When local D.C. band The Sentiment lost its bass player, the band members went to an unusual source to find a new one. "The almighty Craigslist - the great unifier," said lead singer Michael Medlock. Through the site they were able to hook up with senior Katie Thomas, and the band's so-called revolving door of musicians - at least temporarily - stopped.
We've seen it before. Politicians, musicians and movie stars have all attempted to capitalize on the horrific events of Sept. 11, 2001 to sell policies, political beliefs and even CDs. Appealing to patriots on both the left and the right of the political spectrum, the highly anticipated film "United 93" (Universal Pictures) attempts to do the same.
Oliver Herring is not a dictator. Nor is he the head of a congregation, the leader of a cult or even a person of any public influence, at all. He does not threaten or cajole. Yet, for some reason, when this artist tells perfect strangers what to do, they do it.
If you have $5 What, checking out all the other guys and girls at HellWell isn't good enough for you? If you're a fan of yoga and looking for some new scenery, Yoga Week is a chance to try something new. Various yoga studios throughout D.C. are offering $5 classes.
"Kinky Boots" (Miramax Films), in the true spirit of British comedy, recounts the experience of Charlie Price (Joel Edgerton), owner of the Price & Sons Shoe Factory, with awkwardly appropriate similarity to the patent leather and bold colors of his newly developed product.
Is it just me or have the weekends been getting better around here? It could be the nicer weather, or the fact that we know how limited this time we have together is. Whatever the reason, the party invitations seem to have increased exponentially and the bars around campus are busier during the week than they have ever been.
We're on the cusp of the summer movie season, and the studios can taste it. Just look at the way they're marketing some of the films coming out in the next few weeks. The trailer for "Silent Hill," the newest release from director Christophe Gans ("Brotherhood of the Wolf"), makes the movie look like one of the scariest since "The Exorcist.
Bonnaroo. A name was never more fitting. Simple syllables slide off the tongue with effortless joy and a tendency to howl. The word drips of the place it describes: a farm in Tennessee where for four days each June hundreds of performers and thousands of travelers will make easy friends from strangers and enjoy a dynamic and interactive arts experience in a friendly, peaceful environment.
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