Tomás Baiza, director of the Advising and Academic Support Center, will read selections from his upcoming book at 7 p.m. on Jan. 26 at Ming Studios in Boise. Baiza’s reading will be part of Ming Studios’ weekly 7o’clock arts program, featuring themed performances in the areas of music, dance, theater and literature. The theme of the Jan. 26 event is “Darkness/Beginnings.” More information on upcoming events can be found at the Ming Studios website.