| Happenings at WORDS and AFTERWORDS Hardy, AR |
April & May 2009 | |
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Greetings!
Believe it or not, it has been 2 years since we opened the doors to AfterWords and began the Words and AfterWords experience. My what a ride! I remember putting together the business plan in late 2005 wondering how close we would be to the plan in a couple years. Actually we are pretty close on content, money is another subject. Books are still major with our plan, but who would have guessed how much music, art, and great eats would contribute. As my late wife, JaNoel, would say "all tours include food". Its' definitely at the center of our experience and something you will be pleased to see expanded on going forward.
April 8-11 we celebrate our anniversary with a huge sale at Words, art show on Saturday the 11 and great music Friday and Saturday at AfterWords. We have some new talent appearing in April with Jon Lumsden making his solo debut April 4th and a alt rock band from Salem "Always April" joining us April 10th. Plus we have many of our friends Gary Rounds, Tim Crouch, Billy Joe French, Eddie Cooper, and Doug Driesel coming back to perform. I am so thankful for all the support these talented artists have given AfterWords.
We crank up a comedy weekend on May 1st and 2nd that promises to be a major event. We are flying in talent from LA , Ed Galvez and Doug Driesel Jr., and from Chicago Tia Ayers. We hope to make comedy a standing show one night a week in the summer. Local photographer, Larry Lawrence, has allowed us to show and sale his wonderful photography April 11th.
Enjoy this newsletter and tell your friends about Words and AfterWords in Hardy, Arkansas.
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Words and AfterWords are open 10 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday. We host many events during our regular hours but special events occur AfterHours from 7 to 9ish PM. AfterWords AfterHours is a whole new experience if you've not attended. We've got a whole list of signing, shows, and live music in store for you this month and as always we have great food, the latest books, and great atmosphere. Keep in mind, the calendar gets more fluid as we look out into the future, stay tuned to our calendar of events to keep up with any changes. |
 Art Show April 11th
Larry Lawrence
We are featuring the photography of our good friend Larry Lawrence. Larry is a native of Arkansas, and attended grade school in Hardy. He lived in Jonesboro, until he retired in 2000. He now works as the program director for psychiatric services at Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas. He currently lives on the farm in Ash Flat. Larry discovered  photograph in 2005 and has been taking photographs ever since. His interest led him to take a basic course in digital photography at Black River Technical College in Pocahontas. Since then, he has worked to encourage others who have an interest to take a class and take pictures. He is a founding member of the Northeast Arkansas Digital Photography Club, which meets the last Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Edge coffee house in Jonesboro.
When Larry is not working his day job, he is expanding our view of the world around us with his photos. He not only has a great eye for "the shot" but excels in developing his work to feature its most unique aspects. Larry's work is on display and for sale through April. We are please to be hosting a reception and showing in his honor April 11, at 5PM. |
 Car Art in May
We are going to shake things up a bit around the first of May and hang some bright Classic Car Artwork. These originals are the work of Jerry Johnson our friend DJ from Salem. Should lighten up the place and be just in time for crusin weather. Their show is planned for the Weekend of June 6th. Tell your Friends |
 "Why Gretchen Can't Spell"
April 4th
This wonderful new children's book will be enjoyed by parents and grandparents with young children struggling with the world around them. This work by premiere author Amy Driesel with full color illustrations by Sanford Pass will be a must have on every child's bookshelf. 
Gretchen is a bubbly second grader who gets A's in every subject by spelling. She spells some of the words on her spelling test just like she sees them printed on local business signs. Gretchen has to find someone to help her solve her spelling dilemma. Go on an adventure with Gretchen as she tries to learn the meaning of spelling.
Please join us for the signing and reception at Words on April 4th at 4 PM.
If you can't make the signing, you can still have copies personally signed and mailed. Contact us for details. |
 "Izard County Badlands"
May 9th, Joe Russell
If you like pulp fiction and the Ozarks you will love this first novel from author Joe "Wiley" Russel. It is a must read by a great local author and one you can't put down after the first couple pages. Just ask Joe!
Please join us for the signing and reception at Words on May 9th from 3-5PM.
If you can't make the signing, you can still have copies personally signed and mailed. Contact us for details. |
 Punk House Comedy Road Show
May 1-2
Staring:
Sketch/Improv Show
Friday May 1, 7PM $15
Stand-up Show
Saturday May 2, 7PM $15
Comedy Class
Saturday May 2, 3PM $10
Advance 3 event Pkg Deal $25 (Rebel Card Students $20) |
 Jon Lumsden (Debut)
April 4th, 7 PM
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 Anniversary Show April 11th 7PMWe've asked some of our old Friends and their friends to join us for a Anniversary Show. Doug Driesel, Gary Rounds, Tim Crouch, and Ken Loggins will be here maybe more folks.
Reservations strongly suggested. Select Menu |
 Jim Florer and Mike Mcleod April 18th
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 Billy Joe French and Eddie Cooper
April 25th
The King of local country music and his sidekick. Need we say more than, "thank you Bill and Eddie"
Reservations are strongly suggested. Menu may be set. |
 Soloist Rachelle Denae (Debut)
May 9th 7PM
Rachelle makes her Spring River Area debut at AfterWords in May, after having played out east. Most recently spending some time at the Edge Coffee House in Jonesboro. Reservations suggested. |
You do not want to miss this show. Their show last fall was packed. These guys do all the standards as well as some great original stuff. We are so happy to have them back, come out and bring your friends to make them welcome.
Reservations are strongly suggested. Menu may be set. |
Wilburn Brothers AfterParty
May 23rd.
With the Wilburn Brothers BIg Gathering in Hardy Saturday Night May 23rd, we are thinking of not having Music at 7PM but instead hosting the Musicians after they preform for an AfterParty around 9PM. Details are sketchy, so stay tuned. Of course you are invited, but space will be limited. Reservations are strongly suggested. Select Menu. | |
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Message 
Words and AfterWords is more than a place to find books, music, art, and food. Its a place to bring friends or make new ones. We strive to make it an an experience rather than just a destination. We hope your experience with us and with Historic Hardy, Arkansas is one you will tell friends about. If not tell us!
Tell your friends about our perferred customer program and get them tuned in to our mailings. Use the link below to forward this to a friend.
Are you an AMAZON customer. Why? We can have any book in print shipped to your door at the same or a better price. If you pick it up here we can save you the shipping. Call or contact us for all your reading needs.
Remember to Shop Local and keep your money in the Spring River Area where it can work harder longer to support the community. |
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| In Closing |
| We know you have a choice in where you spend your time and money. Thank you for spending it with us and more importantly thank you for keeping it local. We strive to make Words and AfterWords a wonderful experience. Drop us a line and let us know what we can do better. |
| Contact Information |
| Greg Bess
(870)856-5579 |
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