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Friday, February 05, 2010 4:05 PM
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"Lives of the Trees," by Diana Wells. Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill. 368 pp. $19.95.
By Megan Bean
For the Salisbury Post
For those who love a bit of history, culture, etymology, and legend as well as botany, Diana Wells' unique new book, "Lives of the Trees," offers an interesting and comprehensive guide to the relationship between humans and an assortment of 100 different trees.
Wells, also ...
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Tony Abbott at Literary Bookpost Thursday
Friday, February 05, 2010 4:04 PM
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Anthony "Tony" S. Abbott will visit Literary Bookpost for a poetry reading on Thursday, with the event beginning at 7 p.m.
Abbott will read from his newly released collection, "New and Selected Poems, 1989-2009," released in January from Lorimer P ...Read More
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Thursday, February 04, 2010 6:54 AM
Wind in the Willows
Theatergoers of all ages will delight in Catawba College's upcoming production of "The Wind in the Willows" which plays in Catawba College's Hedrick Theatre Feb. 9-13.
Alan Bennett's fun adaptation of Kenneth Graham's classic tale will transport aud ...
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TODAY'S ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES
Collection of works looks at race and freedom
Author to sign at Literary Bookpost
Bestsellers
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Roundabout: What's happening
Entertainment | Thursday, January 28, 2010 7:19 AM |
Classes
Free design class demonstrations at Piedmont Floral Galleries, 280 Furniture Drive — 10 a.m.-noon, Jan. 30: Winter and Mixed Greens Designs and Valentine Bunch Vase Designs. 704-636-7739.
Chrismon classes at Rufty's Chrisman Shop, 280 Fur ...Read More
Local band wins honor
Entertainment | Thursday, January 28, 2010 7:31 AM |
The music company Music Go Round recently launched a contest to find the 12 best unsigned bands in the United States and local band American Rock Project was named January's "Band of the Month."
The band consists of members Chris Whitman, lead vocal ...Read More
Arts and entertainment briefs
Entertainment | Thursday, January 28, 2010 11:40 AM |
Tonight's "Meet the Artist: Coffee and Conversation" at the Waterworks Visual Arts Center features artist Mimi Howard, 6-8:30 p.m.
Meet the Artist events are casual evenings getting to know a local artist who presents his or her work and shares in ...Read More
Visit Vienna with NC Symphony Saturday
Entertainment | Thursday, February 04, 2010 7:59 PM |
Vienna stood as the seat of classical music for nearly two centuries. Music lovers in Salisbury can enjoy its breakthroughs and influence firsthand as Resident Conductor William Henry Curry leads the North Carolina Symphony in "Visiting Vienna" Jan. ...Read More
Publishing workshop at Literary Bookpost
Entertainment | Friday, January 22, 2010 2:58 PM |
Two writers representing Main Street Rag Publishing of Charlotte will hold a joint workshop/discussion on getting work published at Literary Bookpost on Saturday, Jan. 30, beginning at 1 p.m. Toward the end of the workshop, the writers will open the ...Read More
Survivor urges others to persevere
Entertainment | Friday, January 22, 2010 3:38 PM |
"You Are the Reason: A Survivor's Guide to Ultimate Strength," by Jonathan Craig. Borderline Publishing, Boise, Idaho. 96 pp. $9.95.
By Dicey McCullough
For the Salisbury Post
The book "You Are the Reason" is author Jonathan Craig's attempt to sh ...Read More
Bestsellers
Entertainment | Monday, January 25, 2010 8:39 AM |
Rowan bestsellers
Literary Bookpost
1. Shrimp, Collards, and Grits: Recipes from the Creeks and Gardens of the South Carolina Lowcountry, by Patricia Branning.
2. Food Rules: An Eater's Manual, by Michael Pollan.
3. The Last Child, by John Hart.
4. T ...Read More
Try reading one of these books to your child
Entertainment | Friday, January 22, 2010 2:58 PM |
By Dara L. Cain
Rowan Public Library
There is no better way to show your children that you love them then by spending quality time with them.
With Valentine's Day approaching, one way to do that is to read some children's books with them that remin ...Read More
Roundabout: What's happening
Entertainment | Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:00 AM |
Music and more
Rowan County Concert Association-"Hank Williams and My Honky Tonk Heroes" — 3 p.m., Jan. 24. Keppel Auditorium, Catawba College. Adult $20, student $5. www.rccamusic.com. 704-633-1474.
UNCC Faculty and Friends Concert — 8 p.m., Jan. ...Read More
Looking Glass exhibits student art
Entertainment | Thursday, January 21, 2010 8:25 AM |
An exhibit of art by area middle and high school students and their teachers is currently on display in the gallery at Looking Glass Artist Collective, 405 N. Lee St.
A reception for the artists will be held Sunday, Jan. 24, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. It ...Read More
Arts and entertainment briefs
Entertainment | Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:57 AM |
SPENCER — In honor of Yoga Day USA, the national celebration of yoga, the Blue Ewe Yoga Studio will again offer free yoga classes on Saturday, Jan. 23.
From 8-9 a.m., they will host an hour-long class suited to newcomers to yoga. Basic standing pos ...Read More
More Edgar Award nominees
Entertainment | Friday, January 22, 2010 2:58 PM |
John Hart's latest book, "The Last Child," was one of many nominated by the Mystery Writers of America for the 2010 Edgar Allan Poe Awards.
Here's a list of other mystery novels, plays and nonfiction.
Best First Novel by an American Author
"The Gir ...Read More
Home concert at Catawba College
Entertainment | Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:06 AM |
The Catawba College Singers and the Catawba Chamber Singers will offer a free home concert to cap their 2010 Mid-Atlantic States Tour at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24 in Omwake-Dearborn Chapel on campus. The group will be conducted by Director of Vocal Cho ...Read More
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