While I don’t like getting this soap box dirty with unrelated posts, I want to do some quick hype work for Lumpen’s next issue since I like the magazine and I’ll have some writing in it and more upcoming as more issues come. The magazine, which has run for longer than any independent culture rag has any business surviving, is getting a big face-lift this month with expanded coverage in many areas and a new look from new designers. All good things if you like paper and ink.

While some design issues have pushed the release back past its target, well, hell, the release party is still on and I’ll be there supporting the thing whether or not the thing is there. Also Barry Sanders’ exhibition Tales From the Bubble will be up for viewing and there will be a few bands to see if you’re into that sort of thing. The event starts tonight, Saturday October 3rd, at 8:00 PM @ the Co Prosperity Sphere in Bridgeport, 21 S Morgan St.