Archive for the ‘Upcoming Events’ Category

SANDRA DALLAS, at An Open Book LLC

Friday, June 13th, 2008

We are honored to announce that Denver author Sandra Dallas will be at our store for a book talk and signing on Monday, August 11th, from 5 to 7:00PM. Tickets will be $5, and we are taking reservations for no more than 35 guest.

Tea, wine, and appetizers will be served…more information to come in our July newsletter…or, just stop by the store and reserve a seat!

Popularity: 43%

MASTER GARDENER VISITS AN OPEN BOOK LLC

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

Stop by on Saturday, May 31st, from 8:00AM to NOON and discuss your gardening issues with Master Gardener Julia McSherry. Julia is featured in our local newspaper and has a wealth of knowledge about all kinds of landscaping. Gardening books will be 20% off…and, Sue Boyett, owner of Happy Life Nursery and Gardens will also be with us.

Popularity: 40%

LOVE THOSE TEACHERS!!

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

Our first, springtime, TEACHER APPRECIATION EVENT will take place in June!!

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Popularity: 43%

FREE BOOK TALK AND MEDITATION

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

Stop by after work, relax, and learn from Monk Rinzin on Monday, May 12, at 6:00PM.

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Popularity: 40%

EARTH DAY APRIL 22, TUESDAY

Friday, April 4th, 2008

Animals have a better understanding; it seems, of how to treat our Mother Earth. We must help them! Courtesy of HAPPY LIFE NURSERY AND GARDENS, and our bookstore, you may enter a raffle to receive a $100 gift certificate.

Between April 1 and April 22, if you spend $25 at our store, your name will be entered into our Earth Day Raffle. Loren and Sue Boyett, owners of the independent nursery, Happy Life Gardens on 37th Street (8 years now!) will be our partners in this raffle. Have you seen their beautiful and spacious gardens? Looking for pots and garden sculpture? One-of-a-kind for sure…with lots of personal help and ideas!!

Popularity: 43%

BOOK AND LOVER’S DAY APRIL 23, WEDNESDAY

Friday, April 4th, 2008

Yes, it is time again to commemorate Shakespeare’s death with an added twist…a discount and a flower…Perfect!!
Every year on April 23rd, Barcelona erupts in a celebration of chivalry and romance, Book & Lover’s Day. It all began in the Middle Ages with an annual Festival of Roses to honor St. George, Patron Saint of Catalonia, who as a brave and Roman soldier allegedly slew a dragon about to devour a beautiful young princess. According to legend, a rosebush sprouted from the blood of the dragon and the soldier plucked its most perfect blossoms to give to the princess as a remembrance. In 1923, the Rose Festival merged with International Book Day, established to celebrate the lives of Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, a founding classic of Western Literature, and William Shakespeare, both of whom died on April 23rd in 1616. Now, bookstalls and flower stands sprout up along the Rambla, a two-mile stretch connecting the city with the Mediterranean Sea. Thousands of Barcelonans crowd the streets to enjoy a festive atmosphere of readings, music, literature, and dance.

An Open Book LLC is delighted to honor this springtime celebration of culture, beauty, literature, and love. Stop by the store on Book & Lover’s Day to receive 20% off the book of your choice. Complimentary flowers will be available with the purchase of any book, from Cottonwood Florist….while supplies last.

Popularity: 40%

Friends of Baseball

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

We are very excited to be a part of the FRIENDS OF BASEBALL organization.

The 21st Annual Breakfast of Champions will be February 2, 2008. This year’s guest speaker is hall of fame pitcher Nolan Ryan. The raffle tickets (for great, great prizes) are $10 and can be used for free admission to the breakfast. We have tickets on sale at our store!! Let’s support this wonderful organization that helps kiddos achieve their dreams!!

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Popularity: 50%

Share a Dinner and a Book

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

This is not a book club! Our idea is to meet at a cozy restaurant, have a quiet dinner and share the latest book we are reading. Sound like the perfect winter evening? Then, call the store and reserve a spot. We are planning our first dinner at Youngs Restaurant in Greeley. 6:30PM would be the time to arrive…bring your $ and your book! But…call the store (330-7879) and reserve your chair!

Popularity: 48%

Edgar Allen Poe

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Poe is “Evermore!”

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January is Mystery Month in honor of Edgar Allan Poe’s birthday, January 19th. Poe is considered the father of the modern detective story. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle said, "Each [of Poe’s detective stories] is a root from which a whole literature has developed. Where was the detective story until Poe breathed the breath of life into it?" The Edgar Allan Poe Awards (popularly called the Edgars ), named after Edgar Allan Poe, are presented every year by the Mystery Writers of America . They honor the best in mystery - fiction, nonfiction, television, film, and theatre published or produced in the past year.

Stop by our bookshop on Saturday, January 19th as all mysteries will be 20% off!!

Popularity: 48%

English Reader

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

The interest has begun…now, we need to see how many of you would like to join this energetic and “eclectic” group of readers and students. We are planning our next gathering on February 5, Tuesday…but would like to hear from those of you planning on attending. If you did not already purchase a book, you should still come!

Please call the store with your interest! We need at least 5 to respond and then Sue and John will lead you in a lively discussion! 330-7879

Popularity: 42%