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Ben Swank is a former Soledad Brothers drummer, cofounder — with Jack White and Ben Blackwell — of Third Man Records and sometimes Rolling Record Store truck driver and vinyl slinger. He was circling our block at Ace New York in the Third Man Rolling Record Store as our CMJ shindig Notes From the Underground got started — looking for a spot to land for the weekend and shill wax — and he kindly double parked for a moment to chat with us about the state of music and stuff. Catch him in the shop outside Ace New York today from 5pm til around midnight.
Do you have any insider info on the Blunder-Blue vinyl recipe?
It's a mixture of polyvinyl chloride (CH2=CHCI), salt, oil and polymerized chlorine resin mixed with MK Ultra Blue Tab 25 disco dust.
You've been a pretty outspoken advocate for musicians placing their livelihoods over 90s style concerns about indie street cred. Is there anything you'd consider going too far? Would you advise an artist to license their song so that it's activated by the opening of Big Mac boxes?
It's all what the artist is comfortable with. It's an individual choice in the same way a person may enjoy the disgusting endorphin rush of a Big Mac over the smug self-satisfaction of a nice kale salad. I think it's pretty difficult to "sell out" these days. It's tough for up-and-coming bands to get by. It's probably weird for fans to hear The Strange Boys in a computer commercial or Eddy Current Suppression Ring hawking AT&T… but I just think, at least they are paying some bills. The corporate landscape is different now. There's rock'n'roll kids working for advertising companies. Sounds silly, but seriously that's ridiculous. You wouldn't have heard Tad in a Pepsi commercial (despite having THE BEST song about Pepsi) because in the 90s slackers didn't work at ad firms. Or work at all. Cause it was the 90s and everyone was depressed and serious.
Has somebody ever given you a demo when you totally thought the conversation was not leading to giving you a demo, but then it did, but it was cool 'cause it was actually really good?
That hasn't happened… but some kid posted on my Facebook page the other day with his band and at first I was pissed about it — the flagrant self-advertising. But I listened to it and it was really good and I kind of learned a lesson that day.
Has the Third Man Rolling Record Store ever gotten a flat? Does it carry a spare and a jack?
Not a flat, but it's on the road a lot so it has had some issues pop up. Usually, it's finding a cool mechanic that can sort it out right away that just wants to work on a cool truck. But usually they're just like, "What the hell is this thing? You sell records?" And then they shake their heads in disapproval at us and shame us.
Will rock'n'roll ever die?
Yes, please.
Photo of Swank in his office by Jo McCaughey on Nashville Scene.
Tina Snow Le is a local genius of petite stature and outsized brain skills. She is also on the Action Team for the first ever Design Week Portland and the in-house graphics maestro at Solestruck (where we are about to buy an obscene amount of footwear in twenty minutes). Amidst the fantastic chaos of her life and in a cloud of gentle profanities, Tina answered some questions from comrade and Ace designer Martie Flores.
What connections do you find between your work, personal projects and everyday interactions?
They're all mostly fueled by lack of sleep and a ton of yerba maté. My family has always instilled in me the value of hard work and I hold true to that. I absolutely enjoy what I do and feel fortunate to even have the opportunity to make something everyday. I don't ever feel like I'm working; the line between work and play doesn't exist. I think the biggest challenge of that is giving people and projects the attention they deserve. It's important to me to be honest, be kind and to give my best at all times. My friend Ashley has always told me, "If it's worth doing, then it's worth doing right," and I foster that in everything that I do.
What would you like to see graphic design do for others?
You know that moment when you fall in love, and that thought beautifully haunts you to where you can't think of anything else? This feeling of being in love is the reason why I am a designer; this is why I make. I get to fall in love again every single day. I hope that graphic design can help others feel the same way that I do about design, even if the subject is not anywhere near related.
How would you make someone fall in love with graphic design?
I don't like making anyone do anything, or tell anyone what to do or how to do things. I get excited about things and like to share what I'm excited about with others. I probably use more exclamation marks than anyone will ever use in their lifetime, and my caps lock button is broken on my keyboard. Energy is contagious, and I can only hope that somebody out there will enjoy what I love as much as I do.
What are you doing now and what do you want to do to improve yourself as a designer?
I thrive when design is fused with community to create an experience that is exciting, engaging and, most of all, fun. It's important for me to put myself in uncomfortable situations, because that's when I feel like I learn the most. I want to use design to solve problems that don't necessarily have anything have to do with design and have fun with it at the same time. If I can't figure something out, I try to find a way or make one.
What's one thing everyone, designer or not, should remember?
Lose your entitlement, not your integrity.
If you only made animated gifs for one person, who would it be and why?
It would be for my mentor and friend Kate Bingaman-Burt. Gosh I freaking love this woman and, honestly, who doesn't? Kate and the Portland State Graphic Design program are to blame for all this trouble I'm causing with graphic design. If anyone loves a fat cat eating pizza while surrounded by hot dogs with lasers shooting around, it would be her.
What is your role in Design Week Portland? What do you want to do for it next year?
