Staying alive in the age of Amazon and e-books is a remarkable feat, so there was lots to celebrate at Left Bank Books' 45th birthday party on July 11. Co-owners Kris Kleindienst and Jarek Steele, above, marked the occasion with birthday cakes (shown below) and an interactive "Writers Under Glass" event (also below). In addition…
Category: Books, Dance, Music, Theater
Looking for variety? There’s soul music on Weds., yoga on Thurs.
The World Chess Hall of Fame's Monthly Music Series continues tomorrow evening, July 23, with an evening of classic soul with Brian Owens, above. According to the WCHOF's press release, Gary Moran of Soul Tracks recently said: “Brian Owens has been called the next great voice of American soul and, although he’s quick to point…
Snapshots from screening of “Princess Bride”
A line formed early when the "doors" opened Wednesday, May 28th for the screening of Princess Bride at the first "Movies on the Plaza" of the season. The Central West End Association (one of the sponsors), represented by staff member Tom Topping, left, board member Dixie Buford, middle, and president Amy Mittelstadt, right, volunteered to help…