Borders holding grand openings for four new stores

LITHONIA, Ga. /PRNewswire/ -- Borders is celebrating the grand opening of its 20,155-square-foot store in Lithonia at the Stonecrest Mall at I-20 and Turner Hill Road from Fri., Nov. 2 through Sun., Nov. 4.

Throughout the weekend, special events are planned including a community benefit celebration, a Scholastic Children's Festival, a Universal and Verve Music Java Jive and Jazz Party and DK Publishing's Keep It Simple Sunday. Borders kicks off the grand opening festivities Fri., Nov. 2 with a community benefit celebration supporting the Georgia Geographical Alliance. Borders will donate a portion of the sales made during the party to the organization. Throughout the day on Friday customers will receive a free New York Times or Wall Street Journal while supplies last.

At 5:00 p.m. Dominic Gaudious will give a live musical performance.

Magic Mike and Einstein will astound and amaze customers at their magic show beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Hotlanta Dixieland Jazz Band will perform at 8:00 p.m. Borders will continue the fun Sat., Nov. 3 with a Children's Festival presented by Scholastic.

Kids can register to win a treasure chest of books provided by Scholastic, and the first 200 children age 12 and under to enter the building will receive a free Captain Underpants t-shirt.

Starting at 10:00 a.m. Borders will host an hour of "Captain Underpants Extra Crunchy Fun 'N Games."

Then, at 11:00 a.m., a puppet show given by Jest for Fun Productions will entertain people of all ages.

That afternoon at 1:00 p.m. the whole family is encouraged to participate in a "From Sea to Shining Sea" sing-a-long.

Enjoy the tall tales and magical world created by storytellers Bert and Veronica at 2:00 p.m. Borders will groove Saturday evening as Universal and Verve Music presents a Java Jive and Jazz Party.

As a part of the celebration, customers can enter to win the "Essentials of Jazz Gift Set" featuring Ken Burns' book

"Jazz: A History of America's Music" and a starter set of Borders Jazz Essentials CDs courtesy of Universal/Verve Music.

Using Borders' exclusive digital listening system, music fanatics can test their skills and win selected Jazz Essentials CDs at the Verve Music Jazz Trivia Challenge, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy live music performed by the Gwen Hughes Ensemble at 8:00 p.m. Sun., Nov. 4 will be DK Publishing's Keep It Simple Sunday.

Throughout the day customers can enter to win the grand prize, a DK Keep It Simple Series Gift Basket filled with resources to help live the good life, provided by DK Publishing.

An "Is Yoga for You?" demonstration and workshop will be taught by Ann Brooks from the Metamorphosis Yoga Studio at 1:00 p.m.

At 2:00 p.m. the Ficciones will give a live music performance.

The day's events will conclude with the 4:00 p.m. presentation of The Feng Shui Way by Gazelle Feng Shui. Throughout the grand opening weekend, experience what Borders has to offer Lithonia year-round -- community benefit days, educational and fun children's programming, diverse music events and a wonderful place to simply discover.

LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo./PRNewswire/ -- Borders is celebrating the grand opening of its 25,000-square-foot store in Lee's Summit at I-470 and U.S. Highway 50 from Fri., Nov. 2 through Sun., Nov. 4.

Throughout the weekend, special events are planned including a community benefit celebration, a Scholastic Children's Festival, a Universal and Verve Music Java Jive and Jazz Party and DK Publishing's Keep It Simple Sunday. Borders kicks off the grand opening festivities Fri., Nov. 2 with a community benefit celebration supporting Literacy Kansas City.

Borders will donate a portion of the sales made during the party to the organization. Throughout the day on Friday customers will receive a free New York Times or Wall Street Journal while supplies last.

Beginning at 4:00 p.m., experience real Americana with a musical performance by the Missouri Town Band.

Then, at 7:30 p.m., hear live music performed by the Morrells. Borders will continue the fun Sat., Nov. 3 with a Children's Festival presented by Scholastic.

