building, 3543 18th Street,
for an evening gathering of local organizations and a celebration of
Hispanic culture.
Friday, August 17th @ 12:30
Deirdre Leigh Barrett
Waistland
In Waistland, Harvard psychologist Deirdre Barrett tackles the obesity
and fitness crisis from an evolutionary standpoint. Barrett shows that
we are basically hunter-gatherers lost in a jungle of burgers,
lounge-chairs and TV remotes, with instincts designed for the African
savannah, not for food courts. She marshals everything from hypnotic
imagery and cognitive-behavioral techniques to political campaigns to
demonstrate how our intellect can get us back on course. Please join us
for what promises to be an enlightening talk.
Thursday, August 23rd @ 12:30
Daniel Cassidy
How the Irish Invented Slang
Daniel Cassidy, co-director of the Irish Studies program at New College
of California and co-founder of the Crossroads Irish-American Festival,
cuts through two hundred years of Anglo-American academic
“baloney” and reveals the massive, hidden influence of the
Irish language on American vernacular and slang. From
“poker” and “jazz” to “scam” and
“slum,” Irish words and phrases are scattered all across
the American language, in the same way Irish-Americans have been
scattered along the crossroads of North America for four hundred years.
AFFILIATE EVENTS
Friday, August 3rd @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Alrie Middlebrook
Designing California Gardens
How can we promote sustainability with our own gardens? Award-winning
landscape designer Alrie Middlebrook creates native plant gardens with
sustainability in mind, using less water and fossil fuels while taking
advantage of California’s natural beauty. Middlebrook will share
her insights on native gardens and their impact on our community and
environment. 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.
Check-in is at 11:30 am. For reservations and more information, please
call 415-597-6705.
Monday, August 6th @6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL/MARINES’ MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
Thomas Ricks
Fiasco
The American military is a tightly sealed community, and aside from the
handful of Generals who have gone public with their views on the Iraq
war, few outsiders have access to the personal views of senior
officers. However, many officers have shared their thoughts with
renowned military reporter Thomas E. Ricks. In his book, Fiasco, Ricks
combines these on-the-record military accounts with his own
on-the-ground reportage to create a distinctive account of this war.
While there was never any question that the U.S. military would topple
Saddam Hussein, Ricks concludes there was also never any real thought
about what would come next, and that this short-sightedness has ensured
the current Iraq dilemma. He concludes that the Iraq war will hold a
place in history that is nothing less than a “fiasco.”
Please note: This event will take place at the Marines’ Memorial
Club, 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco. Admission is free for members,
$15 for non-members. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and
information, please call 415-293-4600.
Tuesday, August 7th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Thomas Ricks
Fiasco
The American military is a tightly sealed community, and aside from the
handful of Generals who have gone public with their views on the Iraq
war, few outsiders have access to the personal views of senior
officers. However, many officers have shared their thoughts with
renowned military reporter Thomas E. Ricks. In his book, Fiasco, Ricks
combines these on-the-record military accounts with his own
on-the-ground reportage to create a distinctive account of this war.
While there was never any question that the U.S. military would topple
Saddam Hussein, Ricks concludes there was also never any real thought
about what would come next, and that this short-sightedness has ensured
the current Iraq dilemma. He concludes that the Iraq war will hold a
place in history that is nothing less than a “fiasco.”
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. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For
reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Monday, August 13th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Deborah Kaufman and Jeffrey Snitow
Thirst
Drought, global warming, pollution, and population growth may make
water the “oil” of the 21st century. While most water
resources and services are in the public domain, corporations hope to
profit from water scarcity. This program focuses on the clash between
public stewardship and private profit in the battle to control our most
precious natural resource. 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. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and information,
please call 415-597-6705.
