Salman Rushdie (above) will be one of many literati at Columbia College’s 11th annual festival that includes includes readings, signings, workshops and panel discussions. All events are free and open to the public. For a complete schedule, please visit colum.edu/storyweek.
Story Workshop and Alumni Reading
Columbia College professors John Schultz and Betty Shiflett read from their works and discuss the methodology of Columbia’s fiction writing program. An alumni reading by Todd Dills and Marcus Sakey follows. Workshop, 5:30 p.m.; readings, 7 p.m. Sun. (21 and over, non-smoking event). Smart Bar, 3730 N. Clark St.
Anchee Min
“Red Azalea” author talks with Booklist associate editor Donna Seaman (signing follows). 6 p.m. Mon. Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State St. Conversation with the Author Salman Rushdie Fiction Writing department chair Randall Albers talks “Process and Place” with Salman Rushdie, who will also read from “Shalimar the Clown” with a book signing to follow. 3, 6 p.m. Wed. Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State St.
Literary Rock `n’ Roll
Readings by Chris Abani, Jonathan Lethem and Gelin Yan (booksignings also) are followed by music from Greenweedz. 6 p.m. Thu. (non-smoking event). Martyrs’, 3855 N. Lincoln Ave.
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Compiled by Fauzia Arain
