For the last week, I’ve pretty much only been listening to one album. Over and over. It’s an indie-folk record ““ it’s not out yet, and it’s nothing short of amazing. Read more...
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May 4, 9:00 pm
In the end, wimpy indie tops pop singles
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May 4, 9:00 pm
Screen scene
“Kontroll” Directed by Nimród Antal ThinkFilm Inc. A drunk woman, half-dressed, descends into the Budapest subway system, struggling to crack open a bottle of champagne. She pops the cap, takes a swig, and approaches the metro platform. Read more...
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May 4, 9:00 pm
Orchestra moves to its own beat
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra stands as one of the few full orchestras to perform chamber music the way it was traditionally conceived ““ without a conductor. But the lack of a visible conductor does not make it a “leader-less” orchestra, as many would believe. Read more...
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May 4, 9:00 pm
Viewers melt with fear in “˜Wax’
Whether you’re lured by the catchy tag line, “Slay. Prey. Display.” or by the even more eloquent promise to, “See Paris Die,” “House of Wax” is one film that doesn’t renege on its customer guarantee. Read more...
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May 4, 9:00 pm
dB Magazine’s Third-Annual Coachella Diary
INDIO “”mdash; The only thing better than cleaning up at Casino Morongo is blowing your winnings on junk food like a 5-year-old who just found a $20 bill. Read more...
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May 4, 9:00 pm
Worshipping false “˜Idols’
I’m normally not one to watch classic television. Growing up, I always hated when my favorite kids’ channel Nickelodeon transformed into Nick at Nite and old re-runs of “The Honeymooners” or “Bewitched” came on. Read more...
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May 4, 9:00 pm
A fishy twist on guacamole
Guacamole may be the ultimate traditional Mexican food. The name itself comes from the Aztec words “ahuacatl,” which means “avocado,” and “molli,” which means “sauce.” Avocado trees were brought to California from Mexico in the late 1800s. Read more...