Stacey's Bookstore Printable Calendar of Events
		STACEY’S EVENTS –MAY 2008 581 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94105 www.staceys.com 415-421-4687 Thursday, May 1st @ 12:30 COSPONSORED BY SIERRA CLUB Bob Schildgen Hey Mr. Green Green is a word being used to describe everything from car manufacturers to cleaning products to t-shirts. Bob Schildgen, who writes the “Hey Mr. Green” column for Sierra magazine, offers an indispensable, authoritative and opinionated guide to lightening your environmental footprint and finding your way in a sea of green. Tuesday, May 6th @ 12:30 William Bernstein A Splendid Exchange William Bernstein, the author of The Four Pillars of Investing tells the extraordinary story of global commerce, from its prehistoric origins to the myriad controversies surrounding it today. Lively, authoritative, and astonishing in scope, the riveting narrative views trade and globalization as an evolutionary process as old as war and religion. Wednesday, May 7th @ 12:30 Roger Lowenstein While America Aged Roger Lowenstein, hailed by the New York Times Book Review as “one of the best financial journalists there is,” believes America now faces a crisis of major proportions: the fabric of the nation’s pension system is collapsing at the very moment the population is rapidly aging. Lowenstein reveals how pensions really work in America, illuminates the scope of the problem, and warns that the worst is yet to come. Thursday, May 8th @ 12:30 Alexandra Fuller The Legend of Colton H. Bryant The bestselling author of Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight and Scribbling the Cat turns her eye to telling the story of an interesting character from her adopted state of Wyoming. In The Legend of Colton H. Bryant, Alexandra Fuller is uses one man’s life—and death—to discuss the social and environmental changes wrought by the energy boom in Wyoming. Monday, May 12th @ 12:30 COSPONSORED BY ASIA SOCIETY Mark Leonard What Does China Think? We simultaneously seem to know everything and nothing about China, one of the most important and influential countries in the world. Mark Leonard looks at China from the inside out in what George Soros calls, “a masterful and highly readable report.” Tuesday, May 13th @ 12:30 Raj Patel Stuffed and Starved It is difficult to pick up a newspaper without reading about increasing food crises in much of the world or the epidemic of obesity in America. Raj Patel argues that both are symptoms of the corporate food monopoly. From seed to store to plate, Stuffed and Starved explains the steps to regain control of the global food economy, stop the exploitation of farmers and consumers, and rebalance global sustenance. Friday, May 16th @ 12:30 COSPONSORED BY MARINES’ MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION Jim Sheeler Final Salute From the start of the war in Iraq, Marines like Major Steve Beck have found themselves thrown into a mission they never trained for: casualty notification. In Final Salute, Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Jim Sheeler weaves together the stories of Major Beck, the fallen, and the broken homes they have left behind. Monday, May 19th @ 12:30 MYSTERY CIRCLE Sheldon Siegel Judgment Day Stacey’s is delighted to welcome local writer Sheldon Siegel for Sheldonpalooza 2008! In his latest novel, Judgment Day, Mike Daley and Rosie Fernandez face their most compelling case yet when they’re called in at the last minute to try to stop the execution of a mob lawyer. Tuesday, May 20th @ 12:30 Leonard Mlodinow The Drunkard’s Walk Leonard Mlodinow offers an irreverent look at how randomness influences our lives and how difficult it is to recognize. The Drunkard’s Walk reminds us that much in our lives is as predictable as the steps of a stumbling man, fresh from a night at the bar, and shows us what we should be paying attention to. Join us for what will surely be a provocative discussion. Wednesday, May 21st @ 12:30 Michael Chabon The Yiddish Policemen’s Union Michael Chabon, bestselling author, Pulitzer-prize winner, and local treasure, joins us for the paperback release of The Yiddish Policeman’s Union. Described as the “wildly inventive blackest of black comedies,” The Yiddish Policeman’s Union wraps an alternative history of Jews within a virtuoso recreation of 1940s detective fiction. Thursday, May 22nd @ 12:30 Susan Urquhart-Brown The Accidental Entrepreneur In The Accidental Entrepreneur: The 50 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me about Starting Business Susan Urquhart-Brown speaks powerfully to the interpersonal aspects of self-employment as well as the practical nuts and bolts. Urquhart-Brown provides an easy-to-read no-nonsense guidebook on what it takes to start, build and sustain a successful small business. Thursday, May 29th @ 12:30 MYSTERY CIRCLE Steve Martini Shadow of Power Steve Martini follows bestselling novel Double Tap with his ninth legal thriller featuring defense attorney Paul Madriani and his longtime partner Harry Hinds. In Shadow of Power, hey take on a case that reaches deep into the halls of the Supreme Court when they agree to represent a racist facing execution. Affiliate Events Thursday, May 