My role is to coordinate the open house portion of Design Week where 60+ businesses, studios, firms, and shops all over Portland open their doors to the public. I'm overwhelmed by the generous hospitality of the design community here, and so proud of our city for getting together to make this week happen. I don't think any of the organizers, including myself, had any idea how big Design Week was going to get, especially with it being the first year in Portland. It's been rewarding to see all of the events unravel and to hear the discussions all around town between designers and non-designers. I feel so honored to be a part of it, and I hope to cause even more trouble with the supreme dream team next year.
Roscoe Orman has played the character of Gordon on Sesame Street since 1974. We caught up with him in advance of his appearance at this year's New York Comic Con to talk about what it's like to spend nearly four decades in a happy place surrounded by good people and mythical creatures (a lot like our jobs, in fact).
Gordon occupies this poignantly innocent place for at least a couple generations of grownups and a whole bunch of kids. How has a mere mortal lived up to being Gordon for all these years?
Well, for all of us who have done Sesame Street for so many years — we're all a part of a team that's committed to children and that is such a big part of who we all are as artists and workers. Sesame Street is us. What we've become is synonymous with what's known as Sesame Street. And in fact it's one of the easiest, most fun jobs that I've done. It comes quite easily because of that rapport that we have with each other and the common bond that we share.
It seems like that rapport extends to the viewing audience as well. It feels like we know these Sesame Street characters.
Yeah, I think so. I think there's a strong identification with us, including us human cast members who have matured and aged over the years but are still recognizable, that those who grew up watching us feel like they know us. They know us intimately and when we're doing any kind of an appearance together in public, it can become an emotional experience for people who have all those memories with us.
As for the non-human characters, Elmo, for example, was around for years before he broke out and became a star. Are there any muppets on the precipice of being a superstar? Is Hoots the Owl one performance away?
Funny you mention Hoots the Owl. I haven't seen Hoots for a number of years, but he was performed by Kevin Clash who does Elmo as well. Kevin is a creative force. He grew up with this dream of working with Jim Henson and it's a dream that came true. What emanates from all his performances is this incredible enthusiasm and love and spontaneity. He's really in the moment and enjoying everything each time he puts on that little red monster. The entire group of puppeteers have a kind of synergy together that's wonderful to watch. Of course, everyone has their favorites. In my case, it's Grover.
It's been nearly thirty years since Will Lee, who played the character of Mr. Hooper, passed away and the producers of Sesame Street decided to deal with that directly with the famous "Farewell Mr. Hooper" episode, in which Gordon consoles Big Bird. There have been references to Mr. Hooper throughout the years, including recently. Big Bird still keeps a drawing of him above his nest. Those kinds of things demonstrate this genuine commitment to the human ethos of the show. What's it like to be part of something like that?
I remember when that decision was being made and the producers and writers really thought it was an opportunity for them to address a very difficult topic which most children at some point in their lives will experience. It was a brave move, but I thought it was handled really well. It aired on Thanksgiving, so families could be together when they watched it and it was an educational moment for all of us. Those of us who were in that episode were experiencing the grieving process in a genuine, real-time way. It wasn't something that we had to try to create, and I think that came through. Those kinds of difficult issues are something that Sesame Street occasionally steps up and confronts and deals with in a way that reflects how we educate children about not only letters and numbers but feelings and community.
Reggie Watts performs tonight at Ace Hotel New York with The Dance Cartel at On the Floor in Liberty Hall. He woke up early to do his hair and found a few moments to talk to us about life, love, luxury problems and Comedy Bang Bang.
How is your morning, er afternoon, going?
Uh, it's going good. Not out of bed yet, but I'm getting there.
You've just been taking interviews from bed? That sounds pretty good.
It's not bad, it's fun.
You're a busy man. Last week when we were having technical problems you were like "Okay you have ten minutes. I have another one in ten minutes, then ten minutes before that." That doesn't sound like very much fun for you. Or maybe it is.
Well sometimes it can be. It's just a matter of it lining up or not. Sometimes people will not call or they will forget. Something like that. Then sometimes they will call a little bit later and then the whole thing is derailed. "I'll call you ten minutes later, then ten minutes later." That can be weird, but it's fine. Literally almost everything is worse than that.
They are first world problems, it's true. Have things been kind of blowing up since Comedy Bang Bang premiered?
Yeah. Yeah, I think so. I think I definitely noticed people a little bit more. I mean people notice me more is what I meant to say. Ha.
You and Alex (Calderwood) are old friends from Seattle.
Yeah, I've known him probably since, I'm going to guess like 1996 or something like that maybe. He was throwing parties at — I can't remember the name of the club, it was right under the monorail. It was the only thing in town that really had any elegance or sophistication to it when it comes to parties. They were killin' it. But yeah they were cool guys, I've known them forever. I love the Ace.
I interviewed Vijay Iyer recently when he was coming to Portland for the Jazz Festival. We were talking about jazz being this democratic wildland where anything can happen. And I was watching some videos of your work on YouTube and various places over the last week, and thinking that jazz and comedy feel kind of related. Especially the sort of performance you do — it's pretty singular — you have peers in the comedy world and peers in the music world, but what you do with them is sort of unprecedented. I was wondering if you feel like there is some feedback loop with how you approach comedy and how you think about improvisational music, and if they feel related to you in any way?
Yeah, they are definitely related. I mean, if you can improvise in music and if you have a love of music you can just transpose that to being more lyrical. It's the same technique, it just depends on what you understand. Improvisation is inherent in any art form.
