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It's that magical time of year again and Santa is on his way back to Bookmans to hear your little one's holiday wishes! Santa will be in the Grant store from 10 A.M. until 12 P.M. this Saturday, December 5th, taking FREE pictures with the kids. While the kids wait for their pictures to print, Kidz Art will help them create some beautiful holiday keepsakes, and every child will leave with a special goodie bag filled with toys and treats from Bookmans. Don't miss this sensational two-hour holiday celebration brought to you by Bookmans!
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- December 03, 2009
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If any of you know our owner, Bob, then you know he has a passion for electric vehicles. And you've probably seen the old electric car charging station that we've had at our Grant location for years. Well, this morning we made groundbreaking progress as we jackhammered away the old charging station to prepare for the installation of a more efficient EV station, manufactured by Coulomb Technologies.
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- December 02, 2009
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Yesterday, the Capitol Christmas tree arrived in Washington D.C. and was presented to Congress. For the first time ever, Arizona was selected to provide the Capitol with an eighty-five foot tall blue spruce, harvested from the White Mountains. Arizona also provided another first. The tree made it's way across the country in the greenest way possible, using bio diesel fuel. Bookmans was proud to be part of this holiday tradition every step of the way. We provided the organizers with a hybrid car to transport their staff behind the tree. The caravan made stops throughout the United States, spreading holiday cheer and the message of living green.
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- December 01, 2009
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BookPALS (Performing Artists for Literacy in Schools), one of the fastest growing literacy programs in the country, is an all-volunteer program of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation. The Arizona chapter opened in 1998 and 11 years later has more than 60 readers devoting their time to 38 schools in the Phoenix Metro, Tucson, and Prescott Areas. Professional actors, broadcasters, theater students, and trained community volunteers read aloud weekly to classrooms throughout the school year. Bookmans is happy to welcome these incredibly animated advocates of literacy for the first time this weekend at our Phoenix & Mesa locations.
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- November 30, 2009
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With all that turkey, ham or tofurkey in your belly, you may want to kick back, relax and munch on some leftovers this weekend. But for all you go-getters out there, ditch the house and check out the variety of in-store events we will be hosting in Tucson and Phoenix.
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- November 27, 2009
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If you shop Bookmans then you know our return policy is pretty awesome, right? We give you seven days to return your purchase for any reason. Maybe you thought you'd love watching Aliens vs. Predator a million times, but if you watch it once and you think it stinks, bring it back! We don't want you to be stuck with it. And during the holidays, our return policy gets even better!
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- November 25, 2009
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Hey everyone! This is Gil! He is an amazing guy and one of Bookmans rocking cashiers. This weeks theme is all about animals and Gil has picked out some great stories to read to you. This weeks titles are: "Sheep in a Jeep" By Nancy Shaw "My River" By Shari Halpern "Toad Makes a Road" By Phil Roxbee Cox & Stephen Cartwright "If You See a Kitten" By John Butler Grab yourself a snack bag and a juice pouch, put your listening ears on, and we'll be all set to share more great picture books with you. A coloring activity will immediately follow Story Time, so just head over to the picture book reading area and look for the big container of CRAYONS! See you there!
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- 12/04/2009 10:00am - 11:00am
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- Bookmans Speedway
Bookmans is proud to present Blues Challenge winners Sweet Willie D Blues Band for an afternoon of amazing music. Come in and hear the amazing Blues performed by this fantastic band as they gear up to go to Memphis for the Blues Challenge finals. This is sure to be an afternoon of music that will get you groovin'.
- WHEN:
- 12/12/2009 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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- Bookmans Ina
Need a break from the holiday shopping? The Staff From Infinite Wellness Chiropractic will be in store today offering free 5 minute massages to all of our customers.
- WHEN:
- 12/05/2009 2:00pm
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- Bookmans Mesa
BookPALS is founded on a clear premise: children must be exposed to the magic of books to develop a love of reading. Who better to make that magic come alive than actors gifted in the art of storytelling? Bookmans is proud to partner with BookPALS in inviting Donna Yolanda to entertain with her fun and free readings of a couple holiday childrens books followed by a festive kids craft!
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- 12/06/2009 10:00am - 11:00am
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- Bookmans Phoenix
Bookmans in Flagstaff will be hosting a fabulous family-friendly holiday party on this second Saturday in December, complete with Santa, elves, cookies, face-painting, balloon-sculpting, and free gift wrapping by United Way! Come on over, entertain the kiddos, get a picture with Santa, and do some fun and affordable Christmas shopping. Santa is making his list and checking it twice, so you'd better come on by and make sure you're on it!
