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By Shawn Badgley, Fri., June 18, 2004
The Austin Public Library, along with Council Members Raul Alvarez and Danny Thomas, proposed on Wednesday a project that would honor the legacy of the Eastside music scene. In the works is a public art garden at the Cepeda Branch, 651 N. Pleasant Valley, that will recognize the likes of Alfred Johnson, James Cotton, the Victory Grill, and the Skyline Club. According to the APL, most of the funds will come from private contributions and in-kind donations. Juan Cortera Architects has submitted design plans.
Austin's I Love You but I've Chosen Darkness has surfaced on the McSweeney's-published pop-culture-by-way-of-books mag The Believer's music issue CD. The issue also includes essays by Guy Maddin and Jim Ruland, as well as interviews with David Byrne (by Dave Eggers) and Joanna Newsom (by Judy Budnitz).
Notable upcoming events of possible interest: Southside Pulgita/Mini-Fleamarket, a fundraiser for Red Salmon Arts' Save Our Youth program, at Resistencia Bookstore (1801-A S. First, 416-8885) on Saturday, June 19, 9am-5pm; Robert Bryce (Cronies; see excerpt and interview on p.30) at BookPeople on Tuesday, June 22, 7pm.