WEDS. MAY 20; 10:30am: StoryTimeFunLand with Daniel, Hayley and Mindy: Interactive kids’ story and music hour for anyone who loves their ABC’s and the buzz-buzz-Bumblebee. Casual, fun atmosphere for toddlers and the people who keep their hands clean.
FRIDAY, May 22, 8pm: Poetry curated by Rafael Alvarado
Black & Tan presents JUDI SMOLKER and
A.K. TONEY http://www.myspace.com/aktoney25
THURSDAY, May 28; 7:30pm: “MEMPHIS & the MISSISSIPPI DELTA: A COMPLETE GUIDE” party, signing, reading with authors Justin Gage and Melissa Gage. Plus 12-bar blues deconstructed by LE SWITCH
* From Beale Street’s barbecue, blues, and rock ’n’ roll to the city’s five-star dining and lodging, Memphis is a monster mecca of American music and more. The A-side is world-famous attractions and the flip side has funky shops, historic sites, and gold record legacies. Step back in time to the Mississippi Delta with endless cotton fields and rural shacks. There is no better place to experience hopping juke joints and the stomping grounds of blues greats like Muddy Waters.
As Citysearch’s travel editor, Melissa Gage wrote about destinations from Sun Valley to San Juan, Puerto Rico. She is currently a freelance writer and screenwriter. Justin Gage is the founder of Autumn Tone Records and the blog creator of Aquarium Drunkard. He is also a music writer, concert promoter, and radio DJ. They live in Los Angeles, CA.
* Fri June 5, 8pm: a party for Mark Blake’s book : “THE WIT & WISDOM of KEITH RICHARDS” — compiled quotes form the world’s favorite guitarist and riff-master. We’ll have bandanas, djs spinning “HAPPY”, some sloppy covers, some dramatic readings and whatever else we can come up with. Keith impersonators and anyone with vintage Stones’ clips please contact liz@storiesla.com
* Sat June 6, 8pm: GOOSEBERRIES party
Focus on photographer Sterling Andrews view on local bands: Silversun Pick Ups, Rogue Wave, Pity Party, Henry Clay People, The Happy Hollows and others. Andrews created a fantasy backdrop for her friends to pose. Music, snacks, images … are you ready for your close up too ?