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Movie at the Library
See the crime thriller Thieves Highway (1949), starring Richard Conte and Lee J. Cobb, at the Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. When a tough GI returns home and discovers that his father, a fruit truck driver, has been crippled and robbed by a ruthless produce dealer, he sets out for revenge. But can he even the score without becoming a criminal too? Register online at www.warwicklibrary.org or call 739-5440 x5. This program is free and open to all.
Conimicut Village Festival
The Conimicut Village Festival is scheduled for Aug. 27 at Conimicut Point Park, Point Ave., from 12-5 p.m.The annual event includes a live band (Rory and the Blues Hounds), craft and food vendors and children's activities. Bring the entire family and enjoy the day. Free admission. Rain date is Aug. 28.
Free Breakfast
A free community breakfast will be held Aug. 27 from 8-9:30 a.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 111 West Shore Rd. On the last Saturday of every month St. Mark's is hosting a free breakfast for their friends and neighbors. For more information call 737-3127.
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Antique Truck Show
The Little Rhody Chapter of ATCA is sponsoring the 8th Annual Antique Truck Show Aug. 28 from 7 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine, at the RI-CONN Historical Air Field, 2357 Plainfield Pike, Coventry. Entry fee is $5 per show vehicle plus a canned good for the RI Community Food Bank. Visitors admission is four or more canned goods or $5 per vehicle. All antique trucks, antique tractors, equipment, engines, antique autos, vintage motorcycles and more. There will be no judging and vehicles will be parked in their own classes. Antique planes will be on display and they will have several fly in to attend the show. Also a flea market. Food and refreshments will be available, with live entertainment, games and more. No one is allowed on the showgrounds on Saturday unless you call 647-7226. No pets, alcoholic beverages or pedal bikes.
Shopping for House of Hope CDC
Macy's annual shop for a cause event is held around the nation every year, helping local nonprofits raise money for their cause. This year on Aug. 27, shoppers in Rhode Island can support House of Hope CDC by shopping at their local Macy's.
To participate, shoppers must buy a $5 shopping pass from House of Hope CDC for exclusive savings to be used in-store or online on Aug. 27. Ticket buyers also receive a chance to win a $500 Macy's gift card. All proceeds will go directly to the House of Hope CDC. For tickets call Holly at 463-3324 x233.
Neighborhood Watch Yard Sale
The Oakland Beach Neighborhood Watch will have a community yard sale Aug. 27 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the JONAH Community Center, 830 Oakland Beach Ave. Participants inside JONAH $10, outside JONAH $5. Bring a table, chair, items no longer used or needed and happiness. Call George at 732-0191 to participate or e-mail email@example.com.
Yard Sale Fundraiser
The Pet Refuge, a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter located at 500 Stony Lane, North Kingstown, is holding a huge yard sale Sept. 3 from 9-3 p.m. (rain date Sept. 10). Large assortment of household items, small pieces of furniture, lots of books, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes and much more. Donation are greatly appreciated and can be dropped of at the Pet Refuge Monday-Saturday between 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. For more information call 294-1115.
E.G. Art Festival
As part of the annual Labor Day Arts weekend, the East Greenwich Art Festival will host over 100 contemporary American craft artists along with strolling entertainment, festive food and a farmers market all along Rector St. and Church St. next to Academy Field, East Greenwich, on Sept. 4 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Shofar Factory
Fashion your very own Shofar from a real animal horn as you learn the entire process from the cooking to the final polishing. (Sorry, they will not be hunting live rams). The event will be held Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. at Chabad of West Bay, 3871 Post Rd., and is open to the public. Space is limited. RSVP to 884-7888 or www.rijewishkids.com/shofarfactory. Admission is $2 and $8 per Shofar.
September 11 Fundraiser
A September 11 fundraiser will be held in memory of Mark Charette by the Benefit Button Hole Golf Foundation on Aug. 29 at the Fenner Hill Country Club in Hope Valley. 8:30 Shotgun-Scramble-$125 per person with breakfast, golf, dinner and prizes or $30 steak fry only. Returning to Poncho O'Malley's for steak and prizes. Call Olivia at 783-8484.
Foster Parrots Open House
The Foster Parrots in Hope Valley will have an open house and gala fundraiser extravaganza at the Wildlife Sanctuary on Aug. 27. The event will feature sanctuary tours in the afternoon, a raffle and silent auction, live music by popular Boston-based acoustic rock band the Adam Ezra Group, a vegetarian buffet and an open beer and wine bar. All proceeds will benefit the work of Foster Parrots and the New England exotic Wildlife Sanctuary. Ticket and sponsorship information can be found online at www.fosterparrots.com.
Mentor a Child
Do you have an hour a week to spare? That's all it takes to make a difference in the life of a child. Today's children need positive, caring adult role models to help them develop confidence, self-esteem and a desire to stay in school. For more information on the Warwick Mentor Program, please contact Pamela Leonhardt at 732-7700 x117 or visit the Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership Web site at www.mentorRI.org.
Old Warwick Grange #41
The Grange is a fraternal community service, non-profit organization with a special interest in rural life and the traditions of faith, patriotism, leadership and family values. Grange-where the whole family can go and grow. Help them to help others. The meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. No meetings in July or August. The Grange hall is located at 1175 West Shore Rd.
Developmental Screening
The Child Outreach Department of the Warwick Public Schools, in cooperation with the Volunteers of Warwick schools (VOWS), conducts regular preschool screening clinics. All Warwick preschool children between the ages of 3 and 5 are offered the Early Screening Inventory-Revised (ESI-R). This is a free service provided by the Warwick Public Schools. Participation in a Developmental Screening is a long established program of the Warwick School Department that provides families with information about their child's development and offers information about community resources. For more information, or to arrange a clinic appointment for your preschool aged child, call the VOWS office at 734-3230.
Free Sunday Lunch
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 389 Greenwich Ave., is offering a free lunch for anyone in need of a meal or companionship. All are welcome every Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information call 737-6758.
Rhode Island Pet Bird Club
The R.I. Pet Bird Club welcomes anyone who owns birds or has an interest in exotic birds. Meet other people who have birds, listen to guest lecturers and more. The meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. For more information call Michele at 739-7290 or visit www.orgsites.com/ri/ripbc.
Bird House Rescue
Lazicki's Bird House Rescue, 1935 Warwick Ave. (behind the Giant Stride Dive shop) that does exotic bird rescue. For more information call 732-5806 ask for Diane.
There will be Bingo at Sparrows Point III, 355 Hardig Rd., every Wednesday starting April 6. Doors open at 4 p.m., bingo starts promptly at 6 p.m.
Photographic Society of RI
The Photographic Society of Rhode Island welcomes camera enthusiasts of all abilities. Meetings are held on the second, third and fourth Tuesday of each month, September through May at Lakewood Baptist Church, 255 Atlantic Ave. For more information visit www.psri.us.
There will be bingo every Friday at 6:45 p.m. at Meadowbrook Terrace on Warwick Ave. in the Community Hall.
Donate Shop
The Donate Shop is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit thrift store that provides free clothing to families in crisis. They are an all volunteer organization that relies solely on the support of the community to continue this endeavor. The shop has a new location at 400 Warwick Ave., Unit #14, between Dunkin Donuts and Shaw's. They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The phone number is 533-9944, the website is www.thedonateshop.org and "Like" them on Facebook for special updates.
Gambling Counseling Offered
Bridgemark now offers individual, group and family counseling for problem gambling. If you or a loved one is experiencing difficulties as a result of gambling, call for discreet and confidential assistance, 781-2700. Deaf services are also available; call their videophone number 1-866-730-9573.
Domestic Violence Volunteers
The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center (EBCC) is currently seeking volunteers for their Speakers Bureau. All volunteers will be trained to provide outreach, as a representative of EBCC, to communities in their service area through attendance at health and community fairs and by fulfilling requests for informational speaking engagements. Volunteers will receive thorough and specialized training under the supervision of the agency services coordinator before beginning this work. For more information, or to get involved, contact Deb Ferrante at 738-9700.
