Civic Orchestra of Tucson Brings the Zoo
Our Tucson Bookmans locations hosted the Civic Orchestra of Tucson as part of our Summer Kids Events series. They offer a unique opportunity for kids of all ages to try out real orchestra instruments including horns, trumpets, violins basses and xylophones during their very hands…
Your Third Place
School’s out, summer is here and it’s darn hot out there — but not at your local Bookmans. We love learning new things, we have only one season and it’s called awesome, and we keep the air nice and cool. We have done this long…
Summer Fun with Civic Orchestra of Tucson
Is your summer filled with exciting and fun, not to mention free, events and activities for your entire family? If you shop at Bookmans, your answer is YES! Every summer we roll out the events carpet with creative and original events for you. It is…
Behind the Trade Counter: Meet Musical Instrument Supervisor Paul Tiller
Bookmans Ina has a new Musical Instrument Supervisor. Paul Tiller totally rocked our electronics department for the past 3 years, but with his vast knowledge and complete passion for music, it was a no brainer to name him the new head honcho for the instrument…
June Is Music Month at Bookmans
Summer is here and with it comes a symphony of harmonious events! June is Music Month at Bookmans and we celebrate with sonic entertainment. From instrument workshops to outdoor summer concerts, don’t miss the musical fun! While you’re at Bookmans, check out our Musical Instrument…
Geek Games 2015 Recap
While our Mesa and Phoenix brethren attended Phoenix Comicon in all its geeky glory, we up north put on a geek culture celebration of our own — Geek Games 2015. The first annual Geek Games took place with all the tournaments, activities and competitions we…
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….
Time Travel Pop Culture at Bookmans Flag
We love things old and new. That’s why we buy, sell, trade things like vinyl and VHS tapes. We fill our shelves with items that can’t be found at your everyday department store. We geek out over limited edition. We swoon at the sight of…
Free Summer Kids Events 2015
Bells rang and classes dismissed. Parents are left entertaining young ones for three hot, exhausting months. We love our kids. Their smiles intoxicate us as they cuddle in our arms. Little is as satisfying as watching children as they get that “aha” moment. Even so,…
Cowabunga! A Ninja Turtles Tutorial
Bookmans Ina hosts geek-tacular crafts for our weekly Craft-A-Palooza! Whether it’s Doctor Who that gets you going or Adventure Time, we’ve got something in store for geeks of all stripes. Have you always wanted your own golden snitch like the one in Harry Potter? Or…
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…
Recognize the 4th R and Repurpose CDs
Recycle, Reduce and Reuse are important ways to keep our planet healthy. We try to incorporate all three into our daily routine at Bookmans. Reuse is what our business model is based on. We use paper, recyclable bags and we recycle the books that are…
Madonna Rebel Heart Tour Ticket Giveaway
**CONTEST CLOSED**Just when the Valley of the Sun was running low on musical moxie and blonde ambition, a single-named pop heroine stepped in to save the day. Who’s that girl? It’s the fabulous Madonna and she stops in Glendale as part of her current Rebel…
Find Your Musical Instruments at Bookmans
We know how important finding the right instrument is. When you are trying to create a signature sound coming close won’t do. It has to be just right. Whether it is a germanium fuzz pedal or a Native American flute, that perfect instrument is out…
Easy Lorax Flowerpot Tutorial
Throw a kid-friendly Earth Day party the right way — with a Lorax celebration! Provide guests with floofy, yellow mustaches and put on your DVD of The Lorax. Afterward, use this Lorax flowerpot tutorial from Bookmans Midtown to create gifts to take home.
Spring and Green April Events
Springtime is here! We have plans to get outdoors, engage with the community and renew our environmental efforts. With Earth Day right around the corner, we expose our Green Heart. Additionally, each store hosts free and fun events get the most of Spring Celebrations and…
Banned Book Club: American Psycho
No book has caused more controversy since its publication than American Psycho by Brett Easton Ellis. If you’ve seen the movie, your insides have surely coiled in revolt from Patrick Bateman’s violent and outlandish murders; and the book is only worse. So extreme were a…
Buy, Sell, Trade Movies with Bookmans
Everyone has their thing. Maybe you get lost in a book, strum away on a guitar or play video games for countless hours. These are all Bookmans approved ways to kill time. The one thing that every family, friend and proud loner can talk about…
Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (Tutorial)
“Do you want to build a snowman?” The answer is always a resounding, YES! Desert dwellers know that springtime has arrived and the increasing temperatures are a harbinger of the summer heat to come. Never fear because Bookmans Grant knows a way make it feel…
Dos and Don’ts of Bookmans
Taking a cue from the fashion mags on our shelves, Bookmans Speedway generated a Dos and Don’ts of Bookmans list. The most important Dos are to express yourself, have fun and love what you love. Getting past the cumbayah crap, let’s look at the other…
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