Survive Phoenix Comicon or Any Other Comicon
By C’Loni Bailey, Assistant Manager at Bookmans Mesa Comic and pop culture conventions are gaining in popularity. Con season heads into full swing with Phoenix Comicon on May 28-31 and many others right around the corner. Once a niche market, geeks are now a dominant…
The Perfect Memorial Day in Flagstaff
Memorial Day officially marks the beginning of the summer season. As we welcome sunny weather, creek days, summer concerts and afternoons sipping cool beverages on the patio, let Bookmans set you up with the perfect start. This year, we encourage everyone to head to Flagstaff….
Geeking Out with Bookmans
May is Geeking Out Month at Bookmans! This month, we celebrate all the superfans, the gamers, the Whovians and Hobbits. Express your love for whatever it is that you’re into. We have your back. Engage in dynamic events at each Bookmans location and around your…
Bookmans Flag Attends Capi 2015
Bookmans Flag received an invitation to attend the 28th Annual Capi Conference. Northern AZ Pride in partnership with LA Pride hosted the Annual General Meeting in Flag on March 19 through the 22. Pride organizations from all over the Southwest gathered at the High Country Conference Center…
Ticket Tuesdays — In the Mood
**CONTEST CLOSED**Travel to the days of zoot suits, wing tips and killer swing dance skills! The music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman is coming to town. Don’t miss your chance to get in on some classic String of Pearls and I Found…
Mrs. Green’s World Makes Tucson Festival of Books Appearance
Your Mother Called (Mother Earth)… You’d Better Call Her Back! carries Gina Murphy-Darling’s passionate message of respect for Mother Earth. Mrs. Green’s World, including Murphy-Darling herself, joins Bookmans from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 14 at the Tucson Festival of Books booth #328.
Mrs. Green's World Makes Tucson Festival of Books Appearance
Your Mother Called (Mother Earth)… You’d Better Call Her Back! carries Gina Murphy-Darling’s passionate message of respect for Mother Earth. Mrs. Green’s World, including Murphy-Darling herself, joins Bookmans from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 14 at the Tucson Festival of Books booth #328.
Global Divestment Day
The 13th of February typically means buying candy hearts and preparing declarations of love and devotion for that special someone in your life. While we enjoy seeing blissful couples come together to show their appreciation for one another, February 13 also marks a different kind…
#28DaysofBlackCosplay
By C’loni Bailey, EEC Manager for Bookmans Mesa In recognition of Black History month, #28DaysofBlackCosplay is trending in the Twitterverse as well as on Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram. We immensely enjoy seeing pictures of everyone’s favorite Black cosplayers each day. Initiated by prolific cosplayer Chaka…
Bookmans Presents: Nerd Slam
A battle of epic proportions, the first Bookmans Presents: Nerd Slam took place at Firecreek Coffee Company. Firecreek was packed with sci-fi and gaming enthusiasts ready to slam their way to the top and be crowned Flagstaff’s ultimate nerd. Nerds took to the stage one…
Geeking Out With Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest
By C’Loni Bailey, Electronics Manager at Bookmans Mesa An interesting thing about comic conventions in Arizona is that despite how large a city Phoenix is, the geek community is relatively small and insular. Everyone knows everyone else, or at least knows someone who knows someone…
Choose Your Arizona Adventures
The rest of the world may be done with the holiday season, but it’s the perfect time of year to get out of the house and travel off the beaten path in Arizona. Festivals abound, outdoor activities thrive and obscure cultural functions are in full…
Celebrate Jan-YOU-ary
It’s a new year, full of possibility! This is the perfect time for ambitious resolutions, trying unfamiliar things and reevaluating goals. But remember to put that special someone first — YOU! We celebrate Jan-YOU-Ary all month long at Bookmans with rejuvenating events and activities. Each…
Growing Waldorf Education with Desert Marigold
We recently caught up with Bookmans School Challenge 2013 finalist and $3000 winner, Desert Marigold School (DMS). As a public charter school inspired by Waldorf education, DMS focuses on giving students a world-class education, complete with arts, crafts, music, movement and experiential learning. Their popular…
A Month of Merriment at Bookmans
From the winter wonderland of Flagstaff to the urban oasis of Phoenix to the saguaro covered foothills of Tucson, the holiday season in Arizona is unlike any other. This December we celebrate a Month of Merriment. Oh, what fun! Each store hosts free activities with…
5 Ways to Shop Local, Give Local in Phoenix
November is a great time to be thankful for friends, family and Arizona weather. We like to remember how great it is to be Arizonans by throwing shout outs to the local organizations that make our communities unique. This holiday season, take advantage of these…
Win Local Loot: Treasure Hunt Returns
Just in time for the week of Blackbeard Friday and Small Business Saturday, Bookmans collaborates with Local First AZ (LFA) and local radio stations, Hot 97.5/103.9 and The Oasis 95.1 to bring you an action-packed Twitter Treasure Hunt! We have hidden five fabulous gift bags…
Exploring the Great Outdoors with Alpine Leadership Academy
Alpine Leadership Academy is anything but your average center for learning. This 2013 Bookmans School Challenge winner is a 2-year magnet learning program based out of Mount Elden Middle School in Flagstaff. In the 4 years since its inception, Alpine successfully created a curriculum focused…
Ticket Tuesdays — Ghost Brothers of Darkland County
**CONTEST CLOSED**Good news! Stephen King, John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett conspired to create a Southern Gothic, supernatural musical and it’s coming our way. Ghost Brothers of Darkland County is touring across North America and stops at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3 at the…
Shop Local, Give Local In Flagstaff
This November Bookmans stores across Arizona ask customers to be a part of our Shop Local, Give Local campaign. As all six of our entertainment exchanges partner with local commerce in our communities with the intent to promote shopping locally this and future holiday seasons. Bookmans…
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