On November 10, I went to see Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band
perform at the 9:30 Club in D.C. Oberst (formerly the lead singer of
Bright Eyes) and his fellow band members gave the crowd an hour and
forty-five minutes of quality music and intelligent conversation as they
jumped around on stage and snuck in a few comments on the recent
political events.
Before singing Corina Corina, a Bob Dylan cover, Oberst dedicated the
song to “our adopted homeland, Mexico” and voiced his strong feelings
against building a wall along the U.S./Mexico border. To introduce the
song “I Don’t Want to Die (In the Hospital)” he commented, “Maybe if
they give us health care then we can afford to die in a hospital.” His
comments were met with mostly positive cheers from the seemingly
pro-Obama crowd.
The relatively small 9:30 Club was packed with Oberst fans young and
old, all cheering in response to Oberst’s songs and statements. It was
interesting to see people of so many different races and ages reacting
similarly to Oberst’s political views. I left the concert appreciating
that Oberst didn’t find it necessary to censor himself to please others –
he spoke his mind like he should in our democratic country with freedom
of speech. He spoke to his fans like equals rather than speaking down
to them or ignoring what the true pressing issues of today are.
If you’re interested in checking out Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley
band in action, NPR.org has the entire concert available to listen to.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97559029#stars
Also here’s a video from the concert with Oberst performing two of the
songs from his album, NYC and Souled Out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zpr3pJFpL3o&feature=related
Monday, December 8, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Oberst and Mystic Valley Band at the 9:30 Club
On November 10, I went to see Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band
perform at the 9:30 Club in D.C. Oberst (formerly the lead singer of
Bright Eyes) and his fellow band members gave the crowd an hour and
forty-five minutes of quality music and intelligent conversation as they
jumped around on stage and snuck in a few comments on the recent
political events.
Before singing Corina Corina, a Bob Dylan cover, Oberst dedicated the
song to “our adopted homeland, Mexico” and voiced his strong feelings
against building a wall along the U.S./Mexico border. To introduce the
song “I Don’t Want to Die (In the Hospital)” he commented, “Maybe if
they give us health care then we can afford to die in a hospital.” His
comments were met with mostly positive cheers from the seemingly
pro-Obama crowd.
The relatively small 9:30 Club was packed with Oberst fans young and
old, all cheering in response to Oberst’s songs and statements. It was
interesting to see people of so many different races and ages reacting
similarly to Oberst’s political views. I left the concert appreciating
that Oberst didn’t find it necessary to censor himself to please others –
he spoke his mind like he should in our democratic country with freedom
of speech. He spoke to his fans like equals rather than speaking down
to them or ignoring what the true pressing issues of today are.
If you’re interested in checking out Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley
band in action, NPR.org has the entire concert available to listen to.
perform at the 9:30 Club in D.C. Oberst (formerly the lead singer of
Bright Eyes) and his fellow band members gave the crowd an hour and
forty-five minutes of quality music and intelligent conversation as they
jumped around on stage and snuck in a few comments on the recent
political events.
Before singing Corina Corina, a Bob Dylan cover, Oberst dedicated the
song to “our adopted homeland, Mexico” and voiced his strong feelings
against building a wall along the U.S./Mexico border. To introduce the
song “I Don’t Want to Die (In the Hospital)” he commented, “Maybe if
they give us health care then we can afford to die in a hospital.” His
comments were met with mostly positive cheers from the seemingly
pro-Obama crowd.
The relatively small 9:30 Club was packed with Oberst fans young and
old, all cheering in response to Oberst’s songs and statements. It was
interesting to see people of so many different races and ages reacting
similarly to Oberst’s political views. I left the concert appreciating
that Oberst didn’t find it necessary to censor himself to please others –
he spoke his mind like he should in our democratic country with freedom
of speech. He spoke to his fans like equals rather than speaking down
to them or ignoring what the true pressing issues of today are.
If you’re interested in checking out Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley
band in action, NPR.org has the entire concert available to listen to.
Papermoon Possibilities
by Caitlin Reidy
The PEZ containers shelved across the wall of the entry way sent a slight hint I was not stepping into an average diner. The Papermoon Diner, located at 227 W. 29th Street in Baltimore, offers a delicious variety of food and an entrancing atmosphere.
At first glance, no one would be capable to take in all the restaurant’s atmosphere has to offer. What struck me first were the walls, each painted in a different vibrant color. Plastered on the walls and drooping from the ceiling is almost anything and everything imaginable. Too name a few: action figures, chairs, dolls, doll houses, baskets, and a sled. Even the fans are decked out in unique décor, with the blades covered in assorted buttons. No table is hand painted with the same design; no one chair matches the next. One cannot possibly notice all of the decorations the first time through. I would know; a bald mannequin I didn’t notice at first scared me half to death as I exited the restroom.
The food ranges from breakfast dishes to sandwiches to diner dinner favorites. The service is fast paced and helpful. Living on a college budget, I found the pricing very affordable. If you are looking for a new place to eat, I recommend Papermoon Diner. You’ve probably never seen anything like it.
