February! We Hope the Grey Days Aren't Getting You Down

Building Community -- One Book, One Cup, One Note At A Time.

Welcome to February! We hope the grey days aren't getting you down. After all, rain-soaked afternoons are ideal curling-up-with-a-book weather. Come by and warm up with a bowl of soup and a hot beverage, and check out our sales and specials this month:

All 2020 calendars and datebooks are now 50% off! It's never too late to get organized. All varieties of large Theo Chocolate bars are on sale for only $2.99. Great for sharing, but we completely understand if you keep these sweet treats all to yourself. February is Black History Month. Browse our display of new and used novels, biographies, and histories exploring Black American culture. Book Club Corner

Whodunit Book Club Couth Buzzard Book Club (like us on Facebook for more updates) (like us on Facebook for more updates)

Tuesday, February 4th at 7:00pm Tuesday, February 18th at 7:00pm

DEAR WIFE LINCOLN IN THE BARDO

by Kimberly Belle by George Saunders

February Events Digest

Songwriters in Seattle Showcase

Saturday, February 1st at 7:30pm

Songwriters in Seattle (SIS) is a non-profit independent music support group with over 500 members. Each month features different performers playing original music across a variety of genres. The February Showcase features David Schumer, Matt McClure, ZuCo, and Roo and the Few.

Donations Strongly Encouraged. Jazz First Fridays: Jump Ensemble and Unit Structures

Friday, February 7th at 7:30pm

Kenny Mandell's Unit Structures project is inspired by pianist Cecil Taylor. Kenny Mandell on saxes, Luther Norman on piano. Schraepfer Harvey on percussion.

This month’s featured guest is the Jump Ensemble (Mark Filler on drums and percussion, Marty Hasegawa on electric bass and Gregg Robinson on keyboards). The ensemble focuses on original tunes and their own arrangements of jazz standards.

Donations Strongly Encouraged.

Whateverly Brothers in Concert

Saturday, February 8th at 7:30pm

Starting as a maritime music group, the Whateverly Brothers soon followed their wide interests and backgrounds into many styles and genres. Dan Roberts, Chris Glanister and Rob Kneisler, all seasoned folk music collectors, performers, and multi-instrumentalists, have delighted audiences with their varying repertoire, shimmering harmonies, striking arrangements, and offbeat humor.

Donations Strongly Encouraged.

PNW Folklore Society Concert: Bryan Bowers

Friday, February 14th at 7:30pm

For nearly three decades, Bryan Bowers has been to the autoharp what Earl Scruggs was to the five-string banjo. He presents instrumental virtuosity combined with warmth, eloquence, expression and professionalism.

$15 Donation.

Pint and Dale: Songs and Stories of the Seven Seas

Saturday, February 15th at 7:30pm

Get ready to sing, shiver and laugh with our Buzzard regulars, William Pint and Felicia Dale! Enjoy traditional sea shanties played by this popular duo.

Donations Strongly Encouraged. Ginny Reilly in Concert

Friday, February 21st at 7:30pm

Join us for an intimate evening with Seattle music treasure Ginny Reilly.

Ginny was part of folk duo Reilly & Maloney that first emerged in the 1970s. Based in Seattle and also in the San

Francisco Bay Area, she and David Maloney performed for four decades, recording 11 albums and touring nationally. They ended their partnership in 2016, and have since pursued solo careers. Ginny has recorded three solo albums, “Oh Reilly,” “Doodleedoin” and “The Blues of Bessie Smith.” https://www.ginnystillsings.com/

Donations Strongly Encouraged.

Jim Page and Orville Johnson in Concert

Saturday, February 22nd at 7:30pm

Seattle's Bard and a true local original, Jim Page, returns for an evening of songs and commentary in his favorite bookstore. He is joined by legendary guitar and dobro player Orville Johnson. Don’t miss this evening of songs and sharing.

Donations Strongly Encouraged.

Bill Davie and Amy Read in Concert

Friday, February 28th at 7:30pm

Join two very special singer-songwriters for an intimate performance.

Donations Strongly Encouraged.

Soul Shack: Special Leap Day Concert

Friday, February 22nd at 7:30pm

The funkier, more soulful side of jazz! Featuring Soul Shack (Kenny Mandell, Al Pignataro, and Fletcher Andrews).

Donations Strongly Encouraged.

Recurring Events

See our online calendar for meeting schedule

Mondays, 7:00pm: Couth Buzzard Writers' Group

Wednesdays, 7:30pm: Open Mic Night

Thursdays, 12:00pm: Drumming Open Session

Thursdays, 6:00pm: Board Games

Third Thursdays, 6:00pm: Young Writers' Group

First and Third Saturdays, 11:00 am: Celtic Jam

Sundays, 9:15am: Donation-Based Yoga

First and Third Sundays, 2:00pm: Choro Open Jam with Choroloco

Second and Fourth Sundays, 2:00pm: Jazz Open Jam with Kenny Mandell

Third Sundays, 7:00pm: Music Improv Session with Kenny Mandell

Fourth Sunday, 6:00pm: Northern Tunes Session with Rhythm Rollers

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