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December 2008
December Events Calendar
First Friday Artwalk – Caryn West artist & author of The Trouble with the Alphabet
On display in the bookstore will be the 26 vivid and compelling portraits of children from around the word that are included in the book. Please join us, meet the author, see the images of the world’s children, learn their stories and move with us from apathy to activism. Make this year’s Christmas gift “the gift that gives back.” Free cookies & ½ price wine.
Friday, December 5th, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Book Signing & Presentation – Rod Hanna & Tom Ross photographer and author of Seasons of Light: Impressions of Steamboat and the Yampa Valley
As the seasons turn, patient observers can see the changes in the quality of light that frames Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley. This books is for those who sense a connection to the land and revel in its sometimes dramatic; sometimes subtle beauty. Through Rod Hanna’s trained eye, the light becomes the subject and the landscape – flowers, trees, grasses, rivers, rock formations, and seasonal colors – provides the ultimate setting.
Saturday, December 6th, 2:00 – 5:00 PM (Talk begins @ 2:00)
Book Signing & Presentation – Jim Steinberg photographer of Colorado Scenic Byways
These classic routes are portrayed in stunning photographs and lyrical and informative essays. The companion volume, Colorado Scenic Byways: Atlas and Road Guide, explores each route in more detail, including maps and altitude profiles, essential facts, unique and fun sights and events along the way, and insider tips from the photographer and writer.
Sunday, December 14th, 2:00 – 5:00 PM (Talk begins @ 2:00)
Reenactment & Book Signing – with Dan Tyler & Betty Henshaw
When Leroy Carpenter left his home near Tipton, Iowa, in April 1871 to pursue farming in Greeley, Colorado, he left behind Martha Bennett, a young lady from De Witt, Iowa. The two had been introduced the previous fall and began writing letters to each other in December of 1870. Over the next sixteen months their correspondence would blend romantic elements with the practical challenges of frontier life as the two developed intimacy, fell in love, and eventually married.
Tuesday, December 16th, 5:00 – 7:00
Book Signings –
Cammi Montieth author of Get Real
Tired of who you see in the mirror? Don’t worry! With Cammi Montieth’s easy to follow advice and soul-searching exercises, your confidence will be back in no time! By teaching women how to truly identify with their inner self and set aside reeking thinking, Get Real offers inspiration to get back on your feet.
Charles W. Hankins author of Gateway to the Past
What if you found a portal through which you could travel to the past? What would you do; where would it lead? Join Bob Longmont as he takes a journey of self-discovery into his past, where he will come face-to-face with both history and his future.
Saturday, December 20th, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Book Signing – Michael Guerriero author of Party Across America: 101 of the Greatest Festivals, Sporting Events, and Celebrations in the U.S.
It’s one awesome time after another as travelers crisscross the country in search of the next great experience. Whether they want to rock out in Tennessee at Bonnaroo or enjoy some “Rocky Mountain oysters” at Montana’s Testicle Festival, this is the perfect companion for all travelers looking to have some good ol’ American fun.
Sunday, December 21st, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
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