Can I Clone Myself?

There are two events on Thursday, November 12th, that I'd really like to attend.

One is this film screening at RAW.

The other is a meeting at LynnArts regarding a THREE STORY mural to go on the blank side of 25 Exchange St, where the seasonal Farmer's Markets are held. I think this will be a great addition to Central Square and people are welcome to share ideas in the Time Warner Gallery at 7pm.



Artist: The Go-Betweens
Song: Heaven Says

VOTE!!!

This is just a friendly reminder to vote Tuesday, November 3rd. If you feel that you don't have enough information, this blog contains links to a number of sources, including my own, LynnHappens.

Besides the two local papers and LH, take a look at what the bloggers in the links to your left have to say, and then make your own decision based on as much information as you can gather.

To vote without knowledge is to gamble with our future, but voting with knowledge empowers us to influence our future.

Happy Voting Day!

Some resources for news, commentary and opinion:

http://lynnsideedition.wordpress.com/

http://downtownlynn.blogspot.com/


http://mayorclancy.com/

http://www.jfkformayor.com/



http://www.itemlive.com/lynnelect/

http://lynnhappens.com/ - featuring debate videos

More on the left...or just use your preferred search engine.


Artist: The Primitives
Song: Cara-Lin
From: English Freakbeat, Vol 1

Stolen Dog Alert!

This post was sent by Jocelyn Almy-Testa of www.tlguts.com regarding a dog stolen from one of the artists who has exhibited at The Little Gallery Under The Stairs.

"hi. My 1 year old 5 pound silver merle male chihuahua (pinto) got stolen from 52 green street Lynn, Mass this morning 10-12-09 and me and my 7 year old son are so heartbroken. We have owned pinto since he was 4 months old and really want him back to the only house he knows as his home and the only family he knows. If anyone sees him, knows who stole him, or has any information on him you can stay anonymous and there is a cash reward for his safe return. Thanks. Reply to: comm-qrgr6-1420215171@craigslist.org"

Artist: Ramones
Song: Judy is a Punk (demo)

Arts Fest Afterparty - Saturday Night!!

The good: This poster will soon change to reflect a 9pm start.
The meh: No DJ
The bonus: By starting an hour earlier, we'll have more time to order fabulous food.


Artist: The Yachts
Song: Suffice it to Say

If you didn't make the debate, watch it here!!

It's automatically on the left, where it shows whatever happens to be the latest video uploaded. But to participate in comments and learn more about it, here's the post with video on LynnHappens of the Candidates for Mayor Debate hosted by the East Lynn Community Association.

Don't forget to vote in the primary on September 15th!!



Artist: Galaxie 500
Song: Pictures

Imitation is flattery?

I just read on UniversalHub that those who bring you the Lynn Journal, Revere Journal and so forth are revamping their long outdated websites with Wordpress.

It's a welcome improvement. I usually get my news online and I've always kind of felt bad that I was reading the Item more than the Journal. Ideally, I'd always read both.

The Revere Journal has already switched to the new format. Doesn't it look familiar?

It's entirely possible that they simply discovered the same template on their own. It's the best one I found for this purpose, though I customized it a little more for LynnHappens. My version of this WP theme has been running since July. But I still wonder if their idea was sparked by seeing LH.

In any case, LH isn't exactly in direct competition with the papers. It's defined as it grows, it doesn't publish on a regimented schedule, and ultimately, I believe that it has a different scope and purpose.

If switching to Wordpress helps these papers survive, then I am one-hundred percent in favor of it, even if they must pick the same theme.



Artist: My office
Song: A chorus of little equipment fans

Neighborhood Cleanup

This is at least going to be the second Central Square Cares cleanup since I've moved here. Soraya from The Real Estate Stiletto has taken the reigns and is doing a great job putting it together, and Jennifer from Survival by Design has made a great poster!

A congratulations goes out to Lorin, who organized the first Central Square Cares Cleanup, and her husband Mike, on their new baby!


Artist: Thee Headcoats
Song: You Broke My Very Mind

City Council 8-11-09

It's on the left side, or you can view it in a larger size here. Once again, they're also posted on LynnHappens.com.



Artist: The Clientele
Song: (I Can't Seem to) Make You Mine

It looks like something!

Check out the latest on LH!

Is it a blog? Is it a news source? Is it an events listing? You'll have to decide for yourselves.

• Most posts allow for comments
• New photo gallery feature
• Forums have been preserved, with a new look and are easier to use
• Videos embedded in posts (as on Living in Lynn)
• Easy tabs navigate posts by assigned categories
• Affordable, non-intrusive advertising available

There are a few odds and ends that need tweaking, but it's fully operational!



Artist: Arcade Fire
Song: Wake up

Back to work on the Happens

This is as much a motivator and reminder to myself as it is a note to the public. I will resume work on LynnHappens.com tomorrow.

