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Courtney Love Inspires In Union Square
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Jen Carlson
Published Feb 2, 2010
Modified Feb 2, 2010
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Photo from last night via Ladygoogoogaga's Twitter
Last night Courtney Love (who may be West Village-bound soon) played at the SGI Culture Center in Union Square, an organization that celebrates the teachings and philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism. The event wasn't publicized, but a Yelp page says that it was free and included both a talk and a performance. One Twitterer reported back saying she "gave a very inspiring & spiritual talk; undoubtedly she has had an amazing journey." And later that night, that journey continued with an eBay shopping spree, which Love live-Twittered for the masses. She broadcasted her wants/needs/must-haves! Like an "agent provacatuer suitcase... petticoats and metalliclace." Maybe something was lost in translation from East to West, or maybe this little grasshopper is still learning.
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Jen Carlson is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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