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Reep to perform two comedy shows
The Comedy Zone presents two shows with Jon Reep on Thurs., Aug. 28. at McGlohon Theatre. $25. 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. McGlohon Theatre, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org. Watch one of his past performances in N.Y., below. Bookmark It
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Is New Orleans ready 3 years later?
With Tropical Storm Gustav leaving Haiti Wednesday after killing16 there, and heading for the Gulf of Mexico, many people are worried that it could hit New Orleans, a city that is still staggering from the most infamous hurricane ever, Katrina. With the criticism of his predecessor Kathleen Blanco's late response probably still fresh in his [...]
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DNC pics Part 3
We've got more photos from the Democratic National Convention, as captured by Creative Loafing photographer Joeff Davis. Lookee, lookee:
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News Roundup 8/27/08
Dalai Lama cancels world trip:
The Dalai Lama is suffering from exhaustion and has canceled his international travel for the next three weeks. His trips to Mexico and the Dominican Republic have been put on hold for now. "His holiness the Dalai Lama has been experiencing some discomfort in the past couple of days," a statement [...]
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Today's Menu (8/27/2008)
Lucinda Black Bear This N.Y.C. act cites Sparklehorse and Elliot Smith as influences, and while Christian Gibbs' songs don't attain those lofty heights, they do fit the general mold: haunting minor-key melodies, lush arrangements where texture is king, and romantic narratives with a down-the-rabbit-hole bent. Cello and violin accents highlight last year's 'Capo My Heart' [...]
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Dr. Dre's son dead
Rapper Dr. Dre's 20-year-old son, Andre Young Jr. was found dead in his California home on Sat., Aug. 23. Apparently he arrived home around 5:30 a.m. and was found dead by his mother at 10 a.m. The cause of death is still being determined, but foul play is not likely.
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The next batch of "Homebrew"
A CD release party will be held on Sept. 4 at Double Door at Lake Norman for the next edition of the Homebrew CD.
"Creative Loafing Presents Jeff Hahne's Homebrew, Summer Stash 2008'' features 12 local, independent bands. (We'll announce the bands on the CD this week!) The CD will be available for free at [...]
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Plaza Midwood TV
Local real estate company Savvy & Co. Real Estate has been filming videos about Charlotte neighborhoods for a few months now and putting them on YouTube. The videos were obviously created to help the company sell homes, but they offer pretty interesting snapshots about sections of town. Check out this one that was created about [...]
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Movie trailers for this week's film reviews
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
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Stars Wars: The Clone Wars
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Boring but beautiful
Singer/songwriter Nikki Jean (catch her singing the hook on rapper Lupe Fiasco's song "Hip Hop Saved My Life") posts really boring video blogs on a daily basis. Her newest one is about taking baths. Yawn, right? But, damn, she looks good. I'm in love! And she can sing, too.
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Great Gatsby Gala, 8/23/08
The 20th annual "roaring 20s" themed Great Gatsby Gala took place Saturday, August 23, at the Wachovia Atrium. All proceeds benefited the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Mid-Atlantic Chapter.
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Photos by Renaul Hill, Charlotte Vibe Photography staff
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SEC 75th anniversary alumni bash @ CANS, 8/22/08
CANS Bar & Canteen played host to a bunch of SEC alumni last Friday, Aug. 22. We're leading off with this particular photo because the guy is representing them Georgia Bulldogs, and I have to show love to my home state. Go dawgs!
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Dixie's Tavern, 8/18/08
Mondays used to be for recuperating after a long weekend of partying. Not anymore. Check out these photos from Dixie's Tavern last night.
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Photos by Tricia Gillis
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More music for your a$$
This week, we bring you even more music for your bootay.Check out tracks by Janita (www.myspace.com/janitaartist), Julie Dexter (www.myspace.com/ketchavibe) and Days Ahead (www.myspace.com/daysaheadmusic).
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More music for your a$$
This week, we bring you even more music for your bootay.Check out tracks by Janita (www.myspace.com/janitaartist), Julie Dexter (www.myspace.com/ketchavibe) and Days Ahead (www.myspace.com/daysaheadmusic).
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Celebrate Release
It is fantastic to see Ingrid Betancourt free. She was the Green Party candidate running for president of Colombia against Alvaro Uribe in 2002 when she was kidnapped by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) just days after appealing to the FARC to stop its campaign of kidnapping. She was held hostage for more [...]
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This way to better media
"This way to better media," read the floor sign directing people through a skyway to the Minneapolis Convention Center. Thousands of people gathered there for the fourth National Conference for Media Reform, hosted by freepress.net. They came from all walks of life and all ages to address a central crisis in our society: our broken [...]
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Gay dilemma in the church - Don't ask, don't tell
Well its Fourth of July and Pride weekend in Atlanta and what better way to celebrate it than to discuss civil liberties. Sure, you're probably thinking the old addage of "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," but today the focus in on something a bit more specific - the right to worship and the [...]
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Gay dilemma in the church - Don't ask, don't tell
Well its Fourth of July and Pride weekend in Atlanta and what better way to celebrate it than to discuss civil liberties. Sure, you're probably thinking the old addage of "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," but today the focus in on something a bit more specific - the right to worship and the [...]
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