JOHN BROWN’S BODY Energy remains the key word for this veteran reggae/rock outfit, fronted by dreadlocked vocalist Elliot Martin. Although the New York-based octet has been near the forefront of […]
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Sound & fury
The Carnivores’ music is like a rushing rock ‘n’ roll river, fed by the twin tributaries of sledgehammer punk and sweet, clever pop. Sometimes, rainy rivulets of poly–rhythmic tropicalia — […]
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MountainFilm: The great outdoors, on the screen
Every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colo., a collection of short films is screened for those interested in ecology, conservation, wildlife, beautiful landscapes and thrilling adventure – the great outdoors, […]
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Oscar preview: Five’ll get ya ten
It’s been over 65 years since the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences allowed more than five films to be nominated in the category of Best Picture. However, in […]
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Whatever Lula wants, Lula gets
If you’ve seen Avatar — and we’re guessing you probably have, since it’s the most successful movie in history — you’ve seen the sinuous, sensual movements of the extraterrestrial species […]
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What’s Next: Pink Ribbon Comedy Tour
“Laughter is the breast medicine.” If there’s ever been a better pun tying in standup comedy with breast cancer research, I’ve not heard it. The phrase is the calling card […]
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‘Just her and I doing our thizzle’
Ever since their song “Lick It” was included in the fourth season of Showtime’s The L Word, God–des and She have been lauded as the high priestesses of lesbian hip […]
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The Tannahill Weavers
TANNAHILL WEAVERS Named for Robert Tannahill — Scotland’s second best-known poet, after Robert Burns — this acoustic band is dedicated to preserving the traditional music of Scotland, quite similar in […]
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Between the lines
The greatest honor an author can receive is when their work not only reaches, touches and moves people, it flourishes over generations and continues to inspire long after the writer […]
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Journey by faith
The history of one of Savannah’s most important — and underrated — sites comes to life this Super Museum Sunday, with a free screening of a new documentary about the […]
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Easy on the wallet as well as the palate
Two tips if you’re looking for a wine bargain: 1. Go the aisle marked “France.” 2. Look on the label, maybe even the back label, for the phrase “Vin de […]
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Random bites: Tortuga’s Island Grill
Tortuga’s Island Grille This popular Thunderbolt breakfast and lunch restaurant is making changes. Breakfast is out –– except for Saturday and Sunday; lunch continues and dinner becomes a transforming experience […]