Local Journalist, Author Charlie LeDuff Comes to Birmingham Saturday

Wondering what to do with yourself this weekend? Don't dismay: check out today's Weekend Spotlight:

Our pick for today: Charlie LeDuff presents: Detroit: An American Autopsy

• When: 2 p.m. Saturday
• Where: Baldwin Public Library
• Cost: Free
• Why Go: The one and only Charlie LeDuff, author, filmmaker and on-air reporter for Fox 2 News in Detroit, will visit Birmingham this weekend to talk about his latest book, Detroit: An American Autopsy. In the book, LeDuff shares the story of a hard town in a rough time, filled with the some of the strangest and strongest people in the country. Books will be available for purchase and signing, courtesy of the Book Beat. 
  
  "This event is part of a series of Detroit-related programs that the Baldwin Library is currently offering," Baldwin Library Director Doug Koschik said in a recent release. "We are looking forward to hosting Mr. LeDuff and are grateful that our friends at Book Beat are partnering with us." 

Also happening this weekend:

• Gryphon Trio Comes to Seligman Performing Arts Center Saturday

Come back to Birmingham Patch on Wednesday for more weekend things to do in our Weekend Spotlight, or visit our events calendar.