“It’s August and the pickins are slim.” (Even slimmer now that Borders is gone.) Here’s a list of August 2011 literary, comedic and musical events that I found interesting for one reason or another. Barnes & Noble 08/08/11 Catching Heat – Jim Leyritz (Tri) 08/09/11 Composed – Rosanne Cash (USQ) 08/09/11 Live at B&N…
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2011 River To River NYC Schedule Announced
Pow Wow! at Cake Shop (10/22/09) Photo: Jon Klemm The summer concert announcements are coming at a fast and furious pace these days, tomorrow should bring us the full 2011 Summerstage schedule, but in the mean time, we’ve got the music highlights from River To River NYC today. The Seaport showcases the world’s top indie…
2010 Brooklyn Book Festival Is This Sunday
The fifth annual Brooklyn Book Festival will take place on September 12, 2010 at Borough Hall Plaza, Borough Hall Courtroom, St. Francis Auditorium and The Brooklyn Historical Society. This free event includes readings, discussions, and panels with such literary, comedic and musical luminaries as: Salman Rushdie, Venus Williams, Sarah Silverman, Paul Krugman, Dennis Lehane, Paul…
B&N August 2010 Events (Robyn, Rosanne Cash, Kristin Hersh, Dave Mustaine, Kathy Griffin)
In September, Barnes & Noble will begin an aggressive promotion of its Nook e-readers by building 1,000-square-foot boutiques in all of its stores, with sample Nooks, demonstration tables, video screens and employees who will give customers advice and operating instructions. … To make room for the new Nook displays, Barnes & Noble plans to…
New Elvis Costello Tour Dates, “New” Live at Hollywood High Album Out Now + Broadway Musical News!
The Costello Show – Live at Hollywood High Elvis Costello and The Attractions’ legendary 1978 show at Hollywood High will surface on CD next month, marking the first time the performance has been available in its entirety. Titled “Live at Hollywood High,” the 20-song set is scheduled for a Jan. 12 release, and will include…
Rosanne Cash Vinyl Giveaway, “The List” World Premiere at St. Ann’s Warehouse
Rosanne Cash – The List Rosanne Cash‘s new album The List comes out this Tuesday (October 6) and it features versions of 12 classic songs selected from a list of essential country tunes given to her by her father, Johnny Cash, in 1973. On Tuesday, you’re releasing your 14th album, “The List,” a stirring leap…