1st @ 12:30 MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Willie Brown Basic Brown: My Life and Times Former Speaker of the California State Assembly and two-term San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown shares anecdotes from his life and career, behind the scenes insights, and rapid-fire advice for candidates running in our Presidential election. Known as "Da Mayor," he is one of the most influential politicians in America on both sides of the political divide, an articulate spokesman and adviser, and one of the most dapper gentlemen around town. Please note: This event will take place at the Mechanics’ Institute, 57 Post Street. Admission is free for members and $10 for non-members. Reservations are required. For reservations and information, please call 415-393-0100 or email rsvp@milibrary.org. Friday, May 2nd @ Noon COMMONWEALTH CLUB Philip Bobbitt Terror and Consent Philip Bobbitt brings together historical, legal, and strategic analyses to understand the idea of a "war on terror."  Does it make sense?  What are its historical antecedents?  How would such a war be "won"?  Come hear what the Columbia University Director of the Center for International Security thinks we should do to prepare for what may be a decades-long conflict in which the war against al Qaeda is only the first instance. 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. Friday, May 2nd to Sunday, May 4th WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL/ASILOMAR CONFERENCE From London to Moscow: New Faces, Old Alliances For the last fifty years, the US has built institutions and alliances with nations on the other side of the Atlantic that have been central to our shared security and prosperity. Today, Europe is changing, with new leadership in several key nations. These transitions, in addition to the expansion of the European Union and the upcoming 2008 US presidential election, demand a reevaluation of the dynamics of the transatlantic relationships and their international implications. From London to Moscow: New Faces, Old Alliances brings together a group of distinguished experts and World Affairs Council members to explore the effects of changing leadership, EU expansion, and the future of the transatlantic relationship. Discussions will critically analyze the internal and external effects of shifts in Europe, Russia and the United States, and their impact on foreign policy options and the global agenda. Please note: This multi-day conference will take place at Asilomar, on Monterey Bay. For registration and more information, please call 415.293.4648. Monday, May 5th @ 6:30 COMMONWEALTH CLUB/INFORUM Let’s Talk about Sex Panel Nina Hartley, Brian Alexander, Violet Blue, and Karen Queen Nina Hartley’s Guide to Total Sex and America Unzipped It's not uncommon to overhear intimate conversations on public transit in San Francisco, and being gay, bisexual, transgendered or lesbian is less taboo here than wearing white after Labor Day. How do urbanites handle sex in the city these days? Which sexual issues are still considered racy and taboo in the 21st century? Are we as free to do what we want in our private lives as we think we are? Join our panelists as they hold a frank talk about sex in these times. 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 information, please call 415-597-6705. Tuesday, May 6th @ 12:30 MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Clotilde Dusoulier Clotilde’s Edible Adventures in Paris If you adore Parisian cuisine-- whether in undiscovered bistros, four star restaurants, outdoor markets or department store food halls – this book is a an indispensable travel companion for visiting the City of Light. Even the best picnic spots are described, as well as the etiquette of eating street food (never eat while walking) and the best way to order coffee. Bon Appetit! 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, May 6th @ 6:00 pm COMMONWEALTH CLUB Eleanor Coppola Notes on a Life Eleanor Coppola offers a fascinating glimpse of her life, from the intimate heart of her family to the swirling center of the film world. Even as she visits faraway movie sets and pursues her own artistic interests, Coppola focuses on keeping her family safe and sound. She shares her perspective on the vision that drives her husband, Francis Ford Coppola; examines her daughter Sofia’s rise to fame with the film Lost in Translation; and explores her deepest feelings as a woman and a mother in her struggle to cope with the loss of her son, Gio. 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, May 7th @ 6:00 pm COMMONWEALTH CLUB Larry Diamond The Spirit of Democracy In 1974, nearly three-quarters of all countries were dictatorships; today, more than half are democracies. Larry Diamond contends that recent efforts to promote democracy around the world have stumbled, and that many democratic governments are faltering. In a bold vision for the future, Diamond explains that the desire for democracy runs deep, even in very poor countries, and proposes that even entrenched regimes like Iran and China could become democracies within a generation. 