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Sat 09/04
2010 |
Berkeley, CA |
West Coast
Live! A nationally syndicated NPR show. Interview Broadcast from the Freight and Salvage Coffee House 2020 Addison Street near Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704 Time: 9:30AM Tickets: $15 in advance, $18 at the door. RESERVATIONS--for your 2 hours of slow-food radio with conversation, music and play: 415-664-9500, or TICKETWEB A fully live national 2-hour radio variety show hosted every weekend by Sedge Thomson and featuring author interviews, music, and comedy. |
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Tue 09/14
2010 |
San Francisco, CA |
City Lights
Books 261 Columbus Avenue at Broadway San Francisco, CA 94133 Time 7:00pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing |
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Thu 09/16
2010 |
Berkeley, CA |
Mrs. Dalloway's 2904 College Ave. Berkeley, CA Time 7:30pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing |
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Tue 09/21
2010 |
West Hollywood, CA |
Book Soup 8818 Sunset Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069 Time 7:00pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing |
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09/02 - 10/03
2010 |
San Francisco, CA |
Driftwood Salon Gallery presents: Asian American Women Artists Association (AAWAA) A Place of Her Own, Phase II 39 Isis St. (between 12th St & 11th St.) San Francisco, CA 94103 www.driftwoodsalon.com Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 12pm - 6pm A Place of Her Own, a mutli-faceted artistic approach responding to the question, "If you had a place of your own, what would it be?" |
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Thu 10/07
2010 |
Portland, OR |
Reed College
"The Visiting Writers Series" Psychology Building Auditorium 105 Time: 6:30pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing |
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Sat 10/09
2010 |
Seattle, WA |
Elliott
Bay Book Company 1521 Tenth Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 Time: 7:00pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing |
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Sat 10/16
2010 |
Santa Rosa, CA |
Copperfield's Books Montgomery Village 2316 Montgomery Drive Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Time: 7:00pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing |
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Thu 10/21
2010 |
San Francisco, CA |
Books Inc.
Opera Plaza 601 Van Ness Ave. San Francisco, CA 94102 Time: 7:00pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing |
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Fri 10/29
2010 |
Sacramento, CA |
Stories On Stage Sacramento Poetry Center 1719 25th Street (Between Q & R) Sacramento, CA 95816 Featuring the work of Angie Chau, performed by an actor. Donation: $5 Join us for refreshments, beginning 7:00pm For more info: valeriefioravanti.com »Thu Story introduced by the author and read by an actor, and book signing |
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Sat 10/30
2010 |
Point Reyes Station, CA |
Point Reyes
Books 11315 State Route 1 Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 Reading with Pam Houston author of Cowboys Are My Weakness Time: 8:00 pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing |
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Thu 11/04
2010 |
San Francisco, CA |
Hedgebrook Benefit Residence of Sarah Ladipo Manyika's Cole Valley San Francisco, CA 94117 Reading with Leslie Larson author of Breaking Out of Bedlam and Karen Llagas author of Archipelago Dust Time: 7pm |
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Tue 11/09
2010 |
Davis, CA |
UC Davis One Shields Avenue Davis, CA 95616 126 Voorhies (new location) Time: 7:00 pm Reading with James Kaelan |
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Sat 11/13
2010 |
San Francisco, CA |
Chinatown Branch, San Francisco Public Library 1135 Powell Street San Francisco, CA 94108 Time: 2:30 pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing |
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Sat 11/13
2010 |
San Francisco, CA |
Writers With Drinks The Make-Out Room 3225 22nd Street San Francisco, CA 94110 (415) 647-2888 www.writerswithdrinks.com Time: 7:30pm Reading with Debbie Stoller, Indigo Moor, Deb Campo, Richard Kadrey and Larry-Bob Roberts |
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Wed 12/01
2010 |
Oakland, CA |
Mills College Art Museum Binh Danh Exhibit "Collecting Memories" 5000 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA 94613 Time: 7 pm For more info: Mills College website » Reading with Isabelle Pelaud and Troung Tran |
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Tue Mar 01
2011 |
San Francisco, CA |
Drew School 2901 California Street San Francisco, CA 94115-2432 Time: 12-3pm Class visit, Author reading, conversation, and book signing This event open to Drew students only |
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Thu Mar 03
2011 |
