blue grass jam
July 28, 2010
It’s that time again – the last Saturday of the month – BLUE GRASS JAM – join the circle in the back of the store!
New Book by RUDI LONDON * Book signing
October 23, 2009
November 21, 2009, from 11 am to 1pm, Pleasant View resident and author, Rudi London, will sign his new fiction work, THE OPERATOR IS CALLING, at Stone Bridge Books & Gifts, inside A New Thing! Be sure and check out the info about his amazing book on his amazing site www.rudilondon.com. He’s good at making you wonder where fact turns to fiction – this book is a very modern day adventure that keeps you turning the pages – faster and faster!
Saturday night music * oct. 31st
October 23, 2009
Stop by the bookstore/pizza shop to hear a lively blue grass jam – everyone welcome.
One stop….. for supper (fresh made pizzas, calzones, italian subs, salads, and desserts – your tummy will be full………also, for the great and good books for all ages, for that special gift and/or card, cds, videos………and, for great live music and fellowship – bring all your friends and meet some new ones!
***Blue Grass Jam for November is canceled this month – The leader of the circle (James ) just got a great deal on an airline ticket to go spend Thansksgiving with his fam in New Jersey. 
dvd rentals – a dollar a day!
September 17, 2009
Don’t forget you can walk in the store and look through a small, but growing, selection of family friendly movies to take home for only a dollar a day. If you haven’t seen FIREPROOF, come take it home for an evening.
There are some oldies (like Heidi and I love lucy), some great and true ones (like The End of the Spear), some comedy (including Veggies), and some Music and How-to …..
There are also dvds to purchase and I can get whatever you want.
Book signing – August 22 & 29 – 11:00-1:00
August 9, 2009
We are repeating the Book signing on the 29th!. Even though the parade didn’t conflict as much as we anticipated, we did run out of books on the 22nd. And folks want Ms. Josephine to sign the ones coming in, so stop in for a visit. And come back that night for a free concert by an amazing artist, Jeff Miller.
Stop by the bookstore right after the Fair Parade, Saturday morning ( the 22nd), to meet Josephine Duke McMahan, author of the just released Teacher Tales. Many long time local residents know this retired teacher who is from a large family of educators in the Cheatham County area. They are eager to get their copy of this book (from Stone Bridge Book & Gifts, of course) and find the telling tales about their relatives or even themselves as students of Mrs. McMahan.
The Willis Clan returns!!
July 18, 2009
Brenda and Toby Willis and their – they have 10! – children were to perform at Summerfest in Ashland City, but the huge storms came that night. So if you missed them, join us for a free concert Saturday night, August 15th, for – maybe a hoe-down! Well, there may not be room enough on the performance stage at A New Thing to see them dance, but we will love this family’s performance of original and traditional irish/celtic tunes. Their website is thewillisclan.com
Failing Forward – Join this book discussion group
July 7, 2009
I mentioned this great book in the book review section under John Maxwell’ Helpful Books. Ted Thompson will head -up a discussion group this August and/or September. We’re spending a couple of weeks getting feedback on interest, times and dates – so contact us (e-mail or call Jo Ann at 792-9651) if you are interested in reading through this book and getting together each week to share discoveries.
Friday night hispanic night
April 21, 2009
The hispanic community will meet at the store this Friday, April 24th, with music, fellowship, and messages. Everyone is welcome, but remember the main language spoken will be Spanish!
And our course Sylvia will have The Back Alley Cafe OPEN the whole time – for everyone who wants to eat some great food – in any language!
High schoolers give speeches
April 1, 2009
Everyone is welcome to watch the speech contest sponsored by Cheatham County Right-to-Life. High school students will present speeches on important life issues, such as abortion and stem cell research. Most of the contestants are from a local public high school and will present opinions on both sides of the debates. This is an opportunity for the students to present their research and position as well as win a cash prize for the best speeches. It is the community’s opportunity to show support for the students’ efforts and involvement by the school and local citizens.
Join us by 7pm, Tuesday night, April 7, at Stone Bridge Books & Gifts, in A New Thing at 116 N. Main Street in downtown Ashland City. The Back Alley Cafe will be open before the event starts. (The Cafe is another new thing within the whole New Thing venue, that includes a bookstore and giftshop, a meeting place, a music corner for piano and guitar lessons, and a performance stage where the speeches will be presented.)
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – THE WILLIS CLAN
February 20, 2009
Join us Friday evening, March 13th, for a FREE concert by the amazing Willis’s. This family (with 10 kids!) plays all your old favorite Irish tunes and more. Check out their Best Irish Dance Crew – the Willis Clan on YouTube. You will love this show! Their website is www.thewillisclan.com