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, May 7th @ 6:00 pm COMMONWEALTH CLUB Willie Brown Basic Brown Two-term mayor of San Francisco and former speaker of the California State Assembly, Willie Brown is widely regarded as one of the most influential African-American politicians of the late 20th century. From civil rights to education reform, tax policy, economic development, health care, international trade, domestic partnerships and affirmative action, he has left his mark on every aspect of politics and public policy in the Golden State. Come listen to this acknowledged master of the political game share his knowledge and skills with a new generation of California leaders. MEMBERS ONLY + 1 GUEST. 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 guests. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and information, please call 415-597-6705. Thursday, May 8th @ 5:30 pm ANCHOR BREWERY SPECIAL EVENT Charles Bamforth Grape vs. Grain Charles Bamforth, Professor of Brewing and Malting at UC Davis and author of Grape vs. Grain will talk about a question that has been bothering him for years: Where do people get the idea that wine is “high-brow” and suited to fancy occasions whereas beer is an informal, “simple” drink? His response romps through the history, culture, and production of both beer and wine. It turns out that for many of wine’s “special” qualities, beer beats wine hands-down. Few people understand either drink with as much depth as Bamforth and his ideas could surprise you… or validate those suspicions you’ve always had. Please note: This event will take place at Anchor Brewery, 1705 Mariposa Street. For reservations and more information, please contact: Jonathan Gaugler, jgaugler@cambridge.org. Monday, May 12th @ Noon COMMONWEALTH CLUB Sue Halpern Can’t Remember What I Forgot Memory problems may be as common as gray hair after a certain age. Many ageing Americans worry that lapse of memory portends their own falling victim to dementia. Just how close is science to a cure? Sue Halpren's work gives us an overview of many areas of brain health research, chemistry, the link of depression and forgetfulness, and software programs to improve memory.  Will there be a memory chip for the human brain or a link to chocolate and the growth of new neurons in the brain? Her work gives us insight into what research may bring us, what myths have been debunked, and what we should be doing to keep our memory intact. 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, May 12th @ 6:00 pm WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL Ashraf Ghani and Clare Lockhart Fixing Failed States Today between forty and sixty nations, totaling two billion people, have either collapsed or are on the brink of failure. The international community has devoted billions of dollars to attack the world's worst problems, yet these efforts have not succeeded. In their new book, Fixing Failed States, Ashraf Ghani and Clare Lockhart consider why past efforts have not worked and argue that only an integrated state-building approach, assigning responsibility equally among the international community, national leaders, and citizens, can heal these failing countries. Ghani and Lockhart have taken an active part in the effort to save failed states for many years, serving as World Bank officials, as advisers to the U.N., and as high-level participants in the new government of Afghanistan. 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, May 12th @ 6:00 pm COMMONWEALTH CLUB Fred Kaplan Daydream Believers How did America reach its current state of affairs? Come explore Fred Kaplan's understanding of the evolution of what he sees as the misguided ideologies that currently dominate the political sphere. Kaplan shares his views of how George W. Bush and his aides got so far off track, and why so much of the nation followed. 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. Monday, May 12th @ 8:00 pm JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER Ben Katchor and Josh Kornbluth Julius Knipl, Real Estate Photographer and Red Diaper Baby The gently surreal culture in many of Ben Katchor’s strips includes hucksters, butter-and-egg men, latter-day Kabbalists, and merchants living in a wonderland of tin ceilings, illuminated storefronts, and unusual enterprises such as the Senseless Elaboration Parlor and the Mortal Coil Mattress Store. The first cartoonist to win a MacArthur "genius grant," Katchor is the author of The Jew of New York, Julius Knipl, Real Estate Photographer and The Cardboard Valise. Please note: This event will take place at the Jewish Community Center, 3200 California Street at Presidio. For reservations and more information, please call 415-292-1233 or email arts@jccsf.org. Tuesday, May 13th @ 6:00 pm COMMONWEALTH CLUB Eleanor Clift Two Weeks of Life Eleanor Clift's husband died of cancer one day apart from Terry Schaivo, the brain-damaged women whose family was thrust onto the public and political stage as they battled over whether or not to end her life. Clift believes this incident gave many Americans a glimpse into the fanaticism and political power of a small minority of the religious right. She shares what she has learned and outlines where she feels we may be headed. 