Tuesday, August 28th @ 6:00 pm
MARINES’ MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
Daniel Lanahan
Justice for All: Legendary Trials of the 20th Century
Mr. Dan Lanahan will talk about his book: Justice for All: Legendary
Trials of the 20th Century. Mr. Lanahan is a very successful lawyer in
Sonoma County, with a record of service to the community, including
volunteer service on several important boards dealing with health care
and education. As an Army Veteran, he has an intense interest in
programs that serve our Military Veterans. His book is a collection of
the lectures he delivered while teaching courses in the Continuing
Education Programs at Sonoma State University. Please note: This event
will take place at the Marines’ Memorial Club, 609 Sutter Street,
San Francisco. Admission is free. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For
reservations and information, contact www.marineclub.com.
Thursday, August 30th @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Paul Johnson
Fish Forever
Enjoy a three course lunch of coastal cuisine paired with a selection
of wines from New Zealand, against the backdrop of Farallon
Restaurant’s “Pool Room.” Hear a discussion of
sustainable seafood and the need to maintain the health of our oceans
for future generations. Farallon is the acclaimed collaboration between
Chef Mark Franz and restaurateur/designer Pat Kuleto. Please note: This
event will take place at Farallon, 450 Post Street. Admission is $65
for members, $75 for non-members. Check-in is at 11:30 am. For
reservations and information, please call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, September 5th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Julia Flynn Siler
The House of Mondavi
Veteran Wall Street Journal writer Julia Flynn Siler chronicles the
turbulence that has roiled four generations of the Mondavi family. The
House of Mondavi is a fascinating and, at times, heartbreaking story of
the building of a business empire and the ambition and passion that
fueled it. 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. Check-in is at
5:30 pm. For reservations and more information, please call
415-597-6705.
STACEY’S EVENTS –JULY 2007
581 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
www.staceys.com
415-421-4687
Monday, July 9th @ 12:30
COSPONSORED BY ASIA SOCIETY
Lisa See
Peony in Love
Lisa See, critically acclaimed author of Snow Flower and the Secret
Fan, tells the tale of three women in seventeenth-century who become
obsessed with a famous opera, “The Peony Pavilion.” Against
the backdrop of this rich history, Lisa See brings to life the haunting
tale of Peony, who is determined to choose her own destiny.
Wednesday, July 11th @ 12:30
Curt Wilder
The Clean Tech Revolution
Clint Wilder, contributing editor at the clean-tech research and
publishing firm Clean Edge, documents how investors, businesses,
individuals, entrepreneurs and governments are working together in the
rapidly expanding clean-tech revolution. Green technology is no longer
just an issue championed by environmentalists, but is potentially the
largest wealth creation opportunity in a generation.
Thursday, July 12th @ 12:30
Moira Gunn
Welcome to BioTech Nation
Biotech is coming of age, and it’s time to incorporate it into
national public health policies says Moira Gunn, NPR host and author of
Welcome to BioTech Nation. Drawing on extensive research and hundreds
of her own radio interviews, Gunn presents “Five for the
Future” that show biotech is here and on a roll. Please join us
in what promises to be a fascinating discussion.
Tuesday, July 17th @ 12:30
MYSTERY CIRCLE
Ridley Pearson
Killer Weekend
Ridley Pearson kicks off a new series set in Sun Valley, Idaho with
down-to-earth hero, Sheriff Walt Fleming. Charged with protecting a
presidential candidate, Fleming has to juggle small town politics, a
tycoon whose lifestyle (and ego) is a source of scorn and awe, and his
own emotional baggage to find the cunning assassin before it’s
too late.
Thursday, July 19th @ 12:30
Marc Freedman
Encore: Finding Work That Matters in the Second Half of Life
Sixty-four million baby boomers will reach retirement age by the year
2010. They will be the healthiest, longest-living and best-educated
generation in American history, but what will they do with their time?
Through a series of inspirational stories, Marc Freedman makes a
convincing case for an “encore career.”
Thursday, July 19th through Saturday, July 21st
Stacey’s Semi-Annual License to Save
For three days only, Stacey’s Literary License members save 20%
on everything (excluding periodicals) in the store. Not a Literary
License holder? Why not? It’s free: sign up at the Mezzanine
Service Desk. Don’t forget—Saturday, July 21st is Harry
Potter Day!
