One could view this as a lull weekend, the downtime between the state fair and Oktoberfest. Fortunately for the fun-loving, that idea is completely wrongheaded.
'The Goonies' come to The Space (Salem Statesman Journal) 04 September 2008'The Goonies' come to The Space
Black Diamond Heavies Going Out On The Streets For A Living (antiMUSIC) 03 September 2008Southern punk-ass blues duo Black Diamond Heavies hit the road beginning September 9 in Kansas City.
RECENT ITEMS» (Filter Magazine) 26 August 2008The death of Natasha Shneider to cancer came as a shock to many Queens of the Stone Age fans. She was a memorable figure in the band–not only for being the first female figure in the band’s lineup–but also for her unique stage presence and distinctive sound.
Drinking and the young (The Gleaner) 25 August 2008Opinion: Some university presidents want to lower drinking age. Not in Indiana.
the beer here (The Oregonian) 22 August 2008GREAT AMERICAN DISTILLERS FESTIVAL -- The fourth-annual gathering has been going on all week and culminates in the festival this weekend, which includes a mixology competition, spirits seminars, the "Live Wire" radio show and a guest appearance by Bill Owens, author and president of the American Distilling Institute.
Forecast for fall: lots of new fiction (Contra Costa Times) 24 August 2008An update on those witches from Eastwick leads the list
Five Live: Get Out (The Oregonian) 22 August 20081. Bug Fest Discovery stations at Tualatin Hills Nature Park offer a close-up look at bugs, plus hands-on crafts and games. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Tualatin Hills Nature Park Interpretive Center, 15655 S.W. Millikan Way, Beaverton; $2; 503-629-6350
Civilization Colonization Updated Hands-On [PC] (GameSpot) 19 August 2008Welcome to one of the most challenging Civilization games to date. Viva la Revolution.
Rancid Wreak Havoc in NYC (Spin) 18 August 2008East bay punk pioneers Rancid charged through their penultimate gig in a five-night stand at New York City's Irving Plaza Saturday, August 16 with a blistering and motivated wallop. Despite a two-year gap between NYC appearances and a ghastly five since their ho-hum 2003 full-length, Indestructible , the elder statesmen of contemporary punk sold-out their residency with ease and provided ...