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Izzard ain't no 'drag'

By Emily Zemler | October 30

Izzard, a full-fledged transvestite, performed his brand of stream-of-consciousness comedy to a sold-out Warner Theatre this Monday and Tuesday night.

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Not an excuse to dress sleazy

By L. Russel | October 30

The Rusty Nail preaches against promiscuous dress in the name of Halloween.

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Insane fans greet clowns

By Natalie Deriso and Jason Geisinger | October 27

A line of painted faces filled the sidewalks bordering Nation Tuesday night as the Wicked Wonka tour came to D.C. On the bill were Insane Clown Posse, Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony, the Kottonmouth Kings and Tech Nin9. In spite of the numerous major-label acts appearing on the tour, it was clear that most of the crowd was there to see the Insane Clown Posse.

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Dance dominates District

By Loren Bonner | October 27

The CityDance company boldly opened its 2003-2004 season and launched its international tour Wednesday night with "AIRBORN" at the Terrace Theatre at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

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Music Notes

October 27

CD reviews from the music folks at The Eagle's Scene page

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Prague: Greeting-card worthy

By Dan Zak | October 27

For lack of anything better to write, Columnist Dan Zak discusses the Hallmarky-worthiness of Prague in Autumn

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Plastic makes perfect

By Casey Carter & Brady Williamson | October 27

Take a look at various kinds of cosmetic surgery, from Rhinoplasty to implants, and give consideration to the financial and health compomises

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Nip and tuck your way to a better life

By April Astor | October 27

Every year, millions of people undergo plastic surgery to keep them looking as young and beautiful as the airbrushed celebrities in popular magazines. A look at the effects from one of the affected.

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Energetic new band 'stuns' 9:30 club

By Debbie Kang | October 27

S.T.U.N., an acronym for Scream Towards the Uprising of Nonconformity, sprouted from Los Angeles with singer Christiane J, guitarist Neil Spies, bassist Nick S. and drummer Bobby Alt.

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Nutrition News

October 27

Nutrition News is a weekly column compiled and contributed by Professor Anastasia Snelling's Nutrition Class.

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Hyperactive headbanger heats up Tavern

By Joseph Popiolkowski | October 27

Party enthusiast Andrew W.K. brought his hard-hitting riffs and dumbed-down, but oddly refreshing lyrics to more than 300 fans in the Tavern Thursday night. After playing Nation, the MCI Center, the D.C. Warped Tour, George Washington University and the 9:30 Club several times in the past year, Thursday's show, sponsored by the Student Union Board, marked his first at AU.

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Indie rockers relate

By Laura Kaplan | October 27

Death Cab for Cutie rocked out to a sold-out house at the Black Cat last Monday night, wowing the audience with a stellar live performance.

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For a laugh and a half

By Emily Zemler | October 27

Margaret Cho and her controversial brand of humor have come and gone, but the D.C. area is still a great place to see comedy. Both D.C. and Baltimore play host to a variety of clubs and restaurants that feature nightly comedic acts that are sure to tickle anyone's funny bone.

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Emotion rules drama and dance

By Robert Bettmann | October 27

A five-week run of an innovative double bill featuring the Theater Alliance and Daniel Burkholder The Playground opened Thursday at the H St. Playhouse. The evening included a one-act play, "The Dispute," by French author Marivaux, directed by Jeremy Skidmore with a new 45-minute improvisational dance, "Buried in the Sky" by Burkholder.

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Cole creates the same classy styles

By Dwaun Sellers | October 27

When most relationships celebrate their 20th Anniversary, even the most contemporary gift-giver follows in the tradition of giving bone china and platinum to his or her spouse to represent their love. However, Kenneth Cole is not most gift givers. After 20 years of prosperity and ingenuity, Kenneth Cole celebrates by delivering a special collection of clothing, shoes and handbags that remind customers of what the company was founded on: simplicity, style and function.

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Culinary phrases 101

By Eric Garmon | October 23

Columnist Eric Garmon reflects on the need for a food dictionary to decipher the menu at many restaurants around the District.

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Exclusively Online: Tune to 'Radio'

By Daniel Longino | October 23

When actors take on roles of mentally challenged characters they run the risk of either receiving critical praise or looking rather foolish like Sean Penn's over-acting in "I Am Sam."

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