Monday, July 23rd @ 12:30
SAN FRANCISCO CELEBRATION
Arcadia Publishing Panel
Join Stacey’s and Arcadia Publishing for a celebration of San
Francisco history. Arcadia’s books about San Francisco
neighborhoods have been flying off the shelves, and we’re
delighted to host a panel featuring the authors of San
Francisco’s Portola; The Key System: San Francisco and the
Eastshore Empire; San Francisco’s Treasure Island; and San
Francisco Bay Area Aviation. We’ll also be serving some special
San Francisco treats.
Monday, July 30th @ 12:30
Jasper Fforde
Thursday Next: First Among Sequels
Full of bizarre subplots, bestselling author Jasper Fforde’s
fifth novel to feature intrepid literary detective Thursday Next,
blends elements of mystery, campy science fiction and screwball
fantasy. If you haven’t already discovered Fforde’s wacky
world, this is a chance to enjoy satiric literary humor at its best.
AFFILIATE EVENTS
Monday, July 9th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Robert Sutton
The No Asshole Rule
We all know those who Robert Sutton terms “certified
a—holes,” the jerks and bullies at work who demean and
criticize others. Join Sutton as he declares war and shows how to stop
abuse in no uncertain terms while bringing relief and empowerment to
those affected by workplace hostility. 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. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and more
information, please call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, July 11th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Andrew Ferguson
Land of Lincoln
Mixing biography and popular history, Andrew Ferguson leads a
curiosity-fueled trek through the life of Abraham Lincoln. In a unique
narrative that investigates America’s relationship with its own
history, Ferguson’s hilarious and poignant coast-to-coast journey
examines Lincoln’s legacy, showing surprising ways in which his
personality, philosophy and mythology have endured. 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. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For
reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, July 12th @ 6:00 pm
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE
Dixon and Ruthanne Long
Markets of Paris
At the heart of every French neighborhood is a thriving street market
that is the pulse of its residents, merchants, and local character.
From vintage books to botanical prints, antique dressers to the
freshest of vegetables—explore and shop the way Parisians do, on
foot and with a sense of adventure. Please note: This event will take
place at the Mechanics’ Institute, 57 Post Street. Admission is
free for members and $10 for non-members. For reservations and
information, please call 415-393-0100 or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Wednesday, July 18th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Riane Eisler
The Real Wealth of Nations: Creating a Caring Economics
Riane Eisler, author of The Chalice and the Blade and The Real Wealth
of Nations, argues that many problems of our time are due to flawed
economic systems that set wrong priorities and misallocate resources.
There is a need to properly value and support the essential work of
caring or people and nature. She outlines a practical plan for
promoting human welfare along with productivity through a new model:
caring economics. Please note: This event will take place at the
Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street,
2nd Floor. Admission is $8 for members, $15 for non-members.
Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and more information, please
call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, July 19th @ 6:00 pm
MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE
Arthur Bloomfield
Gables and Fables
This lively, addictively readable, and charmingly illustrated book is
bound to appeal to anyone who has passed some of the city’s
striking old homes and wondered about their history. Arthur Bloomfield
and the late Anne Bloomfield offer up a house-by-house account of the
mansions of Pacific Heights, combining an encyclopedic knowledge of
local architectural history with personal reminiscence and a touch of
gossip. Please note: This event will take place at the Mechanics’
Institute, 57 Post Street. Admission is free for members and $10 for
non-members. For reservations and information, please call 415-393-0100
or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Thursday, July 19th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Rosario Marin
Leading Between Two Worlds
Rosario Marin was the first Mexican-born treasurer of the United
States. She currently serves in Governor Schwarzenegger’s cabinet
as secretary of the State and Consumer Services Agency, and has always
been an outspoken advocate of people with disabilities. She’ll
tell the amazing story of how, at age 14 and speaking no English, she
moved to California from Mexico and rose to become the highest-ranking
Latina in the Bush administration. 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. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and more
information, please call 415-597-6705.
