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…
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Private events, public events, what’s the “it” neighborhood to do?
There are great things about living in a happening neighborhood, which I bring to your attention many times each week. A mixed-use neighborhood such as ours requires a delicate balance between the interests of residents, who have decided that, despite high taxes and school issues, the benefits are worth the price of staying; and restaurants,…
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…