Kids can register to win a treasure chest of books provided by Scholastic, and the first 200 children age 12 and under to enter the building will receive a free Captain Underpants t-shirt.

At 10:00 a.m., kids can test their knowledge of wizardry at the Harry Potter Trivia Challenge.

Then, at 11:00 a.m., Clifford the Big Red Dog will pay the store a visit for stories and activities.

That afternoon the whole family is encouraged to participate in a "From Sea to Shining Sea" sing-a-long with Denny Day starting at 1:00 p.m.

Following the sing-a-long Phronzie Fiest will present "Imagine That!" at 2:00 p.m. Borders will groove Saturday evening as Universal and Verve Music presents a Java Jive and Jazz Party.

As a part of the celebration, customers can enter to win the "Essentials of Jazz Gift Set" featuring Ken Burns' book "Jazz: A History of America's Music" and a starter set of Borders Jazz Essentials CDs courtesy of Universal/Verve Music. Using Borders' exclusive digital listening system, music fanatics can test their skills and win selected Jazz Essentials CDs at the Verve Music Jazz Trivia Challenge, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy live jazz with the Greg Meise Trio at 8:00 p.m. Sun., Nov. 4 will be DK Publishing's Keep It Simple Sunday.

Throughout the day customers can enter to win the grand prize, a DK Keep It Simple Series Gift Basket filled with resources to help live the good life, provided by DK Publishing.

Free chair massages will be given at 1:00 p.m., compliments of Lakewood SkinCare Clinic and Spa.

At 2:00 p.m., Chansons D'amour will give a live music performance.

Also at 2:00 p.m., Barbara Prestage from Classic Cruise and Travel will discuss "Tips for Safe Travel."

At 3:00 p.m., an "Is Yoga for You?" demonstration and workshop will be taught by Wyatt Townley, followed by the "Learn the Feng Shui Way" seminar with Liz Brown from A Healing Hand at 4:00 p.m. Throughout the grand opening weekend, experience what Borders has to offer Lee's Summit year-round -- community benefit days, educational and fun children's programming, diverse music events and a wonderful place to simply discover.

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa./PRNewswire/ -- Borders is celebrating the grand opening of its 25,305-square-foot store in King of Prussia at the King of Prussia Mall at Schuylkill Expressway and South Gulph Road from Fri., Nov. 2 through Sun., Nov. 4.

Throughout the weekend, special events are planned including live music, puppet theater and a magic show. Borders kicks off the grand opening festivities Fri., Nov. 2 with an acoustic rock musical performance given by Cliff Hillis at 6:00 p.m.

Silly Reba will astound and entertain customers of all ages with her magic show at 7:30 p.m.

Stephen Wise will perform live music at 8:00 p.m. Borders will continue the fun Sat., Nov. 3.

At 1:00 p.m., children's classics will be featured at Mr. Skip's story time.

Tucker's Tales Puppet Theater will delight its audience at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday night customers can enjoy a live musical performance by Alfie Moss, beginning at 8:00 p.m. At 3:00 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 4 join Eddie Okonowicz to learn about modern day treasure hunting.

Then, at 5:00 p.m., learn the practices of Falun Gong with Xing Ellen Yu. Throughout the grand opening weekend, experience what Borders has to offer King of Prussia year-round-community benefit days, educational and fun children's programming, diverse music events and a wonderful place to simply discover.

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. /PRNewswire/ -- Borders is celebrating the grand opening of its 25,000-square-foot store in Rancho Mirage at The River at Rancho Mirage Shopping Center on Bob Hope Drive and Highway 111 from Fri., Nov. 2 through Sun., Nov. 4.

Throughout the weekend, special events are planned including a community benefit celebration, a Scholastic Children's Festival, a Universal and Verve Music Java Jive and Jazz Party and DK Publishing's Keep It Simple Sunday. Borders kicks off the grand opening festivities Fri., Nov. 2 with a community benefit celebration supporting the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center.