Monday, July 23rd @ 6:30 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB/INFORUM
Kristin Gore
Sammy’s House
Ever wonder what it’s like to work as a staffer in the White
House? In her second novel, the daughter of Al and Tipper Gore, moves
deeper into the heart of American politics and provides and
insider’s look at the life of a young researcher. 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. Check-in is at 6:00 pm. For
reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Tuesday, July 24th @ 5:45 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Alan Weisman
The World Without Us
What would happen if humans vanished? Alan Weisman has created a view
of our planet as it would be if we suddenly disappeared. What damage
has been done? What part of humankind’s creativity would survive?
How would Earth’s other species fare? To find the answer,
Weisman interviewed scientist from various fields and came to some
fascinating conclusions. Please note: This event will take place at the
Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street,
2nd Floor. Admission is $8 for members, $15 for non-members.
Check-in is at 5:15 pm. For reservations and more information, please
call 415-597-6705.
Tuesday, July 24th @ Noon
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Robyn Meredith
The Elephant and the Dragon
Robyn Meredith has written a compelling analysis of the major changes
in store as America faces increasing competition from India and China,
two emerging economic giants. Please note: This event will take place
at the World Affairs Council, 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 information, please call
415-293-4600.
Wednesday, July 25th @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Michael Tucker
Living in a Foreign Language
Packing up and moving to a 350-year-old Italian villa might seem like a
dream, but Michael Tucker and his wife Jill Eikenberry, both of
“L.A. Law” fame, did just that after their youngest child
left for college. Tucker recounts their adventures and invites us to
share in the culinary and romantic magic of the Italian countryside.
Attend a discussion of food, family, and what makes a house, or villa,
a home. Please note: This event will take place at the Commonwealth
Club, next door to Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor.
Admission is $8 for members, $15 for non-members. Check-in is at
11:30 am. For reservations and more information, please call
415-597-6705.
Monday, July 30th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Michael Moe
Finding the Next Starbucks
Succeeding in business is against the odds, so how can one tell in the
early stages whether a company is heading toward success, mediocrity,
or even failure? Michael Moe identifies remarkable companies
through a systematic evaluation of people, products, potential, and
predictability. He also talks about where the greatest opportunity for
success lies: exactly where society's biggest problems are. 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. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For
reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Monday, July 30th @ 6:00 pm
MARINES’ MEMORIAL CLUB
William Taylor
Rescued by Mao
For the first time ever, Bill Taylor shares his story of escape as a
prisoner of war during World War II. Rescued by Mao details
Taylor’s astonishing experiences as a POW and his eventual
meeting with the famous Communist leader Mao Zedong. Please note: This
event will take place at the Marines’ Memorial Club, 609 Sutter
Street, San Francisco. For reservations and information, please call
415-673-6672.
Tuesday, July 31st @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
China Galland
Longing for Darkness
Driven her entire life to explore the meaning of darkness—from
the Black Madonna to women's struggles in Latin
America—best-selling author China Galland brings new insight to
an issue closer to home: slavery and its long-term ramifications in our
current society and culture. Bill Moyers of PBS has called Galland's
latest work "the riveting story of a remarkable effort to resurrect the
dead. And it couldn't have come at a more crucial time." Please note:
This event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to
Stacey’s at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is $8 for
members, $15 for non-members. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For
reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
STACEY'S EVENTS -JUNE 2007
581 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
www.staceys.com
415-421-4687
Thursday, June 7th @ 12:30
EVOLUTION OF A WRITER
Larry Doyle
I Love You, Beth Cooper
Larry Doyle, former writer for Beavis and Butt-Head and The Simpsons
has written a rollicking story of a day in the life of Denis Cooverman
. . a day that just happened to start with Denis proclaiming his love
for the most popular and best looking girl at Buffalo Grove High
School. Dave Barry says of I Love You, Beth Cooper, "This book made me
laugh out loud. I'm not saying it will make you laugh out loud, but I
am saying that if it doesn't, something is wrong with you."