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, May 14th @ 6:00 pm MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Susan Griffin Wrestling with the Angel of Democracy Political activist and award-winning writer and poet, Susan Griffin charts the triumphant moments of American history and the origins of our democratic ideals from the Declaration of Independence to the civil rights and environmental movements. Culling from personal experiences, the turbulence of our post 9/11 era, and our government's policy-making and breaking—she describes what each citizen MUST do to sustain and protect our inalienable rights. 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. May 14th @ 6:00 pm SPECIAL EVENT/CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY Keith McFarland The Breakthrough Company Learn what practices successful companies share from nationally-recognized Keith McFarland. Influenced by Peter Drucker and Jim Collins, McFarland conducted an exhaustive 5-year study of more than 7,000 companies. Keith will present what he discovered to help you break through to the next level. Please note: This event will take place at The Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery Street @ Market. Cost is $39 or $59 with the book. For reservations, please contact alumni.cmu.edu/sfbay.html. For more information, please contact Andrew Lee at 415-956-5900. Thursday, May 15th @ 1:30 pm OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE Easing In & Out of Retirement Workshop George Schofield After 50 It’s Up to Us George H. Schofield, Ph.D., speaker, workshop leader and author, addresses the remarkable employment and other opportunities available to us as we live and age in After 50 It’s Up to Us: Developing the Skills and Agility We’ll Need. Dr. Schofield is the keynote speaker at the employment conference Easing In & Out of Retirement: Working, Volunteering & Entrepreneurship.  Please note: This event will take place at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at San Francisco State, 835 Market Street, 6th floor. Admission is $25 for the conference. For more information check www.cel.sfsu.edu/olli/ or call 415-817-4243. Friday, May 16th @ Noon COMMONWEALTH CLUB Mildred Armstrong Kalish Little Heathens At the age of 85, Mildred Armstrong Kalish transformed treasured tales of her farm life during the Great Depression into a New York Times bestseller and one of the New York Times‚ "10 Best Books of 2007." She has received rave reviews from Elizabeth Gilbert, Jim Harrison, The Wall Street Journal and The Christian Science Monitor and has been featured on National Public Radio. How did she do it? Join us for this inspiring discussion, which proves it's never too late to pursue your dreams. 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, May 19th @ Noon COMMONWEALTH CLUB Arianna Huffington Right is Wrong: How the Lunatic Fringe Hijacked America, Shredded the Constitution and Made Us All Less Safe For Arianna Huffington, the problem with the Republican Party is not that it is at odds with the views of progressives, but that its "lunatic fringe" has taken over the party and is at odds with the views of the American people. By significant majorities, Americans believe in the science of evolution, don't want Roe v Wade overturned, don't want to ignore global warming, want good health care for their kids and want to bring our troops home from Iraq. "Flashing back to the Reagan era is one thing," says Huffington, "but flashing back to the Dark Ages is quite another." Please note: This event will take place at the Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason Street. Admission is $15 for members, $30 for non-members. Premium seating is $45 for members, $65 for non-members. Check-in is at 11:30 am. For reservations and information, please call 415-597-6705. Monday, May 19th @ 6:00 pm COMMONWEALTH CLUB Mary Tillman Boots on the Ground by Dusk Pat Tillman, poised for a promising NFL career after graduating summa cum laude from Arizona State, decided to enlist in the U.S. Army after the 9/11 attacks. Sadly, Pat was killed in Afghanistan in 2004. Mary Tillman chronicles her family's harrowing journey through the maze of bureaucracy, red tape and cover-ups to learn the true circumstances of Pat's death. She also recounts memories of Pat as a loving son, brother, husband, friend and teammate. 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, May 20th @ 6:00 pm WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL Laura Donohue The Cost of Counterterrorism How has counterterrorist law in both the United Kingdom and the United States had an impact on the balance of power between the branches of government? In the aftermath of a terrorist attack political stakes are high: legislators fear being seen as lenient or indifferent and there is a heightened potential to grant the executive broader authorities without thorough debate. The judiciary's role, too, is restricted. To shed light on the impact of combating terrorism in liberal, democratic states, Laura Donohue joins the Council to discuss the cost of counterterrorist law in Britain and the U.S., arguing that the damage caused is significantly greater than first appears. 