THE JON CARROLL SERIES
{Jon Carroll} Jon Carroll
is the current winner of the Ernie Pyle Lifetime Achievement Award from
the National Society of Newspaper Columnists, Carroll attracts an avid
and passionate following for the column he has written for the San Francisco Chronicle
since 1982, in which he skewers politicos, espouses moderate to liberal
causes, and hilariously chronicles the lives of house cats and
occasionally the World's Most Perfect Grandchild.
Since
1982, he has attracted an avid and passionate following, as he skewers
politico, espouses moderate to liberal causes, and hilariously
chronicles the lives of house cats and occasionally the World's Most
Perfect Grandchildren in his column.
This year's series includes Mary Roach, Armistead Maupin, Anne Lamott and Rick and William Ayers.
Save
money and get priority seating by purchasing all four events for $100
(normally $30 each). Please note that ONLY those who purchase series of
tickets are eligible for priority seating.
Purchase tickets to the whole series here
or purchase individual tickets below each program description.
Armistead Maupin
Best-selling author of Tales of the City series
Thursday, April 14, 7:00pm at Julia Morgan Theater 2640 College Avenue, Berkeley
Armistead
Maupin, author of the famous Tales of the City series, will unleash a
whimsical and insightful evening of fun and conversation centered around
the spirit that continues to define our City by the Bay. This
discussion of his works is sure to touch the hearts of bay area natives
and transplants alike, reminding each of us of the quirky, thoughtful
and loving touches that make this region so magical to each of us. Come
and see this San Francisco treasure live at new location: Julia Morgan Theater, 2640 College Avenue, Berkeey
There
will be a post-program reception with Armistead Maupin. Tickets to this
reception are $50 and include the cost for priority seating as well.
Purchase tickets and/or reception to Armistead Maupin here.
Annie Lamott
Best-selling author of Operating Instructions, Bird by Bird and others.
Thursday,
April 28, 7:00pm at St. John's Church
2727 College Avenue, Berkeley
Anne
Lamott, is often called the peoples' author by many of her fans. Join
Anne and Jon in a lively conversation about her works fiction and
non-fiction alike. Anne's books tackle issues, tell stories and distill
the ideas of this progressive powerhouse. Anne will discuss her works
including the newly released Imperfect Birds.
Purchase tickets to Anne Lamott here.
Rick and William Ayers
Authors of Teaching the Taboo: Courage and Imagination in the Classroom
Wednesday, June 8, 7:00pm at Park Day School, 360-42nd Street, Oakland
Rick
and William Ayers, brothers, authors, teachers. Come to Park Day School
and see these two educational juggernauts tackle the system when
discussing their book Teaching the Taboo: Courage and Imagination in the
Classroom. This dynamic book, and their own lives as educators, are
filled with classroom stories of everyday teachers grappling with many
of today's hotly debated issues. As today’s parents and teachers
confront the cynicism and demoralization that has gripped this age of
standardization and testing, the Ayers urge teachers to teach
initiative, to teach imagination, to ''teach the taboo.'' Rick Ayers is a
university instructor and founder of the Communication and Arts School
at Berkeley High School. William Ayers is a school reform activist,
distinguished professor, and senior university scholar at the University
of Illinois at Chicago. It promises to be an engaging evening for every
parent currently facing the educational dilemma.
Purchase tickets to Rick and William Ayers here.
Doors open at 6:15 Pm PM - Program begins at 7 PM
General Admission:
$30/ticket Series package - $80 for the remaining three programs
Call 510-653-0317 X103 for more information.
All proceeds benefit the academic and financial assistance programs at Park Day School, Oakland
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