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2 hrs ago | Contra Costa Times

Bay Area: Birthplace of musicals

On June 6, the pop-rock trio GrooveLily rolls out its world premiere musical "Wheelhouse" at TheatreWorks.

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Related Topix: San Francisco, CA, Musical Theater, Arts, Theater, Green Day, Punk, Drama Movies, Diner, Comedy Movies

7 hrs ago | The Green Head

Bonfi - Outdoor Storage Chair / Table / Cooler / Log

Instead of sitting around on a real log around your next bonfire, just use this cool new Quirky Bonfi .

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Tue May 29, 2012

Daily Star

Man or maus, Joel?

NEW mum Beyonce admits she felt 'a little nervous' making her live comeback in Atlantic City, USA, at the weekend.

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OregonLive.com

James Curleigh will be leaving Keen, but footwear brand will be staying in permanent home

James Curleigh begins his new position July 5 at Levi Strauss & Co. Here, he stands in the Keen manufacturing facility on Swan Island, perched next to the Keen-mobile. Keen chief executive James Curleigh will be leaving town for a new job in a month, but may have ensured that the footwear company he leaves behind will be a long-term Portland ... (more)

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Related Topix: Apparel, Levi Strauss, Watches

MTV

the week in pop: travis porter + more

Welcome to Buzzworthy's "The Week In Pop," where we round up new album releases, talk show musical guests and TV performances by your favorite pop stars and more .

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Disco, Donna Summer, MTV Movie Awards, Hop

The Post and Courier

Southeastern Beard & Moustache Championships

If you're like me and want to experience Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto but want to do so without breaking the bank, we're both in luck! Trever Webster is preparing for the opening of 'A Long Time Ago ...' at the City Gallery, where he and eight other Charleston contemporary artists... It's hard to believe, but it's again time for ... (more)

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Related Topix: Charleston, SC

Free Republic

The Man Behind Mitt Romney

People so often describe the man in charge of shaping Mitt Romney's image, message and campaign strategy as unconventional, quirky or offbeat that you might expect his former clients to do the same.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Mitt Romney, Pennsylvania, Entertainment, Drama, Television, George Bush

Mon May 28, 2012

BlatherWatch

Janine Turner : birther on the radio

HorsesAss.Org: the straight poop on WA politics & the press progressive brilliance from the guy who pointed out Tim Eyman's nascent horse's-assedness Talker's Magazine The quirky talk radio trade mag.

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Related Topix: Northern Exposure, Comedy, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Celebrities, Janine Turner, Emmy Awards, Blog News, Washington

E! Online

So You Think You Can Dance, True Blood, Aaron Sorkin and More: 10 Can't-Miss Summer Shows

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Related Topix: Vampire News, Entertainment, Awkward., Television, Wilfred, Ashley Rickards, Brett Davern

Sat May 26, 2012

DigitallyOBSESSED.com

PR :: A Bag of Hammers on Blu-ray & DVD Jun 19

Two law-breaking goofballs have to suddenly turn into responsible grownups in the hilarious and poignant story of larceny and living life on the edge.

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Related Topix: The Town, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Rebecca Hall, Knowing, Red Riding Hood

Fri May 25, 2012

KDVR

REVIEW: Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston

THE FILM: Who would have though Burt Reynolds would have such a profound impact on documentarians? In 1986, filmmaker Ross McElwee made an over two and a half hour documentary called SHERMAN'S MARCH, ostensibly about the effects of General Sherman's nearly apocalyptic march through the South during the Civil War.

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Related Topix: Crime Movies, Action Movies, Smokey and the Bandit, Comedy Movies, Celebrities, Burt Reynolds

TheCelebrityCafe

Film Friday: 'Beetlejuice' directed by Tim Burton

Based on Dark Shadows ' failure to light up the box office, it looks like America might finally have gotten tired of Tim Burton's schtick.

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Related Topix: Horror Movies, Dark Shadows, Comedy Movies, Thriller, Crime Movies, Family, Batman, Action Movies, Adventure, Edward Scissorhands, Drama Movies, Pee-wee's Big Adventure

Inside Bay Area

Review: 'In the Next Room' at San Jose's City Lights

CITY LIGHTS THEATER COMPANY Sarah Moser and Elissa Beth Stebbins star "In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play" at City Lights Theater Company.

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Sydney Morning Herald

The opposite sex: transgender children trapped in foreign body

That's my boy Tyler, who was born female and now lives as a boy, gets a haircut from his father at their home.

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Related Topix: Transgender, Washington Post, Publishing

The First Post

Moonrise Kingdom will be nirvana to Wes Anderson fans

What you need to know US director Wes Anderson is best known for his off-beat films including the Academy Award-nominated The Royal Tenenbaums , and Fantastic Mr Fox .

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Related Topix: Moonrise Kingdom, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Drama Movies, Comedy Movies, The Royal Tenenbaums, Movies, Entertainment, Frances McDormand

Thu May 24, 2012

Post and Courier

How Phillip Phillips won 'American Idol'

If you're like me and want to experience Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto but want to do so without breaking the bank, we're both in luck! Trever Webster is preparing for the opening of 'A Long Time Ago ...' at the City Gallery, where he and eight other Charleston contemporary artists... It's hard to believe, but it's again time for ... (more)

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Related Topix: Game Show, American Idol, Reality TV, Entertainment, Television, Westlake, LA

The Sun Online

Willow Smith dares to scare at New York film premiere for Men In Black 3

The young star's top featured a picture of screen baddie Freddy Krueger, of A Nightmare On Elm Street fame.

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Related Topix: Men in Black 3, Chelsea (New York, NY), New York, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Horror Movies, Thriller, Movies, Entertainment

Wed May 23, 2012

The Daily Star

How about a nice, sweet Swedish Punsch?

New York: Stockholm is an international city the array of bars and restaurants in Sweden's capital are testament to that, referencing Cuban daiquiris, Japanese sake cocktails and everything in between.

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Related Topix: Sake, Drink, Rum, Liquor, Recipes

The Post and Courier

'Men in Black 3' wasn't an easy sequel to make

If you're like me and want to experience Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto but want to do so without breaking the bank, we're both in luck! Trever Webster is preparing for the opening of 'A Long Time Ago ...' at the City Gallery, where he and eight other Charleston contemporary artists... It's hard to believe, but it's again time for ... (more)

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Related Topix: Men in Black 3, Tropic Thunder, Jack Black, Celebrities, Black Entertainment, Will Smith, Hip-Hop

The Post and Courier

CD reviews: fIREHOSE, Willie Nelson, Paul Mark & The Van Dorens

If you're like me and want to experience Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto but want to do so without breaking the bank, we're both in luck! Trever Webster is preparing for the opening of 'A Long Time Ago ...' at the City Gallery, where he and eight other Charleston contemporary artists... It's hard to believe, but it's again time for ... (more)

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Related Topix: Willie Nelson, Country, Pop/Rock, Firehose, Punk, Minutemen, Ohio State University

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