Congratulations to Changing Hands Bookstore, Phoenix and Tempe, Ariz., which is celebrating its 50th birthday tomorrow, March 30, with events at both stores. Anniversary treats include a limited-edition 50th anniversary T-shirt designed by local artist Jon Arvizu, a $10 discount on purchases of $50 or more, and a "Reading RX" notepad for the first 200 customers who use a discount coupon.
At the Tempe store, events tomorrow include:
9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Friendship bracelet craft for kids.
11:30 a.m.: 50th anniversary toast with Changing Hands owners Gayle Shanks, Bob Sommer, and Cindy Dach.
12-1:45 p.m.: The Guerrero Family plays music drawing inspiration from the diverse musical legacy of the Americas.
2-4 p.m.: Valley musical legend Walt Richardson performs.
At the Phoenix store:
All day: Happy hour at First Draft Book Bar.
9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Friendship bracelet craft for kids.
12-3 p.m.: DJ Bad Buddhist spins a mix of underground jazz, soul, gospel, and alternative.
3-5 p.m.: DJ Rad Dude spins music from the past decades.
5 p.m.: 50th anniversary toast with Gayle Shanks, Bob Sommer, and Cindy Dach.
6-8 p.m.: Walt Richardson performs.
