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Just strolled out of the office for the afternoon pick-me-up at Arabica and ran into the Rustic Overtones (they should really get a proper website) playing on a rooftop overlooking Monument Square.  As of 4pm, they are above the B of A, presumably on the deck outside of the WBLM offices.  Heard some Rooms by the Hour songs, but did not hear any of the new stuff before I had to retreat from the sun and return to my office.  Just a reminder that MENSK is hosting an event just up the street in Congress Square today.  Earth Day whatnot.  It runs until 6pm or so this evening.

All that Bushmills drinkin’ was for not.  Portland lost out to Louisville, Kentucky in the Bushmills Twin City Competition.  Besides the pride that goes along with winning a faux twin city competition, Portland missed out on pocketing $40K in prize money.  Considering the state of the city’s coffers, this money would have been a welcome windfall.  Perhaps Milwaukee (birthplace of PBR) is looking for an adopted twin.  That would seem like a more natural kinship for our fine city. 

The USM Law School is holding an auction this evening to raise green for public interest fellowships.  A variety of local restaurants have stepped up to provide free food and drink from 6:00 to 7:30.  Live jazz will accompany the silent auction during this time and the live auction kicks off at 7:45.  The event is being held at USM’s uber modern Abromson Center.  Here’s hoping they auction off the 20 foot high table and chair set.

80s time.  Again.  If you didn’t make it to Bubba’s last eve, head to The Big Easy tonight to rock it with The Awesome.  Portland’s coveted cover band takes the stage 10pm.  Prepare to Wang Chung.