Fife and Drum Corps
The Kentish Guards Fife and Drum Corps rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at the Kentish Guards Armory on Pierce St. in East Greenwich. Free lessons on playing the fife are provided to men and young men interested in joining the corps.
Fife & Drum Corps
Join the Pawtuxet Rangers Fife & Drum Corps of Warwick and continue the great tradition of Colonial/Revolutionary history through music. The Fife & Drum Corps meets every Wednesday night at Wyman Elementary School from 6:30-8 p.m. The corps is open to anyone over the age of 12. Drum and fife instruction is available to beginners.


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Beyonce & Daughter Blue Ivy Support Texas Longhorns In Playful Pic
Bey graced us with another camera-shy Blue Ivy pic. Beyonce posted a photo of her and the gorgeous tot on Instagram transforming into country cuties to support of Bey's home state, Texas, and root for the home team!
Beyonce Knowles loves to tease her fans with partially obstructed photos of her daughter, 1-year-old Blue Ivy Carter. Blue's face is covered up by a giant straw hat — but the mommy-daughter duo were supporting their favorite football team: the Texas Longhorns! We think it's time Blue makes her own account so we can finally see more of the tiny tot's cute face, but we love her latest snap.
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Kelly Clarkson: My Baby's Name Will Not Be 'Blue Jazz' — Dissing Beyonce?
The singing mommy-to-be shared that she's already picked out her baby's name — but don't expect it to be one of those 'weird' or 'funny' celeb names! When tossing out names she finds ridiculous, Kelly may have majorly dissed fellow musical great, Beyonce!
Kelly Clarkson told Ellen DeGeneres on the Dec. 6 episode of Ellen that she already has her baby-to-be's name picked out — and though she swears no one will be able to guess it, she insisted it's "not some weird famous person" name like Blue Jazz. That random name sounds a lot like Beyonce's daughter, Blue Ivy's name!
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Beyonce Dedicates 'I Will Always Love You' To Paul Walker At Concert
Beyonce made fans cry when she dedicated two extremely emotional songs to Paul, who tragically died in a car crash on Nov. 30, at her Dec. 3 concert in LA. Click to watch the video.
Beyonce, 32, showed her sorrow about Paul Walker's tragic death through two songs she sang at the Staples Center. She dedicated "I Will Always Love You" and "Halo" to Paul — and based off of fan's tweets from the concert, it sounds like there wasn't a dry eye in the house.
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Kendall Jenner, Harry Styles & More: Sexiest Shirtless Couples
People always talk about which Hollywood couples own the red carpet, but the real question is: which of them look best on the beach?
We're taking the hottest couples conversation to another level. It's nice and all when a couple like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt can stun on a red carpet in a gown and a tux, but we don't want to limit ourselves to evening wear. No, the real determining factor in choosing a hottest couple is how good they look when they're stripped down to their swim trunks.
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Beyonce's Long, Platinum Blonde Hair — Are You A Fan? Vote
Beyonce can do no wrong! Queen Bey has proven that she can literally get away with any and every look out there! She rocked her latest 'do while shooting a music video in NYC on Nov. 19 and she reminded us just how diverse her beauty look can be.
Beyonce Knowles, 32, is looking rather ravishing in her newly bleached blonde hair — let's not forget to mention her new length! Find out more details on the fierce singer's latest look below!
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Beyonce Sings About Blue Ivy In 'God Made You Beautiful' Snippet — Listen
This could be the sweetest display of motherly love ever. In Beyonce's new song, she sings about how much she loves her daughter, Blue Ivy — and her life has changed for the better.
We heard a quick piece of the Beyonce's song on Oct. 31, as it was in the DVD trailer for Life is But A Dream. However, we now get a full minute and a half of the song, and we couldn't love it more. She's so crazy about her little girl, Blue Ivy. Listen below!
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Beyonce Shoots New Music Video In A Sexy Trench Coat
Queen Bey was spotted on the New York City streets filming a music video for a single off her new album, all while donning a fabulous Burberry trench coat. Doesn't she look amazing?
The 32-year-old singer looks better than ever in photos released from her upcoming music video. Beyonce was seen looking fabulous in an oxblood leather Burberry trench and matching berry lips. She also complimented her coat with a pair of silver pumps that gave her look a super modern, almost futuristic edge. The shine in her jacket, shoes, and luscious blonde locks are the perfect contrast to the dark city streets the music video seems to be taking place in. Click here to read more
Beyonce Wants To Have More Kids With Jay Z, Despite Marriage Drama
Bey and Jay fans, rest easy! A report on Nov. 13 claimed that the hip-hop king and queen were headed for a separation, but a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY that it's just the opposite. In fact, the family may be getting bigger soon!
With Beyonce and Jay Z's grueling tour and recording schedules, who can blame them for hitting a rut in their marriage every once in awhile? The important thing is that they fight through the speed bumps, and it sounds like their doing just that, as a source tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively that despite all the drama, Beyonce is seriously considering adding another little one to the family!
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Beyonce: The Real Reason She's 'Upset' With Jay Z
Breathe your sighs of relief HollywoodLifers, because even though Beyonce and Jay Z are going through a rough patch, they are not separating! However, there is stress in their relationship, and HollywoodLife.com can tell you exclusively where the root of the problem comes from.
Beyonce, 32, was allegedly thinking about taking a break from her hubby, Jay Z, 43, according to a report, because did wasn't putting their family first. However, not to worry — the couple is not separating and HollywoodLife.com has all the exclusive details!
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Every couple runs into issues in their marriage, but thank goodness HollywoodLife.com has learned EXCLUSIVELY that you've chosen to work on your problems, not separate. Here's why you shouldn't throw in the towel.
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The second annual Footsteps for Fertility 5k will take place August 31 at Liberty Park. Through raffle, participants have a chance of wining free and discounted in vitro fertilization treatments, which can cost more than $10,000. Most insurance plans do not cover IVF treatments.
Last year's winners, Ramsi and Brian stoker of Holladay, are now expecting their first baby in August.
"It was a really emotional day because we we're not expecting it, but so excited but also really sad for all the couples there that had probably tried longer than us and maybe put more into it than us that didn't win."
The Stokers know the pain and frustration that comes with infertility. They'd been trying for nearly five years-- spending $30,000 on treatments including IVF, with no luck.
"I think that is when the biggest devastation came is when we went through the process did it and found out it didn't work," said Brian.
But thanks to the Footsteps for Fertility 5k they got to give it one more try.
"I was scared that it was going to be the same result, but they called and they had good news for me," said Ramsi.
Another expectant Utah mom is the inspiration behind the Footsteps for Fertility 5k. Serena Mackerell's sisters wanted to help her with expensive IVF treatments. Last year they began the 5k, but received a donated IVF cycle from the Utah Fertility Center to give away.
This year, even more treatments will be given out.
All participants will have the opportunity to submit one ticket on behalf of themselves, a friend, or a family member for the chance to win one of the following:
-one complete IVF cycle donated by Dr. Russell Foulk at Utah Fertility Center
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-one out of 5 $5000 Grants awarded by Footsteps for Fertility Foundation
The prizes will be awarded by random selection following the race. Each registered runner/sleeper will receive 1 ticket in their registration packet and will be able to enter one couple's name.
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"Little Shop of Horrors" will take you on a musical journey through the streets of Skid Row to a struggling flower shop where a blood-thirsty plant from another world is eagerly awaiting its next victim. Seductive, tragic and full of delightfully demented humor, the campy classic is an onstage homage to the dark comedy genre. One of the longest-running shows in off-Broadway history and the winner of several Best Musical awards, the musical is based on Roger Corman's B-movie and was later made into an Academy Award-nominated film starring Rick Moranis and Steve Martin. A co-production with 5th Avenue Theatre, the show's '50s and '60s doo-wop, rock, and Motown-style score includes such favorites as "Skid Row," "Somewhere That's Green," "Feed Me" and "Suddenly Seymour."