Tuesday, June 12th @ 12:30
Mother/Daughter Tea
Shannon Hale
Austenland and Princess Academy
Bestselling author Shannon Hale won a Newbery Honor Award for her young
adult novel Princess Academy. She turns her gift for storytelling to
her delightful adult debut, Austenland. Austenland is themed resort and
a dream come true for every woman who's read Pride and Prejudice and
wanted a crack at Mr. Darcy. Hale's protagonist Jane Hayes discovers
that her fantasy of meeting the perfect Regency-era gentleman may more
real than she ever imagined. We invite you to bring your daughter (or
your mom!) for an opportunity to sip some proper English tea with this
gifted writer.
Wednesday, June 13th @ 12:30
MYSTERY CIRCLE
Martin Cruz Smith
Stalin's Ghost
Martin Cruz Smith follows up Wolves Eat Dogs with Stalin's Ghost, the
latest entry in the internationally bestselling series of Russian
crimes, broken hearts and the mysteries of the soul. Detective Arkady
Renko returns to his Moscow base and finds out what has-and
hasn't-changed in the "new" Russia.
Tuesday, June 19th @ 12:30
Julia Flynn Siler
The House of Mondavi
Veteran Wall Street Journal writer Julia Flynn Siler chronicles the
turbulence that has roiled four generations of the Mondavi family. The
House of Mondavi is a fascinating and, at times, heartbreaking story of
the building of a business empire, and the ambition and passion that
fueled it. We will, of course, sip some wine.
Thursday, June 21st @ 12:30
Lauren Kessler
Dancing with Rose
Like many loved-ones of Alzheimer's sufferers, Lauren Kessler was
devastated by the changes in, and eventual loss of, her mother. In
order to deal with her grief, Kessler enlisted as a caregiver. Dancing
with Rose is the intriguing narrative of what she discovered about the
relationships and realities of end-of-life care and the people who give
a human face to what is often a dehumanizing condition.
Monday, June 25th @ 12:30
John Perkins
The Secret History of the American Empire
John Perkins chronicled his descent from Peace Corps volunteer to
international pawn of corporate greed in his bestseller, Confessions of
an Economic Hit Man. In this sequel, he elaborates on previous themes
with a behind-the-scenes look at a conspiracy of corruption that has
fueled instability and anti-Americanism around the globe.
Thursday, June 28th @ 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. We
will hear about the experience of learning to read as an adult and
learn about ways that you too can get involved.
AFFILIATE EVENTS
Monday, June 4th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Jan Yanehiro and Jackie Speier
This Is Not the Life I Ordered
Come hear a remarkable and uplifting story of four extraordinary women
who found comfort, support and strength in a collective friendship that
has spanned more than a decade. Taken together, they have had six
marriages and 14 children and have faced a host of challenges; one was
even shot and left for dead in South America. From the joys of raising
children to the disappointments of professional shortfalls, these women
have experienced it all. Their stories will inspire others struggling
with life, work and personal relationships. 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. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and more
information, please call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, June 6th @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Bill Bradley
The New American Story
Bill Bradley and Alan Simpson, two former senators, reach across the
aisle to take an inside look at the impact of big money on our
political system. They will discuss how money influences who runs for
office, who gets elected, and the ability of elected representatives to
remain in office. They will explain why they now support public funding
of federal elections and the reasons behind their affiliation with
Americans for Campaign Reform. Please note: This event will take place
at Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason Street. Check-in is at 11:15 am. For
reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, June 6th @ 6:30 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Second Chance
The Council is proud to welcome Zbigniew Brzezinski as the first
speaker in the 2007 Richard and Judith Guggenhime Series. Considered
one of America's most distinguished commentators on foreign policy, Dr.
Brzezinski will offer his evaluation of the foreign policies of the
last three presidential administrations, the challenges that future
American leaders will face, and how America can regain its lost
prestige abroad. Please note: This event will take place at The
Montgomery Theater, 291 South Market Street, San Jose. For reservations
and information, please call 415-293-4600.
Wednesday, June 6th @ 8:00 pm
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Joyce Carol Oates
The Gravedigger's Daughter
Joyce Carol Oates' prodigious output and talent for creating characters
who draw us in never ceases to amaze. Nor does the insight she offers
into all strata of human behavior-from Jeffrey Dahmer and Marilyn
Monroe to the plainly dressed housewife next door. The newest novel by
this National Book Award and PEN/Malamud Award winner is The
Gravedigger's Daughter, a masterful epic about a young woman's struggle
for identity and survival in post-World War II America. Please note:
This event will take place at the Jewish Community Center, 3200
California Street at Presidio. For reservations and more information,
please call 292-1233 or email arts@jccsf.org.
