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Ask an old stoner if they know what 420 is, and you’ll probably get a slack-jawed stare in response. Although the three magic numbers are well known to today’s generation, hippies who toked up in the Sixties and had kids in the Seventies know nothing of the informal international celebration of mary jane, which will be happening in dorm rooms and cars with rolled-up windows today. So let us break it down for you. According to Snopes.com, the term’s origin is as murky as month-old bong water. But whether it can be traced back to some California kids who always got blitzed after school, or to Albert Hofmann’s first LSD trip, today holds significance to supporters of the good green. One of the biggest public 420 celebrations will be this weekend at Churchill’s. No smoking allowed, duh — but there will be 70 live bands rocking four stages. Hip-hop, indie rock, punk rock, and heavy metal will keep the joint jumpin’ all weekend long. Besides that, there’ll be local designers selling T-shirts, barbecue for your munchies, and chillaxed fun for everyone. “We’re gonna have the festival atmosphere, but not like in some field somewhere. No port-a-potties, no bread crumb trail if you get lost. All I need to say is Churchill’s. It’s everything that’s live,” says infamous event organizer Nastie.
Fri., April 20
