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Weed, Mary Brown’s, a sketch bag with a baseball bat by the name of Sketchy Jerome: this latest music video from Colleen Power’s album REJECTS is a microcosm of townie culture.

Sketchy Jerome, directed by Roger Maunder and Colleen Power.

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Finally, the first real snow day of the season. Sure the kids got to take the day off school a couple weeks back, but I distinctly remember having to go in to work that day, and chances are you do, too.

Many of you may be kicking yourselves right now for not stocking up on booze last night. Snow days and day boils were made for each other. Lucky for you, Folly’s got you covered.

It’s the first Snow Day of the season today at Folly on Bates Hill, which means drink specials and big screen TV marathons all day. And, for the teetotalers among us, free hot chocolate! Behold:

• $5 pints of Riccards White and Dark
• $3 shots of Jagermeister (I know at least three people who’s pupils just dilated)
• $2 shots of Sambuca Cream
• Two glasses of pink sparkling wine for the price of one
• Free hot chocolate
• True Blood, The Wire and Flight of the Conchords on the big screen

Mara, Folly’s owner and all-around cool gal, tells me they’ll be doing this all winter — as long as MUN shuts down due to snow, Snow Day at Folly is a go.

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So you’re on a diet as a result of your new year’s resolution and just the thought of a sugary treat sends you into drool-drenched daydream.

A group of local artists are putting off just the show for you. It’s all the wonders and good feelings that come with sugary icing-topped cake without all the calories or sugar high. It’s an art show and fundraiser based on one simple confectionary: cupcakes.

Artist Alicia Simms has been into the simple treat of cupcakes for some time now. And we’re not just talking simple pleasures here. Apparently Alicia has cupcake-inspired clothes, accessories and even cupcake tattoos. That’s certifiably not just a hobby; it’s an obsession. Add to that a passion for creating art work and Alicia had the birth of an exhibition that would be both personal and whimsical. After sharing the idea with some friends, the idea has spiraled and now the show will become a reality this coming weekend.

Artists participating in this show include: Alicia Simms, Tara Bradbury, Peggy Tremblett, Lori Ann Benson, Helen Davis, Nadine Hodder, Hilary Young-Laite and Cassandra Dodsworth, with contribution from Jared Reid, Jodi Rideout, Andrew Davis, Tval Soap and Skin Care and SGO Designer Glass.

Works of art will feature cupcake-inspired art including knit pieces, stained glass, photography-based recipes, clothing and home decor pieces. Many of the art pieces at the show will also be for sale by the artists.

The show will be a way for local artists to showcase some personal multi-material work based on the cupcake theme. In addition, the event will be a fundraiser for Marguerite’s Place, which is a joint effort project of the St. John’s Status of Women Council and the St. John’s Women’s Centre.

“Get Baked: Art For Your Sweet Tooth” will take place in Irwin’s Court, on the main level of the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre and runs from February 5-7, 2010. Opening reception will be Friday night 7:30-9:30. The show is also open Saturday 12-8 and Sunday 12-5. Admission is by donation and every little bit helps the local artists and Marguerite’s Place. For more information, visit

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PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) announced that it will be following Prime Minister Stephen Harper around today dressed as a seal in an attempt to convince Canada to stop the annual seal hunt.

PETA has confirmed that they will be at the Delta Friday afternoon while the Prime Minister addresses the construction association.

I’m not condoning this action or urging anyone to do it, but if I was not working this afternoon, I would certainty think about purchasing a can of paint and covering the seal mascot in it, or better yet giving it a seal flipper pie in the face.

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper, our leader whom recently shut down Canadian Parliament until sometime in March, is scheduled to visit St. John’s on Friday to meet with Premier Danny Williams.

Apparently there is no official agenda for their meeting, but with their ever amusing news making relationship you have to wonder about the real purpose of the get together is.

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