Let me first start off my saying: Happy Belated 420!
That being said, I hope everyone had the chance to swing by East City Park two weeks ago for the annual Hempfest.



Some of you are probably scoffing now because the word "hemp" conjures up pictures of strung out hippies, gyrating their hips to local bands around the city park stage. Some will imagine booths filled with paraphernalia and signs claiming that pipes and bongs are "For Tobacco Use Only." But, come on. We all know what Hempfest is about! It is a time for locals from The Cow to get together and petition for the legal use of marijuana. It's also a time for hippies and "tobacco" smoking. Mostly though, it's a great time to chill the fuck out, a welcomed opportunity as finals are upon us, and we are all looking for some kind of escape from the tedium of cramming.


Here is a little tidbit for all you Mikey's-Gyros-lovers: on 4/17 (Hempfest), Mikey's had their best grossing day ever! This is funny, because the day before had been their best grossing day. I left Hempfest at about 4pm and walked downtown to Mikey's with a few friends where my pal, Ren, who works there, informed us that they were already at their pinnacle by 4, but they planned on having live music and alcohol that night. I'm not exactly sure of the estimated income, but we can be sure that Mikey's is likely not going anywhere anytime soon. Score one for downtown Cowtain!

Upcoming event: Moscow Renaissance Fair
When: Tomorrow and Sunday
Where: East City Park
What: 37th Annual Renaissance Fair--A bitchin' good time! Tons of people coming together to sell and exchange homemade and handcrafted goods. This is an excellent time to grab something for Mom for Mother's Day! For those of you who have never been, I suggest you come with a full wallet, because you will be wanting something from every stand in the park! You will find all sorts of cool things here: facepainting, ceramics, metal-work, paintings, jewelry, rockclimbing, a maypole, soul food, live music, and lots of other people!
Hope to see you all there!
P.S. Bring your umbrella, it tends to rain...