Thursday, June 7th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
76th ANNUAL CALIFORNIA BOOK AWARDS
Join us for a literary extravaganza as The Club honors the winners of
the 76th annual California Book Awards. Enjoy an elegant reception and
mingle with writers and readers alike. This year's winners are Ngugi Wa
Thiong'o (Gold Medal for Fiction); T.C. Boyle (Silver Medal for
Fiction); James Greer (Silver Medal for First Fiction); Michael Pollan
(Gold Medal for Nonfiction); Sonia Nazario (Silver Medal for
Nonfiction); R.J. Smith (Silver Medal for Californiana); Ishmael Reed
(Gold Medal for Poetry); Katherine Sturtevant (Silver Medal for Young
Adult); and Milly Lee (Silver Medal for Juvenile). 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. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and more
information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, June 7th @ 6:30 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Second Chance
The Council is proud to welcome Zbigniew Brzezinski as the first
speaker in the 2007 Richard and Judith Guggenhime Series. Considered
one of America's most distinguished commentators on foreign policy, Dr.
Brzezinski will offer his evaluation of the foreign policies of the
last three presidential administrations, the challenges that future
American leaders will face, and how America can regain its lost
prestige abroad. Please note: This event will take place at The Westin
St. Francis, 335 Powell Street, San Francisco. For reservations and
information, please call 415-293-4600.
Friday, June 8th @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Mark Buchanan
The Social Atom
Why does segregation persist? How do fashion trends take off? What
makes bullish investors turn bearish? According to Buchanan, the social
sciences are dominated by fundamentally un-testable theories, but
observation reveals that our behavior follows precise mathematical
patterns. Does this method of thinking devalue human life, or does it
merely accept that the mathematics of ordinary bodies apply to us as
much as anything else? 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.
Check-in is at 11:30 am. For reservations and more information, please
call 415-597-6705.
Monday, June 11th @ 5:15 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Philip Zimbardo
The Lucifer Effect
Psychologist Philip Zimbardo watched normal college students turn into
sadistic guards and hapless victims when he ran the classic Stanford
Prison Experiment in 1971. Now, he links his observations to the Abu
Ghraib abuses and to everyday evils; asking whether cruelty comes from
a "few bad apples," a "bad barrel," or "bad barrel-makers." 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. Check-in is at 4:45 pm. For
reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Tuesday, June 12th @ Noon
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Hans Galas
Alice B. Toklas Cookbook
As part of the JCCSF's participation in the international celebration
of the 100th anniversary of the first meeting of Gertrude Stein and
Alice B. Toklas, the Hayes Street Grill will host a special luncheon
with recipes inspired by the infamous (brownies, anyone?) Alice B.
Toklas Cookbook. A conversation with a culinary connoisseur will
enlighten the audience about all things Gertrude and Alice. Please
note: This event will take place at Hayes Street Grill, 324 Hayes
Street, San Francisco. For reservations and information, please call
292-1233 or email arts@jccsf.org.
Tuesday, June 12th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB/MARINES' MEMORIAL CLUB
Nigel Hey
The Star Wars Enigma
Nigel Hey discusses what he sees as the critical role played in the
Cold War victory by President Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative.
Hey traces the origin, the proponents and opponents, and the drama that
accompanied the overturning of forty years of American defense
strategy, and in so doing, "removed the threat of an East-West nuclear
holocaust," according to Robert C. McFarlane. Of particular interest is
the role Margaret Thatcher played in facilitating the crucial
relationship between Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev. Please note: This
event will take place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey's
at 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is $8 for members, $15
for non-members. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and more
information, please call 415-597-6705.