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Valid for one ticket to "Middletown" (through Sept. 29, 2013) or "Sugar Daddies" (Oct. 4 - Nov. 3, 2013) at ACT Seattle for all Wednesday-Sunday performances. Multiple vouchers purchased together will be seated together. Seat location subject to availability.
Save up to 70% on one of two top plays, "Middletown" or "Sugar Daddies," at ACT Theatre in Seattle.
You don't have to choose between having a great time at the theatre and supporting a local arts organization. With this deal from ACT, you'll be doing both: $60 ($156 value) for admission for one person to three plays Valid for shows that take place Tuesday through Saturday Theater is located at the corner of Union Street and Seventh Avenue Dedicated to programming contemporary plays for serious-minded theater-goers, ACT is a community-oriented organization devoted to promoting culture and the theater arts in the Seattle area Upcoming plays include a stage version of Grey Gardens, the cult film about socialites in the Hamptons, and Other Desert Cities, a Tony-nominated drama about political tensions within a prominent family
Family life always has its highs and lows -- though in the case of today's deal from the Actors Theatre, it's more like sopranos and baritones. Pay $26 for two tickets to catch a performance of "Next to Normal" at the Spectrum Theatre, located in the heart of downtown (a $52 value). Attend any 8 p.m. performance between Thursday, November 29 and Saturday, December 15. Staged by the capable troupe at this community organization, the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical tells fleshes out the quirks and quarrels that make up contemporary family life in suburban America. Balancing humor, harmony, and engaging insight, this cutting drama provides a pitch-perfect picture of the struggles of keeping a family together when everything goes out of tune.
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This is as good of a restaurant experience as you can hope for. The food, service, and ambiance are all excellent. The menu has great selections. The charcuterie platter was delicious when we were there. The steak was tender and delicious. The donuts were a great way to end the meal. The menu isn't over priced, and the wine and bar menu is varied. The noise level was prefect. It was just loud enough to keep the restaurant from being stuffy. If you enjoy a great meal out, and you are in the Boone/Blowing Rock area, Artisanal's is a must.
We have eaten at Artisanal several times over the past 3 years, and their food and beverage continue to be top notch. There are many restaurants that provide good food and good service on one or two occasions, but to be consistently excellent is quite rare. Creative and tasty cocktails, extensive wine list, super and varied entree selections.
Artisanal was absolutely fantastic across the board. We will definitely be back and recommend to others.
Food was wonderful and expertly presented. Wait staff are professionals - knowledgeable and fun. The Décor makes you feel special. There were so many things that looked good on the menu that I will have to go back.
As always, the food is wonderful, the ambiance is terrific. One of our favorite spots. The weather was poor, so we were not able to sit on the back porch. I can not say anything negative at all about Artisinal. If I could change one thing, it would be to include a corkage fee for patrons who wish to bring in their own wine. The wine list is nice, so you will be able to find something you like.
Delicious food. - beautifully presented with great flavor combinations wait staff is stellar
We eat here every time we're in the area. The food is always exceptional. The atmosphere divine. We love to take guests there it's so impressive.
We just returned from a week-long trip to Paris where we ate at 3 Michelin 3-star restaurants when we visited Artisanal for the first time this season. The food is truly world-class in every way from the artistry of the preparation/presentation to the quality of the ingredients. Wine list is also good, in terms of both the high end (Chateau Haut Brion 1982 for $3,000) to the very moderate end, with a number of very drinkable wines in the $35-$40/bottle range. And of course the ambience is fabulous. Our only complaint is that the service is just "too American." Wait staff is just too casual and overly friendly, which we feel detracts from their "professionalism." We prefer our service crisp, attentive and to the point.
Upon arriving, valets assist you within moments welcoming you to this hidden gem dining experience in Banner Elk, NC. Art decor and white tablecloths surround nearly every table. If you ever dream of a mountain home, the view from the outdoor seating area makes you feel like you living your dream; seated just a few meters from the flow of the stream behind the restaurant. The wine cellar below boasts in silence; the view alone speaks for itself. Each of the chef's fine dining courses are second to none; fresh, full of flavor, and most can be cooked to meet a specific dietary need as well. When looking for fine dining in the High Country, I highly recommend a dining experience from Artisanal; you will not be disappointed.
A true gem of fine dining nestled in the splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
This was my third dining experience at Artisinal and they did not disappoint! We sat outside on the covered patio near the fire pit, and overlooking the creek. It was pouring down rain which gave the evening an even more special feel, especially when the trickling creek turned into a rushing river! The food was superb as always. The bison, halibut, butterfish, calamari, and salmon were prepared to perfection. A must for anyone looking for a fine dining experience in the banner elk area.
I am a local in the high country and have avoided this place until recently because I was under the assumption it was pricey and unattainable for anyone other than the super rich, however I was mistaken. After living in several major US cities I found the prices to be relatively less than what I have paid many times in the past. Dining here was truly a treat that I hope to make a more regular occurrence. The food is immaculately prepared and presented, with wait staff courteous and well informed of the product. Environment is cozy and luxurious but not arrogant.The selection of white wines could be better. Don't shy away from this place...INDULGE yourself, spouse, and special guests, give them a bit of the high life in the high country :)
The ambience is elegant in a comfortable way. The food is notable and delicious. The wine list is superb. Finally, the service is "above and beyond". The entire dining experience is outstanding.
Hidden Gem in Blowing Rock. We have been going for years and never had a bad experience. Love the food and service!
Best dining experience we can remember having in this country! Save you pennies and treat yourself to this excellent experience. We plan on going back soon!
A big surprise in this remote location. A gem we surprise our guests with when visiting The "high country"
Artisanal is truly a special experience. Anita and her team are exceptional! Each dish has wonderful flare and subtle surprises! There are several dining options - lounge, outdoor, indoor - all are amazing! Don't miss your opportunity to enjoy this amazing restaurant!
We knew we were in for a treat as we drove up to the front door of The Artisanal! The setting is lovely....it has the right combination of mountain rustic and simple elegance. The meal was outstanding! The appetizers of green tomato with shrimp and the scallops both were artistically presented, ample, and perfect promoted with their compliments. We ordered the duck and the grouper for our entrees, Both entrees were artistically presented and equally amazing to savor. Desserts were also stand outs....we especially liked the cheese and fig compote. Our waiter was superb with his knowledge of the menu, as well as his attentiveness. The entire staff was service oriented. All made for an amazing meal and magical evening.
Expensive but wonderful. The Michelin folks haven't made it to Banner Elk yet or Artisinal would have a star. It's that good!
We did not expect to find such a magnificent restaurant in this area of the western mountains of North Carolina, but Artisanal is a must-go place and its worth driving a long distance to get there. The setting is beautiful and the room is one of the most beautiful we have ever seen. The food is extraordinary, exquisitely presented, and the service is up to the standards of a top New York City restaurant. I cannot recommend it highly enough because it is simply outstanding in every way. I hope to be able to make a return visit next time we are in this area.
What a treasure find this place is. Everything about it exceeded our high expectations. Food, service and ambience were all superior.
Rick Erwin, John Dominis, alice waters, Gary danko.....there's a new kid on the block. Absolutely the best, every course, every time, all the time.
Great atmosphere, great setting. Food and service were both good. Presentation was superb. I am not sure if it was the 4 oz glass of wine or the small portions in general but it came across to me as a little chintzy. Other than that, no complaints. Give it a try.
This is an outstanding restaurant inBanner Elk, NC. THe food is perfectly prepared, varied menu, excellent service.
We have been to the Banner Elk/Blowing Rock area many times but were not aware of Artisanal Restaurant. We sat on the porch and the entire evening was magical and the food outstanding. We will definitely return!
