Week of December 10, 2009
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BOOKS Thursday 12/10 BEHIND RENTAnthony Rapp, longtime star in the Broadway musical and movie "Rent," takes a break from performing to discuss his personal tale in "Without You." The book details his journey with the cast and crew of "Rent," his life behind the scenes and an insightful look at the world of theater. Mr. Rapp will speak, answer audience questions and sign copies of the book. 2:30 p.m. Books & Books, 927 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 532-3222 or www.booksandbooks.com. Friday 12/11 NEXT GENERATIONSouth Florida-based writer Stephanie Green talks about the characters behind "Sex, Drugs and Gefilte Fish: The Heeb Storytelling Collection." Tales of the new generation of American Jews include writer Andy Borowitz poking fun at the irony of a Jewish Harvard graduate (himself) writing for the Will Smith sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. Saturday 12/12 VEGGIE LOVERSHave a cup of soup and learn how to make comfort food vegetarian style from Anna Thomas, author of the "Vegetarian Epicure" cookbooks. In "Love Soup: 160 All-New Vegetarian Recipes," Ms. Thomas lists the formula for dishes from vegan-friendly hummus to smoky eggplant soup and other varieties of what she says are "the best soups I've ever made." 7 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. Tuesday 12/15 WORKING WITH GOVERNMENTSen. Bob Graham discusses and signs copies of his latest book "America: The Owner's Manual." Admission fee includes a copy of the book, an open wine bar and hors d'oeuvres. 5:30 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. $30. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com. Thursday 12/17 DO'S AND DON'TSStyle consultant Sherrie Mathieson shares her fashion tips and before-and-after makeovers of real moms. Aiming for a timeless wardrobe, Ms. Mathieson teaches moms to take a few hints from their hip daughters to rethink their sense of style for every occasion, including advice on what clothes they can swap. 8 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com.
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