Saturday, June 13, 2009

Chicago Blues Festival

Is the weather keeping you from the Chicago Blues Festival today? If you plan to stay dry and at home check out one of the library's online databases: American Song.

American Song is a history database that allows people to hear and feel the music from America's past. The database includes songs by and about American Indians, miners, immigrants, slaves, children, pioneers, and cowboys, as well as a collection of the Blues.

Check out Pushing That Thing, in Piano Red: Atlanta Bounce performed by William Lee Perryman ("Piano Red")



American Song and other databases are available online with your Gail Borden Library card.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Now Showing at the Gail Borden Library: High School Musical 3

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High School Musical 3

June 17, 2008, 10:00 am

Tony and Gabriella struggle with the idea of being separated when they leave for college. The Wildcats stage a spring musical to address their experiences, hopes and fears about the future. Rated G, 100 minutes.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

New Quick Flicks for the Week of 6/9/09

Do you want to know the newest DVD titles available at your library? Check here to find the newest Quick Flicks released at the Gail Borden Library. This fast turnover, no reserves collection is where you will find multiple copies of the most popular DVDs.

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Crossing Over
By Kramer, Wayne
2009/06 - Genius Products
0796019820264 Check Our Catalog

Immigrants from around the world enter Los Angeles every day, with hopeful visions of a better life, but little notion of what that life may cost. Their desperate scenarios test the humanity of immigration enforcement officers. In Crossing Over, writer-director Wayne Kramer explores the allure of the American dream, and the reality that immigrants find and create -- in 21st century L.A. Kramer's intersecting stories, both cathartic and tragic, are brought to life by an international ensemble. ...More

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Fired Up
By Gluck, Will
2009/06 - Sony Pictures
BL08860DVD Check Our Catalog

After maxing out their starring roles on the high school football team, Shawn and Nick ditch summer training camp and head into brave new territory: volunteering to help the cheerleading squad reach new heights. The team's pretty captain doesn't buy the guys' act for a second. But even she has to admit her sorry squad could use two extra sets of hands. ...More

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Gran Torino
By Eastwood, Clint
2009/06 - Warner Home Video
1419872575 Check Our Catalog

Crusty, inflexible Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski must confront his Hmong immigrant neighbors – and his own long-held prejudices – when the family's teen son, Thao, tries to steal Walt's beloved 1972 Gran Torino. Walt soon assumes the unlikely role of guardian angel to young Tao and his sister, who are vulnerable to disturbing gang influences in this intimate drama from 78-year-old director Eastwood. ...More

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The International
By Tykwer, Tom
2009/06 - Sony Pictures
BL06097DVD Check Our Catalog

Interpol agent Louis Salinger and New York Assistant District Attorney Eleanor Whitman team up to expose a global financial institution's money laundering, arms dealing and other illegal rackets. But as the pair race from New York to Milan and beyond to pursue their case, they soon discover that the ruthless bank will stop at nothing to continue its profitable activities. ...More

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Jai has psychic abilities, of which his father is skeptical. This puts a strain on their relationship. But when his father is killed in a boating accident, Jai can see that it wasn't an accident afterall.

Siddham
Daya is a fair cop dealing with pressure to handle his job corruptly.