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M.I.A's new video for "Born Free," in which red-headed children are rounded up like Cherokees, Jews, Armenians, Tutsis (pick your favorite victim of genocide) is violent, disturbing, scary and.... not too far removed from reality? It's a brilliant video, though some may complain that's its violence is gratuitous and its message delivered with a heavy hand.
“Discover, Gather, Cook” was the official name for Bambara’s inaugural demo-style cooking class on Saturday, April 24. I might have called it, “These are a few of my favorite things: on steroids!”---
While we await official word from the Salt Lake City Arts Council on the details of this summer's Twilight Concert Series, details are popping on on various bands' Web sites—like who will play the first show July 8.--- I just got a press release from SubPop band Avi Buffalo, whose debut album arrives Tuesday.
Isn't it entertaining re-watching vintage commercials for your favorite childhood toys ... especially when those toys didn't actually exist? This video -- in all its grainy early-1980s glory -- finds children smiling beatifically at Lots O' Huggin' Bear, their favorite stuffed critter.
The Salt City Derby Girls kicked off their 2010 roller derby season with a packed-house double-header at the Salt Palace Saturday night. Well, packed for the first bout ...---
Live, Yeasayer is every bit as crisp, clean and vibrant as they are in the studio. A crowd braved the heat and smell of a packed Club Sound (at In the Venue) to bear witness to the Brooklyn-based, five-piece touring ensemble make fiery beats and layered, blissy tunes.---
What shows start at 7 p.m. on a Friday, I mean really?