Lafayette Park is the Cinderella of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's bold roster of work. In the heart of Downtown Detroit, it is one of the city's most economically and racially diverse and stable communities, but has never received acclaim equal to that of Mies' similar projects, due in part to its residence in a struggling, iconic American city some would like to turn away from.
We love Detroit, and we are equally in awe of Mies' otherworldly alchemy of earthly grandiosity and ethereal refinement. After a recent book launch for Thanks for the View, Mr. Mies: Lafayette Park, Detroit — published by Metropolis Books — at Project No.8 off the Ace New York lobby, we interviewed editors Danielle Aubert, Lana Cavar and Natasha Chandani of Placement about this communal glass house, its maker and what it all means.
In contrast to other planned Modernist communities being tested at the time, Lafayette Park seems successful on many levels such as sensitivity to scale and circulation by pedestrians and automobiles alike. But the beautiful integration of landscape design throughout the project is remarkable. How much is known of the collaboration between Mies and Alfred Caldwell, the landscape architect for the project? Did Mies envision the long term importance of the landscape design to Lafayette Park?
Yes! The landscape design is a huge reason that Lafayette Park is such a great place to live. There is a bit of research on the relationship between Mies and Caldwell, they collaborated on many projects and were both on the faculty at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) in Chicago. When Lafayette Park was first built in the late 1950s/early 1960s there was not enough of a budget to buy grown trees, so they planted saplings. The landscaping really became a lush, green environment in the late 1970s. Today the trees attract migrating birds and it's become a kind of active habitat for wildlife.
When I first visited Lafayette park I was struck by how tidy all the window dressings and interior decor as seen through the expansive windows were. Le Corbusier had a famously adverse reaction when residents of his Pessac housing project decided to modify and decorate his rational modernist sculptures (and windows) to their personal tastes. In Lafayette Park does the architecture inspire the residents to neatness or do rules do this?
In the high-rises in Lafayette Park, residents have to use vertical blinds on their windows, but in the townhouses there are not actually any rules about what kinds of window treatments people can put up. That said, people are generally motivated not to obstruct the view. But, as with every neighborhood, some people are neat and some are messy.
In the end architecture is for the people who inhabit it and for the cities that they together create. The title of your book may imply more that just what you 'view' through the glass but thanking Mies for his view on how we should live. What are some of the key lessons architects could learn from this project through the point of view of the residents who have lived happily in Lafayette Park through the years?
The neighborhood's designers –- Mies, Caldwell, Ludwig Hilberseimer, the urban planner, and Herbert Greenwald, the developer -– were clearly very aware of the importance of designing spaces that would encourage strong relationships between residents. But in the high-rises, which are rentals, it's clear that the building's management is of equal, or greater, importance to the health of the community in that building. In the townhouses, which are co-operatively owned, the neighbors' reliance on one another is what creates strong bonds.
We're not sure how Mies wanted people to live in his buildings, but there are many people who don't share the minimal/spare side of his aesthetic who love living in the spaces he designed. The views through the windows contribute to the relationships people have with the city, the trees and each other. That said, as one resident who lives in the neighborhood put it to us, people "come for the architecture, but they stay for the neighbors."
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Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Handmade Helpers For The Kitchen
Nothing says Holiday Gift Gift giving for Kitchen enthusiasts quite like handmade items. We all take great pride to produce the best our kitchen possibly can and it's always nice to be able to support independent artisans and crafters who take just as much pride as we do. The kitchen is truly where handmade can come full circle, especially with these 10 great finds!
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• USS Constitution Serving Dish: This ceramic serving bowl is fabulous even when it isn't doing it's duty and holding your daily fare. It's hand painted and an unusual shape, one that's sure to be loved for years to come. $42
• Large Two-Bar Kitchen Board: Nothing beats a good cutting board and it's always nice knowing yours has been made by hand and will last for generations with proper care. Etsy seller Split River Designs has several up for grabs, each one as beautiful as the next. This board runs $52 and measures 18" x 11.25" x 1.25".
• Walnut Cheese Board: Although cheese can sit out on any surface, it's always nice to see your more expensive cheeses setting out on a plate that makes them even more special. Cheese plates (especially if they come with cheese as well!) make for a great gift because they aren't always something we'd take the time or money to buy for ourselves. This one is 8" in diameter and will make anything that sits atop it feel extra special. $45
• Oil Cloth Tote: We've all been around the block a time or two when it comes to utilizing reuseable bags. By now we have a few standards, but it's always nice to add a fresh and in this case bright bag to add to our arsenal. This one from Zola Jones in Chicago is $12, although you can find a combo pack in their store as well.
• Build Your Own 6 Pack Tea Towels: We love the concept of personalizing a handmade gift a little, so why not choose 6 of your favorite foul to package up for a friend or loved one. This set is available from Etsy artist Art Goodies for $84
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• Salad Spades: Although the term spade is usually reserved for garden use, we think it's a rather appropriate term in combination with your nightly salad. This set of spades is made from pine and will run you $60. A great gift, be it holiday or even wedding.
