Update to this story on Feb 5, 2012:
Here's a copy of the Aspen Art Museum letter that 'SandBox Nanny' just received in her mailbox. Lee's out skiing and has asked if we would post this copy up for him:
"aspenartmuseum
P 1970. 925.8050
F 1970.925.8054
590 North Mill Street. Aspen. Colorado 81611
aspenartmuseum.org
December 22, 2011
Mr. Lee Mulcahy
611 Pass Go
Aspen, CO 81611
VIA REGISTERED
MAlL
Dear Mr. Mulcahy,
Please accept this letter as formal and final notice that you are no longer
Museum property or at Aspen Art museum functions. This notice is due
to the fact that you have exhibited erratic, disrespectful, and threatening
behavior toward e avi r toward our patrons, staff and physical property.
AAM property includes, but is not limited to, our facility at 590 North Mill Street , as
well as the site of the new AAM at the corner of Spring and Hyman Streets.
AAM functions include, but are not limited to: Freestyle, ArtCrush, lectures, programs,
membership events, and workshops, regardless of where they are held.
Should we find you in violation of this request, we will notify the proper authorities and
prosecute you for trespassing.
Should you have any questions please contact the Museum's legal counsel Kent Christopher
Veio at (303) 534-3390.
Sincerely,
Paul Schorr
Co-President
John Phelan
Co-President
cc: Richard Pryor, Chief of Police, Aspen Police Department
Jo DiSalvo, Sheriff, Pitkin County
Arnold Mordikin, Chief Deputy District Attorney, Aspen
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Original post of Feb. 4, 2012:
(See one of the related stories that's out there in the blogosphere here)
(whisper...whisper...whisper...lol....wonder how long it will take Rick Carroll to realize he's being punked by not looking deep enough into Mulcahy's details before he writes a flamer...whisper...whisper.....oh, what tangled webs are woven when one is a reporter who just keeps waving red flags in front of really ticked off consumers...whisper...whisper...whisper....here's to the little guy...let freedom ring....whisper...whisper...whisper....)
'SandBox Nanny' to Lee Mulcahy:
"Now, Lee. avatars in commentary everywhere know how much fun you're having with the strategy you have chosen to handle the Art Museum case. But don't you think it's time to grant an interview to the press and reveal the formal ban letter you received from the museum? You know, that one that everybody but the press has seen that specifically states you cannot attend their functions, etc. etc. yet they took your $600 bucks plus as a member at the same time?
Seriously. It probably won't help Rick out at all but Chad Abraham over on the Aspen Daily is a nice guy and his coverage of the local area crime and justice beat is the best around. Even Chad is sounding a little confused today: "Lawsuit: Man's ban from future museum site unconstitutional"
'Nanny' is asking you to think about this. The Kaplan libel suit is the seriously concerning to Skico and the community at large suit and the Aspen Art Museum is also serious because they are way off base and out of line with any measure of common sense. But to keep these reporters running around in circles is is a little bit harsh, wouldn't you say?
For what it's worth, here's a suggestion.
Call a press phone conference and let them have at you. Ask whatever they want. One time shot only. Maybe invite Richie Cohen and a few others. Or, if you have your public stocks built yet and are ready to place yourself in them on the Hyman Mall; hold the press conference right before somebody like Richie locks your head down.
Just try to not toy with them for too long, OK? It's important to always at least try to place nice in the SandBox."
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