Borders will donate a portion of the sales made during the party to the center. Throughout the day on Friday customers will receive a free New York Times or Wall Street Journal while supplies last.

Beginning at 3:00 p.m., live Caribbean music will be performed by the Coral Reef with Don and Mary Hoeber. At 6:00 p.m., Magic Mike will present a strolling magic show to astound and entertain people of all ages.

Then, at 7:00 p.m., customers can dance to the Latin and salsa sounds of Jerry Evaro and Brigitte, otherwise known as the It Takes Two Duo.

There will also be a celebration cake from Exquisite Desserts, and enter-to-win door prizes will be given away throughout the evening. Borders will continue the fun Sat., Nov. 3 with a Children's Festival presented by Scholastic.

Kids can register to win a treasure chest of books provided by Scholastic, and the first 200 children age 12 and under to enter the building will receive a free Captain Underpants t-shirt.

Then, at 10:00 a.m., kids can meet their favorite quirky cat, Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat.

At 1:00 p.m., the whole family is encouraged to participate in a "From Sea to Shining Sea" sing-a-long with Dan Crow, a 3-time Gold Parent's Choice winner and songwriter for the Walt Disney Music Company.

Following the sing- a-long Dan Crow will present a 2:00 p.m. Storyhour, as seen on Nickelodeon and the Learning Channel. At 6:00 p.m. the Robert O'Connor Jazz Duo will set the mood for an evening of jazz.

Borders will continue grooving as Universal and Verve Music presents a Java Jive and Jazz Party.

As a part of the celebration, customers can enter to win the "Essentials of Jazz Gift Set" featuring Ken Burns' book "Jazz: A History of America's Music" and a starter set of Borders Jazz Essentials CDs courtesy of Universal/Verve Music.

Using Borders' exclusive digital listening system, music fanatics can test their skills and win selected Jazz Essentials CDs at the Verve Music Jazz Trivia Challenge, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Sun., Nov. 4 will be DK Publishing's Keep It Simple Sunday.

Throughout the day customers can enter to win the grand prize, a DK Keep It Simple Series Gift Basket filled with resources to help live the good life, provided by DK Publishing.

Free chair massages will be given at 1:00 p.m., compliments of Desert MASSAGE Therapy.

At 2:00 p.m., the El Real Chamber Players will give a live music performance.

Also at 2:00, customers can meet Carolyn Reynolds, author of "Astrology on the Job."

A "Learn the Pilates Method" exercise seminar and demonstration will be given at 3:30 p.m., led by Darien Gold, the owner of Studio Darien and a certified Pilates instructor.

Then, at 4:30 p.m., John Beshak of Anderson Travel/American Express will discuss cruise line travel in a talk entitled, "Oh, The Places We'll Go!"

Customers will then have the opportunity to meet the Emmy-winning journalist, Lisa Mendoza, who authored the book, "Hi! It's Me, Your Dog!"

Mendoza will be giving the inside scoop on how to give pets first-rate treatment.

The weekend festivities will culminate with an appearance by celebrity actor Patrick Macnee of the cult classic "The Avengers."

At 6:00 p.m. Macnee will autograph copies of his book, "The Avengers and Me," and the DVD, "The Best of the Avengers." Throughout the grand opening weekend, experience what Borders has to offer Rancho Mirage year-round -- community benefit days, educational and fun children's programming, diverse music events and a wonderful place to simply discover. Borders Group, Inc., (NYSE: BGP) is a leading global retailer of books, music, video and other information and entertainment items with stores in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

A FORTUNE 500 company headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., Borders Group employs 30,000 worldwide and operates over 345 Borders domestic superstores, 17 international Borders stores, 32 Books etc. locations and approximately 850 Waldenbooks stores.

Teamed with Amazon.com, the company also offers online shopping through Borders.com (http://www.borders.com ). More detailed information for journalists is available at http://www.bgimediacenter.com .

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