Friday, March 23, 2012

Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm

Tickets – $15* – Limited Seating Get Your Tickets Today!

ZOË LEWIS is a band in a body! She plays jazz, jump jive, latin grooves, swing, international folk, funk originals on anything from the piano to the spoons! Troubadour/vaudevillian/storyteller/singer-songwriter/piece of work!

ZOË started studying music (piano) in England at the age of seven in her little village on the south coast of England, Rottingdean. She began performing professionally playing the Hammond organ, piano and synthesizer for London Latin jazz ten-piece band AVANTI in 1986. The band toured the UK and cut a record. She went solo in 1988, performed piano / vocal jazz standards from the ’30s and ’40s in London pubs and later worked in South America and in the Caribbean.

In 1992 she began to perform in a variety of different acts in Provincetown on Cape Cod for the summer season. She became a local favourite and won Provincetown Paper’s “About Town Awards” for best piano player and best comedy duo. She’s toured all over the Unites States, has performed in England, Germany, Australia and aboard OLIVIA cruises. As well as continuing her solo career she is receiving much acclaim for her quartet ZOË LEWIS and her RUBBER BAND with Seattle bassist KATE WOLF, Quebec City percussionist SYLVIE RICHARD and ROXANNE LAYTON, on recorder. Performing upbeat and edgy tunes on a variety of weird instruments, telling traveling tales that’ll take you from England to New Orleans by way of Bangkok and Guatemala, they bend the notes and stretch your imagination!

Get Your Tickets Today at wildirisbooks.com!

*Sliding scale tickets are available for those in need.  Please stop by Wild Iris Books (802 W University Ave) for more information.

So head on over to Wild Iris Books to purchase your tickets.  Buying tickets at the Iris gives you the opportunity to win a signed lithograph poster (see left) and a vinyl copy of Brandi’s new live album “Live At Benaroya Hall With The Seattle Symphony”. Prize will be distributed at the show.

Mark your calendars, grab some friends and come out to celebrate women in music…

Wild Iris will be there….  will you?

BRANDI CARLILE

with special guests

Doors Open at 6pm

Sun Feb 12 @ Florida Theater of Gainesville

GENERAL ADMISSION Standing $23 in Advance/$25 the night of the show

VIP SEATING AVAILABLE ! (only at Ticketweb.com)

$1 charity donation included in every ticket!

Authentic. That’s the first word that springs to mind when you encounter Brandi Carlile. From her rootsy bell-clear voice to the palpable emotion that seeps through every song on her stunning debut album, everything about this singer/songwriter from rural Washington state is the real deal.  If you’re a fan of INDIGO GIRLS and SARAH MCLACHLAN you’ll love Brandi! First ever headlining tour in FL!

Other Important Info: ALL AGES allowed when accompanied by parent / legal guardian, $2 under 21 charge at door, Valid photo ID required to enter

We’ve compiled this last minute list to help you with your last minute gifts.  So however you celebrate, let Wild Iris Books be a part of your gift giving traditions!

Here’s ten ideas for Gifts Under $20 to get your creative juices flowing.  Find lots more at Wild Iris Books.  There’s so much to choose from and a lot of it is made by people in our community.  From books to crystals and gems to candles to calendars – there’s sure to be something that catches your eye.

We’moon, Chrysalis: Gaia Rhythms for Womyn 2012 -$18.95

Multicultural earth-spirited datebook. With full lunar & astrological data, stunning art and inspired words from the global women’s community, We’Moon 2012: Chrysalis explores the transformative moment, invoking radical trust for times of deep change.

The 31st edition of the iconic Datebook We’Moon: Gaia Rhythms for Womyn spins around the theme of Chrysalis, our interpretation of Tarot Card #12, The Hanged One. Powerful and beautiful, We’Moon 2012 weaves insightful astrological articles, grounding Holy Day writings, stunning art and writing from over 150 gifted contributors into a handbook for the year ahead. A co-creation of the global women’s community, a gorgeous and useful touchstone for daiy connection, We’Moon 2012 explores the transformative moment, invoking radical trust for times of deep change

Ceramic Incense Holder -$14.95

• Ceramic
• Approx. 4.5″ diameter
• Single hole
• Use with incense sticks, cones and coils

Himalayan Crystal Salt Ceramic Grinder -$18.90

“The Best Salt on Earth!” Gourmet cooks recommend the exquisite taste of our wholesome, natural, pink Himalayan crystal salt. Bio-energetically “alive”, this salt contains the same 84 key trace minerals as found in our bodies, so it is easily metabolized. Hammer-crushed and additive-free, this salt is pinkish in color due to the minerals it contains. The items below are fair trade products from the Salt Range region of Pakistan.

Goddess Bracelets -$15.00

Striking bracelets, ½” wide in Goddess designs with messages of inspiration on the inside. Sold in an assortment of 6 bracelets. Fine pewter – Lead free – Made in USA.

