You're Not From Here, Are You? #3 at Black Hart this Wednesday, 7/2

I’m happy to report that I’m thrilled about the lineup for this month’s You’re Not From Here, Are You? event at the Black Hart of St. Paul. It’s this Wednesday 7/2 at 7 pm and it's free!

I’ll have Katie from Ashburn, Marty from Meuthen, and Andy from Louisville* sharing some stories about their hometowns. I will also be describing what I can about remnant vernacular historical snackways. 

You won’t want to miss it! Hope to see you there.

* Yes, this is my friend and co-author Andy Sturdevant, who also happens to be a bona fide Kentucky colonel. 

Twin City Neon #33

 

[Portland, OR.]

[West 7th, St. Paul.]

[Northeast, Minneapolis.]

[Boston, MA.]

[Boston, MA.]

[Denver, CO.]

[Downtown, Minneapolis.]

[Selby Avenue, St. Paul.]

[New York, NY.]

Signs of the Times #191

We have

horchata

Water

[Door. Appleton, WI.]

Stay off the flower

bed... Respect

[Boulevard sidewalk, West Bank, Minneapolis.]

MINNESOTA EBT

OFFLINE

SORRY FOR THE

INCONVENIENCE

[Location forgotten.]

MAYBE

LAY OFF

the Sauce

[Graffito. Downtown, St. Paul.]

HAVE YOU

SEEN this

TURKEY?

[Pole. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.]

Record Store

DAY

LINE STARTS HERE

[Window. Downtown, St. Paul.]

VACANT FOR

$$K a year

[Wall. Midway, St. Paul.]

WHEN SERIOUS Finally Becomers

REAL, AND That Race Card that you

WERE told not to Pull Because weh

Back when is in the ... my friend

[Wall. University Avenue, St. Paul.]

 Please, Please

don't make us tow you

[Pole. Grand Avenue, St. Paul.]

Peddling My Wares at the 620 Club this Saturday!

[Artists's rendering of 620 Club (formerly Keenan's Bar) on West 7th Street.]

[This could be you!]

On a whim, I’m going to be peddling my wares — booklets, books, lapel pins, and coasters — at one of my favorite bars this Saturday. The wonderful West 7th staple, the 620 Club (formerly Keenan’s), is hosting a "makers market.” I reached out to the new owner, the wonderful Ruth Kashmark, and she's giving me space there on Saturday as one of the local area “makers”. 

In other words, it's a rare opportunity to grab in-person any of my in-print booklets on coney dogs, dive bars, public staircases, or parking lots, come on down! I’ll also have my books and other assorted merch on hand, and would be happy to sign those as well.

(I am guessing there will also be lots of other interesting local artisans at 620 as well.)

Plus you can hang out at the 620 Club, always a lovely time. BONUS: For every booklet you purchase, I will tell you one fun fact about West 7th Street. 

I hope to see you then!

[Some of the many booklets that might or might not be available.]

Twin City Lampposts #32

 

[Denver, CO.]

[St. Paul.]

[Salt Lake City, UT.]

[Salt Lake City, UT.]

[Salt Lake City, UT.]

[Salt Lake City, UT.]

[Salt Lake City, UT.]

[Salt Lake City, UT.]

[Salt Lake City, UT.]

[St. Paul.]

[Duluth.]