The Skinny 7.08.09 through 7.14.09
Howdy friends of the Pancake:
Hmmm…should I mention the deluge of rain we’ve been experiencing thus far this summer?…16 out 0f 30 days in June…nah…better to focus on something positive:
Did you know that yesterday at 12:34 and 56 seconds, the official time was 123456789?
Now that’s newsworthy!
“When all the world is grey, at least you can eat your colors” Anonymous
This week’s food specials at the Skinny Pancake(s):
Stuffed Crepe Leaves (Burlington): a spin on the traditional Greek dish “Golabki”. Three Tightly Wrapped “Crepe Leaves” with Lean Ground Lamb, Rice, Scallions, Crushed Tomatoes, and Mint, Tied Together with a Ramekin of Plain Yogurt Seasoned with Lemon Juice and Salt…$9.25.
The Simple Summer Crepe (Montpelier): Heirloom Tomatoes, fresh basil leaves from Main Street Market Garden, and Maple Brook Farm fresh mozzarella. Simple, local, yum. $8.25
Seen here is an image of traditional “Golabki.” Given that this crepe creation is the brainchild of Kitchen Manager of Polish decent, Trent Kominoski…and Trent is the womb-child of his mother…we briefly considered calling this dish “Trent Kominoski’s Mother II.” But last week’s special “Trent Kominoski’s Mother Crepe” won the “awkward name of the year award” by staff and patrons alike, so we opted for a punnier description…
If I would I could, if I can I will:
The 15th Annual Solarfest on Forget-Me-Not Farm in Tinmouth, VT.
July 10th-12th (THIS WEEKEND!!!)
Solarfest is a unique festival. With its blend of live music, vendors & exhibitors, it is one part summer music festival, one part exposition.
Organizers write: “Join us for three days of world-class musicians, dancers and performance artists, a stellar line-up of speakers, and over 90 workshops on renewable energy and sustainability topics. All for the price of a weekend festival ticket! You won’t want to miss this year’s SolarFest! Gates open at Noon on Friday and at 8:00am on Saturday and Sunday.”
For more information, visit www.solarfest.org/
And now, the moment that has surely kept you checking “The Skinny” each week:
Announcing the winner of June’s Drop-N-Draw Competition:
Ryan Cathrall of Rufus Design
Ryan, you’ve just won a $20 gift certificate to the Skinny Pancake, so come on down!!!!!
About Rufus Design: “Do you dress identically as your neighbors do? Of course not! So why would you want to look the same as the guy or girl standing next to you in the lift line? This is where RUFUSDESIGN comes in…
Whether a small helmet decal, full frame custom kit, vehicle decal, or window display, RUFUSDESIGN is committed to making sure a bold statement is presented to your fans, customers, sponsors, or anyone who happens to look your way. Decals are the perfect bit of customization that makes your bike, helmet, car, or business logo stand out amongst the crowd.”
For more information, visit Ryan at www.rufusphoto.com
This week’s music at the Skinny Pancake:
Thursday, 07.09.09
Meghan Callahan (Folk Rock/Blues/Acoustic)
***$5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/megancallahanmusic
Originating from Buffalo New York, Megan just finished up an international music tour for the debut of her independently produced album “Megan Callahan-Since the Fire.” Her original roots are in folk and folk rock, but in recent years jazz and blues have found their way into the mix and she is excited to explore more electro-acoustic possibilities and multi-medium collaboration.
Megan is currently in Vermont working with the Lost Nation Theater in Montpelier and joins the Skinny Pancake in Burlington Thursday July 9th 9-11p.m. for a solo acoustic performance.
Friday, 07.10.09
Ten Dollar Pony (Original Folk, Pop, Blues)
***$5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/tendollarpony
Lake Tahoe area folk-rock duo Ten Dollar Pony will be appearing this Friday, July 10th. Based in a “vocal-centric” aesthetic, their lively blend of original and cover tunes encompasses many styles; folk, pop, blues, and country rock to name a few. Whether delivering intimate and heart wrenching ballads with warm harmonies, or raucous blues, their music ranges from sweet to wryly observant, to perversely funny, all served up with intelligence and wit. They have spent a lot of time on stage together over the last 8 years, and it shows.
Give a listen www.myspace.com/tendollarpony and catch them in their exclusive Burlington Vermont performance at the Skinny Pancake.
Saturday, 07.11.09
The Smittens (indi/pop)
***$5 suggested donation
http://www.myspace.com/thesmittens
The Skinny Pancake is honored to welcome these Kings of Twee-Pop back to the SP. Unlike any other act out there, the Smittens are very well-loved here in Burlington. We’ve got our fingers crossed that this gig will take place outside on our patio as the Smittens are sure to bring a full house!
About the band: The Smittens are a five-piece indiepop band from Burlington, Vermont and like to think of themselves as a DIY twee pop explosion. Dana Kaplan, Colin Clary, David Zacharis, Holly Chagnon, and Max Andrucki, with help from the talented Emily Hilliard, switch up instruments, song-writing, and singing to create brilliantly lyrical and hyper-catchy pop songs of all colors, shapes and sizes. Formed on a whim at a party in 2002 by a group of popkids who wanted to make for their friends the kind of music they love, the Smittens have emerged as one of the country’s best-loved underground indiepop quintets, with headlining slots in the past year at the New England, New York, Toledo, and Athens Popfests. The bands third album The Coolest Thing About Love, mixed by Eric Masunaga, is out now, on Athens, Georgia’s indie institution Happy Happy Birthday To Me. The critically acclaimed ‘Gentlefication Now!’ and ‘A Little Revolution’ are both now available through Happy Happy Birthday to Me so click here to order or you can download the album from the links below:
DownLoad ‘A Little Revolution’ from ITunes
DownLoad ‘Gentlefication Now!’ from Emusic
In the pipeline…
Wednesday, 07.15.09
That Toga Band (Electroacoustic / Jazz / Rock)
SUNSET SET…7 pm start time
***$5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/thattogaband
Thursday, 07.16.09
Tiffany Pfeiffer & the Discarnate Band (lounge/soul)
***$5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/thediscarnateband
Friday, 07.17.09
Jeremy Harple (singer/songwriter)
***$5 suggested donation
www.jeremyharple.com
Saturday, 07.18.09
Aniemeke Quinn (swinging folk)
***$5 suggested donation
www.anamieke.com