• Birdie Apron: Although we own several full length aprons, we don't use them quite as often as our short half aprons. They seem easier to toss in the wash and dry our hands on when doing dishes. The other make us feel like we're wearing extra clothes, but not this cute Birdie Apron, it's just the right size and full of color! $ 22
• Cool Kitchen Utensils: Wall art for the kitchen can often feel snooty or cumbersome, but we just adore these retro-style prints, several color choices to choose from, that retail for a small $14. Use them together or separately for a nice pop of color in your space or someone else's.
• 4 Pack Glassware: These bottles have been recycled into glassware, but not in the usual manner of cutting. Instead the necks are opened up to create a tall glass worthy of any summer drink. A real treat to drink or keep on display. $40
• Turquoise Pitcher: Etsy seller Devanie hand throws these pitchers and they're just stunning. Can't you smell the summer lemonade pouring? Infact, we think we might just need some right now! This pitcher can be gifted to a friend or loved one for $36.
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Everything good in the world is on Etsy. I love the tea towels and the turquoise pitcher, though I'm not sure I would be able to give it to anyone after I got my paws on it.
I'm with you, Heather77. If I got that pitcher, it wouldn't ever leave me house again.
Those glasses are pretty cool, too.
84 dollars for tea towels I can stamp myself????!!!!


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Reasons for Procedure
- Pap test is abnormal
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) test is positive for certain subtypes (These subtypes place you at an increased risk for developing cancer.)
- Help diagnose cervical cancer or precancerous changes
- Give more information about abnormal cells found on a pap smear
- Find the location where a tissue biopsy should be done
- Monitor treatment of abnormalities of the cervix
- Allow a visual exam of the cervix, vaginal walls, or vulva
Possible Complications
- Bleeding
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What to Expect
Prior to Procedure
- Having sexual intercourse
- Using medicine or creams in your vagina
Description of the Procedure
How Long Will It Take?
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Post-procedure Care
- If you did not have a biopsy, return to normal activities. You may have light bleeding for a couple of days.
- If you had a biopsy, you may feel sore for a day or two. You may also have bleeding and dark discharge. You may need to use a sanitary pad for a few days. Do not put anything into your vagina for at least a week. Do not use tampons or have sex.
- Baths and showers are OK.
Call Your Doctor
- Heavy bleeding
- Fever, chills
- Severe pain
- Bad-smelling vaginal discharge
The American Academy of Family Physicians http://familydoctor.org
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists http://www.acog.org/For%5FPatients
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada http://www.sogc.org
Women's Health Matters http://www.womenshealthmatters.ca
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Management of abnormal cervical cytology and histology. Practice Bulletin No. 99. December 2008.
Colposcopy. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists website. Available at: http://www.acog.org/~/media/For%20Patients/faq135.pdf?dmc=1&ts=20121219T1514556583. Accessed December 19, 2012.
Colposcopy. FamilyDoctor.org website. Available at: http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/cervical-cancer/diagnosis-tests/colposcopy.html. Updated August 2010. Accessed December 19, 2012.
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THE ROCK, Ga. (UPI) — Dan Cathy, the president of Chick-fil-A, reiterated his support of "Biblical families," after the U.S. restaurant chain pledged to stay out of politics.
WXIA-TV, in Atlanta, reported Thursday that Cathy in an interview dodged questions on same-sex marriage, but said, "Families are very important to our country. And they're very important to those of us who are concerned about being able to hang on to our heritage."
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By Hugh Fisher
Anniversaries are red-letter days in the life of any family
In the life of a church – a family that grows, changes, and lives on, though its members pass away — anniversaries are more than milestones.
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Elizabeth Williams, member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, has already experienced two of those milestones.
She was three years old in 1988, when her church celebrated its 150th anniversary.
And she was on hand last Sunday, when St. Matthew's celebrated 175 years of Christian fellowship.
After the morning worship service and dinner on the lawn, Williams helped bring history to life.
She and a group of some 15 kids learned how to play classic kids' games from days gone by: kick-the-can, bocce, croquet and more.
"They spend enough time inside," Williams said. "It was wonderful to have them outside, playing and running and active."
There's more to a church anniversary then explaining kick-the-can to a member of the iPad generation – "It's like a hide-and-seek tag with a goal," Williams said.
The bigger goal is remembering.
The Rev. Gary Coble, pastor of St. Matthew's, gave one of the morning's two messages for an estimated audience of 415 people.
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After the service, Coble said a moment that stood out for him was the children's message, given by parishioner Susan Waller.
Waller brought a flower, with the dirt rinsed off of its roots. She held it up so the children could see the root system.
The same way, St. Matthew's is a church that grew from strong roots in its history.
"As pastor, my job is to help this congregation keep blooming," Coble said.
The Rev. Bill Ketchie, who grew up a member of St. Matthew's before going on to pastor churches elsewhere, also returned to share memories of his days in the parish.
And the church's history was on display, in person, in the St. Matthew's Family Life Center.
Those who weren't playing childhood games, or taking part in a cornhole tournament on the basketball court, had a chance to see, and touch, mementos of St. Matthew's past.
A compilation of old 16mm movies and video recordings, spanning three decades, played on the big screen in a continuous loop.
Nearby, members and visitors alike walked among quilts, pictures, plates and other memorabilia laid out on tables nearby.
