Does anybody else remember a fellow named Dan Bussey? I’m not even sure if that’s how he spells his name. But in any case, he was this guy–sported a long, curly mullet, if memory serves–who used to plan and execute all these dance parties for the 16-plus sect at places like Waterworks (in Centerville, near … Read more
I was holding off on commenting about the relative mess at the Village Voice in New York. But since no one came around begging for my opinion (the way they do all the time, y’know), I selflessly offer it here. Only the cruel and the masochistic cheer when the lions of our so-called profession are … Read more
That bottom of the tenth inning had to be one of great examples of karmic retribution in the history of professional baseball, and it sure as hell had to be exactly the sort of scenario Ron Gardenhire started dreaming about the moment he heard the news that J.C. Romero was no longer a Minnesota Twin. … Read more
Bill Gates thinks while he works. Who knew? There’s an interesting piece on the Fortune magazine site about how various accomplished people work. One thing I noticed in particular is that so many of them work in a structured break time during the day, often including physical activity. I’m going to have to try that … Read more
So this fucking midget walks into a bar with a chimpanzee on his shoulders, right? It’s cold as shit, and both the midget and the monkey are covered with snow and frost; the chimp, in fact, looks almost like it could be dead. There’s not another soul in the bar but the blind bartender and … Read more
Oh Lordy. Once again, there’s so much great stuff going on tonight. I love spring. There’s The Rake’s own Gallery Grooves–a seen-and-be-seen affair taking place at Artistic Indulgence. Free wine, free cheese, plenty of pretty people to kick-it next to. Kevin Barnes from KBEM will be there, and he’s promising to spin some Fred Hersch, … Read more
“L’Atalante”, 1934. Directed by Jean Vigo; written by Jean Guinee, Albert Riera, and Vigo. Starring the incredible Michel Simon, Dita Parlo and Jean Daste. Now showing in the lecture room at the Walker Art Center, running continuously as the museum is open, every ninety minutes. I wish I had nothing better to do with my … Read more
There’s some all right stuff going on tonight: Jamie Lidell’s at the Varsity; Karen Armstrong–you know, that nun-turned-palatable pop theologist–will be speaking at Wayzata Community Church; Rebel Reels, short films by and about the world’s swelling population of Rebel Girls–such as myself, I’d like to think–are screening at The Center for Independent Artists. (Today’s rant: … Read more
Last December, the Girls and I decided to embark on a Self-Esteem Workshop in Las Vegas. While our goal was to master all four steps toward better self-esteem (drinking, dancing, eating, and spas), I was certainly most interested in the LV food scene. Our first dinner was scheduled in the very new and very chic … Read more
Maybe Rondell White is going to snap out of his slump in spectacular fashion any day now and reward the confidence Ron Gardenhire has shown in him by writing his name in the clean-up spot night after night. This is a guy, after all, with a career .289 batting average, who’s never hit lower than … Read more