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Exhibit gives dada a place in history

By Greg Wasserstrom and Sara Gama | February 16

In 1920, two artists who held a large international exhibition in Berlin were arrested by the German government and brought up on charges of defamation of the Army. George Grosz and Rudolph Schlicter argued that their inflammatory works were merely practical jokes.

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Strippers, monkeys at burlesque show

By Blair Mersinger | February 16

So a lobster, a monkey, three strippers and a saw-fiddling geology professor from Marymount University walk into a bar. No, that's not the beginning of a ridiculous joke, it's the premise of a ridiculously fabulous live theater show. "The Lobster Boy Revue" is a homegrown D.

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9:30 club audience underappreciates rap legends

By David Wilezol | February 16

By many accounts, Washington, D.C. has been a very welcoming place for rap artists. Recent concerts featuring Bone Thugs 'N' Harmony, Mos Def, Immortal Technique and even the Roots here at AU were well attended, and artists like Beanie Sigel have talked the city up in the press.

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'Drood' has forced acting, excellent sets

By Lenore Costello | February 16

What happens when an author dies in the middle of writing a story? More often than not, it will remain unpublished and be forgotten. Not so in the case of "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," an unfinished novel by Charles Dickens. Playwright Rupert Holmes turned Dickens' unfinished mystery into a musical reminiscent of those preteen choose-your-own-adventure novels, where the audience gets to vote and decide on how they want the play to end.

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Influential producer's life cut short

By Ben Lozovsky | February 16

The hip-hop world has seen its fair share of tragedy during its short and often tumultuous history. Now, it continues to feel the gripping pain of loss, as the music community mourns the death of acclaimed producer and musician Jay Dee a.k.a. J Dilla. Born James Yancey, Dee passed away Feb.

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Top 10

By Jen Turner and Jeff Lambert | February 16

Top 10 historical groups that will never have the same pop culture importance as pirates, ninjas or robots: 1. Pilgrims 2. Maoists 3. The Pennsylvania Dutch 4. Hajiras 5. The Elderly 6. Mormons 7. Beatniks 8. Branch-Davidians 9. Neanderthals 10. The Inquisition Check back for a new Scene Top 10 every Thursday, or submit your own to thescene@theeagleonline.

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Cheney's antics are bad, but not that bad

By Ben Lozovsky | February 16

I was hunting at a friend's ranch in Texas the other day when a funny thing happened. While engaged in shooting quail, I accidentally shot...two gay cowboys in the midst of furtively expressing their forbidden love. I know it wasn't my fault, so I don't feel there is any reason to show remorse, or to let my adoring public know about the events that transpired (besides issuing this brief statement explaining my lack of culpability, of course).

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Holiday for love, not only lovers

By Blair Bryant Nichols | February 16

I have never had a valentine on Valentine's Day, and I know I'm not alone. Don't worry. I am not going to go on a rant about the stupidity of the holiday and how it is better to be single, etc. The truth is that Julie from "The Real World: New Orleans" was right when she said, "You don't need a lover on Valentine's Day.

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Speed dating offers V-Day alternative

By Kate Oczypok and Andrew Gardner | February 16

He said... These days, it seems like there's always a way to get a quick romantic fix. The dating world is a difficult bridge to cross sometimes, especially that one day every year, Feb. 14, when everyone wants to be loved. Valentine's Day is a Hallmark holiday that stuck one year and has since become one of the most important reflections of love and romance in relationships.

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Second sequel redundant, formualic

By Jen Turner | February 16

The otherwise wholly satisfying combination of really obvious "suspense" sequences and grisly massacres comes together in a horrible mess in "Final Destination 3." Written and directed by the same presumed derelict as the first two "FD" installations, James Wong, the third panel in this triptych of terror is redundant and even boring.

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Artists' hijinks shock at Grammys

By Robyn Abzug | February 13

This year's Grammys, held live last Sunday, were interesting to say the very least. Those who put on the Grammys pulled out all the stops this year - even though "American Idol" killed the awards show in number of viewers - and obviously sought to shock, well, everyone in the process.

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Music notes

February 13

Oceansize "Everyone Into Position" (Beggars Banquet) Sounds Like: If Isis grew up with Maroon 5. C- For all the verbose musical prophecies this band claims in its press release, Oceansize is hardly Moses. On "Everyone Into Position," the new disc from British prog-rockers Oceansize, the band attempts to reconcile the beautiful soundscapes and icy guitars of bands like Red Sparrows, Isis and Neurosis with mainstream appeal.

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Make sure you have...

By Marissa Newhall , Juliana Thrope and Vikas Chopra | February 13

For the last-minute minded among us, a quick reminder: Valentine's Day is Tuesday. Whether you're single or taken, and even if you think V-Day is simply a Hallmark-engineered scheme to sell tons of candy and greeting cards, it never hurts to send a little TLC in the direction of those who deserve - or just could use - it.

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TDR patrons, employee reveal favorite flicks

By Jen Turner | February 13

When asked about favorite movies, music, food and more, many people often stop to ponder their answer. We at The Scene were curious about the results if respondents didn't have a chance to think about their answer, thus being forced to provide only an honest, unadulterated response.

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Feist invites audience to dance, love at Black Cat

By Neal Fersko | February 13

It was Leslie Feist's third stop to D.C. in the last four months. After playing with Broken Social Scene at the 9:30 club, she was an opening act for Bright Eyes at Constitution Hall and finally sold out the Black Cat as a headliner Wednesday night. But even those who've had her solo debut "Let it Die" on repeat have only been barely introduced to Feist.

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Slapstick-heavy 'Panther' remake not for purists

By Greg Wasserstrom | February 13

A good rule of thumb for remakes or rehashes, like Steve Martin's recently released "Pink Panther," is low expectations. It certainly is about time that this gem of a series was resurrected, but audiences that expect Sellersian wit and performance may leave a little disappointed.

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The hit list

February 13

1. Choco Tacos The Eagle's Nest brought these tasty confections to their ice cream section and we couldn't be happier. Choco Tacos are boasted to be the "coolest tacos in town." Get it? Because they are MADE OF ICE CREAM! So what if the weird ice cream cone "shell" is usually stale beyond comprehension and the chocolate flavor tastes so insanely artificial it makes your mouth bleed? It's a TACO that's MADE OF ICE CREAM, remember?? 2.

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