Betty Ludwig, member of the St. Matthew's history committee, said the day's highlight was the release of the church's history book, which she edited.
"It's wonderful," Ludwig said of both book and exhibits. "Everybody is just very appreciative. We've pulled things, out of closets, out of attics."
One of the oldest artifacts on display was one of the quilts sold as a fundraiser for the church – an Easter quilt, dated April 23, 1916.
It was on loan from J.C, Ludwig, Betty's cousin, who inherited it.
She said that W.L. Ludwig, her husband's great-grandfather, purchased it almost 97 years ago for $39.10 – the equivalent of $835 in today's money.
Ludwig said the church is in the process of establishing a history room, where a variety of artifacts from shingles from the belfry, to a pulpit chair handmade in 1838, may one day be displayed.
As her kids played nearby, Beth Wrenn and husband Bryant looked on, surrounded by history.
"This is my home church," Beth Wrenn said.
The family now lives near Durham, but came back for the anniversary.
She went on to speak of growing up in the church, of having her own children baptized at St. Matthew's, "on Mother's Day, just as I was."
"I miss church and family," Wrenn said. "My larger, extended family has grown up here.
Many people spoke of how the church has brought in new members in recent years.
Steve Potter, a member for three decades, married his wife, Angie, at St. Matthew's five years ago.
"The people are what kept me here for three decades," Steve Potter said.
"It makes you feel real good about the church, that it's been here this long. There's good solid people behind this church," he said.
"These are families you grew up with," said Kendall Rogers, who stood with some other childhood friends out back on the basketball court, long after many had packed to go home.
"We're old enough to remember at homecomings when they opened up all the windows, and it was so hot in there you couldn't stand it." Rogers said. "But the people came, and people stayed."
Standing there, Rogers and Phil Holshouser ran through a whole list of memories:
The spot where the softball games used to be played, before the new buildings went up.
The asphalt that used to line the basketball court, before it was repaved with cement.
The little memories that make homecomings and anniversaries special.
There were two kinds of history on display at St. Matthew's Lutheran last Sunday.
The history that lasts, in books and pictures and artifacts.
And the memories, which have to be shared in order to live on.
Packing up her croquet set and the tin cans from the kids' games, Williams said, "It was cool to see the 175th (anniversary), and hopefully will be to see the 200th."
In a church that many members said continues to grow steadily, and to honor its history, there may be many more red-letter days in the years to come.
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"We haven't had a tradition here in the last several years of being invited to do these types of things so that's even more of a reason why we're considering it such an honor," choral director Jarred Summey said. "It's kind of affirming that our program is building back to what we want it to be and that it's coming back to what it once was."
He explained the performance is part of an annual open house held in December at the mansion.
"They have an application through Georgia Music Educators where you can apply to go perform ... and they have time slots assigned for your group and this is our first year to be accepted," Summey said. "The group is doing some traditional arrangements of winter and Christmas music, including 'Breath of Heaven,' 'O Come All Ye Faithful,' ... and a tune called 'Through Winter's Window.'"
The group was alerted of the selection in September and has been working on the pieces since mid-October. Last year the group traveled to a performance in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
With high school performing arts being featured, and often dramatized, in movies and television in recent years, Summey said the chorus program at CHS provides a positive influence on students.
"The biggest thing is I feel [the program] gives the students a sense of community," Summey said. "It gives them the chance to work as a team and be artistic and expressive and something you have to work through with your emotions together."
Senior Angelique Lewis and sophomore Leah Forsyth agreed.
"I have been in chorus my whole life, especially at Cass, and leaving everybody behind and my chorus group is going to be really sad [after graduation]. I think that any freshman who comes here will have a really good time in chorus," Lewis said. "We have such amazing songs and Mr. Summey is an amazing instructor."
Forsyth, also a long-time chorus participant, said she appreciates what being involved in chorus has done for her as an individual.
"Music has just been a part of my life for as long as I can remember and I just love to sing," Forsyth said. "I just love going on stage and performing with other people, I get this great feeling and sense of accomplishment."
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I know I am incredibly biased, but the level of local talent that has graced the KPL stage in our long running concert series has been pretty amazing. The Kalamazoo music scene is definitely one of the most underrated in the state and on December 15 fans were treated to a group on the verge of great things – The Micaela Kingslight Band. Not only is Micaela an eye-opening guitarist, she possesses a deep, powerful voice that backs up her well crafted songwriting with passion and authority. Accomplished musicians, bassist Joe Chamberlin and percussionist Ashely Ickes provide more than just well timed rhythm, but a style that only enhances the group's stage presence.
The set included both originals (The band is going into the studio in a few weeks to record a new CD!) and covers from Led Zeppelin and The White Stripes. I cannot say enough great things about our 39th consecutive free concert at KPL. The Micaela Kingslight Band show has been the best pre-Christmas present this year!
We had a great Nintendo Wii Game Night at Powell! The release of The Experience, the new Michael Jackson video game, brought out lots of talent and some strong competition. On December 14 the tweens and teens from the Boys and Girls Club joined us and others for a fun-filled Smash Brothers and Wii dance night. The competition was fierce but there was one young man who out-Billy Jeaned them all. Powell has game nights from 6 pm - 7:30 pm on the second Tuesday of every month. Our next Game Night is scheduled for January 11, 2011.