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, May 20th @ 6:30 pm COMMONWEALTH CLUB Lincoln Hall Dead Lucky Dead Lucky is the amazing story of Australian mountain climber Lincoln Hall’s rescue near the summit of Mount Everest, where he had been left for dead by the other members of his expedition. Hall likes to say that on the evening of May 25, 2006, he died on Everest. And Hall, in fact, was pronounced dead, after collapsing from altitude sickness. Early the next morning, however, an American guide, climbing with two clients and a Sherpa, was startled to find Hall, sitting cross-legged on the summit ridge just staring at them. As featured in the Emmy-nominated Dateline NBC documentary “Miracle on Mount Everest,” Dead Lucky is Lincoln Hall’s account of this miraculous night atop Everest and the days and nights that led up to and followed this fascinating expedition. Hall’s story is inspiring on many levels. 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, May 21st @ Noon WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL Lawrence Freedman A Choice of Enemies In recent decades the Middle East has proved to be one of the most troubling, as well as important, parts of the world. The war in Iraq, the standoff with Iran, the regular failures of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, and the continuing danger posed by al Qaeda all testify to the complexity of the region's problems. In his new book, A Choice of Enemies: America Confronts the Middle East, Lawrence Freedman argues that three pivotal events in 1979 helped establish the foundations for U.S. involvement in the Middle East that would last for thirty years, without any straightforward or bloodless exit options. Sir Lawrence joins the Council to make the case that these three strategic choices and subsequent crises led the United States into the predicament in which it finds itself today. 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. Tuesday, May 27th @ 6:00 pm WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL Wilford Welch, Priya Haji, and David Hopkins Tactics of Hope A hundred years from now, people will look back at this time and realize that it marked the beginning of a dramatic shift in human consciousness regarding our social and environmental actions on earth. In Tactics of Hope, Wilford Welch and David Hopkins highlight the initiatives of twenty-seven social entrepreneurs who have identified solutions to alleviate the plight of the extreme poor and to restore the environment. Welch and Hopkins will be joined by one of the entrepreneurs featured in the book, Priya Haji, CEO & Co-Founder of World of Good, Inc., a company which buys and sells fair trade crafts. The program will be an interactive evening for participants to discuss strategies and tactics that can transform personal concerns into concrete actions. This event is limited to students and young professionals with no more than 5 years of working experience. 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, May 27th @ 6:00 pm COMMONWEALTH CLUB Fareed Zakaria The Post American World and the Future of Freedom The rise of other nations need not mean a decline of the U.S., says Fareed Zakaria. He foresees a future where the U.S. no longer dominates the global economy, geopolitics and culture, and that this needn't be seen as a negative development. Zakaria believes that our nation needs to learn to understand other nations and find a way to thrive in this rapidly shifting dynamic. Join us as Newsweek International's editor shares his insights on how our nation can thrive in the coming millennium. Please note: This event will take place at the Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason Street. Admission is $15 for members, $30 for non-members. Premium seating (includes a copy of the book) is $55 for members, $75 for non-members. Check-in is at 5:30 pm. For reservations and information, please call 415-597-6705. Wednesday, May 28th @ 6:00 pm COMMONWEALTH CLUB Benjamin Powell Making Poor Nations Rich Why do some nations seem stuck in poverty while others have transformed themselves and grown? Powell will discuss major success stories and failures from around the world. He argues that key ingredients for a nation to escape poverty include respect for private property rights, the rule of law, and of economic freedom that allows entrepreneurs to drive the process of economic development. 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. Thursday, May 29th @ Noon COMMONWEALTH CLUB Harry Reid The Good Fight Harry Reid is at the helm of his party during a time when Democratic and Republican ideologies are often at odds. In this climate, he often finds himself at the forefront of political battles over legislation and opinion. Where did he get the resolve and ideals that power his political career? Come hear Reid discuss his journey from a childhood of deep poverty in the tiny mining town of Searchlight, Nevada, to his current place in Washington, D.C. 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. Premium Seating (first two rows) is $45 for members, $65 for non-members. Check-in is at 11:30 am. For reservations and information, please call 415-597-6705.