Cosiness
Seen on College Ave. – a crocheted parking meter cosy
Keepin' it warm
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Arresting Performance Art
On May 14, 2009, performance artist Katherine Gwaltney was arrested in downtown Roanoke for the crime of (very intently) watching an unplugged television.
From the Richmond Times Dispatch:
The Virginia branch of the American Civil Liberties Union is offering to help a woman arrested during a public art performance in downtown Roanoke.
Katherine Gwaltney, 27, was one of about 60 people who sat in front of blank televisions in the city’s market district last week. She was arrested and charged with impeding foot traffic and obstruction of justice.
Virginia ACLU Executive Director Kent Willis says video of the incident appears to show she wasn’t blocking pedestrians.
Willis says the group is willing to argue Gwaltney’s free speech rights were violated, but hasn’t spoken directly with her yet.
Roanoke Police Chief Joe Gaskins says he stands by the officer who arrested Gwaltney.