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It's no secret that Athens is rich in culture and history. Vibrant nighttime excursions, calm strolls through scenic gardens, musical performances by fresh local bands and an eclectic history all can be found in Georgia's small but populous county. Athens gets a little crowded at times, but there are plenty of unique oddities that saturate our community. … 0 Comments
New York City, 1994: It is a time when pagers, not cell phones, are the tools of the drug trade. Tupac and Biggie Smalls are alive, but Kurt Cobain has just died. Two people, however, are missing out on all of the excitement. Luke Shapiro, played by Nickelodeon star Josh Peck, is a socially uncomfortable teenage pot dealer. … 0 Comments
THE SWEAR Hotel Rooms and Heart Attacks Atlanta band The Swear is an emo band. Its debut LP, "Hotel Rooms and Heart Attacks," is an emo record. Though most self-important music connoisseurs would turn up their noses at such a description, emo does not always imply a bad thing. … 1 Comment
Born in Peru during a civil war, Immortal Technique immigrated to the projects of Harlem with his family in the early 1980s. However, upon arrival, he found himself in the middle of another war zone: life on the streets. Very political and politically incorrect, Immortal Technique considers himself the voice of all the people who are victims of "the government's lies and carnage," according to his Web site. … 0 Comments
'House Bunny'Rating: PG13 Aug. 22 Anna Faris, who was the ditzy blonde opposite Scarlett Johansson in "Lost in Translation," stars in "House Bunny." Portraying an ex-Playmate-gone-sorority house mother, Faris researched her role by spending time at Hugh Hefner's mansion and will be on the September cover of Playboy magazine. … 2 Comments
If you had a dime every time you heard someone described as "the greatest musician in rock 'n' roll" - you still wouldn't have as much money as they do. However, Leon Russell's resume might make you a believer. Even if you don't know who he is, you probably know his songs and worship the other guys he helped make famous. … 0 Comments
THURSDAYAdvanced Beekeeping. State Botanical Gardens of Georgia. 1 to 3 p.m. $14 for members, $16 for non-members. Pre-registration and completion of Beekeeping for Beginners required. Lefty Williams. Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. One-handed musician Lefty Williams will perform a solo acoustic set featuring tracks from upcoming album "Snake Oil. … 0 Comments
Each week, The Red & Black will survey a new demographic with a new theme. To kick things off the semester, we asked The Red & Black staff, "What gets you back into the mood for school?" "Baba O'Reilly" by The Who It always reminds me of football season. - Shannon Otto, Managing Editor "Every Dawg" by Corey Smith It makes me think of the great memories I have from cheering on the Dogs, and it gets me excited for the awesome times to come! - Kristen Coulter, Editor in Chief "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" by Dropkick Murphys I loved the Irish tone, and there's something about screaming the lyrics that makes even the crappiest day a bit better. … 0 Comments
Silver and gold may be used to make jewelry, but so can ordinary objects such as paper. "The Ring Shows: Then & Now and Putting the Band Back Together" opens Saturday at the Georgia Museum of Art and features an array of unique rings. The nearly 200 bands, on display by more than 130 artists, combine the present and past with some rings dating back to the 1970s. … 0 Comments
If you've grown weary of the routine Thursday night or just can't afford it anymore, how about a refreshing night of quality comedy? "Rock Comedy" will feature a couple faces you might recognize, and a couple that you may not. Brian Posehn, a Comedy Central favorite, is the headliner. … 0 Comments
