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Chancelor MillerFreelance Writer

Halloween season is here and the LCCLibrary is delivering a huge treat.

From Saturday, Nov. 2 to Saturday,Nov. 9, LCC will host the annual BigBook Bash, though “big” may be anunderstatement.

There will be thousands of items for saleduring regular library hours. Potentialcustomers will nd a vast range of gentlyused leisure and academic books, DVDs,CDs and video games all for a dollar.

“Numerous times, I’ve had someonetell me they found a very expensive

student learning through enhancedlibrary services and innovation.”

Although the money is used to helpsupport students, they aren’t the onlyones who can bask in the massive onedollar sale. LCC students, employees,program fund donors and the generalpublic can all stop on by and browse.

“It’s the perfect way to get the bookyou’ve always wanted to read, but didn’twant to spend the money,” said LCCstudent Cecilia Major.

Whether you are a student trying tond that one expensive textbook or justsomeone who wants to experience all thetreasures this event has to oer, there is

Sarah Spohn A&E Editor

Comfy booths, banjos, bass and Bell ’s brews await. “Party atthe Avenue” is beingput on by WLNZ 89.7LCC Radio and theTen Pound Fiddle atLansing’s Avenue CaféSaturday, Nov. 1.

Beginning at 5 p.m.is happy hour withthe Tia Imani HannaProject, The Springtailsat 6:30 p.m., The CraneWives at 8 p.m., andWho Hit John? closesthe show at 9:30 p.m.

Sally Potter, bookingmanager at theTen Pound Fiddle,talked about how sheorchestrated the musicevent.

“I knew that weneeded a co-producer,and you want to getsomeone in the mediathat’s hooked into thismusic, and WLNZhas a huge amount ofAmericana and rootsand folk music ontheir programming,”Potter said. “They justseemed like the natural

partner.”While the

collaboration isn’tnecessarily new, formany of the bands, thisis the first time playingat the Avenue Café.

Nick Vander Vliet,member of Who Hit John?, spoke about the band’s type of musicand embracing newchanges in lineupsand venues. The group began as a traditional bluegrass lineup.

“We tend to eitherplay more old time- bluegrass music orNew Orleans type jazz blues ,” Vliet said.“People ask all the timewhat kind of music weplay and we’re alwaysstruggling to sum itup.”

What Vliet is sureabout, however, ishow excited he is forthe upcoming event.

“(It’s our) first timeplaying at the Avenueand we’re reallypumped to be a part ofthis,” Vliet said. “It’sreally awesome to beaffiliated with so manygreat artists that have

played before us …playing with us!”

While Lansing-based band The Springtailsis no stranger to thestreets of Michigan,this is also their firsttime playing at theAvenue Café. Often

performing as a duo,The Springtails play’30s and ’40s vocalstandards.

“I guess it soundskind of old-timey a bit,” said JuliannaWilson, singer andukulele player, of the

group’s music style.WLNZ Radio

employee Mike Steibelsaid he is ready todance the night away.

“I am really lookingforward to the energythat the show will bring,” Steibel said.

“Let’s party!”“Party at the Avenue”

wristbands can bepre-purchased for $10online or at the doorthe night of the show.For more information,visit lcc.edu/radio   orwww.tenpoundfiddle.org

Party the night away at the Avenue Cafe

“Party at the Avenue” will feature four bands for one night of entertainment at the Avenue Cafe Saturday, Nov. 1.

LCC students Talhah Haynie (left) and Kathryn Jones shop for books during the12th annual Big Book Bash Nov. 3, 2012.

Photo by Suzanna Powers

File photo by Suzanna Powers

Book bash brings bargains

tell me they found a very expensivetextbook for a buck,” said LCC LibraryCommunications Manager VictoriaMeadows.

“All funds raised are placed in thelibrary program fund, which supports

treasures this event has to oer, there issure to be something there that will catchyour eye.

Be sure to stop by the library to supportour students and your wallets at the BigBook Bash.