After Walk a Mile, Wine Down
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After Walk a Mile, Wine Down

Last Sunday, more than a thousand men slipped into high heels to run, saunter, and stagger around Capitol Mall. In a once-a-year spectacle, boys and men took to the course—more or less gracefully—for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. The event is held in cities around the world in an aim to raise awareness around … Continue reading

THE THING:TO RELEASE BOOT! IN NOVEMBER
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THE THING:TO RELEASE BOOT! IN NOVEMBER

SCANDINAVIAN GARAGE FREE JAZZ TRIO, THE THING, TO RELEASE BOOT!, NOVEMBER 5TH, 2013 ON THE THING RECORDS After more than 600 concerts around the globe, five studio albums and a variety of live releases over the years, the Scandinavian garage, free jazz trio, The Thing — Mats Gustafsson (bass, baritone, tenor and soprano saxophones), Ingebrigt Håker Flaten (electric bass) and Paal Nilssen-Love (drums) — are excited … Continue reading

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California Treasures: Artwork of the Great Depression

During the Great Depression, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) created jobs for millions of people by organizing work for public benefit.  It was an effort by the government to provide unemployment relief and stimulate the economy. In addition to providing work and wages for day laborers to repair roads, build bridges, and complete other infrastructure projects, the … Continue reading