My favorite band with a local Petworthian has scored a sweet gig tonight at the Black Cat.
Check ’em out:
Ra Ra Rasputin, Neon One Year Anniverary.
Thu Mar 20- BODIES OF WATER, RA RA RASPUTIN
BLACK CAT, BACKSTAGE
$10 doors 9:00 PM
On first @ 930PM
Wear bright clothes.
There is an awesome article in The Atlantic titled The Next Slum? It is a fascinating article that discusses the demise and potential demise of some suburbs and exurbs nationwide. It talks about urban renewal and the effects of home foreclosures (many McMansions) in the suburbs.
Here is an interesting quote from the article (hat tip to Brownstoner):
“For 60 years, Americans have pushed steadily into the suburbs, transforming the landscape and (until recently) leaving cities behind. But today the pendulum is swinging back toward urban living, and there are many reasons to believe this swing will continue. As it does, many low-density suburbs and McMansion subdivisions, including some that are lovely and affluent today, may become what inner cities became in the 1960s and
Below is the Press Release from Councilmember Bower’s office.
I’ve seen signs for ice cold beer sure. But cool beer? Well, that is too cool.
“PoP- We are working everyday to make our streets safer.
Looks like it has a sweet roof deck.
This is the funniest commercial I have ever seen. This commercial is not intentionally trying to be funny. But, well, just visit the Web site. There is some terrible background music so turn your volume down if you are at work.
Here’s a teaser from the Web site: “Anywhere… and you wanted to say Hello but just didn
Free PoP T-shirt if you can guess why there are two cameras at this location.
Notice anything unusual about this house?