The PEZ containers shelved across the wall of the entry way sent a slight hint I was not stepping into an average diner. The Papermoon Diner, located at 227 W. 29th Street in Baltimore, offers a delicious variety of food and an entrancing atmosphere.
At first glance, no one would be capable to take in all the restaurant’s atmosphere has to offer. What struck me first were the walls, each painted in a different vibrant color. Plastered on the walls and drooping from the ceiling is almost anything and everything imaginable. Too name a few: action figures, chairs, dolls, doll houses, baskets, and a sled. Even the fans are decked out in unique décor, with the blades covered in assorted buttons. No table is hand painted with the same design; no one chair matches the next. One cannot possibly notice all of the decorations the first time through. I would know; a bald mannequin I didn’t notice at first scared me half to death as I exited the restroom.
The food ranges from breakfast dishes to sandwiches to diner dinner favorites. The service is fast paced and helpful. Living on a college budget, I found the pricing very affordable. If you are looking for a new place to eat, I recommend Papermoon Diner. You’ve probably never seen anything like it.
L'Expérience Française
by Trisha Lombardo
When it comes to a college student’s potential dining spot there are three criteria that need to be met. First, is it affordable? We are all living on a budget here at school and blowing twenty five or thirty dollars just to eat simply will not do. Secondly, the meal has to be filling. There’s nothing worse than paying for food and leaving the restaurant feeling almost as hungry as you did walking in. And the most important of the three, it has to taste great! If you do not like what you’re eating, there’s no point in eating it. So, where in Baltimore can you look to get all of this and still be able to experience a foreign culture? Look right down North Charles Street for Sofi’s Crepes. Sofi’s Crepes is a cozy little dining retreat that takes you away from the usual Italian or American cuisine that is found on almost every street corner of Baltimore. With two locations on North Charles Street that can be found open Monday through Saturday, and one of them being right in the theatre district, it could not be a more convenient stop. Crepes, which are traditionally a French cuisine are very thin pancakes made of wheat flour. That does not sound filling in the least I know, but owner Ann Costlow proves you wrong because that is where her menu comes in. You have the choice of either savory, which are the meal crepes, or sweet, which are the dessert crepes. The selection of savory crepes range from “The Godfather”, which is stuffed with pepperoni, mozzarella, salami, roasted red peppers, and spinach, to a basic crepe filled with ham, gruyère, and Dijon mustard; none of which exceed eight dollars. When it comes to the savory crepes, you can indulge in the sweetness of Nutella, caramel, cinnamon, and many more which are combined into a list of delectable dessert options that peak at six dollars. With such a flavorsome and inexpensive menu, the atmosphere of Sofi’s Crepes only adds to its’ appeal. The best part about the welcoming, warm environment is that as you wait for your order, you can watch it being prepared right in front of you. Sofi’s Crepes provides you with location, atmosphere, foreign culture, affordability, and most importantly flavor. So, next time your stomach is craving something filling and foreign go to Sofi’s and pick up a crepe, it is a trip you will not regret. Bon appetite!
When it comes to a college student’s potential dining spot there are three criteria that need to be met. First, is it affordable? We are all living on a budget here at school and blowing twenty five or thirty dollars just to eat simply will not do. Secondly, the meal has to be filling. There’s nothing worse than paying for food and leaving the restaurant feeling almost as hungry as you did walking in. And the most important of the three, it has to taste great! If you do not like what you’re eating, there’s no point in eating it. So, where in Baltimore can you look to get all of this and still be able to experience a foreign culture? Look right down North Charles Street for Sofi’s Crepes. Sofi’s Crepes is a cozy little dining retreat that takes you away from the usual Italian or American cuisine that is found on almost every street corner of Baltimore. With two locations on North Charles Street that can be found open Monday through Saturday, and one of them being right in the theatre district, it could not be a more convenient stop. Crepes, which are traditionally a French cuisine are very thin pancakes made of wheat flour. That does not sound filling in the least I know, but owner Ann Costlow proves you wrong because that is where her menu comes in. You have the choice of either savory, which are the meal crepes, or sweet, which are the dessert crepes. The selection of savory crepes range from “The Godfather”, which is stuffed with pepperoni, mozzarella, salami, roasted red peppers, and spinach, to a basic crepe filled with ham, gruyère, and Dijon mustard; none of which exceed eight dollars. When it comes to the savory crepes, you can indulge in the sweetness of Nutella, caramel, cinnamon, and many more which are combined into a list of delectable dessert options that peak at six dollars. With such a flavorsome and inexpensive menu, the atmosphere of Sofi’s Crepes only adds to its’ appeal. The best part about the welcoming, warm environment is that as you wait for your order, you can watch it being prepared right in front of you. Sofi’s Crepes provides you with location, atmosphere, foreign culture, affordability, and most importantly flavor. So, next time your stomach is craving something filling and foreign go to Sofi’s and pick up a crepe, it is a trip you will not regret. Bon appetite!
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