Sweetwater Whole Bean Coffee -$10.50

Sweetwater Organic Coffee is located in sunny Gainesville, Florida, Home of the Florida Gators as well as offering numerous avenues for adventure! Totally committed to Fair Trade, Organic coffee and sustainability, we roast our coffee daily in micro-batches to ensure freshness within each cup.

Llewellyn’s 2012 Astrological Calendar -$13.99

Bring astral wisdom and beauty to your year with monthly horoscopes, an astrology primer, and dazzling original artwork by John J. Blumen.

Featuring horoscopes for each sign by Lesley Francis, and:

• A guide to the planets, signs, houses, aspects, and transits
• Travel forecasts by Bruce Scofield
• Best days for planting and fishing
• The Moon’s sign, phase, and void-of-course dates
• Graphic planetary retrograde table
• Major daily aspects, monthly ephemerides, and 2012 eclipses

Aloha Bay Chakra Energy Jars -$12.00

16 oz.

Unscented Palm Wax

8” Tall

Burn Time: 100 hrs

Dare to Repair: A Do-it-Herself Guide to Fixing (Almost) Anything in the Home -$16.14

This is NOT your father’s home repair book!

And it’s not your husband’s, your brother’s, your boyfriend’s, or the guy’s next door. Dare to Repair is a do-it-herself book for every woman who would rather be self-reliant than rely on a super or contractor.

No matter the depth of your pockets or the size of your home, a toilet will get clogged, a circuit breaker will trip, and a smoke detector will stop working. It’s up to you how you’ll deal with them — live in denial, pay the piper, or get real and do it yourself.

Dare to Repair demystifies these home repairs by providing information that other books leave out.

In Dare to Repair, you’ll learn how to:

• Take the plunge — from fixing a leaky faucet to cleaning the gutters.
• Lighten up — from removing a broken light bulb to installing a dimmer switch.
• Keep your cool — from maintaining a refrigerator’s gasket to changing the rotation of a ceiling fan.
• Get a handle on it — from replacing a doorknob to repairing a broken window.
• Play it safe — from planning a fire escape route to installing a smoke detector.

Filled with detailed illustrations, Dare to Repair provides even the most repair-challenged woman with the ability to successfully fix things around the home. Once you start, you won’t want to stop.

Moleskine Ruled Cahier Journal: Set of 3 Ruled Journals -$12.95

The Moleskine Cahiers are journals with a flexible heavy-duty cardboard cover in black with visible stitching on the spine. The last 16 sheets are detachable and there is a pocket for loose notes. Each set of 3 pieces includes the Moleskine history. With acid free paper ruled pages.Set of 3

Wild Iris Books Gift Certificate -$ Any Amount $

Still at a loss?  Why not go with a gift certificate to Wild Iris Books – good for anything in the store!

As we continue to grow our site at wildirisbooks.com – we wanted a way to give back to the organizations who share our values.  We wanted to help agencies and people who work hard long hours to bring awareness and action into the hearts of our community.

It goes without saying that the CMC is one of our favorite non-profits.  Now you can get your reading fix, support Florida’s only feminist bookstore and feel good knowing your purchase will support the CMC and their mission.

If you don’t know about them yet – jump over to their site immediately and get to know them.  With an amazing arsenal of documentaries, meeting space for radical and progressive groups, local and traveling music shows, weekly open mics, and an intense and stimulating reading room  – well what can we say – to know them is to love them.

If you visit our site using the CMC Affiliate link – we’ll donate 10% of your purchase price to the Civic Media Center.  With over 4 million print titles, eBooks for all types of readers and the ability to search for rare and out of print titles – the possibilities are very close to endless.

Oh yeah, one more perk – select to pick up in store and you get a donation in the form of free shipping...

So what are you waiting for….  show your support for Wild Iris Books and The Civic Media Center by making your purchase at wildirisbooks.com/cmc today!

Civic Media Center in Some of Their Own Words

If you have realized that the news you get from the mainstream media isn’t really comprehensive or even truthful, and that a lot of news and views are filtered out of mainstream media outlets, libraries, and thus, public debate, then you’ve found a home. We are one of the few alternative libraries in the U.S.

We carry over fifteen thousand books, journals, zines, videos and audio recordings, newspapers and magazines by independent, non-corporate media on a wide variety of subjects. The CMC is an independent 501.(c)(3) non-profit organization supported by memberships and donations, and the hard work of many volunteers.

Numerous progressive and radical community groups in Gainesville, Florida use the Center as a meeting place and venue for events, and make regular donations as well.We are located at 433 S. Main St., in Gainesville, FL.

