Type truck rolls through Birmingham

by DISCO on December 21, 2011

Kyle Durrie and Moveable Type come through Birmingham

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Stranded on FOX 6

by Carla Jean on November 11, 2011

DISCO Board Member Laurel Mills joined FOX 6′s Janice Rogers to talk about Stranded: A Day of Desert Island Music. Thanks to FOX 6 for allowing us to share this exciting event!

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Stranded on Birmingham Box Set

by Carla Jean on November 11, 2011

Stranded artists shared some of the songs they’d want with them on a desert island with Birmingham Box Set, the music blog of Birmingham magazine (and one of the event’s sponsors).

Birmingham Box Set writes, “I’m sure we’ve all been asked what you’d take with you on a desert island. That’s a question that has pervaded our culture, whether you’re discussing three people you’d have to have with you, or three books, or three items of any kind. And on Sunday, Birmingham musicians will perform the songs they’d want with them on a desert island.”

Read more “Stranded: A Day of Desert Island Music” for the bands’ picks.

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Stranded band schedule

by Carla Jean November 10, 2011

The countdown is on! Stranded: A Day of Desert Island Music will kick off at Bottletree Cafe at 2 p.m. Sunday, and we’ve got a full day of music in store. Join us for this DISCO benefit and hear local bands cover the songs they couldn’t live without on a desert island. Tickets are $20 [...]

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Stranded in {head}:sub/head

by Carla Jean November 9, 2011

Over on the book and publishing blog {head}:sub/head, Trav writes, “I have fond memories of Robert Louis Stevens’ Treasure Island. It’s the first book I remember my father and I reading together while I was learning to read. Which is one reason this weekend’s November 13th STRANDED event has my attention. “The event is being [...]

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Stranded: A Day of Desert Island Music

by DISCO November 1, 2011

Which songs could you not live without if you were stranded on a desert island? On Sunday, Nov. 13, a bunch of area bands will answer that question during an all-day benefit concert for DISCO at Bottletree. A full line-up will be announced this week, but confirmed acts include Abbey Moore, Bare Revolt, Bearhead, Clay [...]

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Workshop: The Secret Life of Groceries

by Chip Brantley October 28, 2011

The Secret Life of Groceries (Ages 8-11) Free workshop. Limited to 12 students. Thursday, Nov. 3 • 5-6:30 p.m. • Woodrow Hall • 5504 1st Avenue North Create your own comic book story about the secret life of groceries. What happens in your fridge when the door is closed? Does the jar of salsa start a [...]

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Southern Magic Readers’ Luncheon Benefitting DISCO

by Chip Brantley October 11, 2011

The Birmingham chapter of the Romance Writers of America (RWA), Southern Magic, will host more than 20 authors, publishers, and editors at the 8th annual Readers’ Luncheon on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the Harbert Center in downtown Birmingham. A portion of the proceeds from the luncheon will go to DISCO. The luncheon will feature [...]

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Plucky, Nervy and Bold: How to Create a Memorable Heroine

by Chip Brantley October 6, 2011

Plucky, Nervy and Bold: How to Create a Memorable Heroine (14-18 years old) Saturday, October 15, 2-3:30 p.m. at Woodrow Hall (5504 First Avenue North, in Woodlawn) Southern Magic, the Birmingham chapter of the Romance Writers of America, is donating part of the proceeds from its annual readers’ luncheon to DISCO. The luncheon, which is [...]

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October Workshop Schedule

by Chip Brantley September 29, 2011

The Desert Island Supply Co. offers free workshops to Birmingham-area students, ages 6-18. While all workshops are free, space is limited and registration is required. Once you sign up, we’ll get back to you within three days about your registration status. Questions? Email workshops@desertislandsupplyco.com. Thursday, October 6: Nature Writing at Ruffner Mountain 4-5:30 p.m. • [...]

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