Though Mass folks might be content with our laws regarding gay marriage, the leftover dischord among supporters and opponents in California Prop 8 has reached the courts.

Joel Brown reports that on Friday, ART will sell $25 tickets for early performances of its current season shows.

Karen Wise reports on e-mail she got from an associate casting producer at ABC's "Wife Swap," which apparently wants to swap a foodie like her with, oh, some Velveeta-stained Pringles eater.

The Boston Radio list reports that WROR afternoon guy Paul Perry is now ex-WROR afternoon guy Paul Perry.

Where have all of the old-fashioned town bands gone? Today, most of them seem to be dead. Years ago, almost every town had its own volunteer band; there were also fantastic professional bands touring the country (Gilmore, Sousa, Pryor, Clarke, etc.), and therefore, all kinds of music were made available to the public for free -- by town bands. Now, a player has to travel to join one, because there aren't any in his/her home town any more.

The New England Journal of Aesthetic Research is seeking nominations for "the best art made here and exhibits organized here in 2008."

Actually, any art or exhibit in all of New England is eligible, except for Connecticut, because it has too many New Yorkers.

Rule 34 proves itself yet again: Brian Kane reports the existence of fan-written porn involving our very own Revolutionary teen hero.

January 6, 2009: Singing for Our World

How have social justice themes made their way into Jewish music? With Cantor Rosalie Toubes of Temple Sinai as our guide, we will look at how composers use text and music to share their message. A not-to-be-missed evening with one of Boston’s most talented cantors!

Details:
Tuesday, January 6, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Temple Sinai, 50 Sewall Avenue, Brookline, MA, 02446

RSVP by Wednesday, January 5 to Elyssa at or 617-524-9227.

An established community concert band, founded in 1932, is looking for additional players. If you're a current player, come sit in. If you're a musician who played a concert band instrument,and would like to be playing on a regular basis, please give us a look.

Our pages are located at:

http://rockportlegionband.wordpress.com

The Amaryllis Chamber Ensemble at 3 p.m. is not to be, FirstNight tweets.