We dined on the outdoor patio facing the creek. A big thunderstorm came up and we stayed completely dry and got to watch the storm firsthand. Great and very professional service, some of the best food I've ever had and a Great wine list. They get the best rating I could give Any restaurant and I'm pretty particular !
If you are in this part of North Carolina you must go! Food, wine, staff, ambiance...over the top!
We always surprise our houseguests and friends With dinner at Artisanal. It is a gem for fine Dining
One of the best meals we have had anywhere in the world! We will definately be back again.
Always outstanding. Can't think of a better dining experience in NC.
Dining at Artisanal is always memorable because of the superb service, excellent ambiance and fantastic food. Thanks again for another great dining experience.
Nearly the best non urban USA venue for setting,food, decor,and service....excellently spaced tables;gorgeous,accomplished crowd..heaven. Recommend taking the shuttle if any distance away because is remote. Apparently there are frequent checkpoints on highway 184. So shuttle cheaper than a DUI. We were blown away AND we are persnickety foodies. Rivals anything in Aspen or Europe. Talk a walk downstairs to see the killer wine cellar .Also consider the outdoor porch overlooking the idyllic mountain stream.The bar seating ain't bad either ,where you can wear jeans. Have I used too many marvelous words? Go! but don't crowd us out for our next reservation. ...Regards. 007
One of if not the best restaurants I have eaten in.
We can't wait to take our guests to Artisanal It is a gem set in a rural setting, but sophisticated We always enjoy our dinners there
Excellent parking attendants, superb atmosphere, attentive and professional service staff, exceptional food. What more can you ask for?
This restaurant continues to impress us, each visit. The wait staff is incredible and the food is simply outstanding. You feel as if you are the only guest in the entire restaurant and our waiter, Chris, was instrumental in making our romantic date night, a very special one.
Artisanal is stunning in every respect. The building with a sophisticated "barn" design is approached by a drive through an enchanting mountain country lane. Larger than life-size equine sculptures of petrified wood "live" outside and inside the restaurant. Dining on the outdoor terrace overlooks a mountain creek. Have pre and post dinner cocktails in the Inviting living area, on the terrace or the lower level fire pit. An amazing wine collection exists int the cellar where guests may visit. We have been three times, once in a group of six. Service each time was impeccable. My only complaint was a pork chop entree over Labor Day weekend.
We had a group of 10 people and sat outdoors, it was about 63 degrees out. The heaters were great but a bit too powerful. We were roasting and asked them to turn them down. They could not, so they turned them off and then soon some of my guests were cold. It would be great if they could regulate the temp better.The food was very good! We had a lovely time!
What a great why to celebrate a special occasion!! The Artisanal is near perfection. Excellent food, fantastic wait staff, and great atmosphere!! What more can you ask for? I have eaten at most of the high end restaurants across North Carolina, the Artisanal is at the top of the list!!!
This restaurant compares to both the Barn at Blackberry Farm and also the Canyon Kitchen near Cashiers, NC. All have that rustic mountain elegance with outstanding food that you would find in any great world restaurant in NYC, Paris, Rome. The decor and architecture and the outdoor area right on a beautiful rolling stream and small waterfall with bridge, fire pit and adirondack chairs by the stream, all add to the spectacular evening at Artisinal. The husband and wife team (he is the executive chef) add to the feeling of being welcomed into their home. The open kitchen makes for a fun evening of watching the cooking, too.
This is our 4th visit and we are continually amazed at the quality of the food and service. You can't go wrong here for a special occasion.
The rustic elegance and perfect food and presentation make this one of the southeast's must-visit restaurants. The barn-like structure fashioned after the Barn restaurant at blackberry Farm is an exquisite dining experience. Built beside a beautiful stream and small waterfall, it is a delight. Sit at the creekside fire pit, dine outside and listen to the bubbling water roll by or eat inside. You can't go wrong. Food quality and presentation is tops. It is a restaurant that impresses on all levels. Specialty cocktails and great wine, too.
Artesinal delivers on so many levels, there isn't enough space to tell it all! Your senses are immediately engaged with the textures, aromas, ambiance and lighting. Not to mention all the beautiful people inside! The food, service and wine list were beyond fabulous. If you want to take that special someone, somewhere really special, Artesinal is absolutely the place.
The food was simply incredible with a perfect mixture of flavors, textures, and creativity. This is a must dine spot for those who enjoy elegantly prepared entries which are in amazing balance. The service was excellent and would have complemented the meal on any night. However, the staff went above and beyond to make our evening special by helping me play guitar and sing to my wife in the wine cellar all without letting her know what was going on. It was an epic evening and I can't wait to visit again!
Great setting for a restaurant. Quiet with nice selection of background music. The tables don't crowd each other so there is plenty of privacy. Great wine list but I thought the wine by the glass was a bit pricey. The food and service were excellent. A good choice for special occasions when the $$$ are not important.
While each of the dishes delivered to our table was far above average, the chef seems to be overly fond of sweetened sauces. It pays to ask the wait staff for fuller and better particulars of each dish before ordering.
This restaurant was highly rated, so our expectations were set at a pretty high level. Without exception, the dining experience far exceeded our expectations. From the signature calimari and grilled octopus appetizers, to the sea bass and flounder entrees, to the amazing desserts, each dish prompted "best ever". And the service was also exceptional, from the valet parking to the attentive wait staff. The chef ran his open kitchen like a General, and the ambience of the restaurant itself was high horsepower too. From now on, no trip to the High Country will be complete without a revisit to the Artisanal Restaurant.
This is as good as any restaurant anywhere but it's hidden away in Banner Elk, NC.
My husband and I just celebrated our 20th anniversary in Banner Elk - and had an exquisite dinner at Artisanal - it was SUPERB!! Though it was very pricey - we loved it - and would absolutely go back for another special occasion.
A true mountain gem and worth the travel to experience. Excellent food, service and atmosphere.


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Saturday, July 22, 2006
to stop people jumpin' out
why the obsession with ice?
the pool is tepid
my shower only runs on hot
you cant get it cold or it turns off
so its a boiling hot day here in san diego
but the pools warm n the showers hot
and ice
and a.c.
but no cooling water or breezes
is something wrong here?
the pool water was like sliding into
tepid chemical soup
my skin began to itch
my eyes went red
and my poor thin fine hair split its ends
itsa lovely vista from my hotel
an absolute riot of trees
palms, oaks, elms
(as if i wood know what an elm tree looks like)
(but its nice to go on listing the lovely names
of the lovely trees)
birch, sycamores, honeysuckle w/ hummingbirds
hazy grey blue sky
i think of the spanish , zorro
it IS very like spain here
it IS a beautiful part of the world
but its weird too
laidback n expensive n slightly uptight
a sub-culture of (presumably) mexican maids n waiters
they appear n do things but it SEEMS like yr not supposed to talk to em
i said thanks to a guy taking away my plates
and he looked at me like
what are ya talking to me for
some things i guess im naive about
some lovely fans from mexico last night with vinyl
san diego belly up was our first good show here
but it was pretty good
good size crowd
great venue n equipment
good time guaranteed
we transcended, didnt we?
i thought so
now sitting in motel room
waiting for another intavu to come thru
im larry wankler from the bingle herald, nth dakota
i normally do the sport but the rock guys wife hadda baby
so here goes
um...tell me somethin' about yerselves...ah,
why did yall call yerselves the church...and...ah..
tell me bout yer new record...i aint heard it yet tho...
it only arrived this morning, and i couldnt get the cd player to work
but i heard that other..
this blogge is being interrupted by my conscience
who says
tell them nevets about the 2 very eloquent n knowledgable dudes
you just talked to
who knew all about yer music...
even this blogge
tell em how ya enjoyed the interviews
and they were nothin like what ya said
ok ok
its true
america aint all badde fiendss
the best stuff is THE best
the worst stuff is THE worst
tonite anaheim
and itsa big place n we aint sold many tickets
boo hoo
why dont people wanna see washed up olde one hit wunderkinds
aussie hippy jingly jangly scruffy space rockers
i'll never know
i love you fiendss
you are the very core of my sanity
please behave yerselves
the whole worlds watching
84 comments:
- davem said...
