Music Club w/ Broadcast
l3wis Broadcast singer Trish Keenan died on January 14 at the age of 42.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5ZJ-N750Bk&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
January 2011
About as clear as mud; Sioux Falls Arts Council
Micah Luke, a very talented local artist, pulled into a very strange news story . . .
I’m not sure who to blame on this one? Stormland TV‘s horrible reporting, or the actual council for not having a clear objective;
“Helping to coordinate all of these exhibit places and to spread the word about what’s being shown,” David Xenakis said.
Am I the only one after watching this story clueless as what the SFAC objective is? Are they going to reopen the Horse Barn? Are they going to help local artists exhibit for FREE? Am I missing something here?
A 2009 study found that every one dollar invested in the arts provides a return of $14. That’s why those with the arts council say now is the time to invest in the entire arts community.
If you read my blog Mr. Luke, please fill us in. I’m curious WTF David is talking about? Economic impact or art? It seems the local news and the non-profits who stroke them are getting worse by the day. It’s like ordering a whiskey cloudy and getting water, ice and Coke.
The Ugly Table (#22)
It’s not often I tell customers what I’m thinking, but I have been doing it lately.
I guess I’m just tired of giving excuses. I personally don’t like them, so I afford the same to my patrons.
Like the lady who seemed peeved because I had not got her drink order yet.
I replied, “Well, we have a packed house and I just got triple sat, I was getting around to it. What would you like to drink?”
Her response? 30% tip (I’m guessing for my honesty).
Or the guy who had to tell me 3 freaking times, “To not forget the honey butter for the bread.”
I replied while placing a finger on my forehead, “Yes, it has been seared in my brain, I won’t forget the honey butter.”
His daughter replies, “He doesn’t get out to eat much.”
Yah think?
S. L. Ehrisman (c) 1/18/11
Hookers or Cake
I would like to thank friend Jade Bos for sending me a copy of his book, Hookers or Cake today. It was a nice surprise on a shitty cold day like today. I have already read half of it. It is a sad, true, LMFAO tribute to nothingness. And the drawlings are cool to.
Check out Kickstarter.com a fantastic site that helps fund startup artists like Jade.
That’s my positive post for the week. Get over yourself.
Police officer charged with endangerment and harassment (and being a jerk)
I guess carrying a flashlight at night while running is a crime. Who knew. But wearing Argyle sweater vests is not.
This of course is no surprise to me, I have found many officers with our city (not a majority) to be pushy and disrespectful, and falsifying police reports (which they did with me once).
Watch public testimony during tonight’s council meeting (starts at 16:00).
I enjoyed the load in his pants reaction from the mayor.