Usually at this point in the blog I get all huffy and lovey about why something is so virtuous, enjoyable, and beneficial to society that we all just gotta support it.

If you're feeling what I'm feeling, come on.

I’m going to skip that and get straight to the facts:

When: This Friday, September 3rd. // 6 to 8pm.

Rain date: The following Saturday, Sept 11.

Where: Colley Ave., Ghent.

Note: We hope to do this once a month in a different neighborhood.

What: An unsanctioned-yet-lawful evening of music, dancing and performance on the sidewalks.

Why: I’m pretty sure anyone reading AltDaily wants to live in a place where street performance is prominent. The movement starts with us, playing, performing, and supporting.

Who: Anyone who shows up with an instrument, some movement, some lines prepared.

Price: It’s free, of course, but bring some dolla dolla bills. (If we want the performers to come back, we’ve got to make it worth their while.)

The rules: (1) Keep out of the way of pedestrian and traffic movement. Also, make doubly sure you’re not blocking the way/in out of any businesses.

(2) Do not be amplified. (The rules are more specific, but this is probably a safe way to generalize.)

All you soul searchering people come home.

(3) Vulgarities will get you, and us all, in trouble.

(4) Having a hat on the ground or open instrument case is cool, but asking for money crosses (what could be construed as) the begging line.

For more details, check this article.

Here is the Facebook event. Say you’re attending. Invite everyone.

This is the Facebook page for the movement itself.

(Sidenote: Isn’t it weird and awesome how, in the 21st Century, small-scale revolutions just take mouse clicks?)

Inspiration: Check out this site for the best afternoon of your week.

Sorry if there’s a blasted commercial. Cover your ears and your eyes and wait until you feel the beauty.

#64.1 – Beirut – Nantes
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I think it’s alllll right, and I want you to know.

#10.4 – Grizzly bear – The Knife
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Check out the married couple. They’ll never forget this part of one of the least forgettable days of their life.

Phoenix – 1901 – A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.

Don’t let the bastards get you down.

WE WILL OVERCOME THEM WITH THE FORCE OF OUR GOOD WILL.