Love you morrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeee,
1st post!!!! - 6:31 am
- 12str said...
dear sk!
americans lacks culture and good taste...
thats my opinion
but who am i to say
im just a stupid swede
take care
patrik - 6:40 am
- John Garratt said...
"please behave yerselves
the whole worlds watching"
Nah, just our air-headed president.
John - 6:53 am
Steve, Steve, steve...Man, dontcha know by now how knowledgeable and hip the church fans are...par excellance...I sincerely hope there aint alotta talkin durin the show in Aussten...didn know it was citsuoca...D
- 6:54 am
- davem said...
Why you haven't sold out?/why you aren't huger than a very big thing?/why not bigger than the fabs?....I don't know.
Everyone I know that's heard of you likes you. All the people that hear me playing your CD's say how good yon Church are. Yet they still go out and buy Coldplay/Radiohead/Razorlight et al instead. All the previously mentioned are good bands (well ish....)one and all, but not as good as you chaps. Sorry Joycie but "fuck knows" Steve.
The only thing I can think of is you're working so hard at being a nicer person that the whole world working out you're a bloody genius wouldn't be good for you. I'm not being sarcastic - I honestly can't think of any other reason. Sure you're music can be challenging at times but Radiohead've taken folks to some stranger places & still sold massively.
All I know is your music has changed lives - even saved some. Mine even once.
Love you more SK
Dave M xxx - 6:56 am
Stevie Kay.
My lovely wife and I were watching on VH-1 last evening a video of Floyd fom the last big tour that Gilmore and Co. did. My wife looked at me and said, "Except for the light show, the Church still sound better."
So cheers, just add some more lazers! LOL
Florian Trout. - 6:59 am
yeah, try livin here, in the good olde USA...in the heart of texas no less..will sumone come and get me..please..
- 7:03 am
- landru said...
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- 7:14 am
I echo Florian Trout's suggestion: more lasers. We Americans prefer our concerts to be replete with explosives and girls dancing in cages, too.
These are merely suggestions. Let your conscience be your guide.
Or let your budget be your guide.
That being said, spare no expense in Indianapolis.
MCD - 7:27 am
Delightful to see you again.
Providence brought the house down.
The show was wonderful.
Always a pleasure.
theglynnisjohns - 7:28 am
dude, I know what you mean about the windows. Drives me batty. I hate A/C and of course, most hotels, you get no choice. And yes, it's to prevent people from jumping out windows. Says a lot for Americans, eh?
Anyway, yeah, it's not all bad. It really isn't.
Texas Moon
COLUMBUS!!!!! - 7:40 am
You know whats wierd, I imagine myself to be steve, in the music and thinking, in this hologram chain of being, The Anthropos, all these similar souls- But I'm Me, this shadow, some other version....And Man, Steve, you know what...the stories of inner being i could tell you about yer lonely self...No joke....thru this other Filter...a pesky rodent !! MyrrhMan.....fragment g...
- 7:44 am
steve - if you wish to improve ticket sales i suggest you follow MCD's explosives recommendation and also end the show with a spinal tap stonehenge, alternatively you could make your entrance in pods
regards pip - 7:50 am
- Tony Pucci said...
enjoy your time here sk
(the best of times
the worst of times)
and jc and his pal cn
(good guys, love 'em!!!)
i've been telling the local
indie radio stations
play my songs
or at least
play the church!!!
take care, amigo
tp - 8:06 am
Thats crazy sk. Its almost like theyre a lost generation of new people. Listening to just whats on the radio in their own little atmospheres. Never bother to listen out of the invisible shell of modern radio and break through to the better stuff.
That is your band, the better stuff im talking about.
The stuff that no matter how many times you listen to it, it never gets old. The kind of music that helps you gain perspective when youve lost it. The kind of music that makes you want to make a little of your own. You know...
Even if you dont sell that many tickets, play your heart out. The people that are there will listen, cause any body will understand that your music is beautiful, if theyre listening for it and if they really appreciate music for what it is. Id buy therest of those tickets if i could, and it would be worth every penny too. - 8:13 am
Good luck tonight - there are a million fans that would die to see you tonight - if only we could travel by thought!!
Maybe some day you could have a private concert just for us from the comment section of your blog? Good idea? That would be cool - we could all fly some place where there is a fresh, cool breeze and the pools aren't loaded with chemicals. - 8:24 am
- CeciliaGin said...
Hey baybee, the only culture we have is agriculture! Well, not really but I had to get that in there.
In San Francisco with all the bridges, who needs hotel windows?
line - 8:26 am
- Cortez said...
Despair not.
I for one am counting the days until some "washed up olde one hit wunderkinds aussie hippy jingly jangly scruffy space rockers" roll into Chicago.
Can't Wait................. - 8:34 am
sandiego dint have much a halo as i recall, ate at monsoon once and i wore a bindi
almost drownt when i was 6 in a swimming pool chock full of chymicals, still not so fond o' the elemental water
dont jump fromme hotel windows, ye just wouldn't feel yourself after and i think ye only have about 3 lyves left
see you - 8:44 am
heyya kiddies
it might be great to post posters of our Iglesia bandoleros
in our places of interest: libraries, coffeeshops, etc.
to get more peeps on the radar..
happydays, sk
no Unified field???
anxious to trancend
jaime r - 8:47 am
Orange County Eh! Isn't that Metropolis??(dream in B&W)..
You know with the amount of people that visit " Our "Blogge--TTB) wouldn't a live webcast from a gig push the sales of Churchy albums up??? Oh Fuucc I should mind my own business, you guys know what ya want. You don't wanna be cast back out into that ol lime lite again...safer to be or not to be.!!
I mean oh...
Enjoy Orange tonight
SFPM - 8:58 am
- veleska1970 said...
you probably shocked that poor waiter with your courtesy. good manners are hard to come by these days unfortunately.
i know it's easier said than done, but don't get discouraged about the small crowds at the shows. the people who DO come do so to listen to the best band that ever was, and they KNOW you're the best band that ever was (or IS)......the younger generation today, for the most part, doesn't know good music when they hear it!! just keep doing what you do best. you may be "washed up olde one hit wunderkinds aussie hippy jingly jangly scruffy space rockers", but i challenge the likes of kanye west or britney spears to still be around 25 years later, with the devout fandom that you have.
we love you too.....but as far as "behaving myself", it's the weekend, and THAT may be an impossibility (wink..) - 9:04 am
- mattdavison said...
I hope you are taking the stairs in the Hotels Sk...I am feeling all claustraphobic just even thinking about no open windows in 34 degrees. for all you backward Emerecans 100 farenheit. yuck! Surely ya manager could book ya something on ground level with a ranch slider or something.
QweenH I am enjoying your comments as much as likbye's blogalog. I bet you are buzzzinng around like dragonfly on acid watchin this marvel.. caus I tell ya there is nothing like c-ing the CHURCH live. Nothing!!
SK) e-mail me yr postal in Syd so i can send ya painting.
Matt: firstname.lastname@example.com - 9:18 am
At least at the end of this tour, you'll know you've given it all you got, you'll never go there again, and you'll only ever play Melby & Sydney where we love and appreciate your talent more than anywhere in the world, OK?
Hold onto that sanity sk, we're with you all the way.
Love you always,
Amanda P - 9:34 am
- Cameras 4 Eyes said...
The San Diego radio station of yessaday's blogge posts some nice pics.
boose ticket sales; advetise explosions, lightshow, performers in shorts
travel by thought i'm there - 9:36 am
hi sk
glad you
last night ...
would love to
have been there
some friends are coming
to visit us tonight
from the big d (denver)
i made cherry-peach pie
for dessert
wish you could
pop in for a visit
i like mike a's idea:
"Maybe some day you could have a private concert just for us from the comment section of your blog? Good idea? That would be cool ..."
hee hee - 9:39 am
Shame on Anaheim, maybe that explains I got front row on day two of the presale. The freakin' local paper (which is usually spot-on) couldn't even give you an honorable mention. Shame! Shame! Shame! Those in the know will be there, so glad you are soldiering on! We appreciate ya here.
