It's May! Yay, spring!

Wisconsin Film Festival broadcast

We'd like to thank everyone who participated in the film festival broadcast, especially our wonderful hosts, Jan Levine Thal and Mel & Floyd & Mr. Smartypants, and all the filmmakers who took time from their busy festival schedules to join.

May Day is International Guerrilla Gardening Day

The Sprout team is planning a little stealth planting of flowers around the downtown area in celebration of this awesome holiday that mixes the traditional spring connotations of May Day with the radicalism of the labor movement's May Day. What could be more fun and more fitting as we head into the recall season? Indulge in a bit of unauthorized gardening around your neighborhood too!

New Sprout this spring !

You've likely started noticing some changes in the Four Star space. We've recently become involved in the urban agriculture movement and decided that we're ready to launch a new business which will run alongside Four Star. Naturally, we considered names like Movies with a Plot, Rear Window Box, Hollywood & Vines, Pistil Packin' Mama, and Soilent Green, but we ultimately resisted the urge to pun and settled on Sprout, which is opening April 1st. We're still committed to being the best video store on the planet, but that distinction will seem less important if we don't manage to keep the planet healthy.

We want to do our part, so we're jumping in with some guerrilla gardening supplies that will help you make the most of whatever space you have available. We have vertical and more traditional growing systems, supplies for seed starting, hydroponic growing of sprouts and microgreens, many varieties of edible and ornamental plants, tools, and books. Opening weekend we're giving away seed balls, which you can use for a little guerrilla gardening of your own. Just lob the seed ball into any area that appears to need a little more life, wait for some rain, and watch what sprouts. Stop in and plan to get a little dirty this spring.

It's inventory time at Four Star!

We have just started our annual process of going through all the titles in the collection to evaluate which have copies that can be added to the sale inventory. The result is a greatly increased diversity of selection in the sale inventory, to which we will be adding titles almost daily for the next few weeks. Come early and come often for the best selection. And don't worry, the process has been part of our annual routine for many years and will in no way diminish the rental selection.

We are now located at 449 State Street

Despite the State Street address, our new storefront is located about a half block off State Street on Broom. There's a tea shop at the State Street corner of the building in which we're located, below Wasabi, next to Asian Kitchen, and across State Street from Mimosa and American Apparel. It's a very cool two story space with a spiral staircase and an elevator available for those who prefer not to use the stairs. We're pretty well unpacked and are approaching the end of the process of setting up the new space. Things are looking very good and we invite you to come down and check out the results. We love the new place and hope you will too.

Trivia night at the Plaza

We'll still be having trivia night at the Plaza Tavern every other Tuesday night at 7:30, even though they won't be quite right next door anymore. Test your knowledge, win great prizes, and make new friends.

Drop box at Willy Street Co-op

We've been hearing great feedback about the drop box at the Willy Street Co-op (1221 Williamson Street). Now you can pick up those organic greens and drop off your movies at the same time. The box is located just to the right of the entrance doors and is available for drop-offs any time of the day or night. Return time at the drop box is also being extended to 10pm, though you may want to try Four Star Unlimited and forget about deadlines entirely.

Try Four Star Unlimited!

Four Star Unlimited gives you unlimited rentals with no late fees for one low monthly fee. Watch as many movies as you like and explore our fantastic inventory at your own pace. Check out these great options:
*3 out at a time plus 10% off used movies: $17.99 per month
*4 out at a time plus 20% off used movies: $24.99 per month
*5 out at a time plus 30% off used movies: $29.99 per month
*Automatic damage protection on all subscription rentals: $3 per month