bookshop events for March and April

[jbeck...@aol.com]

Jack and Wendy welcome you to the March/April email for Tales of the Lonesome Pine Used Books in Big Stone Gap, VA. All events are free and at the bookstore unless noted.

Big Stone Gap's about due for some fun, so shake a leg at the dance this Friday, March 14!! Featuring live music with Celtic band Sigean, this ceilidh includes circle and couple dances, and performance spots for all storytellers, singers and musicians. Meet at the bookstore at 7 p.m. and we'll adjourn to the church (three doors down) after basic instruction. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. Refreshments are free; bring something to share if you like.

Kids can make an Easter ornament here noon-2 p.m. Saturday, March 15. CLOTHES WARNING: Glue and glitter !!!

India Night, featuring Thamil Ramakrishnan and friends, is being moved, probably to Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m. We just learned there is to be a benefit concert for Big Stone Gap here the night we originally scheduled, so we're rescheduling with Thamil; she's with family just now so stay tuned for the exact date. You don't want to miss Thamil's dry humor or exquisite demonstrations.

We host five monthly events:
music starting at 1 p.m. each first Sunday, welcoming all performers and listeners to the circle sing/jam
writing group at 7 p.m. each first Monday
needlework night at 7 each first Thursday
Second Thursday Of the Month Players, aka STOMP, offering theatre games for all ages at 7 p.m
book club starting at 6:30 p.m. each third Thursday, hosted by Sue Vaughn.
You'll have grand fun bellowing along to show tunes, gospel, and rock and roll hits on Sunday, and there's no gentler company than the needleworkers who gather on Thursday. Writers, readers, and theatrical types come one come all to these special nights, and remember: What happens at STOMP, stays at STOMP!

If you're interested in learning to knit, Fiona Zahnke will host a class all the Tuesdays in April, starting at 7 p.m. $25 for beginning ("which way do the needles go" level) knitters includes needles but bring your own yarn; experienced knitters are welcome to hang out for free.

MURDER IN THE BOOKSHOP is Saturday, April 12th. Reservations required to be assigned a character in this interactive night, written by Jennifer Mullins, starting at 7.

Earlier Saturday, April 12th (noon-1p.m.) local celebs will read their favorite children's books to celebrate DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) day. Kids of all ages welcome.

Finally, a FARMERS MARKET is on the way! Scheduled to begin in May, Big Stone Gap's own Elizabeth Jones is heading a team looking for produce producers of all sizes; contact us at the bookstore if you are interested.

Thanks to all of you who called to check on us after the storms; it's good to have such friends.
Jack and Wendy, proprietors
Tales of the Lonesome Pine Used Books and Music
404 Clinton Ave E Big Stone Gap, VA 276-523-5097

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