- 10:04 am
- sue cee said...
Steve, ... following you all the way, the ups and downs, the gems, the clowns. Why The Church are not hugely famous is one of those utter mysteries of life! All it means is that the majority of the planet are in the dark. Hell, most out there didnt even know who Syd Barrett was.
Its beyond my comprehension esp when everyone seems to love your music. Its like there's an invisible forcefield stopping people from following up on the desire, I dont know. Maybe when you named your band you upset some deity :) But dont feel too bad, the fans going to your gigs (and I heard one of the AZ shows sold out) are worth a million dudes yelling out for Freebird or 'yo man!' whatever. And for goddsakes, dont change a thing ! An INXS song just came into my head. the best one actually. Sorry sidetracked, but hang in there, there are musiclovers out there who need you!
And STOP SAYING 'washed up'!
love Sue
ps thanx everyone posting stories, clips etc - keeps the rest of us sane. Denise you're a diamond! Glynnis, how many beers did you shout??
pss and Steve, yes a private concert in a forest for us, that was on the cards remember?... it could still happen.
Do in it my gorgeous birthplace and shut the noisy kiwis up! C'mon Matt and co. get your act together and organise it
psss and BLOCK is now officially my favourite Church song ever! Goddamn Im missing it. Is the Basement show going on air soon?
pssss was PK looking for Uma the other day or was he actually Lost in LA? HA! - 10:11 am
- flowerpower said...
Anaheim - strawberry fields forever (once upon a time). Make sure you keep thanking the waiters of America.
- 10:29 am
- veleska1970 said...
once again, cameras4eyes, thanks for the link. everybody looks great!!
- 11:02 am
Hey SK,
Stop being so hard on yeself for being the perfectionist that ye are.
Even if some shows aren't sold out it's better than it being sold out with people coming who aren't fans and who want to spoil it for the genuine people who luv the band (i.e. talking loudly through it.).
Would love to be at a concert over there, you're lucky escaping this cold rainy miserable winter over here. Good idea by your blog fiend to put on a concert for us, can you imagine that.
Good luck for tonite and the rest of the tour, please release a video of a concert soon, especially the Basement one, which is a place I hope you will play at again when you recover from this tour.
Love Therese - 11:15 am
Just get me to the church on time...
- 11:28 am
- (('{~_~}')) said...
i love you fiendss
you are the very core of my sanity
Very touching words SK.
cameras4eyes thanks for the link! - 11:42 am
Dear Larry Wankler
Wendell got band from rugby for doin too much coke. Stirling got slapped for pushing a short Springbok aside. A West Coast AFL player got band for drinking and driving.. Oh, and the bestest band in the universe released Univited Like The Clouds.
SK, don't hold your breath for the painting.. - 11:43 am
- sue cee said...
short and sweet unguarded moment, amateur digital video from a fan but golden ... lookin' good sk! - 11:57 am
- veleska1970 said...
thanks, sue cee!! i almost felt like i was there.... :D :D
- 12:13 pm
- veleska1970 said...
i found another short vid that was submitted by the same person (God bless him!!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMG15xR__jc - 12:24 pm
- veleska1970 said...
hmmm...there seems to be a sudden explosion of yeblik on "you tube":
A Shriek Movie Trailer to showcase the Shriek movie directed by J.T. Lindroos. With a soundtrack by The Church and voice-over including Kathleen Martin, Steve Kilbey from The Church, and Tim Powles from The Church~~
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OC_luLwJ64 - 12:29 pm
- captainmission said...
Sue- Basement Block Soundcheck Flashback, that was truely a moment when i said to myself, 'I can die now.'
Oh i wish i could get to some of those shows, i'd love to catch the band again, those moments are so ...special.
love to you all - 12:37 pm
hi SK,my comment has nothing to do with your last entry,but i would just like to say of all my favourite bands,for the last 18yrs the church have always been&will always be in a league of their own&above the rest.i spread the word!Can i also just say,how ironic the world is run by someone called bush,a slang word for c*nt,how true!the church rule kilbeee,baybeee.alcohol=truth!
- 12:44 pm
Hey SK!
Why no stop in Kansas City? You & the fellaz need to wrap your tummies around the best barbecue in the WORLD. I missed you guys at the Shadow in Westport here back in '89 (D'OH!).
Never mind the seats unsold. It's just one more poor soul who has not been to Church and doesn't know what they're missing.
Stay jingy-jangly...
Habby - 12:46 pm
fook this,SK this needs to be said take all church fans to whitehouse, kick shit out of bush& cronies&broadcast a live gig from there so people can hear for themselves!!!MWP fat?u joking, could'nt give a rats ass if he was a 25st trannie plays guitar better than bush starts f*ckn wars&thats sayin somethin!more alcohol=more truth!!!!!!!!!!!
- 1:02 pm
You wouldn't want to look below and wonder... is that my body on the street. I suspect the windows are nailed shut for the reason you mentioned, or to keep sum inebriated idiot from falling. At least there are sum trees left. The guy taking your plate probably isn't accustomed to people treating him politely.
I'm glad to hear this show was better. I'm looking forward to Atlanta when I can shove my fat bald self into the Variety. I hope they have a wide doorway.
So you didn't sell out in Anaheim. I think it's a good thing that you aren't pop stars. Look at some of these 'older' pop stars touring, dusting off the 30 and 40-year-old hits, unable to create anything new that is worthwhile. Meanwhile, you guys keep cranking out masterpieces every year or two. You may be unnoticed in the mainstream, but I think there is a large group of people who do notice and appreciate your music.
See you in Atlanta brother. We love you. - 1:18 pm
May I suggest the tune Eternity Road by The Moody Blues as your personnel ULTC Tour mantra.
Traveling eternity road
What will you find there?
Carrying your heavy load
Searching to find a peace of mind.
I heard that today and my thoughts went to your last posts. Be seeing you! Billy M - 1:19 pm
West coast!!!
What the hell is wrong with you???
These lads don't travel to the States every frickin' year!!!
What does it take to get you off your dead asses to go see some geniuses play? I mean, you have your old Kilbey, your Koppes, your Willson-Piper--if that's not enough, why, that fellow Powles is an excellent drummer--that ought to be enough to separate you from a little discretionary spending money and get you into a venue to hear some brilliant music played live, right?
I mean, if it were just the old Kilbey and a detuned spanish guitar slung high with warbling sound, that would be worth it. He's a stone genius, he's there to play those songs, where's your sense of decency, West Coast?
Well, East Coast will take up the challenge and ye shall be appreciated here. - 1:21 pm
repeat not the past
all paths lead to gormenghast
the future's foretolde
what's new now is olde
where do i go? i don't know
why? When you're here, I'm where?
no the fuchsia does grow
but between us there's oh sew oh so
much space oh sing song to go
my little boy blue
but my love's in vain for
What more, what more
What more, what more
can a poor poem do? - 1:37 pm
- Trickster said...
yeah, I know it well.
it's comin', man.
be sure to read thru the ink when it comes. - 1:42 pm
- sue cee said...
another ps Steve
You always got to get out and mingle with the locals to really know any town/place, damn hard to do with your schedule but I am enjoying the view! Ice obsession, I dont get that either :) - 2:09 pm
- Renee said...
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- 2:18 pm
- Renee said...
Amen to that, j street!
Enjoy the beautiful scenery while it lasts Steve
once you hit the mid atlantic it gets hot, humid, and really unattractive.
No splendid vistas, or panoramic views,
but we've got lots of love!
