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MOVIES
Back in Las Vegas following its CineVegas showcase in June, this quirky black comedy (based on a novel by "Fight Club" author Chuck Palahniuk) focuses on a sex-addicted con artist (Sam Rockwell) who finances the care of his deranged mother (Anjelica Huston) by pretending to choke to death -- and playing on the sympathies of his rescuers.
Las Vegas Review-Journal |
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Astronauts and musical stars inspire students
Four men known for their successful careers tell D.C. students the way to succeed is through education.
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Classics at Pheasant Run
ST. CHARLES -- Noble Fool Theatricals will present "Some Enchanted Evening, The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein" through Nov. 1 in the main theater at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St.
Lake County News-Sun |
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Armstrong visits wounded soldiers
Cyclist Lance Armstrong relaxes at the Palazzo. Singer, composer Barry Manilow unveils his new show tonight at the Las Vegas Hilton. Comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres will join the Comedy Festival lineup.
Las Vegas Review-Journal |
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Let the spirit soar
The heavens were rocking Sept. 20 at Town Center in Bolingbrook, as Christian music groups from around the area hit the stage to sing songs of praise.
The Bolingbrook Sun |
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Growing: All the Way
Firing on all cylinders, Growing continue to produce dynamic post-rock, here more prominently emphasizing stomping melody and kinetic rhythm. read more
Pitchfork |
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LV helps pump up Mr. Olympia
Not everybody is suffering the housing market blues. Las Vegas' No. 1 tough guy -- indeed the No. 1 bodybuilder in the world -- has earned a pretty penny with investments here in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Review-Journal |
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Muxtape postmortem: what really happened
There were a lot of questions around the shutdown of Muxtape back in August. The cryptic message left on the site seemed to suggest that it would be back in a matter of days, but as the days passed, it seemed increasingly likely that it was gone forever. As users shifted to other sites, it was clear that the RIAA's big clunking fist had shut down the popular music sharing service for good.
Tech Digest via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News |
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Nostalgic weekend in Green Lake
GREEN LAKE For the 20th consecutive year, the Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce this weekend will hold its annual rite of fall Golden Days Harvest Festival.
The Oshkosh Northwestern |
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Yeh World Humara Hai'
Mumbai, September 25, 2008: Powered by young India, the nation's favourite music reality show – Indian Idol Season 4 hits the bulls eye with block-buster opening numbers 4.1 TVRs (3.9 for Friday and 4.2 for Saturday episode) – the best opening of this year in its genre and catapults Sony Entertainment Television to the #1 position in prime time on weekends.
New Kerala |
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Trombone musician to bring New Orleans sound to PSU
What: Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue When: 8 p.m. Sunday Where: The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave.
Penn State Collegian |
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Why film fans can feel festive
It may not seem like there's all that much to celebrate right now, but isn't that exactly why you need a quick escape? No matter what your interests, there's a film festival out there ready to provide some distraction.
New York Daily News |
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Award-winning country singer to perform
A local band, the Andy Tolins Trio, will open for Patty Loveless, who will perform a mix of new songs and classics, tonight. What: Patty Loveless and Andy Tolins Trio When: 8 tonight Where: The State Theatre, 130 W. College Ave.
Penn State Collegian |
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It's 'Magic' at the Warner
After rumors started flying that she'd joined the circus, the choreographer for "Magic Tree House: The Musical" admitted the tall tale was partially true.
Republican-American |
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Jazz sounds labeled with diversity at Delmark bash
Like many musicians who have been lucky enough to join the roster at Chicago's fabled Delmark Records, blues guitarist Dave Specter started working for label founder Bob Koester in a nonmusical capacity.
Chicago Sun-Times |
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Chabad holds inaugural Jewish Life Festival
Julie Frisch (freshman-nursing) explains how do decorate a yamaka to Iliya Udler (senior-biology), while Megan Carbine (freshman- energy, business, finance) works on her own.
Penn State Collegian |
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Rocktoberfest coming Oct. 4
There are Octoberfests and Harvest fests that celebrate the end of summer.
Tri-City Herald |
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Camerata Musica season takes stage Sept. 27 in Richland
Camerata Musica is a small organization that brings a large number of high-caliber musicians to Tri-City music lovers.
Tri-City Herald |
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What a difference a home makes
The Nevada School of the Arts has sent talented students into the world, built a nurturing community, taught musicians who didn’t have money and forged lifelong relationships.
Las Vegas Sun |
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The soundtrack of our lives
Think of "Turn of the Century, the world-premiere musical opening Monday at the Goodman Theatre, as a jukebox musical with a giant, time-warping twist -- a show driven by songs penned as far back as piano-roll days and as recently (almost) as the arrival of iTunes technology.
Chicago Sun-Times |
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Museum makes Day of Music a duet with CSO
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Art Institute of Chicago have been cordial neighbors since 1904, when the symphony moved into its Daniel Burnham-designed new home across the street from the museum, which opened at Michigan Avenue and Adams in 1893.
Chicago Sun-Times |
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Schedule of nominated films
The following is a preliminary, chronological schedule of the 27 films nominated for awards at the Naperville Independent Film Festival. Tickets are $7. Films are shown at Comedy Shrine, 22 E. Chicago Ave., unless otherwise noted. For a complete, final schedule of all 107 pictures being shown, visit naperfilm.org.
The Beacon News |
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RIFFS: Alexander plays Ellington Fest
During his four-day gig at Georgetown's Blues Alley, pianist Monty Alexander is certain to offer up songs from his latest release, "The Good Life," a 12-track CD celebrating the songs of vocal icon Tony Bennett.
The Washington Times |
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Rapper Rhymes awaits gig ruling
US rap star Busta Rhymes is waiting to find out whether he can stay in the UK to play at a concert in London later.
BBC News |
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Band promotes album at 40 Watt
Regionally based groups, such as Galactic and the Avett Brothers, can frequent Athens at least once a year, but for bands from across the Atlantic, it's a far less common occurrence. Such is the case for England's experimental rock outfit Stereolab - Saturday night's show at the 40 Watt Club marks its first Athens appearance of the new millennium.
The Red and Black |
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