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I have a broken tooth that won't be fixed until Monday. It's like a goad in the back of a bull. Best to keep your distance.

The Pittsburgh City Paper previews the Carnegie International as does the Trib Review

The Erie Times News previews Erie Opera Theatre's production of La Traviata. The show is presented in English today, Friday, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. in Central Tech auditorium, 3325 Cherry St. It's free and open to the public.

Some local artist/crafter sale opportunities courtesy of Joann Wheeler, the Oil City Arts Czar:

Oil City's North Side Business Association is planning a series of street fairs on Seneca Street. The street will be closed from 5:00 to 9:00 pm and there will be music, vendors, etc. The dates are all Saturdays, June 14, June 28, July 12, August 9, and August 30. There will be no booth fees -- we are still looking into the city vendors' license question for these events.You can plan to have your studios open, or to set up a booth on the street. Again, you will need to be set up as a business with a sales tax id in order to sell your work. (According to the Derrick there will be a $20 vendor's license). The committee is now discussing a small booth fee as well, to cover the costs of insurance for the event.If you are interested in setting up a booth as a vendor, please let Daryl Hicks know .

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It's flowering quince season - at least at my parent's home, where I took this photo.

Titusville artist melikewoah has a new line of Spring jewelery available. in her etsy shop.

Upcoming Shows of Interest:
Veteran Status plays a free show May 2 2008 5:00P at Sox Harrison Field, Edinboro University

Newmen plays a free show May 2 2008 at 9:30P at the The Howling Dog Cafe, Oil City, Pennsylvania
and a Saturday show at 9 PM at The Artist Cup Cafe Meadville, Pennsylvania

Jeff Wiley plays Seneca's Brother Bean from 7-9 pm Saturday. No cover. Ben Janz opens.

Meadville's Johnson Shaw Stereoscopic Museum (423 Chestnut St) will hold an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday to highlight an exhibit looking at the relationship between the Norton bombsight and the city of Meadville.

Free and Legal Downloads:

Tishamingo Live at Sheridan Opera House on 2007-03-08 (March 8, 2007)

Mountain Goats Live at Bottom of the Hill on 2008-03-02 (March 2, 2008)