Monthly Archives: September 2009

Decatur Beer Festival Ticket Release, October 1

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Rube Ambler

Tomorrow begins Rocktober.  There is so much good music coming to town this month, we can’t wait to see even just a smattering of it.  Keep your eye on our calendar. It’s also the great drinking month of Oktoberfest.  So start … Continue reading →

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Book Club: Catch-All Book Group, October 12

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Rube Ambler

By Yankee Rose Decatur’s own Little Shop of Stories will be hosting its Catch-All Book Group on Monday, October 12 at 7PM.  This month they will be discussing Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer.  Just a note … Continue reading →

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Music Label Actually Wants Fans to Hear Music

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Rube Ambler

Decatur based, and internationally adored, Paste Magazine reports that Warner Music has come to terms with YouTube to allow music by its artists (interesting isn’t it how we still think of labels “owning” artists?) to accompany videos posted on YouTube.   We’re … Continue reading →

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Off the Shelf, Book Review: Coyote Blue by Christopher Moore

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Rube Ambler

By Yankee Rose It is a rare occasion when you find an author who you can’t get enough of, so rare in fact, it’s almost like finding the perfect man. He makes you laugh out loud, you can’t bear to … Continue reading →

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Modest Mouse Video by Heath Ledger

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Rube Ambler
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Man Booker Prize 2009 Short List

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Rube Ambler

Okay, we’ll admit it, some of you might not be checking up on us for the books.   It started out light, some humor, some music related reads, maybe a graphic novel or two (okay we never actually reviewed any of … Continue reading →

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Cabbagetown: Another (almost) dull Atlanta Flood story

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Rube Ambler

By now you are assuredly aware that Atlanta has had a little rain lately.  The flooding touched everyone, even if only through the discomfort of a long commute or a day off school for the kiddies (which may or may … Continue reading →

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Slaid Cleaves, Dec. 3 at Eddie’s Attic

Posted on September 26, 2009 by Rube Ambler

Slaid Cleaves is a triumph of a songwriter.  We stumbled upon Slaid a few years ago and have waited patiently for him to give us another long player of his well crafted skill.  For a sense of the man, and … Continue reading →

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Alan Lightman, Oct. 7 at Agnes Scott

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Rube Ambler

Author and professor Alan Lightman will be speaking on the “Intersection of Science and Humanties” at Agnes Scott on October 7 at 7:30.  Prof. Lightman is well qualified to speak on this topic as he holds a Ph.D. in physics, … Continue reading →

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Pub Fiction: Coming Soon – Lolita

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Rube Ambler

Can I really say that in the header?  Oh, already did.  Oops.  Oh well. Anyway, the second edition of the DeKalb County Public Library (or DCPL, again to save keystrokes) sponsored Pub Fiction will be held Thursday, October 15.  The … Continue reading →

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