Join Patricia Pickett as she shares her original "Biographical Songs” on the lives of Bessie Smith, Ossie Davis, Ida B. Wells and Nikki Giovanni as part of a celebration of Black History. Pickett accompanies her songs with a creative slide presentation of images, words and music. Saturday, March 27 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the San Mateo Library, 55 W. Third Ave., San Mateo.
Martha Grimes
Mystery writer Martha Grimes, creator of the long-running Richard Jury series, visits M is for Mystery bookstore on Thursday, April 8 at 7 p.m. Her new book, "BLACK CAT,” continues the story of Scotland Yard Superintendent Jury and his sidekick Melrose Plant as they pass through the third decade of their clever, darkly humorous crime-solving careers. 86 E. Third Ave. in Downtown San Mateo. For information call 401-8077 or visit www.MforMystery.com.
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