Literary calendar

Published: Saturday, January 30, 2010, 11:00 AM

"The Butterflies of Grand Canyon": Author Margaret Erhart reads from her novel. 7:30 p.m. Mon, Feb. 1. Powell's on Hawthorne, 3723 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.; or 503-228-4651

"What Is God?": Jacob Needleman takes a new path on understanding a higher power. 7:30 p.m. Mon, Feb. 1. Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside St.; or 503-228-4651

"Pilgrim at Home": Oregon poet and singer Kim Stafford shares songs and reads from his poetry and prose. 7:30 p.m. Tue, Feb. 2. Annie Bloom's Books, 7834 S.W. Capitol Highway; free; 503-246-0053

Kevin Sampsell: Portland writer Sampsell reads from his new memoir, "A Common Pornography." 7:30 p.m. Tue, Feb. 2. Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside St.; or 503-228-4651

Lewis Hyde: The author of "The Gift" speaks on personal gifts, the creative spirit and shared cultural past. The talk will be held in Swigert Commons. 6:30 p.m. Wed, Feb. 3. Pacific Northwest College of Art, 1241 N.W. Johnson St.; free; or 503-226-4391

"Bluebird": Ariel Gore studies the secret of joy and the goals of modern women. 7:30 p.m. Wed, Feb. 3. Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside St.; or 503-228-4651

Matthew Dickman: The poet reads from new work. 7:30 p.m. Wed, Feb. 3. Buckley Center, University of Portland, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd.; or 503-943-7228

Voices Contemporary Lectures: Former White House press secretary Dee Dee Myers talks about the challenges of presenting the president to the press. Limited tickets available. Details: 7:30 p.m. Wed, Feb. 3. First Congregational Church, 1126 S.W. Park Ave.; $45;


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