Joining Buten is Ken Sonkin, who performs mime and magic on Stage Two. Call 446-7501 for more info. November's tome of discussion at 617 Second St. is Ursula Hegi's Stones from the River. From deep in the blue heart of Texas, Marcia Ball touches down at The Palms to give Northern Californians a taste of her singing and keyboard playing. Order up a pitcher of Combat Juice, sit back and relax as Cold Shot Acoustic supplies the entertainment every Wednesday at The Paragon.
Admission is free of charge.
In addition to the free talk, Avid Reader also offers Gellar and Hemenway's opus at 20 percent off.