
Two days ago, the sun erupted in a frenzy of activity and launched a couple of solar flares straight towards the earth. They should be arriving any moment, so keep your eye on the northern sky – it’s possible we may be able to see auroras tonight.


Two days ago, the sun erupted in a frenzy of activity and launched a couple of solar flares straight towards the earth. They should be arriving any moment, so keep your eye on the northern sky – it’s possible we may be able to see auroras tonight.

Hey, where's our names?
Music writer extraordinaire Greg Haymes, musician/programmer Sara Ayers and phonics-boggling photographer Andrzej Pilarczyk—the team behind Nippertown—deliver quick hits of local arts and music news, tips and criticism on an often hourly basis. They’re neck-deep in the scene, and report about it with savvy enthusiasm and just enough snark to keep it amusing.
– Metroland’s Best of the Capital Region 2010
Update:
Sorry, my ego swept me away. We’d also like to thank our generous and insightful writers and photographers who regularly contribute to the burgeoning community/clusterf*ck that is Nippertown:
Matt Mac Haffie, Bryan Thomas, Martin Benjamin, Charles H. Haymes, Rick Bedrosian, Bowtie, Michael Hotter, Michael Hochanadel, J Hunter, Jason Lehr, Sebastien B., Joe Deuel, Joe Putrock, Jon Flanders, Bokonon, Tim Livingston, Bill Dhalle, Michael Eck, Andy Gregory and everyone who has sent us photos, reviews, artwork, stories, news tips, comments and words of encouragement.
And extra, extra special thanks to our advertisers who help keep the staff in dog biscuits.


Who doesn't like the smell of a wet dog?


It’s a double whammy for photo contributor TL Stone today. Above: a photo he took at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville last week.

Turn down that marching band music, please.
What are you doing this weekend? Got a great idea? Drop us a note below.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by and chatted this week. Have yourself a great holiday weekend.

No, I didn't eat this pillow. I found it like this.
Don’t forget about the Washington Park Lakehouse and Marketplace Gallery benefits for Tess’ Lark Tavern.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by; you made this (our first year anniversary) the Best. Week. Ever. here at Nippertown. See ya Monday.