We're kinda moody, really stressed out, and a little pissed off
so you'll fit right in :)
Can't wait to see you guys, hang in there! - 2:21 pm
- MEM said...
sk, mwp, pk, tp, et all, yes, we do all want to jump. it is our very nature, it is our birthright, in fact. we are always jumping from one place to another, yet, at times, i scarcely believe we hardly know we are jumping at all.
culturally, you see, we must always jump and we will jump further, longer and harder than you (insert whomever you are here). why some would ask? because we, as americans, know nothing better to do - hardly anything, at least. nothing, i would admit to doing - legally - that is and still have my hopes of.... wait... just a moment.... just a moment.... dave, i've picked up a fault in the AE69 unit... ...sorry, gentlemen, i did loose track of that train of thought.
meantime jump, go ahead and get back to me.
mem - 2:45 pm
- razor edalb said...
I have it on good authority (our black cat, Morph) that my wife will be winning the Powerball lottery tonight. We'll rent whatever's left of Babylon after the Yankee capitalist pigs (oops.. I'm American) have left and we'll front a few hundred plane tickets for a show there.
It'll be like the anti-Dark Side of the Moon video.
Well. Maybe not Babylon. There may be too many hanging gardeners around to make it a pleasant venue. Besides, the depleted uranium dust might damage your vocal chords or cause the tape on MWP's guitar to disintegrate.
I have it! Barrow Alaska for the winter solstice! An all night show, of course.
Nope. Wouldna work. The polar bears, seals, and whales might be disturbed by the band's sonicly etheral grooves.
This is the ticket... The White House Lawn. They wouldn't mind renting it out. After all, they've sold the people out to virtually every other special interest group, why not to one that's out to have a spiritual experience? That's exactly what seeing you guys play is.
Looking forward to seeing you fellows in N. Myrtle Beach. (no winning lottery ticket required) - 3:21 pm
- eek said...
Had to laugh at the hot shower bit. A few years ago I stayed in a crappy hotel room where the cold water didn't work in the shower. Hottest damned showers I've ever taken. And of course it was extra hot and humid that weekend and I was working long days outside in dirt, so I was looking, feeling, and smelling my very best by the time I got back to the hotel (which was 25 miles away, in an iffy neighborhood, and, like all the other hotels in the area that weekend, completely sold out so I couldn't even move to another room), so I really needed to shower!
Luckily they did have ice. Yeah, I must admit it -- I LOVE ice. I want ice cold water, iced tea, hell I even like iced coffee. Pretty much everything I drink I want to be super, super cold -- doesn't absolutely have to have ice in it, but I want it really cold. Must come from growing up with a well (complete with tin cup and everything). Well water, no matter how hot is was outside, was always super cold. And it tasted great too. nuttin' quite like great well water.
And I'm looking very forward to seeing you "aussie hippy jingly jangly scruffy space rockers!" :-)
eekie - 3:31 pm
ladies and gentle mice ,..now is the time to reach out ,..reach backtake a friend ,.. take an enemy ,.. someone you love ,....someone you think you might love,..take your children
these tickets are quite reasonable and should be put to good use tell someone else , share ,..give .. go on lets fill the venues folks its the best way to keep em comin. - 3:57 pm
- Tony Pucci said...
my wife is obsessed with ice
if she doesn't get enough ice
with her drink at dinner
all i hear is
"i'm in an ice crisis here"
if we're out to eat
she'll start spooning the ice
out of my glass and into hers
i don't get it either - 5:13 pm
are you still detoxing the boozy night - sounding very flat, not really the you i know, anyway
still loving your stories and poetry
just wondered what the people are saying about Bush, Lebanon,Israel Guantanamo...?
love - 6:08 pm
and another thing -
forget the sales, do what you do, which you are the BEST at
and let your magic speak for itself to the people who want to get it, feel it and transcend with it
you're hot! - 6:11 pm
- jeff said...
just home from the show at the grove in anaheim and while the crowd was thin, the music was most definately not. sk, you and the boys put on a splendid show. who says that accoustic can't provide a sonic wave? i loved that you started the night off with block...it set a great mood for the evening.
sat at a table with several other long time church fans, all of who hadn't heard the new album. after each new song that you guys played, they'd all ask me, "was that from the new album!?!" and then comment, "wow, that was amazing". you definately floored 'em.
you floored me. good on you fellas for a fantastic show. - 6:37 pm
- Jesuskrishna said...
Phoenix/Tempe tonight
Hometown Tucson tomorrow....
Heather and I and so many others are looking forward to the shows.
See you tonight Steve.....
%^) - 7:59 pm
Ya kicked ass & took names!-- Ya completely floored me --deer in the headlights kinda stunned--Thanks to all fer the greatest evening we've had inna long time.We laughed all the way home-Safe journey--loveyaguys-Here's a t- shirt idea for ya--THE CHURCH - 4 Vastly underrated guys with saints names & free parking almost everywhere--Oh' Yeah -- THEY'RE A BAND!!!
- 9:01 pm
...my sycophancy alarm is going off again.....let the guy express a few self doubts without falling over yourselves to tell him how great he is....please.
- 9:34 pm
- Queen Hatshepsut said...
Ha - ice.
Now there's a 'cultural'? difference I can't get over. First time I went to Europe - I'd been warned they didn't put ice in the drinks. Got there and a few of the upscale hotels we stayed at actually gave me a cube or two in a drink. Apparently though, my mum and I are like Tony P's wife. We need glaciers in our drinks. TONS of ice. Went to a Tesco in London and BOUGHT bags of ice. In Rome the hotel did have ice machines. I think we broke them we used so much of their ice. Then we called room service and asked for ice and a guy came up with about 4 cubes in a square bowl looking like we'd asked for a small child to sacrifice to be delivered to our room.
In Florence - nada! I'm standing in the market fuming. "It's water! Freeze it and sell it!"
Oh great sadness and joy yesterday. Sadness...missed the show in Anaheim...joy - because one of my best friends had a baby and I'd been commissioned to be there. A new little life. Ah well, I can't be greedy - I saw two shows and spent time with lovely people. :)
Steve - I truly hope I don't offend while saying this, but as much as we all love to tell you not to worry about ticket sales as the beauty of your music has still touched so many people...let's face it, you guys can't live on love alone, haha. People tell me teaching is a noble profession but noble doesn't pay a lot. Sadly it takes $$$$ to tour and to live and that IS an issue where ticket and merch sales come in.
Ha. Money. Seems a little less important when you're young...'oh I'm not selling out' 'i don't need much' but then ya get family, bills, etc. Soon it takes money to make money. Grrrrr. Wish the music was all that mattered, huh.
Wish people halfway across the globe would stop killing each other too.
For what's it worth, I bought tickets to all the shows...so there's my money honey, and you can't buy a glass of warm, tepid Coke with this...but you have changed lives and contributed greatly to the love and positive energy of this planet by your very existence. My life has been infinitely better with you on this planet. You can't put a price on that.: ; )
xxoo - 9:39 pm
- Queen Hatshepsut said...
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- 9:49 pm
Maybe just shut up for one blog then and give us a break, self appointed queen. The old hippy can also speak for himself....
- 9:57 pm
The old hippy does speak for himself AND so does everyone else speak for themselves Anon. Dont you get that? Is the world not depressing enough for you?
- 10:04 pm
Ummmm....I didn't say anything about the world being depressing. Where the hell did that come from? She gets to have an opinion and 'relieve' commenters of their right to comment?
Get over your fucking selves... - 10:22 pm
Ass smackin' but not kissin' ya hadda've actually been present ta understand--you can all make an appointment ta kiss my ass!!!
- 10:43 pm
Canvasboard or stretched? I thought that since the only culture I usually get is from yoghurt-I shall purchase a painting--
- 11:52 pm
so eloquently falls apart at the end as u loosen ur hold on it..beautiful to read and well...i guess...seeing that we are the breath u use from time to time to keep it real. just dont do what columbus did....I think I just need, someones words to reassure me...i dont blame u steve nor do i blame myself.
don joe - 12:00 am
take your bickering somewhere else please. you ruin the spirit of this thing.