So here’s the details

Who: Maria Carter

What: An Intimate and Melodic Gathering, $5-10 Sliding Scale at Door

Where: Wild Iris Books

When: Saturday, December 10th, Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm

Why: Cause Local Music is Always Better

So grab your friends and head down to the Iris Saturday night, December 10, to support local music, Maria and your neighborhood feminist bookstore!

And if you haven’t been yet, here’s the perfect opportunity to grab some food and drink from Cafe Colette.

We’ve experienced some phenomenal growth in just the past few months and we’re moving forward – creating new ways to connect with our customers and our community.  Help us take those changes even further as we work hard to create a quality shopping experience and a community space that nurtures souls and celebrates diversity.

Your purchase of a $25 Annual membership offers the following rewards:

•     Frequent Buyer Rewards
•     10% Off Indie Bestsellers All Day… Every Day
•     Annual Personal Shopping Day
•     Chances to Win Our Monthly “Local Lottery”
•     Exclusive Email Coupons and Special Offers
•     Recycled Reads Book Credits

Frequent Buyer Rewards:
Accumulate $100 in purchases and we’ll reward you with a $10 gift certificate for your next in-store purchase.  You already know we have a great selection of books, cards, journals, jewelry, candles, incense, tarot cards, crystals, gems, and more.  We know our customers love to pay it forward – so you can also choose to donate your gift certificate to a local non-profit of your choice.  Check out the list of recommend non-profits here and contact us if your non-profit would like to be listed.

10% Off Indie Bestsellers, All Day… Every Day
Wild Iris Books now stocks the Indie Bestseller Lists.  The thing that’s so great about these bestsellers is that they are reported from independent book stores across the country.  You can be sure the books that make this list are loved by people just like you – no powerhouse publishers pushing their agenda here.  While it would be fantastic – Wild Iris cannot combine the 10% with other discounts or sales.

Annual Personal Shopping Day
Have a month filled with anniversaries and/or birthdays?  Let us ease the pain by offering you a once a year chance to shop everything in the store at 15% off.  That means you can take care of all your gift needs and save money at the same time. Discount not available on all consignment items.  And – if you want to use your Personal Shopping Day to splurge on yourself – we won’t tell!

Chances to Win Our Monthly “Local Lottery” (Starting January 2012)
Once a month, Wild Iris Books will raffle off a $25 gift certificate for a local business in our area, helping you to support local while supporting your wallet.  Every time you make an in-store purchase – we’ll hand you a raffle ticket – hopefully a lucky raffle ticket.  You get free stuff and we get to highlight a local business – it couldn’t be more win-win.

Exclusive Email Coupons and Special Offers
Periodically, we’ll send out some member-only savings – giving you the perfect reason to treat yourself or someone else.  And we must say, it’s a great incentive for you to come by and say hello!

Recycled Reads:
Purchase a book (in-store or on-line) from Wild Iris Books and once you’ve devoured it bring it back to the store with your original receipt.  As long as the book is in good condition, we’ll give you a credit for 50% of the purchase price to use on future purchases. We mean it though; you have to bring in your original receipt.

If all those perks weren’t wonderful enough, being a member helps reconnect you with Wild Iris Books and helps us continue evolving.

Purchasing a membership with Wild Iris Books:

• tells us you support our mission, value what we do and want to be a part of our community
• helps to give us the “edge” against the big corporate chain stores
• helps us to maintain a safe space for our community: a place where we can explore ourselves, heal, and develop our strength to go out in society and stand for what we believe in
• helps us to grow and expand, creating a vibrant atmosphere that transforms lives
• supports the local authors, musicians, artists, poets and artisans our store represents
• supports the local economy and a way of doing business in society that is honest, ethical and sustainable

How W

It’s time to celebrate Banned Books Week and our First Amendment rights – this year people all around the world will pay homage to their favorite banned books starting on September 24th! Although we here at Wild Iris Books celebrate the fighting of censorship all year round, Banned Books Week gives us another chance to reflect on the stories and authors that have challenged our thinking, disturbed our safety nets, and pushed our imaginations to the limit…

Take a second and think back, What Banned Book Changed Your Life the Most?

Post a comment and tell us your story.  Share with us what banned book you think everyone should read and which ones we should give to all our children.  Tell us how they changed you and how they still resonate with you today!

How Can You Participate Nationally?
Make a video reading a passage from your favorite banned book and upload it on the BBW Virtual Read-Out YouTube Channel… Make sure to give Wild Iris Books some love and send us the link and we’ll post you on our blog page.  Anyone who participates and gives us a shout out will receive a $10 gift certificate to use in the store on your next fREADom purchase!

Resources

Kids’ Right to Read
Check out the amazing Kids’ Right to Read project – a collaboration of the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression (ABFFE) and the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC), which offers support, education, and advocacy to people facing book challenges or bans and engages local activists in promoting the freedom to read.