Merced, CA |
University of California, Merced Classroom Building, Willow Room COB 322 (next to the Library) 5200 North Lake Rd. Merced, CA 95343 Time: 7pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing Open to the public and free admission |
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Sat Mar 05
2011 |
Sacramento, CA |
Authors on the Move Fundraiser for Sacramento Library Foundation Hyatt Hotel, downtown Sacramento Time: 4:00-10:00 pm Sacramento’s premier literary event - is a fundraiser for the Sacramento Library Foundation benefiting the 27 branch libraries with literacy and tutoring programs as well as books and materials. Sold Out Event |
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Tue Mar 08
2011 |
Oakland, CA |
California College of the Arts Oakland Campus Nahl Hall 5212 Broadway Oakland, CA 94618 Time: 7:30 pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing Open to the public and free admission |
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Thu Mar 10
2011 |
Sausalito, CA |
Why There Are Words Literary Reading Series Studio 333 on Caledonia Street Sausalito, CA 94965 $5 donation suggested http://whytherearewords.wordpress.com » Time: 7 pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing Open to the public and free admission |
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Tue Mar 15
2011 |
Radio |
Love Letters Live Radio Interview with Janet Gallin Click on kusf.org to listen on live stream www.lovelettersquad.com » Time: 12:30pm |
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Wed Mar 16
2011 |
Berkeley, CA |
Pegasus Books Downtown Berkeley "Lyrics and Dirges" hosted by Tomas Moniz 2349 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA Time: 7:30pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing Open to the public and free admission |
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Thur Apr 14
2011 |
Stockton, CA |
University of the Pacific Sponsored by Writing in the Disciplines, The Writing Center 3601 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95211 Time: 3:00-4:30pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing Open to the public and free admission |
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Fri May 06
2011 |
San Francisco, CA |
Asian Coalition Scholarship Award Dinner Sponsored by City College of San Francisco Location and Time: TBD Restaurant in Chinatown Author reading, conversation, and book signing |
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Sat May 07
2011 |
San Jose, CA |
Bridging Cultures & Generations:
A Conversation on Vietnamese American Literature Featuring Writers: Angie Chau, Andrew Lam, Isabelle Pelaud Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Second floor, Rooms 225-229 150 East San Fernando Street San José Time: 3-5pm Reading with Isabelle Pelaud and Andrew Lam Open to the public and free admission |
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Fri May 20 2011 |
Boston, MA |
Excel High School 95 G Street South Boston, MA 02127-2920 Time: TBD Class Visit- Author reading, conversation, and book signing |
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Thur July 14
2011 |
San Francisco, CA |
THE BOOKSMITH ANGIE CHAU, ANDREW LAM, and ISABELLE PELAUD talk about Vietnamese American Identity, Literature and California More details at booksmith.com 1644 Haight Street San Francisco, California 94117 Time: 7:30pm |
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Thur July 21
2011 |
San Francisco, CA |
InsideStorytime FABLES at Cafe Royale 800 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94109 Author Reading. The line up includes: Michael David Lukas (The Oracle of Stamboul), Angie Chau (Quiet as They Come), Heather Fowler (Suspended Heart), Andrew Dugas (Sleepwalking in Paradise), and Suzanne Kleid. With MC Ransom Stephens (The God Patent). Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing |
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Thur Sep 29 2011 |
Hayward, CA |
Chabot College English 25: Asian-American Literature 25555 Hesperian Blvd. Hayward, CA. 94545 Time: 10:30-11:45am Class visit: author reading and discussion |
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Wed Oct 12 2011 |
Red Wing, MN |
St. James Hotel 406 Main Street Red Wing, MN 55066 Time: 12 noon Author reading, discussion, and book signing |
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Sat Nov 5 2011 |
Claremont, CA |
PAMLA 2011, Scripps College 109th Annual Conference of the Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association “First Fiction: Remembering and Forgetting” Time: 1:30-3pm Panel discussion with Shawna Ryan, Benjamin Bac Sierra, and Chair Sandra Park |
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Tue Nov 15 2011 |
San Francisco, CA |
Feast of Words, A Literary Pot Luck SomArts Cultural Center 934 Brannan (at Eighth St.), San Francisco, CA 94103 Time: 7:00-9:00pm Featuring the author paired with an accomplished chef for a night of food and literature |
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Thur Dec 1 2011 |
San Francisco, CA |
