Visit Bookmans for Back-to-School Band and Orchestra Instruments
Everyone knows we are your local resource for back-to-school used English Lit. books, but we are also your musical instrument headquarters! Children who are exposed to music and those who play an instrument do better in school than those who don’t. Exposure to music may…
Catch Movie Madness at Bookmans
August is Movie Madness Month at Bookmans as we celebrate the silver screen (and all the other movie screens)! Stop by every location for movie-themed events that are sure to be cinematicly awesome. Each store hosts free activities for all ages. From Muppet shenanigans to…
How to Buy Musical Instruments for Novices
Your kid wants to learn the cello, but cellos take up space and cost a pretty penny. Plus, there’s a chance s/he won’t stick to it. With a quality used instrument (purchased or rented) from Bookmans and a few pro-shopping tips, you can support every…
Tattoos of Bookmans Speedway: Part 1, a Survey
Bookmans Speedway employees have a lot to say, sometimes we say it through images — images on our bodies. Tattoos tell a story, share a belief, or evoke a memory, but mostly they are fun and meaningful. The employees of Bookmans proudly display our body…
Book Review: Empty Mansions by Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell, Jr.
Reviewed by Darcy Short Empty Mansions by Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell, Jr. is the true story of Huguette Clark, daughter of copper baron and corrupt Senator W.A. Clark. At the time she died, Clark was one of the richest women in the world….
Fold Yourself Into the Art of Origami at Bookmans
Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. Known in Japan as 折り紙?, The word comes from ori meaning “folding” and kami meaning “paper”. Origami began in the 17th century and became popular outside of Japan in the mid 1900s. Since then it spread…
Geek out with MarioKart64
By Bridget Rowan There are a few things from growing up in the 90s that you just know were life altering cool — Razor scooters, Pokemon, Nickelodeon’s All That. Nothing comes close to the immeasurable awesomeness that is Super Mario Kart. Released in 1992, Super…
Bookmans Speedway’s Bauble Bonanza
You won’t believe what arrived in Bookmans Speedway’s latest shipment of accessories! Think anything but minimalist; think big, think bold, think red carpet. Bookmans declares that color is in and we have the perfect jewelry that defines the term “statement piece”. There is nothing subtle…
Bookmans Speedway's Bauble Bonanza
You won’t believe what arrived in Bookmans Speedway’s latest shipment of accessories! Think anything but minimalist; think big, think bold, think red carpet. Bookmans declares that color is in and we have the perfect jewelry that defines the term “statement piece”. There is nothing subtle…
Bookmans Flagstaff Goes to Paper Trail
The first ever Paper Trail took place this past weekend as local businesses and organizations in Downtown Flagstaff opened their doors to the community’s literary enthusiasts to celebrate the written and spoken word. Bridget Rowan (a Bookmans alumnus) and John Quinonez came up with Paper…
Bookmans Summer Kids Event Recap (July 14-18)
Summertime is coming to a close, but Bookmans Summer Kids Events are in full effect. Check out what we did last week and catch the final weeks of fun and fabulous events. For the full schedule, visit our Events Calendar. Let’s celebrate summer all around…
Crafty Customers Wanted at Bookmans Speedway
Bookmans Speedway is full of crafty customers. You might be one! If you are talented with your hands, creative and daring, let us know, we are looking for your special skills. Bookmans Speedway has a full to bursting crafting department with books, guides, how-tos and…
Ticket Tuesdays — Peter Murphy: “Lion” North America Tour 2014 at The Rialto
People who love dark and dreary music love Peter Murphy, who provided the vocals that linked 70s glam punk to 90s industrial music. Murphy himself has evolved into quite the crooner and Tucsonans will get a chance to hear his new music and a few…
Ticket Tuesdays — Peter Murphy: "Lion" North America Tour 2014 at The Rialto
People who love dark and dreary music love Peter Murphy, who provided the vocals that linked 70s glam punk to 90s industrial music. Murphy himself has evolved into quite the crooner and Tucsonans will get a chance to hear his new music and a few…
Bookmans Summer Kids Events Recap (July 7-11)
Bookmans Summer Kids Events are going strong. Get out of the warm weather and cool off with fun and fabulous events. Check out what we did and don’t miss our upcoming awesome events. For the full schedule, visit our Events Calendar. Here’s to more good…
Entertainment for Road Trips and Sunny Days
It doesn’t take much looking around to know it’s summer. The kids are out of school looking for some fun, the malls are full, the dogs (and cats) are panting and everything and everyone is melting. Maybe your family has decided to get away. It…
Break from Summer Blockbusters with Mind Movies
Everyone loves a good movie but a really, really good movie starts with a great story. In the olden days, families gathered around a fire and listened to the clan story teller weave an epic tale of daring do to captivate listeners. Times changed with…
Book Review: Carsick by John Waters
Review by Darcy Short Cult trash film director John Waters hitchhiked from his home in Baltimore, Maryland to his apartment in San Francisco in 2012. This book details his journey. Carsick is made up of three parts; first he fantasizes about the best that could…
Ticket Tuesdays — The Book Club Play
**CONTEST NOW CLOSED** Check out this opportunity to see The Book Club Play at a reasonable price — free. The Actors Theatre presents this literary comedy at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 19 at the Black Theatre Troupe Building, 1333 E. Washington St. in Phoenix….
Dog Days of Summer Pet Adoption
Bookmans Flagstaff was all about the fluffy and cuddly as we continued our animal welfare month with a Dog Days of Summer Pet Adoption. Partnering with local pet rescues like Coconino Humane Association and Paw Placement of Northern Arizona, Bookmans customers checked out all these awesome…
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