This past week author Cynthia Leitich Smith visited Kalamazoo for a few days. While here she visited with students at Woods Lake and Northglade elementary schools and with a group of teens at the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home. On Friday, she was the keynote speaker for KPL's annual Mary Calletto Rife Youth Literature Seminar. The theme was "Crossing Borders" and all of the speakers addressed the idea that books for kids and teens help them understand, appreciate, and relate to others in their diverse communities, despite a wide variety of differences and borders.
Other speakers at the seminar were Beth Amidon and Maria Perez-Stable from Western Michigan University, Gillian Engberg, from the American Library Association's "Booklist" journal, and Debbie Reese from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. The seminar was wonderful . . . with much thoughtful discussion about books and kids and reading!
Gillian Engberg, Sue Warner, Cynthia Leitich Smith, and Karen Santamaria
After the visit to Kalamazoo, both Cynthia and Debbie posted blogs on their websites: www.cynthialeitichsmith.com and www.americanindiansinchildrensliterature.net/.
We had a great time last week with this group of very talented writers and scholars. If you'd like to be added to the mailing list for information about next November's seminar, contact Mary Knowles. See more photos of the 2010 Youth Literature Seminar on KPL's Flickr photostream.
Kalamazoo Public Library has hosted some great dance programs in the last month! In October, Dunuya Drum and Dance performed Music and Dance of West Africa and the Diaspora. When they say they encourage audience interaction through singing, dancing, or playing instruments, they mean it! Everyone had the opportunity to dance and to play authentic instruments. What a great program!
In November, members of the Ballet Arts Ensemble performed some of their own pieces after Youth Services librarian Karen read the classic Grimm's fairy tale The Twelve Dancing Princesses. The show was a preview of the Ballet Arts Ensemble's 12 Dancing Princesses performances at Chenery Audtorium on November 20th and 21st with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra performing original music.
Kalamazoo Public Library's calendar of children's events has more programs. Mark your calendar for upcoming events now!
On November 18, KPL's Ready to Read program will host its 10th annual Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee. I was lucky enough to be on KPL's first cheer team 10 years ago, and I'm excited to be cheering again this year. What can I say? It's an absolute blast, and it supports a great cause. Ready to Read uses 100% of the Bee's proceeds to purchase books for at-risk children in Kalamazoo County. If you've never participated as a team member or a spectator, it's not too late to organize a team, sponsor a group or purchase a ticket. Don't miss it!
September 8th the DCA Boys and Girls Club joined the Powell branch for a Wii game night. The kids had a good time playing Mario Cart, Super Smash Bros Melee and Wii Sports. A snack was provided. Our next game night will be October 13. Come join us for a Just Dance Wii game competition!
The Powell branch is getting excited about the next Nintendo Wii dance competition video game being released November 23, 2010… Michael Jackson: The Experience.
Kevin Devine's Musical Circus landed at the Eastwood Branch Library today. Culminating with a parade of tambourine wielding kids, this Make a Splash program was total fun. There were lots of opportunities for audience members to participate when Kevin invited them up to sing or to play the drums or to be the sun shining in the sky. Kalamazoo Public Library was pleased to have this award winning songwriter and entertainer back and will look forward to another great show in mid October at the Oshtemo Branch Library.
There really are lots of great programs for all ages at your library. Take a look at the calendar and sign up for Summer Reading Games! There's a game for everyone from birth through adults.
Commedia Zuppa presented BOXHEAD, a program featuring masks and much more at the Central Library on Tuesday. What a great program! Before and after the performance, audience members had the opportunity to try on real hand-made theatrical masks created by these theater professionals. Made out of neoprene and each one of a kind, the masks themselves were very cool. The theater program was great fun! Inspired by the classic Where the Wild Things Are and The Phantom Tollbooth, BOXHEAD is a gentle look at what can happen when you get so angry you lose your head.
There are lots of great programs at your library. Take a look at our calendar and don't forget to sign up for Summer Reading Games! There's a game for everyone from birth through adults.
With the 30th anniversary of Kalamazoo's infamous 1980 tornado upon us, I thought it might be fun to have a look at another such storm that "visited" our neighborhood... almost exactly 100 years earlier. A vintage issue of the Gazette tells us that a tornado came through the Kalamazoo area on Saturday, 8 May 1880—a century (almost to the day) before the devistating 1980 storm, "and did considerable damage." The report, in all of its splendid 19th century vernacular, goes something like this...
"Kalamazoo was visited last Saturday night with a tornado that did considerable damage. It struck Kalamazoo county first in the township of Texas and did considerable damage, blowing down trees, fences and barns. South west of Kalamazoo three or four miles the wind was especially heavy. The large grain barn of Wm. Gibbs was blown down and scattered in every direction. The barn of Wm. Brownell was served in like manner and a farmer, capable of judging, says that three thousand dollars will not make good the fences blown down in that neighborhood... Other sheds and stables were unroofed and warped and the boards carried rods away... Out houses were blown over and trees uprooted in numerous instances... From the effects of the storm, it looks as though it must have been a whirl wind, for the earth appears to have been struck in spots."
