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MAXED OUT — The film adaptation of part of Tucker Max’s best-selling novel “I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell” is set to hit theaters Friday, Sept. 25. Matt Czuchry plays Max (right) while actors Jesse Bradford (middle) and Geoff Stults (left) play his friends Slingblade and Dan. Max has become famous for his sexually-explicit and hilarious stories of drinking and debauchery. He went on a nationwide tour to promote the film in various cities.

‘Beer’ serves fresh laughs to Max

By Brittany Horowitz · Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009

Most people are too afraid to share the ridiculous and embarrassing events that have happened during their lives. Tucker Max is certainly not one of those people, and now audiences across America can see his hilarious antics on the big screen.

LUCID DREAMS — GALA Hispanic Theatre’s latest production of “Lúcido,” directed by José Carrasquillo, presents the story of a young man named Lucas and his relationship with his dysfunctional family. Lucas finds himself losing his grip on life when he can no longer differentiate dreams from reality. The play will run through Oct. 11.

GALA plays on words

By Ali Goldstein · Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009

The cover art for “Lúcido,” the latest staging at GALA Hispanic Theatre, depicts a man hovering in the clouds in high heels, trying to tug his brain down from the sky with a rope like a deflated balloon.

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‘Trauma’ starts with big bang

By Allie Meyer · Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009

With all the medical dramas on television right now, new shows have to make quite an impression on audiences to stay afloat. Luckily, the new action-filled show “Trauma” breaks through the pack. The show will chronicle the daily lives of first-response paramedics in San Francisco as they travel by air, land and sea to reach victims before it is too late.

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Matt and Kim opener fights to win audience

By Katrina Casino | September 23

Amanda Blank is more than an opening act. She’s loud, she’s crazy, and she’s not scared of anyone, but she needs an audience that’s right for her. Blank took the stage of Black Cat last Wednesday clad in something resembling a hooded leotard a la Lady Gaga — a bold move for such an unsure audience.

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Creativity flows free

By Ryan TannerRead | September 23

It has become a truism that the structure of the music industry is antiquated and that it can’t survive in its present form. That is all well and good, but how are artists supposed to make their living (which they must in order to make the music we love) without becoming, in some way, part of that industry?

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'Bright Star' illuminates love

By Sarah Anne Hughes | September 23

Young love can be fickle. The relationship between John Keats, the great 19th century Romantic poet, and his lover, Fanny Brawne, was no exception. In director Jane Campion’s period drama “Bright Star,” young love can also be beautiful, subtle and frustrating — much like love is in real life.

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Keeping healthy starts with proper prevention

By Kelly Barrett | September 23

We all got that “Emergency Preparedness” talk four or five times on the first day of class — the speech about what we’re going to do if we all get the swine flu. It’s a hot-button issue in the news right now. Some people think it’s all hype; others are scared to shake hands for fear of getting germs.

GREAT DANES — The Raveonettes, a rock duo consisting of Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo, are now on the road promoting their latest album, “In and Out of Control.” This is their fourth studio album since their debut in 2003. The band will be performing at the 9:30 club on Oct. 16.
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Danish duo ‘raves on’ at District club

By Emily Lagg | September 23

The Raveonettes, Denmark’s heaviest and freshest rock ‘n’ roll export, have a lot to be excited about. After releasing four albums of reverb-drenched, rockabilly-influenced music, the band is set to release their newest confection, “In and Out of Control,” on Tuesday, Oct. 6.

VEGGIE TALES — Director Josh Tickell is on a cross-country trip across America in order to spread environmentally-friendly ideas to replace the use of fuel in cars. His film, “FUEL,” details the plight of people who directly deal with the consequences of oil and how the U.S. can fix it.
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Green machine crosses country

By Ashley DeJean | September 20

Josh Tickell set off 11 years ago with a camera, his “Veggie Van” and a vision of helping influence America to begin using clean, renewable energy. This vision materialized in his new documentary, “FUEL.”

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Breuer brews own blend of comedy

September 20

Comedian Jim Breuer, best known for his roles in the sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” and films like “Half Baked,” will be performing at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue on Thursday, Sept. 24.

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‘Dorian Gray’ shocks with naked truth

September 20

To live life like art, with every experience meant to shock, please and entertain, can seem alluring to college students. It would mean constant parties, drugs, sex — anything and everything to stimulate and please. The main character in Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture of Dorian Gray” lives in this way, believing “to stop art is to stop living.”

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Warped marks 15 years on the road

By Natasha Carlos | September 20

Vans Warped Tour celebrated its 15th anniversary in Los Angeles on Sept. 18 with a star-studded concert at Club Nokia. A one-night presentation of this concert was played in select movie theaters across America. The special included live and recorded performances and interviews with Warped Tour alumni and several other bands.

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Ladyhawke brings ‘big synths’ to 9:30

By Katrina Casino | September 20

The words “BIG SYNTHS” appear in block letters on the projector screen hanging over the stage of the 9:30 club. This is the Perez Hilton Tour, and when it comes to spectacles, everyone knows the celebrity blogger goes big or goes home.

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New opportunities redefine art

By Balkis Awan | September 20

Art is not dead! Whether in the world, in America or right here at AU, art is progressing every minute because no one is doing the exact same thing (and if they are, you can be sure that someone is out there blogging about it and explaining). Art is all around us, so why not talk about it?

ELECTRIC FEEL — A free concert series will be coming to the District on Thursday, Sept. 17 and will last until Sunday, Sept. 20. Car company Kia is promoting one of its newest models, the Soul, with free test drives, music and a chance to go see a private show by MGMT Sunday night.
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Concert helps find some ‘Soul’

By Caitlin E Moore | September 16

Though automotive companies haven’t been seen in the best light given our current economic state, Kia is trying to eliminate the bad associated with cars this weekend when their Soul Collective Tour hits D.C. From Thursday, Sept. 17 until Sunday, Sept. 20, the Kia Soul Collective Warehouse will be staging free shows, as well as having DJs spin all weekend. Though the Kia Soul, one of the company’s newest models, is at the center of this concert series (test drive one and you could possibly win a free pair of tickets to a private MGMT show on Sunday), music will be the star of the weekend. Artists like Wale, Dan Deacon and The Creepers will be gracing the Soul stage. Wale, most recently known as the in-house band for MTV’s Video Music Awards this Sunday, has been rapidly rising in popularity. A native of the District, Wale will be releasing his first full-length album this fall after a series of successful mixtapes.

ROCK BAND ‘REVOLUTION’ — The new version of “Rock Band,” composed entirely of Beatles’ songs, will please both video gamers and fans of the British pop quartet. The musical tracks accompanying the stunning visuals have been re-mastered, giving a fresh sound to classic hits.
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Beatles create ‘Rockin’ Band’

By Michael Conte | September 16

To be honest, the best thing that can be said about “The Beatles: Rock Band” is that it delivers exactly what you’d expect from the title. It features a stellar instrument-imitating videogame combined with some of the best cuts from the catalogue of the cornerstone band of modern music.

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‘Wild things’ invade hearts, theaters in fall

By Caitlin E Moore | September 16

Though the cooling weather and rainy days have made some of us forget the fonder days of summer, not all aspects of the sunny season are over. Just as summer tends to have a period of movie blockbusters, fall is not without its own film perks. Take a look at some of the more highly anticipated movies to watch out for in the coming months.

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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