music

if you've walked on Broadway recently, you already know because several different poster designs are in every window announcing the 11th annual Underground Music Showcase; not only is The UMS by far the biggest festival on Baker's edge, several of the musicians are Baker residents

venues from Moe's Original BBQ (530 Broadway) down to Spark Theatre (240 S. Broadway) will host 300+ performances over four days; panel discussions, a film festival, an art show and plenty of free people-watching, impromptu busking and perhaps a flash mob or two can be expected

if you know particular artists from Baker that will be playing, leave a comment (Baker troubadour Nathaniel Rateliff will be touring in Europe, but his backing band Fairchildren will play the UMS)

Fancy Tiger Clothing has moved one building south into a much larger storefront at 18 South Broadway, and will celebrate with a grand opening on 4 Feb. 2011, starting with their usual First Friday trunk show from 7 to 9 p.m. followed by DJ Andy Butler of Hercules and Love Affair

the 10th edition of The Underground Music Showcase arrives on Broadway 22 through 25 July with a packed schedule including 300 bands at 25 venues, trivia, burlesque and "a party like no other" (to quote the website); many Baker residents will be attending, some will be volunteering, and several will be performing

the galleries and studios at The Bolt Factory will host a building-wide open house on Friday, 7 May 2010 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• live music
• great food
• food-serving robots
• artwork
• photography
• paintings
• graphic design
• interactive web design
• tango dancing

www.theboltfactory.com