AltWeeklies Wire
Bikes at Play in Orlandonew
Building monster bikes out of recycled parts is as much about fun and friendship as it is about staying true to bike culture and using less fossil fuel.
Orlando Weekly |
Lindy T. Shepherd |
05-21-2009 |
Recreation
To Be a Kinetic Sculpture Derby Star, You Must Sacrificenew
Since its maiden derby in 2007, the Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby has become a sort of hallmark of the creative community in Philadelphia's Kensington, Fishtown and Port Richmond neighborhoods.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Andrew Thompson |
05-19-2009 |
Recreation
Bingo: The Game that Pays to Playnew
"B-9," says the caller over the loudspeaker. Tonight the caller is a young man who looks just old enough to gamble, but he's seasoned enough to know how to taunt the crowd, telling us when the first chance "to bingo" arrives in a game, reminding us just how much money is at stake in the high-money games.
Boise Weekly |
Rachael Daigle |
05-01-2009 |
Recreation
Indigenous Sport to the Boise Bike Scene: Velocachenew
Essentially, velocache is an excuse to ride a bike, be with friends, find hidden treasure and, often drink a beer or two while you're at it. These are the ingredients for what velocache creators Brook Slee and Barton Kline thought would make a great new sport for the Boise community.
Boise Weekly |
Mathias Morache |
04-22-2009 |
Recreation
With One Trademark, Ryan Rittenhouse Unleashed a Battle Royalenew
What began as a simple plan to protect the Santa Cruz Surfing Club name from opportunistic outsiders has erupted into a war of words between three generations of Santa Cruz surfers.
Good Times Santa Cruz |
Jessica Lussenhop |
02-23-2009 |
Recreation
Extreme Kayakers Take on 'Machiavellian' Legislationnew
Mikkel St. Jean-Duncan and his friends in the Endangered Creeks Expedition have challenged developers' definition of "navigable waters" with their own, rather liberal, interpretation in a new self-titled documentary.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Rita Cant |
02-19-2009 |
Recreation
The Return of the Mardi Gras Baby Dollsnew
Separated by a generation -- and 2,000 miles -- friends Antoinette K-Doe and Miriam Batiste Reed have joined teamed up to bring the Baby Doll tradition back to New Orleans Mardi Gras.
Gambit |
Noah Bonaparte Pais |
02-17-2009 |
Recreation
The Song Remains the Same: Pittsburgh's Going to the Super Bowlnew
Like the displays loaded with black 'n' gold novelties cropping up in Pittsburgh's Strip District, the Steelers going to the Super Bowl also means local musicians popping up with would-be fight songs, vying for air-time and fans' pocketbooks.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Aaron Jentzen |
02-02-2009 |
Recreation
Hog Huntin' in Florida's Evergladesnew
As the state moves closer to closing a $1.3 billion deal to buy 181,000 acres of private land — mostly hog habitat — the ancient art -- or horrible slaughter, depending on how you see it -- seems poised to disappear.
Miami New Times |
Natalie O'Neill |
12-29-2008 |
Recreation
Take Romance for a Hike: Love and Looking Good on the Trailnew
Here in the Pacific Northwest you're just as likely to have a guy or gal ask you out for a walk in the woods as you are to get asked for a dinner and a drink. With a little forethought, you can combine an outdoor adventure with a little romance and look good while you do it.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
12-18-2008 |
Recreation
Political Part-tays in Bouldernew
Where to celebrate (or weep) in Boulder County before, during and after the election.
Boulder Weekly |
Dylan Otto Krider |
10-30-2008 |
Recreation
The Bingo Bonanzanew
Charitable bingo is supposed to be a way for nonprofit groups to raise money. So why is all the big money being made by profit-oriented entrepreneurs?
East Bay Express |
Anna McCarthy |
10-22-2008 |
Recreation
Roller Jam: Every Night is '80s Night at South Florida Roller Rinksnew
There used to be about a dozen rinks down here filled with skaters every day of the week; I know because I used to be one of those skaters. Only a handful of rinks remains. Likewise, only a fraction of us who used to roll in this uniquely South Florida fashion, to tunes recorded here, still hit the rinks.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Amy Guthrie |
10-15-2008 |
Recreation
Portlandhengenew
You've heard of Manhattanhenge. Portland, Maine, has Portlandhenge. Do your city's streets line up with the sun at the equinoxes?
Portland Phoenix |
Christian McNeil |
09-25-2008 |
Recreation
Bowfishers Take Aim at Asian Carpnew
Bowfishing, an unusual and aggressive form of angling, has become popular with archers from across rural Missouri. For the most part, the sportsmen's primary target is Asian carp, an invasive, plankton-feeding fish that has exploded in population over the past decade and become the scourge of Midwestern rivers.
Riverfront Times |
Keegan Hamilton |
09-19-2008 |
Recreation
