What went on earlier tonight was a very nice party over at the Village Shopping Center in a little sandwhich shop. There were snacks, prizes and lots of interesting folks. I got to talk to Doug about pumping up this conference and some other interesting folks. Dene was there talking up her Barter Exchange. There were many talented artists and writers. And a pair of photographers. And a lady who was born on the first day of Spring who works in the UT math department. Nice going Doug.

Sharon Jones, Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief of Mike's Feedback Magazine, Joins Forces, with Capitol City A&E Magazine! Capitol City Arts & Entertainment Magazine is proud to announce the addition of Sharon Jones, the Co-founder & Editor-in-Chief of Mike's Feedback Magazine to our growing staff. Soon after the painful decision was made to discontinue publication of the popular Austin music magazine Mike's Feedback, Capitol City Editor-in-Chief, Douglas E. La Rue recognized the unique opportunity this presented and persuaded Sharon to bring her style and expertise on board as the new Music City Editor.

You can reach Sharon at editor@mfeedback.com

Good move Doug. Will we see Sharon here in the music conference?

I'm working on getting her to host the music topics, just as soon as we get reorganized http://www.capitol-city.com

We got Mary's dedicated website set up. Sharon's next.

My name is Bruno Amado and I`m from Lisbon in Portugal. I skate for about 5 years, and my favorite manuvers are crooked grind, nollie flip, hard flip, switch flip 360� and nollie backside flip. I am presently discusting with the Representer of bizo shoes in Portugal my sponsorship. I`m a frequently reader of your magazine and I wonder why don`t you publishe nothing about what is happening in around Europe like in Portugal, like the championship and our skaters, because we have some good skaters, like R�mulo Pereira, Ricardo Fonseca, "Fran�a", Mileu, Ivo Carinhas, Nuno Afonso etc... My e-mail is nhedes@hotmail.com best regards

Good to see you were able to remove that extraneous address data at the head of your communiques... congrats on your impending marriage, hope you will be the best of friends for life and raise many wonderful little ones... Banning

Doug & Laura: Congratulations on your engagement! We are sooooooo happy for you both. Where do you plan to marry? Write back whenever you can, and let us know what's new. We're both fine. I'm doing the Austin Songwriter's Group monthly showcase this Wed. April 1st at Hang 'Em High at 8:30pm. Are you guys gonna be there? Hope to see you both soon. We both miss you! Love- Lisa & Carl

Hi there Doug, wanted to thank you for the great link to Butterfly Tree on your music page.You really hae a great magazine,I have lots of fun roaming around in here. If Laura Rojo has an email address there,would you pass on my address to her so we can keep in touch.I really am curious to see some photos she took of our first show. thanks for everything. Peace and Blessings, Dana Davis of Butterfly Tree

Congratulations! Lisa Tingle performs at ASG Showcase... We found out at the Austin Songwriter's showcase of 4/1/98 that Lisa Tingle and Carl Thiel are expecting their first child in September. Lisa looks great, and sounds great and seems to be doing better from the back injury she sustained when a drunk driver rear ended her truck last year. Both "parents to be" are very excited about the news, as are Lisa's parents. Lisa has been working in the studio on a new album she will be shopping around with record companies in the near future. For those record labels looking for talent, this is a great opportunity for you to sign an incredible vocalist. I was at the studios when they were recording a couple of the tracks, and the material she has been working on is top notch! Lisa will be appearing at Steamboat every Tuesday night for the next few weeks, opening for MC Overlord. If you want to treat yourself to some great music, go and check out Steamboat on Tuesday nights. (6th St.)

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