Finding Ulysses

Every year, as the Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance winds down, the YouTube representation of the event begins, with a wave of new uploads that lasts several weeks, well into the autumn. The first of these videos have now arrived, starting out with a touch of Zydeco.

I’m not saying that I know that Ranger the robot was actually en route to hear Donna the Buffalo, but it would provide some motivation for going the distance.

A video of the Alash Ensemble, demonstrating the traditional Tuvan art of throat singing, from the Grassroots Festival last month.

Grassroots bubbles, of one kind and another.

In the weeks to come, we can expect to see many videos of the Grassroots Festival uploaded to YouTube. What with being able to hear the music from miles away and then watching the concert videos online, I almost feel like I was there… almost. Until Monday, Grassrootsters will remain offline, unable to upload. So, [...]

You’re more likely to get up to date news at the Grassroots Twitter page, but you’ll get more in-depth insight at the blog.

Right across the street, at ShurSave, they sell compostable cups made by Fabri-Kal. I bought some just about a week ago for one of my son’s school projects.

August 21st is Music Night at the Trumansburg Fair.

Thanks to the Grassroots Festival and Felicia of the Atomic Lounge, Trumansburg now has its own summer alcoholic beverage: Trumansburg Lemonade. 1 ½ ounce Woodford Reserve bourbon ¾ ounce Cointreau ¾ ounce lemon juice 2 rounded tsp sugar club soda lemon wheel Fill a pint glass to top with ice. Add bourbon, Cointreau, lemon juice [...]

We’re already well above the national average at $3.75 per gallon of gasoline here in Trumansburg. 4.1 cents per gallon of gasoline to go until we’re paying four dollars per gallon.