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Uganda's "21-year" civil war has left many children without schools, forfeiting their chances of education. However, proceeds from tonight's Invisible Children Benefit Concert at The Melting Point will finance the rebuilding of damaged schoolhouses in Northern Uganda. … 0 Comments
In response to a culture fascinated with the idea of outer space, English artist David Bowie released the space-themed glam-rock album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars." … 3 Comments
Ever since "The Godfather" saga, audiences have had a storied love affair with mob bosses and crime families in cinema. "Eastern Promises," the recent People's Choice Award winner at the Toronto International Film Festival, is no exception to the rule. This tale of murder and drama teams director David Cronenberg with Viggo Mortensen for the first time since their pairing in 2005's "A History of Violence. … 0 Comments
Stateside, we've seen our share of Irish impresarios: Van Morrison, U2 and, most recently, Damien Rice. Riding Rice's singer-songwriter coattails into a territory all his own is 26-year-old Fionn Regan. He launches into the folk-rock lexicon with his debut album, "The End Of History. … 0 Comments
Kelly's on Baxter Street is conveniently located for freshmen living in the high-rise dorms and lacking cooking amenities. Kelly's cuisine tastes authentic and full of spice, with welcoming extra-sweet tea and cornbread to help cool things down. The jerk chicken is a signature dish, and the owner was kind enough to offer his recipe so readers could spice things up in their own kitchens. … 0 Comments
THURSDAYSeptember 27 Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Sleepy Horses, Sweet Dog Experience 40 Watt. 9 p.m. $10. Sovus Radio, 23 Jinx, Umbrella Tree Caledonia Lounge. 10 p.m. $5. Powers of Man Wild Wing Cafe. 9 p.m. Free. Corey Smith, Sam Thacker Classic Center Cachaça Farm 255. … 0 Comments
The 10 most played albums on 90.5 fm last week: 1. Animal Collective - Strawberry Jam (Domino) 2. Caribou - Andorra (Merge) 3. A Sunny Day In Glasgow - Tout New Age (Notenuf) 4. Little Wings - Soft Pow'r (Marriage-RAD) 5. Ulrich Schnauss - Goodbye (Domino) 6. … 0 Comments
Foo Fighters "Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace" Take one look at Foo Fighters' new album title, and you'll know exactly what it takes to make an upstanding rock and roll opus: echoes of the past, the silencing of critics, patience from fans and a level of grace unforeseen by the public. … 0 Comments
'The Kingdom' Rating: R Thriller Starring: Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Gardner and Chris Cooper A team of FBI counter-terrorism agents (led by Foxx) goes to Saudi Arabia to find the mastermind of a deadly terrorist attack. However, their secret mission is met with scorn by the locals, who want to hand out their own form of homemade justice to the terrorists. … 0 Comments
Contrary to popular belief, Daniel Maldonado Collins didn't name Pigpen Studios for the Grateful Dead's Ron "Pigpen" McKernan. Collins instead is referencing the famously filthy Peanuts character in an attempt to go against the grain. "Rehearsal spots are thought to be dirty, but this is like an oxymoron, because it really isn't," Collins said, referring to the cleanliness of Pigpen Studios. … 0 Comments
Adam Newman had an "Office Space" moment when he decided he had to leave Athens. "I was on my sixth hour of making sure paper didn't jam on the scanner [at work], so I was watching and straightening paper and it got to the point where I didn't want to do that anymore," said the 2005 University alumnus of his move to Brooklyn, N. … 0 Comments
Automatic for the People - The slogan for Weaver D.'s Fine Foods. It's one of the most well-known, non-football phrases associated with Athens. The fame is mostly thanks to Michael Stipe and the boys from R.E.M., who named their 1992 album after the sign. The actual restaurant is a small building down Broad Street. … 0 Comments
"Every Dawg" can have its own day with Corey Smith's homecoming to Athens this weekend, as the Classic City's own pride and joy ventures back into town for two shows at The Classic Center beginning tonight. Smith's latest album, "Hard Headed Fool," released Tuesday, will be the focus of the show. … 1 Comment
Who says you have to be a professionally trained artist to make remarkable art? Starting Saturday, visitors at the Georgia Museum of Art can view two new exhibitions that demonstrate how people from America's past and present used their natural talent and creativity to create truly original and useful works of art. … 0 Comments
The transition into autumn occasionally may make for a dreary and colorless landscape, but for Atlanta photographer Betty Edge, the flowers are always in bloom. After a career in marketing/advertising and a stint as a full-time mom, Edge found herself with more time on her hands as her children grew older. … 0 Comments
The time has come again to rock for a rad reason. Beginning this week, the University's Music Business Program is starting their annual series of shows in coalition with Nuci's Space. The first of four shows takes place tonight, featuring Mouser and Cinemechanica. … 0 Comments
