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Time Out
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out
The Strand is opening a new bookstore and cafe near Lincoln Center next month
As the saying goes, when one bookstore closes, another one opens—or something like that. While we were sad to hear that Shakespeare & Co. would be shuttering its Upper West Side location, we are relieved to report that the uptown neighborhood would soon be gaining another bookstore, courtesy of The Strand. Yes, The Strand will officially take ownership of the Shakespeare & Co. location at 2020 Broadway, between 69th and 70th Streets, near Lincoln Center. After moving into the space on June 1 to restock and complete minor renovations, the 2,500-square-foot new outpost of The Strand—a beloved NYC chain that already has locations at 828 Broadway and 450 Columbus Avenue, as well as kiosks in Central Park and LaGuardia Airport—will open to the public in early July, per owners. 'Shakespeare & Co. has been an invaluable and treasured resource on the West Side since the 1980s and in 2018 opened a store near Lincoln Center to build on this tradition. The Strand Book Store aims to honor and continue this legacy as we expand our presence on the Upper West Side with the addition of this new store. And of course, all current Shakespeare & Co. booksellers and baristas will retain their employment with us,' said The Strand's owner Nancy Bass Wyden, whose family has owned the legendary bookstore for three generations. 'We cannot wait to deepen our commitment to the Upper West Side by offering all the great things The Strand is known for: exquisite curation of new, used, and rare books, our Blind Date with a Book program, Studio Strand and other bookish merchandise, expert bookseller recommendations, and our extensive event programming for children and adults,' she added. Along with shelves upon shelves of books—though it's unclear if the new storefront will boast the brand's signature "18 Miles" of books—The Strand at Lincoln Center will also serve as a café serving
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
2nd & Charles to hold Penny-a-Page sale
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) –The bookstore 2nd & Charles will hold its Penny-a-Page sale next week. The sale is on March 29. During this promotion, members of the store's free rewards program can buy up to five used books for the cost of one penny per page number. For example, a 500-page used book could be purchased for $5. Store locations in Alabama include Hoover, Oxford, Madison and Dothan. Birmingham Public Library hosting nearly 70 events for students and families on spring break According to the 2nd & Charles website, the promotion excludes boxed sets, rare books, books without page numbers, books over $50, books included with 'Blind Date with a Book,' journals, comics, audio books and mini gift books. Books included in the promotion will have an orange label or a label marked 'used.' Stores will open at 9 a.m. the day of the sale. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A deep dive into ‘Dazzling Dakota' at Augustana University
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – From the rural northern plains of South Dakota to state parks in Sioux Falls, one local artist is showcasing the natural beauty across the state. Federal law enforcement crews in Brandon Inside the Center for Western Studies on campus, you'll find 'Dazzling Dakota,' a larger-than-life solo collection that highlights the seasons in South Dakota. 'This gallery is unique because it is all one artist,' Augustana University student, Elizabeth Toso said. 'And that is kind of rare as I've seen from our previous shows. I'd also say that the variety of artwork that Mecca has in this gallery is really impressive.' Mecca Rutherford of Sioux Falls is the artist behind these stunning landscapes, a skill she's been crafting for decades. 'I always wanted to get to landscapes, but they were more complex to create a landscape versus just painting a flower or the flowers. So it was a progression, I had always longed to get into landscaping, but I wasn't as skilled at it at first,' Rutherford said. At age 11, Rutherford knew she wanted to pursue art. However, it was about three years ago that she got back to the easel full-time. In 2023, Kami Miller with the Center for Western Studies at Augie saw Rutherford's work at Artists of the Plains. 'She would be a great artist to have for a solo show for a number of reasons. As you can tell in the show, her pieces are very large, which is good for a large gallery space like this,' Miller said. Siouxland Libraries is offering a 'Blind Date with a Book' The project would take months of planning with canvases spanning up to six and eight feet says the size of Rutherford's paintings offers an immersive experience. 'What I love about that piece is you can stand and look at it and feel like you're brought right into that moment,' Miller said. 'I'm sure almost every South Dakota resident has had that experience of having a perfect South Dakota sunset.' Rutherford spent nearly a year creating the collection. And if you look closely, you'll see why. 'I'm actually sort of sculpting these specific areas of the foreground or the sky or whatever part that I'm sculpting. So it's almost like they're sculpted first and then they're painted,' Rutherford said. For the collection, Rutherford drew inspiration from many areas including Good Earth State Park in Sioux Falls. 'They just love their memories there, it draws on memories. A number of people said they've grown up in rural, they grew up on a farm. They did a lot of baling. So the hay bales really speak to them,' Rutherford said. Toso helps set up different exhibits for the center. She says this collection brings back memories from her childhood. 'I just have this specific memory of sitting in the car and the sun was setting and you could just see the sun shining through the clouds. And it's almost that exact image driving through the plains, driving through hayfields, cornfields and like those hay bales even. Like the details are all there. And I feel like I've been there like in that painting,' Toso said. Connecting memories like Toso's to Rutherford's oil paintings is something she loves to hear as an artist. At the front of the center, you'll find a guest book for viewers to leave comments. 'With the size of the work and the fact that it's your home state, I think that you will find that it's very inspiring and I think you will find that it will bring you comfort and hope and peace,' Rutherford said. The Sioux Falls Art Council helped sponsor the supplies for this March Rutherford will perform a live painting demonstration for the public at the center free of charge. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Siouxland Libraries is offering a ‘Blind Date with a Book'
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Valentine's Day is only hours away and Siouxland Libraries is looking to play the role of matchmaker. If you're a fan of books but stuck on what to read next, Siouxland Libraries is offering a Blind Date with a Book. O'Gorman gamers getting set for Esports state tourney 'Blind Date with a Book is a readers' advisory program where a customer fills out a survey, tells us a little bit about the kind of books that they enjoy reading and then library staff at the downtown branch we hand pick a book and write a personalized note as to why we think you'd like it,' library associate Jayde Hart said. Jayde Hart is a library associate at the downtown branch and says the survey is eight questions, including what you're interested in reading. 'Fiction or non-fiction, audiobooks, all that fun stuff, and then we ask about your favorite types of genres, so whether you like mysteries, historical, or if you just a non-fiction reader,' Hart said. 'I completed the survey yesterday, and received my match today, a book on the life of Olympic gold medalist and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, Jim Thorpe,' KELOLAND's Travis Fossing said. 'I've completed some requests in as little as ten minutes, it's taken me a half-hour for some others, it just really depends upon the niche interests of the customer,' Hart said. 'I am a perfectionist so I feel like some surveys I will overthink it to the max and spend too much time on it,' library associate Leah Tanis said. anis is part of the team reviewing surveys and selecting books. 'There's so many great books out there that I don't think you could go wrong. I think when you have an avid reader it gets a little tricky because you worry about if they've read it already,' Tanis said. Whatever your preference in books, Hart says Blind Date with a Book is also about building community. 'There is something just so amazing about having a hand picked book for you and then knowing that a librarian really took the time to appreciate what your reading preferences are,' Hart said. Blind Date with a Book runs through the end of February, which is National Library Lovers' Month. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
