Schedule

2002 Event Schedule 

Opening Event
Friday, October 11, 2002, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Commonwealth Club/INFORUM
595 Market Street (at 2nd Street)
Litquake kicks off with the panel discussion “Dystopia/Utopia: Can the Bay Area Uphold a New Generation of Writers?” Moderated by Oscar Villalon, book editor, San Francisco Chronicle, the panel includes authors of diverse opinions and generations, Justin Chin, Herb Gold, Beth Lisick, devorah major, and Peter Plate, as well as James Kass, founder and executive director of Youth Speaks.
Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served following the program.
Admission: $10 for Commonwealth Club/INFORUM members; $18 non-members

Main Event
Saturday, October 12, 2002, 12-6:00 p.m.
Two Civic Center Locations:
Koret Auditorium
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street (at Grove)
Hiram W. Johnson Building,
Conference Center Auditorium
350 McAllister Street (between Polk and Larkin)
Hundreds of fans of the written word take in 10-minute readings from their favorite local authors. Certain hours will feature unique genres and themes. Snacks, beverages and books will be for sale.
Detailed Schedule and Transit information
Admission is free

After Shock
Saturday, October 12, 2002, 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Edinburgh Castle Pub,
950 Geary (between Polk and Larkin)
Political, anarchist and humor works heat up the legendary Edinburgh Castle. Special guest Irvine Welsh, Porno, to read. Adult beverages will flow. This could get loud.
Authors: Robert Mailer Anderson, Jack Boulware, Cara Bruce, Anne Marino, Emer Martin, Irvine Welsh
Admission: $10; 21 and over