LGBTQ Book Bans and Challenges
Here’s a listing of LGBTQ books that have been banned and challenged… check them out and see how many have you read.  NCAC also provides resources for gay teens, schools and libraries.  Wild Iris stocks many of these and what’s not in our store is available here online at wildirisbooks.com.

Mapping Censorship
The American Library Association and Kids’ Right to Read have teamed together to create a map of the United States that documents banned and challenged books.  Take a look at the areas you live in and grew up in – some of the cases may surprise you.

Click here to see just some of the books we love that have been banned or challenged over the years.  Find more at Wild Iris Books in Gainesville, FL or on-line at wildirisbooks.com.

Not only will you be able to find millions (literally millions) of books and audio books but our on-line inventory has now expanded to include every Google E-book out there.  So no matter what your reading style is… traditional books or one of the various e-readers available… we can now keep you stocked!

Wild Iris Books will also have an in-store kiosk so you can purchase your e-books directly in store.  Then head over to Cafe Collete to explore and settle in with your purchase while enjoying coffee or some homemade goodies.  Need something we don’t have in stock?  No problem – use the kiosk to order your book on-site and enjoy free shipping if you come back to Wild Iris Books to pick-up your order.

We’re working hard to expand your options and give you more choices – so let Wild Iris Books replace amazon.com when it comes to your literary needs!

Always celebrating the Indie Spirit, you’ll also find links to the Indie Bestseller and Indie Next Lists on our new websites.  These lists are compiled from independent booksellers across the country – so you can be sure no powerhouse publisher has purchased their spot on this list.  These results come from people like YOU all around the country who are supporting independent literature and independent bookstores!

Check them out, your new favorite book is just a click away!

Making a good thing even better, Ronnda will be joined by singer and songwriter Lauren Fincham.

Your suggested donation of $10 will help ensure that independent music has a place to thrive.  And don’t worry – Wild Words Cafe will be ready to serve up all your coffee, tea, beer and wine needs – plus we’ve got some great new summer wines in stock!

Garnering critical acclaim, Ronnda’s sound fuses heartfelt emotional content with masterful guitar work.  She is also celebrated for the melodic hooks she coaxes from her guitar.  With 20 years of music making under her belt, she’s developed a moving stage presence and a dedicated fan base.  Join us for this musical experience and no doubt you’ll understand why!

Cadle’s travels have taken her far and wide and she’s blessed the stage with many well-know musicians such as Sarah Bettens, Al Petteway, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Mother’s Finest, Patty Larkin and 2003 American Music Award Winner, Moe Loughran.

Her long list of accomplishments include a 2009 Independent Music Awards Nomination in the New Age category and she has lent her creative talents to several compilations CD’s including GoGirlsMusicFest and Indiegrrl.

Check out Ronnda’s music and take a moment to listen to Lauren Fincham and then clear your calendar for a night at Wild Iris with two amazing women musicians who are sure to fill your ears, heart and soul with their transcending melodies and healing songs.

“Ronnda Cadle’s music offers purity that is breath-taking. The sincerity of her expression leaves no room for anything but the essential.

Though a very accomplished guitarist, there is an innocence to her music in which beauty, grace and open emotion are un-obscured by ego and unencumbered by gratuitous flourish. When you listen to Ronnda Cadle you believe her unconditionally.”

—Will Ackerman, Windham County, VT
Will Ackerman is the founder of Windham Hill Records, which, partnered with A&M Records and RCA launched a label of instrumental music in unparalleled success and created a new genre of music in the process. Ackerman is a Grammy Award winner and the recipient of Gold and Platinum Records in the US and overseas. Ackerman’s label and production were responsible for establishing the careers of such ground-breaking artists as George Winston, Michael Hedges, Shadowfax and Liz Story among many others.

Rock & Mineral Show

Saturday, March 12, 11am – 4pm @ Wild Iris Books

See great new merchandise from the 2011 Tuscon Trip!

The Amazing Selection Will Include:

• Pendulums
• Chip Necklaces
• Tumbled Stones
• Fossils
• Fossilized Coral
• Decorative Items
• Jewelry
• Rough Material
• Stone Bowls
• Zuni Fetishes
• Ivory Carvings
• Quartz/Ruby Ganeshas
• Spheres/Pyramids
• Freeforms
• Polished Material
• And Many More Treasures

Wild Iris Books ~ 802 W University Ave ~ For more info call 352-375-7477 or 352-318-7596.

As we traveled between the various shows, we were amazed by the beauty and magnificence of Nature and theUniverse. It seemed that everywhere we went in the last days of January, Amethyst was being highlighted. Below are a few photos which hardly do justice to the totality of our experience. Enjoy!

Giant Meteorite

Amethyst Geode from Brazil

Giant Amethyst Geode at Gem Show

Amethyst Gem Tree

Amethyst Points Tree close-up

Sunset at Tucson Gem and Mineral Show

What a wonderful trip it’s been!

Rock ‘n Glass Website