{"id":162658286,"date":"2026-08-19T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lazyandentitled.org\/?p=162658286"},"modified":"2026-08-18T15:37:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T20:37:26","slug":"ekphrasis-stuff-happening-august-2026-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lazyandentitled.org\/?p=162658286","title":{"rendered":"Ekphrasis: Stuff Happening August 2026 Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\u201cMaking music is like constructing a machine whose function is to dredge up emotions in performer and listener alike. Some people find this idea repulsive\u2026they would prefer to see music as an expression of emotion rather than a generator\u2026I\u2019m beginning to think of the artist as someone who is adept at making devices that tap into our shared psychological makeup\u2026\u201d – David Byrne, \u2018How Music Works\u2019<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Everyone hates AI flyers, but everyone loves live events. Right? Everyone I think is worth talking to feels that way. Well. Introverts are permitted. I am among you, introverts. Still worth it to go to some live events every now and again\u2014community is important. Going outside is important. I tell my child this. Well. Sorry to hijack an Ekphrasis with some self-promo, but I didn’t design any of these flyers and think all of this stuff is cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ON THE ROAD CONCERT SERIES AT RIVERS & ROADS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is tomorrow! Originally scheduled in July and postponed due to wildfire, Brendan and I are super stoked to be playing with Avery from Routine Fuss and Ester. We will play two songs off this record<\/a>, but I will not tell you which ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WORDS \/\/ FRIENDS<\/strong> HOSTED BY SARA MATSON<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Absolutely thrilled to be a part of this, and flattered that Sara asked! Obviously I am a big fan of Mckendy and Bridget, and am excited to hear Jotham and Madison. I might read a couple new poems, too. You can reserve a spot on the Zoom call here at this link<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RIVERS AND READS AT RIVERS AND ROADS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Not<\/em> a Lazy & Entitled reading, the caf\u00e9 was just nice enough to ask! Matthew and I have been Bluesky mutuals for a minute, and it’ll be nice to meet him and Donna. The last time I saw Adrian, we were kayaking\/paddleboarding on Lake Michigan together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SQUEEZE IN THOSE BEACH DAYS HOMIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Speaking of kayaking\/paddleboarding. Only so many more weeks where you can take pictures like this without freezing wind whipping through your soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BACK TO SCHOOL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Much love to teachers, educational assistants, SECAs, front office workers, administrators, cafeteria workers, the security guard at my kid’s school (can’t vouch for other security guards), and of course, students. Learning is fun. Go have fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sorry you got an email, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chris<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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