I recently heard a small commotion outside of my otherwise fairly quiet bookstore, and saw a few middle-aged males standing around my sandwich board. I didn’t quite understand what was going on until I realized that one of the gentlemen (I use the term loosely) had tried to wipe off the announcement of an upcoming politically-based book signing. I looked after them as they walked off, and much to my dismay, it dawned on me I was being given the international number one sign, a.k.a., “The Bird.” Well, this is America, and everyone has a right to freedom of expression.
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Posted inA&E Briefs
November
Riverwest artist Faythe Levine (flyingfishgallery@yahoo.com) has organized the first annual “Art vs. Craft” event to take place at Turner Ballroom, up the stairs on Fri. Nov. 5 & Sat. Nov. 6. Bring cash as many of the 100 plus vendors won’t take plastic.Come on Friday and get in free the day after, otherwise admission is $2.00. What can be yours for no more than $10? 100% cotton bibs in retro fabric designs with terry cloth backing by Atomic Mama, fun hair clips @ $5 per…
Posted inCommentary & Opinion
Celebrating a Decade of Food Security
On Oct. 16 to 19, the Community Food Security Coalition (CFSC) held their annual national conference in Milwaukee. The CFSC works to bring justice, health and sustainability to our food systems.
Posted inBrady Street Beat
Uncommonly Cool
If you are looking for a truly exquisite piece of handcrafted jewelry, a unique gift or a special piece of clothing, check out Uncommon Items Gallery and Boutique located at 1316 E. Brady St. The shop opened four years ago and is a colorful and fun addition to the Brady Street shopping scene. The shop […]
Posted inTelling Our Stories
The Curse of Moving
A certified mail notice arrived at my door on September 1. Now, usually there are only two reasons that I ever get certified mail: one is for a bill that the collector is finding a hard time collecting, and the other is from my lackadaisical, out-of-touch, out-of-town, first-time landlords. Their reasons for sending me things certified mail is to make sure I got the documents because “their friends, who were in the real estate business before, warned them about people like me.” Needless to say, I didn’t rush to the post office, but perhaps I should have.
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