- 12:16 am
Sparse West Coast ticket sales...how discouraging. I've seen much less press for ULTC than I did for FY and AENT, maybe that has something to do with it. Certainly not a question of quality!
Then there's us landlocked folk who'd love to attend but are nowhere near a scheduled show. Today is my 38th birthday and I would have preferred to spend it at a Church gig...but alas, I'll have to settle for the Starlight Mints at the Jackpot, with a shot of Jager...its OK, its herbal! - 12:45 am
There's a big new local station here (so-called "Dave FM"), been playing Church quite often, though Milky Way seems to be the sole track. DJ Lady has said kind words about the band, so perhaps Atlanta will be well-attended. Me; waiting patiently and with great anticipation with ladyfriend and 3 others to file into Variety for a night of transcendance, as only The Church can generate. Yabbos in the mouse-land of Anaheim.
"We welcome you." August 6, August 6.
JJ - 1:38 am
There's a big new local station here (so-called "Dave FM"), been playing Church quite often, though Milky Way seems to be the sole track. DJ Lady has said kind words about the band, so perhaps Atlanta will be well-attended. Me; waiting patiently and with great anticipation with ladyfriend and 3 others to file into Variety for a night of transcendance, as only The Church can generate. Yabbos in the mouse-land of Anaheim.
"We welcome you." August 6, August 6.
JJ - 1:38 am
We are just voyeurs here, peeking in thru sk's grey-blue windows and pointing out objects of interest.
- 1:42 am
and he is a generous host, overfilling our glasses & filling our plates with tempting morsels here at his never ending electronic house party.
- 1:45 am
You probably won't read this, and you definatly won't remember, but I knew you years ago. Not that anyone really 'knows' anyone...wanted to say very sorry to hear about Grant. Jack F. is always an amazing journey.
I got tickets to see you in NYC on 8/10 was there in '99 too.
I'm there whenever I can be. I work underwater so it's tough sometimes. One of your songs is almost always going through my mind when I'm down there. I haven't spoken to you in years and years, but I still listen. Thanks for the wonderful colors. Look fwd to NYC.
---Chris - 3:10 am
You probably won't read this, and you definatly won't remember, but I knew you years ago. Not that anyone really 'knows' anyone...wanted to say very sorry to hear about Grant. Jack F. is always an amazing journey.
I got tickets to see you in NYC on 8/10 was there in '99 too.
I'm there whenever I can be. I work underwater so it's tough sometimes. One of your songs is almost always going through my mind when I'm down there. I haven't spoken to you in years and years, but I still listen. Thanks for the wonderful colors. Look fwd to NYC.
---Chris - 3:11 am
'tis not fore YOUR safety but rather THIER insurance rates
he understands a little english with a socal accent but pray nay a bit o ye olde oz drawl
calling down baal and zeusi said... bring, bring, bring,
if you aske me that's who all the blabber mouthes are, the friends of the pilgrims along fer the social eyesing
if yer gonna bring people who don't expect to be rapt
bring strangers
bring homeless
bring the hopelessly shy
the silent minority
not the sonority sorority
you could always send a ticket fer bus plane or train to most western bohemia fer yurs truly
B.P. - 3:48 am
- eek said...
"Canvasboard or stretched? I thought that since the only culture I usually get is from yoghurt-I shall purchase a painting--"
invisiwoman, I can answer that question for you.
Neither. They are on fine acid-free watercolour paper. (they are pastel/gouache). The prints are also on top notch acid-free watercolour paper and are printed with archival inks, so should last long enough that your heirs will fight over them. ;-) - 4:23 am
- eek said...
Anyone else notice when SK asks us to behave we get extra snippy at each other?
The "Minister for Secret Police" (that's me) is gonna have to kick some ass if people don't chill out.
...of course if you buy some of SK's prints or a painting the ass-kicking could be waived.... ;-) - 4:53 am
- Tony DuShane said...
i was offered a free ticket to see your san francisco gig if i did a review of the show.
i hate doing reviews and want to completely enjoy your show, so that meant buying tickets for my wife and i....now it's an official date night...
i'm glad i interviewed you before you left australia...it sounds like i got to you before the mayhem.
that will be published in the san francisco chronicle on august 17th and the audio portion of the interview will be broadcast on my radio show on august 19th. i'll send your publicist all the necessary skinny.
i wish you continued success on your tour and see you on the last night of it.
and i'm now addicted to your blog. - 11:33 am
- sockfacepuppetmunch said...
tht Anon is the anti-steve...
I want em gone! and I have the firepower to do it.
You got one last chance Mr!
SOCKFACEPUPPETMUNCH - 10:27 am
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Something like docker that spun up on-demand spot instances of a specified type for each run and terminated said instance at run completion would be absolutely perfect. I also know HTCondor can back onto EC2 spot instances but I haven't really been able to find any concise information on how to set up a personal cloud — I also think this is slight overkill. Do any other Slashdot users have similar problems? How did you solve it? What is your workflow? Thanks!"
First time accepted submitter hurwak-feg writes "I am in the market for a new IT (software development or systems administration) job for the first time and several years and noticed that many postings have very specific requirements (i.e. specific models of hardware, specific software versions). I don't understand this. I like working with people that have experience with technologies that I don't because what they are familiar with might be a better solution for a problem than what I am familiar with. Am I missing something or are employers making it more difficult for themselves and job seekers by rejecting otherwise qualified candidates that don't meet a very specific mold. Is there a good reason for being extremely specific in job requirements that I am just not seeing?"
theodp writes "Take a gander at the 2013 Black Friday ads and your head will be spinning with deals that seem too good to be true. And while the WSJ will try to slap you back to reality with a story on The Dirty Secret of Black Friday 'Discounts', it's still hard not to get jazzed over the prospect of picking up an iPad Mini w/$100 gift card for $299 (Walmart), a 16GB Nexus 7 for $199 (Staples), or a 32GB Microsoft Surface for $199.99 (Best Buy). So, if you're playing the game this year — either online or in-person (hey, what could go wrong?), — what are your top tech picks for Black Friday? Any strategy for improving your odds of getting them?"
caferace writes "I've been around the block. I'm a long-time worker in the tech industry (nearly 30 years), absolutely kickass SQA and Hardware person, networking, you name it. But I'm 50+ now, and finding new regular or contract work is a pain. And it shouldn't be. I have the skills and the aptitude to absorb and adapt to any new situations and languages way beyond what any of my college age brethren might have. But when I send out a perfectly good resume and use the more obvious resources there are still precious few bites for someone requiring to work remotely. Am I just whining, or is this common? Are we being put out to pasture far too early?"
stigmato writes "Once upon a time the MacBook Pro line was well-regarded amongst IT professionals for their quality, performance, serviceability & upgradeability. As appealing as the new Retina displays are, I don't want a device I cannot upgrade or repair. Glued in batteries and soldered in RAM with high prices have made me look to other manufacturers again. What are you buying, /. community? System76? Dell? Old article but still rings true with the latest models. I post this from my 2010 MBP 13" with a 256GB SSD, 1TB HDD in the optical bay, 8GB (possibly 16GB soon) and a user replaced battery."
An anonymous reader writes "I'm currently being targeted by an overseas debt collection scam. My landline rings every 10-15 minutes all day every day. I considered getting a blacklisting device to block the incoming calls, but the call center spoofs a different number on my caller ID each time, and it's gotten to the point where I've just unplugged the phones. I'm already on the Do No Call Registry and have filed a complaint with the FTC. Aside from ditching my landline, changing my number, and/or blowing a whistle into the receiver anytime I actually pick up, are there any real solutions out there? Has anybody had luck with a blacklisting device?"
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Chelsea youngster George Saville has impressed on loan at Brentford
After Borussia Dortmund's swift counter-attack goal against Arsenal, GMS looks at the best breakaway goals
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Brentford boss tells GMS that he is pleased with his side's mental strength this season
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Bantams brought back to earth
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