—Kalamazoo Gazette, 11 May 1880
"Kalamazoo was visited last Saturday night with a tornado that did considerable damage. It struck Kalamazoo county first in the township of Texas and did considerable damage, blowing down trees, fences and barns. South west of Kalamazoo three or four miles the wind was especially heavy. The large grain barn of Wm. Gibbs was blown down and scattered in every direction. The barn of Wm. Brownell was served in like manner and a farmer, capable of judging, says that three thousand dollars will not make good the fences blown down in that neighborhood... Other sheds and stables were unroofed and warped and the boards carried rods away... Out houses were blown over and trees uprooted in numerous instances... From the effects of the storm, it looks as though it must have been a whirl wind, for the earth appears to have been struck in spots."
—Kalamazoo Gazette, 11 May 1880
To commemorate and document the 1980 storm, Blake Naftel's Kalamazoo Tornado Project promises to reveal some interesting material, including newly remastered video footage, newspaper articles, and recently documented personal accounts. Read the Gazette story about the project.
In addition, KPL has added a new photo gallery to the website with photos of local damage contributed from various sources. It, too, is an ongoing project, so if you have photos you'd like to share, please contact the Local History staff.
Speaking of photos, the one shown at the top of this page is the oldest known photograph of a tornado, taken in South Dakota in 1884. It comes from NOAA's National Weather Service Collection.
What a great Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros here at the library! Acclaimed bilingual author Pat Mora, who has written books for children, teens and adults, founded Día to nurture bookjoy—delight in the magic of words and a passion for reading. On Saturday, April 24th, Fantasía Ballet Folklórico performed several traditional dances and students from El Sol School performed songs and a readers' theatre piece. All children who attended received a special prize and a book to keep. Next time you come to the Central Library, take a look at the posters created by El Sol students for Día. You can see them on display as you pass into the Children's Room.
Brian Brook and his wife Judy brought two llamas to the Eastwood Branch Library for a program last Friday afternoon. Paco and Paint-Your-Wagon, the magnificent beasties in question, were on their very best behavior, basking in both the warm sunshine as well as the admiration of an appreciative audience.
Llamas are members of the camel family and are domesticated pack animals native to South America. They have two-toed feet, and walk on leathery pads which give them superb traction in mountainous terrain. As you may have heard, llamas can spit. But normally this is intended for other llamas who provoke anger or a disturbance. Of course, the llamas visiting Eastwood were relatively at ease and quite calm, so "No Spitting" was the rule of the day.
Paco and Paint-Your-Wagon live with Brian and Judy along with about 25 other llamas on a farm in Three Rivers. Judy regularly combs their substantial coats. She uses the harvested fibers to make rugs, purses, and sweaters, selling these at craft shows throughout Southwest and Mid-Michigan.
Looking for something fun to do during Spring Break? There are a variety of programs at library branches.
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The New York based Enso String Quartet played at KPL on March 11 in a program made possible by Fontana Chamber Arts.
The program featured "The Art of Conversation: Seven Dialogues for String Quartet" written by Karim Al-Zand who introduced his composition and answered questions. Al-Zand wrote the piece for string quartet, which he explained is the "quintessential ensemble" for chamber music (two violins, a viola and a cello). Comprised of "agile instruments" producing "homogeneity of sound," a string quartet "always looks like a conversation" as it performs, Al-Zand said.
Inspired by this idea of a conversation, Al-Zand composed seven dialogues, all resembling conversations among friends. The first dialogue is an idealized gathering in which everyone is lively and engaged. The other dialogues proceed in various combinations of dominance and engagement – idiosyncratic with one dominant; two conversations at once; three in sync while one speaks in nonsequitors; recitations in unison. The sixth dialogue was the equivalent of four people talking on a cell phone, with each instrument's part was taken from other dialogues.
The seventh dialogue was a fugue — a single melody or subject passed from instrument to instrument, with each expounding on the subject. Just as with a conversation among friends, the music spiraled up, then wound down to small moments of silence before resuming to a crescendo. After a few more thoughts were added, the conversation ended harmoniously with everyone in agreement.
The seven dialogues were written especially for the Enso String Quartet, which is dedicated to performing the work of contemporary composers. It is a rare pleasure to hear a composer discuss his work and to hear a work performed by the ensemble for whom it was written.
On February 24th, kids from the Boys and Girls Club, and other families, joined us at the Alma Powell Branch for a Jumping the Broom ceremony.
Jumping the Broom was a marriage practice used by couples during slavery. Many times the slaves' owners would not give permission for couples to wed. Jumping the Broom became a practice that allowed couples to unite without their owners' knowledge. Today, this tradition has become popular as a cultural heritage ceremony.
During our event the kids took turns reading from the book Jumping the Broom written by Courtni Wright. This story is about a young slave girl, Lettie, whose sister, Tillie, is planning a Jumping the Broom ceremony. Courtni Wright tells how slave families worked together to prepare for the ceremony. The women spent their days working on a quilt to keep the young couple warm. They prepared food for the ceremony. The men built furniture and caught fish to salt for the winter. Everyone pitched in.
At our event Erika and Hari dressed the part of a couple in a pretend ceremony; we decorated miniature brooms, ate homemade wedding cake and drank homemade Jamaican-style ginger soda. We talked about other ceremonies and the quilt making custom.