- WHEN:
- 12/12/2009 2:00pm
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- Bookmans Flagstaff
Join Robin Cupp of Healing Springs Acupuncture to learn why and how acupuncture can be used to successfully treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Colitis, and Crohn’s Disease.
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- 12/07/2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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- Bookmans Grant
In conjunction with Local First member, SpazDog Comics, the Arizona Ghostbusters will be collecting new unwrapped toys for the Children's Cancer Network. Often times cancer treatments place an incredible financial burden on families. This toy drive will bring joy to those families. If the spirit of giving isn't enough to get you out to this event perhaps the 28-foot-tall inflatable Stay Puft Marshmallow Man or a replica of the Ecto-1 Ghostbuster vehicle will grab your attention. Don't have a toy? SpazDog comics will match your donation if you a buy a figure from their store.
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- December 04, 2009
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One of my greatest and simplest joys in life has been my beloved pets. Our family malamute, Okie, was a proud, intelligent family guardian. Kallie, a golden retriever and my parents’ current dog, is a huge love bug and lapdog. My current dog, Reggie, is an Airedale, but a breeder reject due to his pink nose (a fatal flaw, apparently), is best friend to us all, including my 13-month-old daughter Maxine. He is gentle, funny, and affectionate. We adopted him about six months before my daughter was born, and I realize that, for my daughter, he will always have been a part of our family. I can’t even begin to think of the day that he’ll leave us.
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- December 02, 2009
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Bookmans in Flagstaff had a local nonprofits fair and pie-tasting last Saturday, complete with pecan, pumpkin, and apple pies, plus a bunch of great representatives from such organizations as Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project, SeniorCorp and Habitat for Humanity.
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- November 25, 2009
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- Excursions
Bookmans is a longtime advocate and the principal corporate sponsor of Literacy Volunteers of Tucson, a non-profit organization that works to improve the reading, writing and English-speaking skills of adults in our community. We are also proud to underwrite the annual 'lovetoread' breakfast, which helps collect support and raise awareness of the important work being done in our community. Check out our video that showcases Literacy Volunteers of Tucson and our relationship with this extraordinary organization!
To see the video, click here!
To see some of the other things we are doing in the community, visit our YouTube page!
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- November 24, 2009
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Bookmans and the First Marine Division Southern Arizona Chapter want to thank all of the amazing customers who came out on November 21st and donated to the Injured Marines Semper Fi Foundation. With your help we were able to raise much needed money to help our nations heroes as they return home. The Injured Marines Semper Fi Fund helps marines returning from service who have been injured or have life threatening illnesses. The Semper Fi Fund allows marines to have their families with them as they recover and provides quality of life solutions for the rest of their lives.
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- November 23, 2009
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FEATURED ORGANIZATIONS
Every quarter, Bookmans highlights the work of an important organization from each of our Arizona markets in our stores and on the web. Learn more about the organizations we support in Community.
PHOENIX/MESA
The Downtown Phoenix Public Market
Flagstaff
Operation School Bell
TUCSON
Southern Arizona Blues Heritage Foundation
Buy your Tickets at Bookmans
Don't have a way to purchase concert tickets online? Want to avoid Will Call? Bookmans sells tickets for a variety of shows and events throughout Arizona. Tickets are available in each of our stores, regardless of location. Handling fee is included in ticket price. See the complete schedule.
- WHEN:
- 12/05/2009 7:00pm
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- The Rock
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- 12/05/2009 7:30pm
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- Marquee Theatre
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- 12/05/2009 8:00pm
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- Clubhouse Music Venue
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- 12/06/2009 8:00pm
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- Marquee Theatre
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- 12/07/2009 7:00pm
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- Marquee Theatre
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- 12/08/2009 7:00pm
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- Marquee Theatre
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- 12/09/2009 8:00pm
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- Club Congress
- WHEN:
- 12/10/2009 8:00pm
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- Marquee Theatre
Featured Event
1st Annual Gut Check Worst Film Festival, The Best of Phoenix's Worst
If you’re looking for an alternative to the latest remake, reboot, or sequel at the multiplex, the 1st Annual Gut-Check Worst Film Festival is just the cure for your holiday blues! Join “The Midnite Movie Mamacita”, Andrea Beesley-Brown, at MADCAP Theaters on Friday, December 4th for a night of killer Chihuahuas, demonic blow-up dolls, homicidal hillbillies, and Desert Man-Beasts! In the spirit of the hit TV-show Mystery Science Theater 3000, bad-movie aficionados and cinema masochists will gather as four of Phoenix’s most infamous, locally-produced, cult films will be shown during a marathon screening! The festival starts at 7pm with a screening of Night of the Chihuahuas. Small. Furry. Adorable. Oh, and bloodthirsty, vengeance-fueled, carnivorous man eaters!
MADCAP Theater, Tempe