San Francisco State University Vietnamese American Literature 1600 Holloway Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132 Room EP 101 Time: 9:30am Class visit: author reading and discussion |
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Sat Dec. 10 2011 |
San Francisco, CA |
DVAN's Annual Holiday Fundraiser Reading, Art, Food, and Silent Auction: Featuring a reading by Angie Chau and exhibits by visual artists Julie Thi Underhill and Viet Le. Suggested Donation: $10-20 California College of the Arts Writers' Studio 195 DeHaro St. (at 15th St.) San Francisco, CA 94103 Time: 6-10pm |
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Thur Dec 15 2011 |
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
Women and the Writer's Career: Experiences Shared and Tips to Success Venue: American Center, 8th Floor, Diamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Time: 2:00 p.m. Author Angie Chau will share her perspectives as a Vietnamese-American writer, discuss the inspiration for her work, and give tips for success. Drawing on her experience as an executive recruiter, she will also talk about best practices applicable to women writers and female professionals in advancing their careers. Angie Chau is based in San Francisco, California and is the author of the critically acclaimed story collection, Quiet As They Come. |
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Thur Dec 27 2011 |
Hanoi, Vietnam |
Women and the Writer's Career: Experiences Shared and Tips to Success Venue: 1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh Street Hanoi, Vietnam Time: 3:00 p.m. Author Angie Chau will share her perspectives as a Vietnamese-American writer, discuss the inspiration for her work, and give tips for success. Drawing on her experience as an executive recruiter, she will also talk about best practices applicable to women writers and female professionals in advancing their careers. Angie Chau is based in San Francisco, California and is the author of the critically acclaimed story collection, Quiet As They Come. |
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Wed Feb 8 2012 |
San Jose, CA |
Evergreen Valley College, Authors’ Series
3095 Yerba Buena Rd. San Jose, CA 95135 Time: 12:30-1:30pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing |
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Wed Feb 22 2012 |
Lynnwood, WA |
Women's History Awareness Month Brown Bag Lecture Series: “A female immigrant’s journey to success”. Collaborations: Brown Bag L.S., ACCE, DSC, OSL, ASEdCC, Vietnamese Club, Faculty, and Black Box. Edmonds Community College 20000 68th Ave. W. Lynnwood, WA 98036 Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm Author reading, conversation, and book signing |
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Thur Feb 23 2012 |
Seattle, WA |
University of Washington Simpson Center for the Humanities Allen Library South, Research Commons, Green Room A Time: 12:00 PM Author reading, conversation, and book signing |
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Thur Feb 23 2012 |
Seattle, WA |
World Cafe: "Exploring our connections to Vietnam and one another" PeaceTrees Vietnam and Vietnam Friendship Association An evening of Conversation and Refreshments The World Café is FREE and open to the public, but space is limited, so please register in advance. New Holly Gathering Hall 7054 32nd Ave South Seattle, WA 98118 Time: 5:30 - 8:00 pm Keynote Speaker: Reading followed by Group Discussion |
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Wed March 7, 2012 |
San Francisco, CA |
Drew School 2901 California Street San Francisco, CA 94115 Time: 9-10:30am Author reading, Q&A, and book signing |
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Fri April 13, 2012 |
Pebble Beach, CA |
Stevenson School -- Pebble Beach Campus 3152 Forest Lake Road Pebble Beach, CA 93953 Time: Noon Author reading, writing exercise, Q&A, and book signing |
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Sat April 21, 2012 |
Santa Rosa, CA |
Chew On This! Benefit Dinner for Sonoma County Public Library Foundation 211 E Street Santa Rosa CA 6:15pm wine and hors d'oeuvres 7:00pm dinner with the authors Tickets: $105 /person Buy tickets here Please join us on April 21st for an evening of fine wine, food and conversation with Bay Area authors to benefit the Sonoma County Library system and Book Festival. |
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Tues May 1, 2012 |
San Francisco, CA |
City College of SF John Adams Campus, Auditorium 1860 Hayes Street San Francisco, CA 94117 Time 11-12:30pm Author reading, writing exercise, Q&A, and book signing |
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Mon May 7, 2012 |
San Francisco, CA |
City College of SF Rosenberg Library, room 301 50 Phelan Avenue San Francisco, CA 94112 Time 12-1 p.m. Author reading, Q&A, and book signing |
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Mon May 7, 2012 |
San Francisco, CA |
City College of SF Mission Campus, room 106 1125 Valencia St San Francisco, CA 94110 Time 7:-8:30 p.m. Author reading, Q&A, and book signing |
