Category: Arts & Entertainment
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Recession Spurs Sales of Used Books as Residents Turn to Reading
Originally published in print and online at The Auburn Journal Sept. 14, 2009 Mysteries, pop culture topics are top choices Auburn readers looking to save some cash are searching for cheap entertainment, and are finding it at local used bookstores. James Van Eaton, owner and manager of Winston Smith Books Downtown, said that this is…
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Artist Creates Work Reflecting Her Heritage
Published in print and online at The Auburn Journal September 20, 2009 Patricia Bradley’s sculptures on display in Old Town Patricia Bradley’s art started as a hobby, but creating sculptures inspired by her heritage has quickly grown into a career for the Auburn resident. Bradley began taking lessons at local studios. Soon after, her work…
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Fair Indulges Twisted Food Tastes
Published in print and online in The Auburn Journal September 10, 2009 If you’re going to the Gold Country Fair this weekend you can choose from a variety of traditional fair foods. But if you have a taste for the bizarre, Jack Crawley has the snack for you. The “Twister Dog” and the accompanying “Tornado…
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Today’s Special: SC Coffee Houses
Published in print and online in City on a Hill Press’ summer magazine, Primer Every good college student knows that a coffee shop serves up more than just coffee. A good coffee house is a place to study, to spend long hours reading, and to hang out with friends. When your roommate has driven you…
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Conversation With a Magnetic Zero
Published in print and online at City on a Hill Press February 25, 2010 If you’ve ever seen Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros perform, you might already have an idea of what it was like to interview singer Jade Castrinos. Her answers sound as if she’s thinking them for the first time, strung together…
Julie Eng 