Tuesday, June 12th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Dennis Ross
Statecraft
How did it come to pass, asks Dennis Ross, that not so long after 9/11
brought the free world to America's side, U.S. foreign policy is in a
shambles? In Statecraft Ross argues that the Bush administration's
problems stem from its inability to use the tools of
statecraft-diplomatic, economic, and military-to advance our interests.
While statecraft is as old as politics, Ross explains that in the
globalized world, with its fluid borders, terrorist networks, and
violent unrest, nation states' skillful employment of statecraft is
necessary simply to keep the peace. Please note: This event will take
place at the World Affairs Council, 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 information, please call
415-293-4600.
Monday, June 18th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Anthony Romero
In Defense of Our America: The Fight for Civil Liberties in the Age of Terror
President Bush says the U.S. is fighting a "different kind of war," but
does that mean it must become a different kind of country? Rather than
justifying the usurpation of constitutional powers, this kind of war
demands that we stick to our core values more strongly than ever, says
Anthony Romero, Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties
Union. Romero shares examples from the legal war that he and his
organization have been fighting at home. 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. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and more
information, please call 415-597-6705.
Monday, June 18th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Stuart Skorman
Confessions of a Serial Entrepreneur
More than just an amoral money-making machine, the successful
enterprise of the 21st Century should be driven by the higher purpose
of making its community a better place. As an entrepreneur, Stuart
Skorman has spent a lifetime creating new businesses that enrich
people's lives. Drawing on his own experiences, from
hundred-million-dollar dotcoms to Whole Foods, Skorman shares secrets
for success as a socially-conscious entrepreneur. 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. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and more
information, please call 415-597-6705.
Tuesday, June 19th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Elisabeth Drew
Richard M. Nixon
Richard M. Nixon may have been a crook, but he also happened to be one
of America's most complex and interesting presidents. Nixon was
suspicious, often out of control, and motivated by resentment and
paranoia, says Elisabeth Drew. Is it possible that, although receiving
over 60 percent of the popular vote when he ran for president as an
incumbent in 1972, Nixon was never fit to hold America's highest
political office? 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.
Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and more information, please
call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, June 20th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Celebrating World Refugee Day
Valentino Achak Deng and Khaled Hosseini
What Is the What and A Thousand Splendid Suns
Join the World Affairs Council of Northern California as it teams up
with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to celebrate
World Refugee Day in San Francisco. Over the past five years the global
refugee population has fallen by one third and now stands at the lowest
level since 1980, comprising 8.4 million people. A total of 1.1 million
refugees went home voluntarily in 2005, including 752,000 to
Afghanistan and 70,000 to Liberia, and only 136,000 new refugees fled
to neighboring states in 2005, the smallest number for 29 years.
Despite the huge number of Afghans who continue to return home, they
remain the largest refugee group, with 1.9 million scattered across 72
countries. Sudanese refugees compose the second largest group,
comprising almost 700,000 people. A growing number of civilians
uprooted by violence who remained within their own countries, the group
known as internally displaced persons (or IDPs), is also cause for
concern. We are very pleased to host both Khaled Hosseini, author of
The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, and Valentino Achak Deng,
subject of What Is the What, as representatives from the Afghani and
Sudanese refugee groups, respectively; and Philippe Lavanchy of UNHCR
to bring attention to the plight of the millions of refugees who
continue to live in terrible situations around the world. Please note:
This event will take place at Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason Street, San
Francisco. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. Admission is $10 for members and
students, $20 for non-members. For reservations and information, please
call 415-293-4600. Pre-payment is required.
Thursday, June 21st @ 6:00 pm
MECHANICS' INSTITUTE
Steve Vogel
The Pentagon: A History
Veteran Washington Post war reporter Steve Vogel offers a fascinating
account the Pentagon-from its hurried beginnings during FDR's
presidency and World War II to the efforts to rebuild after the 9/11
attacks. Vogel brings to life those who built it, worked within it, and
reconstructed it after one of the most terrible days in American
history. The Pentagon is a portrait of both a building and of the
American military's reaction to crises from the 1940s to the present.
Please note: This event will take place at the Mechanics' Institute, 57
Post Street. Admission is free for members and $10 for non-members. For
reservations and information, please call 415-393-0100 or email
rsvp@milibrary.org.
