Salutations.
First, the sad news. Hedda,
our celebrated
feline friend, did not survive surgery for an infected kidney.
Loganberry and Hedda celebrated their shared 10th birthday just a year
and a half ago; it seems much too soon to bid good-bye. Her
webpage has
been lovingly revised, and we mourn the loss.
We'll be closed for the 4th of July, and open on the Monday preceeding
it from noon until 8pm.
Exciting
recent acquisitions
- the elusive and sought-after Distinguished Homes of Shaker
Heights
- many butterfly books flying in the front windows
- some nice coffee table books on interior design
- lots of paperback classic and avant-garde plays, and some
excellent Shakespeare criticism
- the 16-volume American Heritage set of the History of the
United States
- great summer reading, tons of fiction and bargains for all ages
Book Signing
Pat
Mote, Cleveland's Playhouse Square
Saturday, July 15, 1-3pm
In the early 1920s, five opulent theaters—the Allen, the Ohio, the
State, the Palace, and the Hanna—opened on Euclid Avenue in downtown
Cleveland. They offered theater, vaudeville, name bands
and entertainers, and films. Unfortunately, the introduction of
television and the flight to the suburbs in the 1950s and 1960s turned
the theaters into ghost palaces destined for the wrecking ball. In
1970, a bold group of planners led by Raymond K. Shepardson formed the
Playhouse Square Association, a nonprofit group dedicated to saving the
theaters. A 25-year restoration endeavor emerged that raised $53
million, culminating in the largest theater restoration project in the
world. Today Playhouse Square Center ranks second only to New York’s
Lincoln Center as North America’s largest performing arts complex.
Arcadia Publishing, 2006, paperback, 128 pages, $19.99
Book Signing & Talk
If you've seen the Al Gore movie, and wonder how to effect change in
your own life, start with a look at your own front yard...
Ted
Steinberg, American Green
Thursday, July 27, 7pm
Ted Steinberg, Professor of History and Law at Case Western Reserve
University, has worked as an environmental historian for nearly twenty
years. He is the winner of the National Outdoor Book Award and a
two-time Pulitzer Prize Nominee. His new book,
American Green: The
Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Lawn, chronicles the history of the
suburban mania for green yards, and the impact this quest has had on
the environment and public health. Steinberg's indictment of American
lawn culture with its carefree adoption of hazardous materials,
muffler-less machines, and wanton water use will make you think twice
before throwing down the weed and feed and turning on the sprinkler.
Come with a sense of humor and a willingness to see your yard through
different-colored glasses.
Co-sponsored with the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
Artist Reception
Woody Blue: With Unflagging Spirit
Monday,
July 3, 6-8pm
At age 50, Woody Blue, peace activist, began making whimsical flags out
of spare cloth. In the past 4 years, she has taken every opportunity to
insert her flags into an increasingly war-driven world.
Now, 800 flags later, she invites you to join her in a free
evening of textile art, humor, outrageous discussion, and gourmet
refreshments.
Concert
Edie Carey
Friday, July 28, 8pm
Edie Carey grabs hold of her audiences and doesn't let go until she
steps off the stage. Carey's wry and self-mocking humor, coupled with
her ability to tell a great story, makes audiences feel as though they
have just spent the evening with a very close friend. Given the triple
threat of her magnetic stage presence, heart-grabbing songs, and almost
unearthly voice, it's no wonder that the word about Carey is traveling
fast. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
Stump
the Bookseller Selection of the month
G332: Girl wins geography test to earn trip
I read this book in the 70's and loved it. It was about a girl who
lived in boarding school or an orphanage. She was put in time out in a
classroom where she read a geography book. She used that knowledge to
get the best grade on a test which earned her a trip with her teacher.
They had a great adventure over the summer. Any help would be
appreciated! Thank you!!!
Gaming Girls
Thursday, July 13, 7pm
Second Thursday Game Night continues. Last month there were unexpected
prizes for Mexican Train champions. Who knows what surprises might be
in store this month? For one thing, Harriett vows to work on that
infamous cork board!
Annex Gallery
James
Cozart: Winter in Bavaria
Opening Reception: Thursday, July 6, 6-8pm
When James Cozart was in the Army during World War II, he took his
camera with him. These are not journalistic war shots however, but
rather beautiful sweeping panoramas of the German countryside:
mountains, valleys, and snow, in a luscious black and white depth that
captures the deep nostalgia of a time gone by. New prints of these old
negatives bring life to the quiet beauty of the snowy countryside of
old Bavaria.
Jimmy is a charter member of the Fine Arts
Society, founded by Charles
Pinkney, and also a long time member of the Karamu Camera Guild. Show continues through July 31.
I hope to see you browsing at Loganberry soon!
peace,
Harriett
Loganberry Books
13015 Larchmere Boulevard; Shaker Heights,
Ohio 44120; 216.795.9800
Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm