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· Noted poet and Guy Who Cut Off The Cop's Ear in Reservoir Dogs Michael Madsen signs his new book of poetry, The Complete Poetic Works of Michael Madsen, at Barnes & Noble at the Grove. Accept no partial collection of Madsen's tender wordplay.
· The Egyptian hosts a screening of Happy is Not Hard to Be. You think something like Broken Flowers is an "indie" film? Bah! They probably had trailers and craft service! The filmmakers will be on hand after the showing to discuss how much more hardcore they are than Jim Jarmusch.
· Music round-up: Go Betty Go at the Troubadour; Tim Easton at Spaceland; John Mayer gets a second night to siphon away area Tri-Delts at the House of Blues.