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BOOK REVIEW
FOR ALL THE

Hey Jules
REASONS

By APRIL SZUCH
note about how many takes were re-
Flathead County Library System
quired for each recording. Scattered
WE LOVE
I have a confession: Until I was throughout are little yellow notes
22, I didn’t know what “The White “for Beatles fanatics.”
Album” was.
For instance, did you
Hold on! I knew the Bea- know that they recorded
tles. I listened to oldies and various instruments and
classic rock on the radio vocals for “I Am the Wal- LIVING IN THE
almost exclusively when I rus” on multiple tape re-

was a kid, and I knew most corders and manually syn- FLATHEAD
song lyrics better than my chronized them later? And
parents. But I didn’t know that for “The White Al-
all the song titles or album bum,” George had a Gibson
titles.
guitar nicknamed “Lucy”? And that VALLEY
Fortunately for rubes like me, at 2:30 of “Come Together,” someone
there’s a new book that explains ev- (probably John) yells “Look out!”?
erything: “All the Songs: The Story And that’s just one iota of the mu-

Behind Every Beatles Release.”
sical factoids in this book.
This dictionary-size, photo-lad- If you’re a huge Beatles fan, or
en book describes the situations and just want to ill in the gaps in your
inspirations for every Beatles song. music knowledge, “All the Songs”
That’s how I learned that Paul Mc- is worth a perusal. From me to you,
Cartney’s irst version of “Hey Jude” I’ve got a feeling you’ll dig it.
initially began with “Hey Jules.” I A wide selection of books, music

feel smarter already.
and ilms is available at the Flathead
Even more, for each song there’s County Library System in Kalispell,
a section with technical details Columbia Falls, Bigfork and Marion.
about the recording equipment and For more information, visit www.lat-
instruments used by the band, plus a
headcountylibrary.org.
he Flathead Valley
Learn more about moving to t

beginner class. $10/Person. Q: 626-367-1943
Climb aboard the raft with Huck and Jim and drift away
from the “sivilized” life and into a world of adventure,
ADVENTURES IN THE BOB MARSHALL WILDER- excitement, danger and self-discovery. Q: 758-5820
NESS AND GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, 7 PM
Gateway Community Center, Kalispell
FLATHEAD VALLEY CHESS ASSOCIATION, 5:30 PM FVCC, Kalispell
Flathead Audubon’s irst meeting of 2014 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act with photo- Anyone, any age, any skill level is welcome. Bring your
graphs by Chris Peterson.
own chess set if you have one. No fees. Instruction can
be arranged as well as exercises, puzzles, and matching
TUESDAY 1/14
players with similar skill levels for play.

TAMARACK TRIVIA, 7 PM
PRESCHOOL ART ADVENTURES, 11:30 AM Tamarack Brewing Company, Lakeside
Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell
Tuesday is trivia night. Play as a team or individually,
Using paper, paint, markers, crayons and glue, pre-school artists and their adult helpers share fun art projects
don’t miss the fun and great prizes. Q: 844-0244
that encourage creativity and develop basic art skills. MIKE MURRAY, 7:30 PM
Members free at Family Membership Level. Non-members The Red Room, Whiteish
$3/child suggested donation. Q: 755-5268 Ages 2 - 5
Mike Murray is join by Chris Krager on the upright bass-
ist. This promises to be a great night of live music.
KALISPELL LION’S CLUB, 12 PM
Red Lion, Kalispell
WEDNESDAY 1/15
Locally, the Kalispell Lions support a variety of area
needs, from eyeglasses to scholarships and from Lions NORTH VALLEY TOASTMASTERS MEETING, 7 AM
Park to various youth activities. Q: 755-8256
Whiteish Community Center
AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASSES, 3:30 PM
Every Wednesday, one hour morning meeting packed with
Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell
interesting speeches, evaluations, and extemporane-
Block Printing with instructor: Kathy Martin. Make your ous speaking. Enjoy the learning experience while we
own ine art prints. Using age appropriate materials (lino- gain conidence by doing. Lots of fun. Guests welcome.
leum or speedy cut blocks) students will carve a master Toastmasters empowers people to achieve their full
plate from which multiple images will be made, learn to potential and realize their dreams. Through our member
apply ink, and pull inished prints from the plate. Cost for clubs, people throughout the world can improve their
four-session: $30 (Members receive 10% discount) Ages communication and leadership skills, and ind the cour-
7 - 14 Q: 755-5268
age to change.
FLATHEAD HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND, 4:30 PM
Flathead County Library, Kalispell
Enjoy live music by local musicians, along with refresh-
ments. Q: 758-5820
If you want your events to make it in the
FRIENDS BOOK GROUP, 5 PM
paper please send them to me TWO
Flathead County Library, Kalispell
weeks prior. E-mail events to
All are invited to join the discussion. This month’s selec- [email protected]. Check us
tion: Mark Twain, “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.”
out at www.latheadevents.net.