Posted: 07/01/2010

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The launch of Vera Bradley's fall 2010 collection is July 8 and storewide savings during the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Premiere weekend begins July 10. Until then, there's plenty more going on this weekend including a VIP coupon below for savings in the book department!   Print STOREWIDE SAVINGS for the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Premiere The Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Premiere event coupon is online now! Print the exclusive event coupon and save up to 25% off everything in the store on the weekend of July 10, as well as up to 15% off Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments (see coupon for exclusions). There will be more ornaments to see than ever before! The event coupon also provides details on an exclusive prize drawing that everyone can enter, the new Keepsake Ornament punch card and reward program and a look at which ornament Keepsake Ornament Club members will receive free! For the rest, check out the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Premiere webpage and shop online for another special bonus, the opportunity to pre-order the popular Night Before Christmas Recordable Storybook, on sale for just $19.99 during the premiere weekend only! Reg. $29.95. This recordable storybook was very hard to get last holiday season, so it'll be a special treat to have it back in stock - while supplies last!     Take a sneak peek at the Vera Bradley fall line It's just one week away! Vera Bradley's fall 2010 collection debuts nationwide on July 8 and Greetings & Readings will have the full assortment of new styles and colors. Shop early to see the best selection of handbags, stationery and more including classic styles in new colors and all new designs from the fall collection. The new line is still a tightly kept secret, but we've added a sneak peek video to the cryptic Vera Bradley Launch Event webpage, courtesy of Vera Bradley and YouTube! All remaining secrets will be revealed on July 8, 2010 when Vera Bradley launches its newest signature colors and styles nationwide and locally at Greetings & Readings of Hunt Valley.     SwitchFlops innovator named Entrepreneur of the Year Ernst & Young last week announced the winners of its Entrepreneur Of The Year® awards in New Jersey, and among the honorees was Lindsay Phillips, creator of SwitchFlops, the popular line of unique, customizable footwear. "Ernst & Young believes in the power of entrepreneurship," said Stephen Gatto, Ernst & Young. "These Entrepreneur Of The Year award winners are the best in their class, and we are proud to honor their outstanding success." Congratulations, Lindsay! Learn more about the SwitchFlops brand online or in person at Greetings & Readings of Hunt Valley.   Hutzler's tops Greetings & Readings all-time sellers list Since its arrival last November, Hutzler's: Where Baltimore Shops has become Greetings & Readings' best selling title of all time! How appropriate that the title to best capture the attention of Baltimore shoppers is the story of the Hutzler Brothers Company, a once beloved part of the Baltimore retail and cultural scene. Local author Michael J. Lisicky pays tribute to Hutzler's as he chronicles the rise of the family-run department store, its growth into Towson and other Maryland cities and its eventual and much lamented passing. Interviews with John Waters, former Hutzlerites and statesmen provide a glimpse into the role that Hutzler's played in the lives of so many Baltimoreans. $19.99   Ward off monsters with A Light in the Night Created by a mother to comfort her oldest son when he graduated to his big boy bed, A Light in the Night is a new gift set that includes an adorable, light-up creature and beautifully illustrated board book. Just one soft press and the huggable doll's tummy emits a bright glow that will prove once and for all there's nothing going bump in the night. No more monsters! Register each gift set online and receive an official "Certificate of Bravery." $34.95.     Celebrate your independence at Greetings & Readings of Hunt Valley   Celebrate independent bookstores like Greetings & Readings this holiday weekend with exlusive, VIP savings in the book department! For every book you purchase using this week's coupons, a second title will be marked down half off. The only exclusions are hardcover bestsellers, but they're already on sale, 30% off! Find out more about this special offer and learn more about how shopping at local, independent retailers benefits your community in ways that buying from larger chains does not.   Print this week's coupons and enjoy Buy One Get One 50% Off savings on the entire in-store selection of books. Happy Fourth of July!   Upcoming Events at Greetings & Readings   Free concert highlights local sensation, The Bridge Live, outside Greetings & Readings, locally-based rock band The Bridge will give a special, "unplugged" performance from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 2 as part of the free Main Street Live! Summer Concert Series in the Hunt Valley Towne Centre. The Bridge is a unique rock band that combines elements of blues and roots, spiced with funk and soul. Through constant touring The Bridge has built a loyal following throughout America and Europe fueled by gritty, dynamic live performances and poignantly hand-crafted albums. The full Summer Concert Series lineup is available online with links to many of the bands' websites and music, plus exclusive video from last Friday's lively performance by Mister Wilson. Don't miss it!     Discover local art all weekend long Beginning Friday, July 9, local artist April Plummer will exhibit her artwork in the lower level lobby of Greetings & Readings, all weekend long! Pieces will be for sale, so admire her whimsical collection and shop for the perfect addition to your home decor. Said April, "My pieces are a celebration of life's little pleasures, the delights that surround us in nature, the wonder and innocence of childhood and the magic of imagination." Hear more from April and see more of her artwork online. The art exhibition begins July 9.     Special Kids Story Time to teach sign language At Greetings & Readings, Kids Story Time takes place every Wednesday and Saturday at 11 a.m. Free to all, Kids Story Time is a great experience for children ages two to six, but on Saturday, July 10, it will be an extra special event. On Saturday, July 10, local teacher and author Anita Reese will be guest host of Kids Story Time as she teaches children and parents the alphabet - in sign language! With her clever new book, Learn to Read with Sign Language, Anita has created a simple way to teach children the sign language alphabet, even as they learn the letters themselves. For more detailed information, check out the press release online, and don't let your children miss this special Kids Story Time event!     Be a pro with help from local golfer Tim Sanders In his long career as a golf professional, Tim Sanders has introduced thousands of young people to the game of golf. On Saturday, July 10 from 1 to 3 p.m., the pro golfer will visit Greetings & Readings to meet new golfers and sign copies of his book, Lessons from the Pro. Many of the challenges faced on the golf course are mirrored by challenges faced in life and Tim's organic coaching methods encourage young people to grow into confident, caring, and skilled players on the golf course - and in life. Find out more and pre-order a signed copy from the event online at no extra charge.     Fourth of July weekend is upon us and Greetings & Readings will have holiday hours of 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Sunday. There's lots of fun things going on in Hunt Valley and at Greetings & Readings with so much more on the way. Keep track of it all at our website, and we'll see you soon! Happy Fourth of July!   Greetings & Readings