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Social lows mirrored in horror genre

By Erin Crandell · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010

I am not generally a horror fan in the Steven King, “Revenge of the Body Snatchers,” vampire sense. Those topics just simply do not appeal to me as a reader. On the other hand, absurdist horror has me obsessed. It is something about the absolutely, ridiculously grotesque that sets absurdist humor apart from my usual aversion to the genre.

OPERA DIGS DEEP — The Washington National Opera Chorus performed a number of works at St. Ann’s Catholic Church as an effort to raise funds for the American Guild of Musical Artists Relief Fund, which helps members out financially should they need support.

Crowd empties pockets for arts

By Sarah Anne Hughes · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010

It may have been a cloudy Sunday afternoon, but inside St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Tenleytown, music patrons and performers came together to brighten the lives of artists in need.

BANK ON IT — The 32nd Sundance festival promises to feature this year’s most prominent idependent films, in the hopes that a few hot picks will find mainstream success. Top contenders from years past have hit it big, including favorites like Little Miss Sunshine, Napoleon Dynamite and Reservoir Dogs.

Portman, Banksy light up Sundance Film Festival

By Olivia Stitilis · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010

Though our attention may be momentarily devoted to discussing the recent Golden Globes or Screen Actors Guild awards, making predictions for next week’s season premiere of “Lost” or still mourning Conan O’Brien’s departure, let’s not forget what’s happening right now across the country in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah.

BOOK COVERS — Curators at the Folger Shakespeare Library have been working hard to gather an impressive collection of extra-illustrated Shakespeare works. The extra-illustration process results in printed words covered in other forms of art to create a multi-faceted story.
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Grangerism redraws Shakespeare pages

By Shailyn Tavella | January 27

There has always been a close relationship between artists and audiences. Art reflects the audience’s emotions and reactions. The Folger Shakespeare Library analyzes this relationship further in its new exhibit, “Extending the Book: The Art of Extra-Illustration.”

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This column is not about hipster culture

By Katrina Casino | January 27

The first rule of Hipster Club is don’t talk about Hipster Club. Everyone knows how it goes: upon accusations of hipsterdom, any true hipster will put the brakes on his or her fixed-gear bike, look down through his or her perscriptionless plastic frame glasses and twirl his (or her?) ironic mustache ...

SOLID GOLD — Formerly of The Hush Sound, Greta Salpeter has gathered her most talented musician friends from groups such as This Is Me Smiling to create Gold Motel. The band have a vintage, yet refreshing and original sound that emulates what one would hear while listening to a 1960s radio station.
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With sample of bands, ‘Motel’ bring back ‘60s

By Maggie Hollander | January 27

Greta Salpeter wants to take the angst out of popular music. This prompts the question, what will people listen to now? Her answer: Gold Motel. Salpeter, singer and keyboardist for the indie pop/rock band The Hush Sound and daughter of an AU grad, is ready to take the world of music by storm with her ...

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‘Rock’ shows soft side in ‘The Tooth Fairy’

By Hilary Leister | January 24

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson makes his latest Hollywood appearance as a rather macho mythical creature in “The Tooth Fairy.” Despite its lack of Oscar appeal, the movie brings some witty moments that make the viewing experience more worthwhile. Scene writer Hilary Leister gives it a C+.

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Bethesda opens to frugal diners

By Olivia Stitilis | January 24

After spending a month or so away from school and re-acclimating ourselves with home cooking, we blissfully forget the long lines and lack of diversity at TDR. Yet we are now two weeks into the new semester and once again back to campus food reality. Even if your excitement for yet another trip to Chipotle ...

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Ansari loses ‘intimacy’ with retreaded material

By Michael W. Richardson | January 24

Aziz Ansari "Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening" (Comedy Central Records) GRADE: B Sounds like: an overly-caffeinated pop culture snark-fest. Aziz Ansari has seen his stock rise dramatically in the comedy world over the last few years. After starting as an intern at the Onion, his sketch comedy ...

SOCIAL PROVIDENCE — After finishing their third full-length album entitled “Who Are You Now” this past year, This Providence are picking up steam. Two of the singles off the album have frequented MTV and they band are currently on tour with Motion City Soundtrack. The tour stops in Towson, Md. on Feb. 1.
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Providence won’t sell out for success

By Maggie Hollander | January 24

Up-and-coming band This Providence had a good year in 2009. They released their third full-length album, “Who Are You Now,” and their single, “Letdown,” got decent radio play and significant notice from MTV, as did “Keeping On Without You.” They even got to play at Seattle radio station ...

FUN. TIMES — fun. will be displaying their individual brand of pop at the 9:30 club next month.
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‘Format’ singer brings ‘fun.’ to District venues

By Maggie Hollander | January 24

With a name that makes automatic spelling and grammar fixes an unwelcome burden, fun. are simply as their name describes: fun, period. The band formed just a couple years ago when frontman Nate Ruess’s band, The Format, broke up. He joined forces with Jack Antonoff (formally of Steel Train) and Andrew ...

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Conan O'Brien makes classy exit

January 24

This season, television shows were chock full of drama and new beginnings. Whether you are a longtime fan gearing up for the new season of “Lost,” a late-night aficionado clinging to the last remaining episode of “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” or a college kid glued to the television ...

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Helping Haiti

By Olivia Stitilis | January 20

Since the Jan. 12 earthquake ravaged Haiti, D.C. restaurants, venues and artists have shown significant support for the nation. From benefit concerts to nightlife promotions, the arts have demonstrated a distinctive fundraising capability. If you would rather support Haiti without leaving your seat, purchase Bobby Moon’s new single on iTunes; the proceeds will go to the Pan American Development Foundation.

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Third time’s a charm for Jack's Mannequin

By Katrina Casino | January 20

Andrew McMahon has the power to be in several places at once. Simultaneously a pop-punk piano man, an inspirational leukemia survivor and the object of many 14-year-old girls’ desires, McMahon is taking his show on the road again before settling down to record his third studio album for his solo project, Jack’s Mannequin.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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