‘Miscellany’ Archives
Get to know Corner Store Vintage
Shoppers are inclined to classify the selection at Corner Store Vintage as “Rockabilly” or “Western,” and upon stepping over the threshold at 900 West Lake it”'s obvious why. There are cowboy boots, bowling shirts, oversize belt buckles, daintily printed scarves, and leather goods as far as the eye can see””not to mention the soundtrack. Owner Linda McHale understands the “Rockabilly” categorization. “It”'s probably because we do all this leather and boots,” she says, gesturing toward the floor-to-ceiling display in one corner. “But it”'s really a big mix””the boots, the jackets, men”'s and women”'s vintage, antiques jewelry”¦” (more…)
Announcing Our Annual Award Winners
Have you purchased your advance tickets for our Annual Members Meeting yet? Join us on March 13 for a board slate presentation, our annual awards to vital Lake Street businesses and community members, and to see guest speaker Gregory Stubbs. Date and Time: March 13, 11:00 a.m.”“1:00 p.m. Location: Safari Restaurant, 3010 4th Ave S Tickets: $15 in advance | $20 at the door | Register Here More Info: Visit lakestreetcouncil.org. 2012 Annual Award Winners:Â Shari Albers, Community Investment and Leadership Shari”'s research and photo identification for the Museum in the Streetsâ„¢: Lake Street project was invaluable. Without the volunteer hours she poured into this project, Lake Street Council would not be preparing for installation at this time. (more…)
Dorothy Cotton, Civil Rights Leader, refuses to “Pass her Torch” but gladly “Lit the Torches” of many
“God gave me my torch to carry and I”'m still carrying it. I”'m not passing it to anyone! But, I”'ll be glad to light a torch for others” Dorothy Cotton shared her a few of her personal experiences as a close ally of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the civil rights movement of the 60”'s but which began early in her own life as she endured racism as a child and increasingly became aware that it had to change and that she could help change it. Speaking eloquently from her heart, mind, and history she motivated and empowered listeners February 23 to realize their individual and collective capabilities at a Black History Month Celebration* sharing the Sabathani Community Center stage with Sounds of Blackness and scores of other neighbors and activists. She shared the lessons from the historic civil right movement of which she was an integral part -- through the “songs of the movement” and her powerful words, to motivate all citizens of the [...]
