Literature
Nov. 9 . Canisius College Writers Series

Michelle Goldberg

Grupp Fireside Lounge, Canisius College, 2001 Main St., Buffalo. Second annual Canisius College writers series featuring readings by Eric Gansworth, 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. Call 888-2113 for more information. Nov. 10 . Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism

The Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. Buffalo native Michelle Goldberg returns to discuss her book, which plunges into the daunting task of untangling the vast history and networks of modern-day religious conservatism. Hear her starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10. Visit www.centerforinquir y.net for more information. Nov. 14 . Canisius College Writers Series

Grupp Fireside Lounge, Canisius College, 2001 Main St., Buffalo. Second annual Canisius College Writers Series featuring poetry readings by Carl Dennis, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14. Call 888-2653 for more information.

Nov. 14 . WNY Sustainable Energy Association Trust Lecture Series

Paul Retan, Ph.D. emeritus, will present a lecture titled "The Status of the Global Response to Climate Change: The Impact of Renewable Energy," 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 at Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center in Buffalo. Call 854-1694 or visit www.hallwalls.org for more information.