N.I.C.E. leader Paula Asmus emails tonight that a few "key players" will vote after tomorrow night's City Council hearing. Earlier today, she emailed supporters asking them to lobby the Council. A yes vote by the city is crucial for N.I.C.E.

Has she rethought her Friday morning analysis? Perhaps her heroic efforts have brought the patient back to life.

While we're awaiting the outcome, I'll look into Walter Connolly's comment this evening --something about a letter from supporter Tom Butt to opponent Bob Goshay of Masquers Playhouse.

Do you suppose these two items are connected?