Nov 272012
 
Blast-Off Burlesque's Taboo-La-La: Polyester at Plaza Theatre on December 1, 2012

This looks like a lot of fun:

At 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2012, head to the Plaza Theatre for the Blast-Off Burlesque’s Taboo-La-La: Polyester.

Not only do you get a chance to watch Polyester on the big screen, but there’ll be plenty of extras: Blast-Off Burlesque, special guests Poly Sorbate & Baby Doll, complimentary cocktails in the … [more]

Nov 202012
 
MudFire Holiday Studio Show (& Sale) November 23-December 23 + Holiday Party on December 1, 2012

It’s that time of year again:

MudFire’s Holiday Studio Show will take place from November 23-December 23, 2012. And there’s a Holiday Party & artists’ reception from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 1.

The show & sale features the functional & decorative ceramic works of 100+ local and regional artists. You can shop for some of the works online[more]

Oct 302012
 
Little Shop of Stories: Holes Movie Screening + Author Event with Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond

I just checked the list, and Little Shop of Stories has a pair of fun events planned for the next few days:

  • Saturday, November 3, 4:00 p.m., at the Decatur High School Auditorium: Free screening of Holes.
  • Monday, November 5, 7:00 p.m.: Author event with Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond. It’s a free but ticketed event, and Little Shop
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Oct 232012
 
The Bride of Frankenstein & Silver Scream Spook Show at Plaza Theatre on October 27, 2012

Like classic horror flicks? Wish you could still see them on the big screen?

On Saturday, October 27, 2012, head to the Plaza Theatre to see The Bride of Frankenstein.

Before the lights go down for The Bride of Frankenstein, Professor Morte, Retch, Pandora and the gang treat audiences members to a 30-minute Silver Scream Spook Show–think “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” … [more]

Oct 222012
 
Little Shop of Stories: Little Shop Players, Halloween Party, Book Signings, & More

I just checked the list, and Little Shop of Stories has several fun events planned for the next few weeks:

  • Tuesday, October 23, 7:00 p.m., at Toco Hills Library: Event with David Abrams, author of Fobbit, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the real Iraq war.
  • Thursday, October 25, 7:00 p.m.: Little Shop Players will perform Avi’s Not Seeing
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Oct 112012
 
Little Shop of Stories: Skippyjon Jones Storytime, Snoozapalooza, Fashion Event, & More

I just checked the list, and Little Shop of Stories has several fun events planned for the next few weeks:

  • Thursday, October 11, 7:00 p.m.: Snoozapalooza Pajama Party. Inspired by The Sleep Book by Dr. Seuss, the pajama party will include storytime, games, and snacks.
  • Friday, October 12, 7:00 p.m.: Fashion Event with Marjorie Galen. The author of The
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Oct 022012
 
Little Shop of Stories: Skippyjon Jones Storytime, Grimm Event, Star Wars Read Day, Fashion Event, & More

I just checked the list, and Little Shop of Stories has several fun events planned for the next few weeks:

  • Wednesday, October 3, 7:00 p.m.: Adam Gidwitz Grimm event featuring his newest book, In a Glass Grimmly.
  • Thursday, October 4, 7:00 p.m.: Ladybug Girl Read for the Record storytime. They’ll be reading Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad by David
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Sep 112012
 
Little Shop of Stories: American Girl & Pete the Cat Events, How to Host a Book Club or Author Info Sessions, & More

I just checked the list, and Little Shop of Stories has several fun events planned for September:

  • Sunday, September 16, 3:00 p.m.: Erin and Philip Stead author/illustrator event featuring their newest book, Bear Has a Story to Tell.
  • Tuesday, September 18, 7:00 p.m.: How to Host an Author at Your School. Local educators interested in attending the how-to workshop must
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Aug 232012
 
Decatur Book Festival in Downtown Decatur on September 1 & 2, 2012

The Decatur Book Festival will take place Labor Day weekend, September 1 & 2, 2012, in downtown Decatur.

Like last year, there are so many free events taking place that there’s no way that I can do it justice. I’ll hit the highlights here (a.k.a. what I’m excited about seeing), but it’s worth taking time to browse through the schedule [more]

Aug 212012
 
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad & Silver Scream Spook Show at Plaza Theatre on August 25, 2012

Like classic horror flicks? Wish you could still see them on the big screen?

On Saturday, August 25, 2012, head to the Plaza Theatre for The Golden Voyage of Sinbad.

Before the lights go down for The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, Professor Morte, Retch, Pandora and the gang treat audiences members to a 30-minute Silver Scream Spook Show–think “Pee-wee’s … [more]