Friday, June 22nd @ Noon
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Nina Planck
Real Food
The latest fad diets and gastronomical trends blame foods like beef and
butter for the epidemics of diabetes, heart disease and obesity, but
that's all wrong, says Nina Planck, one of the leading proponents of
farmers' markets. In Real Food, Planck contends that the foods we've
abandoned in the quest for health are actually better for us than the
synthesized, manufactured "health" products found on the shelves of
supermarkets. Ms. Planck will in conversation with Sabella Kraus,
Director of Sustainable Agriculture Education. 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. Check-in is at 11:30 am. For reservations and more
information, please call 415-597-6705.
Monday, June 25th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Andrea Nguyen
Into the Vietnamese Kitchen
Vietnamese food offers a treasure trove of artful flavor combinations,
subtle complexities and spectacular presentations. Marrying East and
West, the cuisine of Vietnam is defined by a rich history and varied
geography. Join Southeast Asian food expert Andrea Nguyen in a lively
discussion of the culinary traditions of Vietnam. Learn about the
history, essential ingredients and cooking methods of the cuisine. Then
observe and taste dishes prepared by this gifted teacher and writer.
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. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For
reservations and more information, please call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, June 27th @ 6:00 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Rick Kushman and Hank Beal
A Moveable Thirst
One part Sideways, one part Wine for Dummies and one part travel guide,
Rick Kushman and Hank Beal's wine country travelogue is destined to be
a hit with wine lovers and travel lovers everywhere, as well as anyone
who enjoys a good road story. Learn the insider's way to navigate the
141 public tasting rooms in Napa Valley and gain tips for tasting to
make the most of your next trip. Please note: This event will take
place at the Commonwealth Club, next door to Stacey's at 595 Market
Street, 2nd Floor. Admission is $8 for members, $15 for
non-members. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and more
information, please call 415-597-6705.
Wednesday, June 27th @ 6:30 pm
COMMONWEALTH CLUB
Dennis Ross
Statecraft
Almost six years after 9/11 rallied international support, is U.S.
foreign policy in shambles? Dennis Ross argues that the Bush
administration has abandoned the tools of classical statecraft-the
principles and strategies of Plato, Machiavelli, Bismarck and
Kissinger. He argues that only a revival of statecraft can produce a
realistic, ambitious foreign policy. 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. Check-in is at 6:00 pm. For reservations and more
information, please call 415-597-6705.
Thursday, June 28th @ 6:00 pm
MECHANICS' INSTITUTE/ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI CULTURA
David Shalleck and Erol Munuz
Mediterranean Summer
Part travelogue, part food memoir, this Mediterranean voyage (on an
exclusive yacht) charts unusual culinary territory as Chef Shalleck
must create elegant new menus each day, to satisfy the demands of
"La Signora" and the glitterati dining on board along the ports of
call. It's a tall order for a lone chef in a small galley cucina-but
then, its 'la dolce vita"!! Please note: This event will take place at
the Mechanics' Institute, 57 Post Street. Admission is free for members
and $10 for non-members. For reservations and information, please call
415-393-0100 or email rsvp@milibrary.org.
Thursday, June 28th @ 6:00 pm
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Susan Shirk
China: The Fragile Superpower
Why does China's prosperity make its leaders uneasy and threaten global
stability? In China: The Fragile Superpower, author Susan Shirk
explores how China's internal politics could derail its peaceful rise.
She concludes that the real danger lies in the insecurity of its
leaders who face a troubling paradox: the more developed and prosperous
the country becomes, the more insecure and threatened they feel. As the
world's fastest growing economy, Shirk argues that the ruling regime
has become increasingly afraid of its own citizens, and this fear
motivates many of their decisions when dealing with the U.S. and other
foreign nations. She believes that unless we understand China's brittle
internal politics and the fears that motivate its leaders, we face the
very real possibility of an otherwise avoidable conflict with China.
Please note: This event will take place at the World Affairs Council,
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 information, please call 415-293-4600.