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magine preparing for a graduate thesis by shopping at Neiman Marcus or stuffing a dress full of rice. It's just another perk (or quirk) in being a student in the Master of Fine Arts program at the Lamar Dodd School of Art. After three years in the program, 17 degree candidates will showcase their works at an annual exit exhibition at the Georgia Museum of Art. … 0 Comments
GNARLS BARKLEYThe Odd Couple In 2005, Gnarls Barkley took us on a magical mystery tour through "St. Elsewhere" that pretty much drove us "Crazy" by its end. Now, Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo would like to save your soul, or seek out someone to save their own through song. … 0 Comments
'Run Fatboy Run'Comedy Rating: PG-13 Starring: Simon Pegg, Thandie Newton and Hank Azaria Directed by Ross from "Friends" (David Schwimmer) and co-written by that "I Love the '80s" comic Michael Ian Black, "Run Fatboy Run" is a small film with some unique comedic potential. … 0 Comments
THURSDAYMarch 27 Soul Libations II with Jaspects, Chantae Cann, Iyana Davis 40 Watt. 8 p.m. $7-$9. EOTO, Nautilus Georgia Theatre. 9 p.m. $10-$12. Joe Scudda Tasty World. 9 p.m. $5. Christopher's Liver Caledonia Lounge. 6 p.m. $2-$3. Lazer Wulf, Stygian Apothegm, Peregrine Caledonia Lounge. … 0 Comments
The soul and substance of "Soul Libations" is back with jazzy hip-hop performances and the enlightened euphoria of Atlanta talent. Last October, the first event of poetry, spoken word and live jazz was a huge success, with people piling into The Winery downtown. … 0 Comments
Some bands simply set out to give fans a good time for a night. While there's certainly no shame in that, the members of Athens-based classic rockers Lullwater believe that's stopping short of what music can do for people. "We do want people to have fun, we do want people to be entertained, but in the same sense, we want fans to connect to the music, and have it mean something to them," said frontman John Strickland. … 1 Comment
Unlike Smashing Pumpkins, Modern Skirts and many other bands' names, Collective Efforts' title can and should be taken completely on a literal level. The Atlanta-based hip-hop group began in 2002 after members of the disbanded Live on Arrival still wanted to make music, and the eclectic group is performing at the Georgia Theatre Saturday night. … 0 Comments
ChapelPersonality - 3 shots Service - 4 shots Drink Presentation - 3.5 shots Overall Bartending Skills - 3.5 shots Step into Chapel and you'll notice the high ceilings with the painting in the middle and the other gothic touches, such as winding stair railings and light fixtures covered in large, rusty railroad-sized nails. … 1 Comment
For all intents and purposes, "Drillbit Taylor" needs to be renamed "Superbad: The Early Years," as it plays like a watered down version of the high school buddy comedy released just months ago. It was inevitable - the first chink in the rightly canonized Judd Apatow ("The 40-Year-Old Virgin") comedic empire. … 0 Comments
Casa Mia is a popular tapas restaurant located downtown. They offer many different small dishes for either lunch or dinner. One of their tapas is Ceviche, which is a popular dish throughout Latin American countries. It is made differently everywhere and can be made with all kinds of fish and seafood. … 0 Comments
America may have been onto something with art rockers Animal Collective and its innovative and often misunderstood amalgamations of chant, cheer and changing tone. The quartet reigned supreme in 2007 with the electronic-blasted "Strawberry Jam" and Panda Bear's outstanding postmodern side project "Person Pitch. … 0 Comments