I'm looking forward to easier content management, and as a result, more content.

NOTE: If you visit LynnHappens.com throughout the next couple of days and it's rather incomplete, it's because I'm updating it live!

Artist: The jukebox at the place I'm in
Song: Not very good

A busy day at the market

Every Thursday from 11am - 3pm The Food Project brings fresh produce and more to Central Square. It's nice to have an open market across the street from your home! There has been talk of moving across the street to the archways under the train tracks, which way back when housed shops. If they do, they'll probably extend hours later for the 9-5 set. I hope they extend their hours, either way. Sometimes, vendors stay past the official operating hours, anyway.

If you lived here, you'd be at the market by now!


Artist: The Modern Lovers
Song: Fly into the Mystery

I won't make it to City Council tonight

Hey folks, I'm still here in beautiful Maine, looking out over Moosehead Lake. Considering it's 11:30am and there's still a few things on our agenda for today, it's highly unlikely I'll make it back in time to video tonight's City Council. While I make coverage of the meetings a priority, I don't always have the wiggle room in my schedule to react to changes in the Council's schedule. I do agree wholeheartedly with why they postponed this month's meeting, of course.

If anyone has a camera handy, I'll gladly help them upload the video. Otherwise, it'll be live on LynnCAM and replayed there a few times.


Artist: Moosehead Lake
Song: Water gently splashing on the rocks, a dog barking, a tv

This 3rd Thursday is an International Film Fest!

This is just a cut-n-paste of their e-mail, but I'm rushing to pack for the North Woods of Maine (Moosehead Lake, primarily). I'm going to miss out on this, but read on because it sounds really cool.


3rd Thursdays' First International Film Night!
Tomorrow
July, 16 5-8 PM

Join the Central Square Collaborative as we celebrate the diversity of our city with International Film Night. On Thursday July 16th between 5-8 PM, films will be screened at different locations in the Central Square area. Visitors will have the opportunity to view documentaries, feature films and shorts. All screenings are free!

LynnArts (25 Exchange St.)


New Year Baby (5:15-6:15 PM)
The Collaborative is excited to screen, New Year Baby , a new, award-winning Cambodian-American documentary that has won nearly a dozen prizes including audience and best documentary awards from film festivals in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Dallas to name a few. Dennis Harvey of Variety raves, "...This fine first feature is a disarming personal docu that turns into a very moving consideration of historical genocide and individual heroism. Winner of a well-deserved jury prize at the San Francisco Asian-American Film Festival, it merits further exposure..." Don't miss your chance to see Socehata Poeuv's documentary film about her family's story. More details about this film can be found at http://newyearbaby.net. (In English)

The White Sun of the Desert (6:30-8PM)
At LynnArts audiences can also view the Russian Classic and favorite,The White Sun of the Desert. A blend of action, comedy, music and drama has made this film one of the most popular of all time. Part adventurous Russian folktale and western this 1970 film tells the story of Fyodor Ivanovich Sukhov, a soldier in the Red army fighting the Russian Civil war who guards and protect a guerilla leader and famous bandit Black Abdullah. (In Russian with English Subtitles)

Lynn Museum (590 Washington St.)
Old Places/New Faces screening and discussion (6-7:30 PM)
This film is a project of the Peabody Essex Museum's Museum Action Corps, a group of students aged 16-21. This film documents the experiences in immigrant communities on Massachusetts' North Shore. Local North Shore students created the film including: Sokleang Keo (senior, Lynn Classical High School), Janelle Louis (junior, Beverly High School), Melissa Miranda (sophomore, Salem State College), Geraldy Olea (junior, Salem High School) and Martin Ozoria-Polanco (junior, Salem High School). Student filmmaker Janelle Louis will be at the museum to talk about her experiences with the project. (In English)

Raw Art Works (37 Central Square)
Various Short Films (5:15 - 6:45PM)
It's kids' night! Join us for a montage of kid friendly short films created by RAW student artists along with well known Pixar shorts.

In addition to great films, local restaurants and eateries will be offering specials that night so you can enjoy dinner before or after viewing a film. Local business owners who wish to participate can contact Cynthia at 781.598.5244. All participants will be listed in the evening's program.


Programs and times are subject to change.

These programs are made possible by a matching grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), a state agency. This grant was awarded through the John and Abigail Adams Art Program and it supports the exciting 2009 season of 3rd Thursdays in Central Square, Lynn.

In addition to state funding, 3rd Thursdays is made possible by the generous support of: The City of Lynn's Office of Economic and Community Development and season sponsors Columbia Insurance and The Daily Item.

International Film Night is sponsored by Oasis Development Enterprises.


Visit: www.thirdthursdayslynn.com or call 781.598.5244 for more information about the events.



Artist: Camera Obscura
Song: Cinematheque