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Archive for May 29, 2009

Everyone’s a Philosopher

The nametags waited as we arrived. Every guest wore one, each with the appellation: Philosopher. Ink martinis flowed. Patrons and writers mingled, all beneath the banner “Everyone’s a Philosopher.” This simple turn of phrase strikes at the essence of the Neighborhood Writing Alliance, recognizing the interchangeability of the ordinary and the extraordinary. Street kids–folks who more…

Messiaen Goes Math Rock

I caught a show at Schubas Tavern last week headlined by District 97, CSO cellist Katinka Kleijn‘s metal/math rock band. The group is currently finishing up their new studio record for which I will be attending a mixing session a week from today. I brought by recorder along and plugged into the sound board for more…