Thanks to the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo we had a fantastic quilt display exhibited in the Barnabee Gallery! These quilts were done by a group of African American women of Southwest Michigan. It brought the Barnabee Gallery alive with African American heritage and history.
Harriette Cole's book Jumping the broom: The African-American Wedding Planner is not only historical but is a modern-day guide for couples wanting to tie the knot. Ms. Cole offers anecdotes, traditions and choices for blending today's culture with elements of the past.
On February 22 the Alma Powell Branch had a fantastic fun-filled Capoeira demonstration. The presentation was done by Capoeira: Cordão De Ouro (West Michigan).
What is Capoeira? Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines dance, music and acrobatics all in one.
With February being Black History Month we wanted to learn some of the history behind the fine art of this Afro-Brazilian defense technique.
Capoeira was first developed between the 16th and 19th centuries by African slaves brought to Brazil during the slave trade. It was illegal for slaves to learn or practice self-defense. So they camouflaged their martial arts practice with music, acrobatics and games.
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With more than 80 people in attendance we learned about their instruments, songs and how to participate with the Cordão di Ouro: West Michigan. The kids loved it! They tumbled, flipped and danced along with the performers. Fun was had by all.
Because of my move into a new job at the library, last night was the final Storytime with Mr. Steve & Friends.
We had a great time reading books, singing songs about a man made out of food, and playing with the parachute.
The adrenaline of the evening helped me hold up well last night, but now I am feeling the effects of closing a very happy chapter in my life.
I would like to thank all the families in the community for your wonderful support during my years as a children's librarian and for allowing me to be a part of your children's lives.
The 2010 Winter Olympics begin this Friday in Vancouver, British Columbia and I for one can't wait. Although the summer games include my favorite sport by far, there is just something about the winter Olympics that feels somehow more pure and true to the spirit of the Olympics (not too many Skeleton racers are being offered million dollar sponsorship deals).
KPL wishes to help keep the Olympic flame stoked with a display of Olympics related books in the rotunda at the central library, along with links to all things sports (including the Olympics) in our Sports Topic Guide. Citius, Altius, Fortius!
Last Wednesday local band Belfast Gin played to a full house of rabid Irish music loving fans. Their unique brand of the Celtic music is heavily influenced by rock, soul and blues.
Lead singer Laurie Laing's expertly slipped between the raucous beat of a bar ballad to the slow jam sound of an R&B tune. The band was very personable and made the audience feel like we were all sharing a pint together somewhere in Ireland. Belfast Gin was the perfect antidote to a cold January day because they chased away the winter blues with a ton of green!
Every morning I check on the progress of the new circulation desk area and each morning I am amazed at the progress. The excitement is growing as we get closer to the "unveil day" when the entire community is able to use the their new circulation desk. The goal was to build a smaller, more friendly, circulation that allowed staff and patrons to fully utilize the RFID technology we have been installing the past year. How great was it that an anonymous bequest allowed us to easily adapt new technology to better serve the KPL community? Pretty awesome because it allowed us to do things to ultimately save some money in the long run. Check back for the official unveiling date.
At KPL, we get lots of questions about tax issues. Here are answers to some of the more common concerns.
Tax Forms: Though more and more people prefer to e-file for faster return on their tax refund, many others still ask us about paper tax forms. This year, all library locations will distribute basic paper tax forms and instructions, free of charge, while they last. Look for the federal forms to be available by the middle of January; state forms will be available in early February.
Tax Preparation Help: The Central and Oshtemo locations will again be hosting tax preparation in 2010 for people with household incomes under $49,000, starting January 30. You will need an appointment; to sign up, call 211, as of January 15, 2010.
Bookmark our Tax Information topic guide for regular access to more tax-related details. During tax season, you can also use the "Tax Forms/Free Tax Help" icon from our home page. Be sure to scroll down to the websites for forms, instructions and much more.
The next phase in the redo of the circulation desk area at Central Library is underway. The barricade is up around the circ desk and it is being removed to make way for a smaller one.
A temporary circulation desk has been set up by the curving stairs to the second floor. Materials being held for patrons are available for self pick-up on the magazine shelving.
There are three check out units available for patrons to use, identical to the ones in the children's room and at Oshtemo Branch. During this transition, staff are stationed by the check out units to help patrons as needed.
Another change is online registration for a library card from any computer, at home or in the library, or from the dedicated one at the end of the temporary circulation desk.
The target completion date is the end of January. Look at the progress as you visit Central Library and we'll continue to post updates on our website.


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Last Friday, October 14, I was able to make it to Mt. Nittany in central PA for a hike. It had been another rainy day in PA, but it looked like it might be clearing up just in time for a sunset, so we headed to the mountain, which is a quick 20 minute hike to the main viewpoint.
At the trailhead parking, this tree was showing off its full fall colors...it was quite the sight!
Here is the trail as it switches back on its way to the viewpoint.
We arrived at the viewpoint just in time for a beautiful sunset over PA's ridge-and-valley region.
Here is the sun beginning to set over the Penn State University Park campus
Since we had a few minutes to spare before the real sunset, I ran to another viewpoint with northwest views over the PA countryside.
And finally the sunset we had been waiting for from the main viewpoint which has a westerly view over the campus.