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Wed, May 16 2012 |
San Francisco, CA |
New California Writing 2012, HeyDay Books Launch Party California Historical Society 678 Mission St., San Francisco Rapid-fire readings by Angie Chau, Maxine Hong Kingston, Dean Rader, J. Tony Serra, Greg Sarris, Alexandra Teague, Stef Willen, and others. Time: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Author reading, Q&A, and book signing |
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Thurs, Aug 9 2012 |
678 Mission St. San Francisco, CA 94156 (415) 357-1848 |
California Historical Society Free event, but please RSVP at chauandlam.eventbrite.com. Time: 6:00 pm |
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Sat, Oct 13, 2012 6:30-8:30pm |
Boise, ID |
Vinh Son Orphanages (VSO) Benefit Event "Second Annual Noodle Bowl" Angie will be the keynote speaker for a benefit event to raise money for VSO, six orphanages in the Kontum province of Vietnam. Come out to celebrate a good cause with Vietnamese food, drinks, silent auction, and book signing to follow. Cathedral of the Rockies Fellowship Hall 717 North 11th St. Boise, ID 83702 Time: 6:30-8:30pm |
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Sat, Nov 3, 2012 |
Palo Alto, CA |
NorCal UVSA Summit 2012 Stanford University Join authors Angie Chau and Andrew Lam as they discuss, "Desire and Shame in the Vietnamese Diaspora." Time: 10:10am-11:10am |
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Thur, Jan 24,
2013 |
San Francisco, CA |
ARC Studios & Gallery Kearny Street Workshop and Slice of Mooncake: SF Asian Literature Club present a community reception with Angie Chau, author of Quiet As They Come. Author in conversation with Sher Kong of Slice of Mooncake Literature Club. Reading, Q&A, and reception to follow. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. ARC Studios & Gallery Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm |
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Sat, Jan 26
2013 |
Alameda, CA |
A Few Good Women Series A Few Good Women Series, Alameda presents local writers Angie Chau, author of Quiet as They Come, and Valerie Haynes Perry, author of Members. Author reading, Q&A, and book signing to follow. This event is free and open to the public. Books Inc. Alameda |
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Wed Feb 13 2013 |
San Rafael CA |
Marin Academy Discussion with the Author on the Short Story. Author reading, Q&A, and writing excercises with the class to follow. This event is for students and faculty of Marin Academy only. Marin Academy |
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Sun Mar 17 2013 |
Oakland
CA |
California Writers Club -
"By interlinking her stories, Chau invites us to compare and contrast the short-story collection with the novel as a
literary form. Her use of multiple viewpoints to create a reality shared by different characters raises interesting
questions of craft. We'll have much to discuss with her at the March meeting."
Main Oakland Library, Walters Community Room, 125 14th Street, Oakland CA 94612, 2:30pm The CALIFORNIA WRITERS boasts approximately 1600 members in 19 branches throughout the state and celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2009. It is a 501(c) (3) educational nonprofit dedicated to educating members and the public-at-large in the craft of writing and in the marketing of their work. |
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Thurs May 9 2013 |
Bakersfield, CA |
Cal State University Bakersfield Free reading open to the public followed by Q&A. Dezember Reading Room Cal State Bakersfield 9001 Stockdale Hwy Bakersfield, CA 93311 Time: 4pm |
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Thurs July 11 2013 |
Bakersfield, CA |
"The Geography of Story" -
One Day Writing Workshop Walter Stiern Library Cal State University Bakersfield Time: 10am-4pm Participants must sign up in advance Please click here to apply for this workshop. |
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Mon March 3 2014 |
Berkeley, CA |
Berkeley "Other Voices" Series: Author Angie Chau Location: Multicultural Community Center Hearst Field Annex Building D, Room 37 UC Berkeley For more information call (510) 643-5737, or visit the Berkeley Other Voices page Event Flyer Time: 12-1 pm |
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Wed Oct 29 2014 |
Santa Rosa, CA |
Santa Rosa High alum, author returns Twenty-two years after she graduated from Santa Rosa High School, author Angie Chau is coming back to campus to talk about writing, the lives of immigrants from Vietnam and whatever else might occur to her and the audience. Location: Santa Rosa High School Santa Rosa, CA Time: 7 pm |
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Sat Oct 17 2015 |
San Francisco, CA |
Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network presents: "She who has no master(s)"
This collective of writers elucidates the Vietnamese "feminine," as touched by war, history, heritage, mythology, and personal experience.
Location: Haus Coffee, 3086 24th St., San Francisco, CA |
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