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New Orleans Eateries from A to Z: Gambit's Spring Restaurant Guide 2011new
During springtime, local menus blossom with fresh produce, seasonal seafood, new dishes and old favorites. Gambit's spring restaurant guide has the latest information on menus and specials at restaurants throughout the New Orleans area, from corner coffeeshops to fine dining destinations. Listings are arranged alphabetically and contain information on hours of operation, reservation policies and prices.
Gambit |
Sarah Andert, Rachel Arons, Will Coviello, Marta Jewson, Lauren LaBorde, Marguerite Lucas, Katie Walenter, Michael Patrick Welch, Missy Wilkinson, Peter Wilson and Alex Woodward |
04-12-2011 |
Food+Drink
Tags: New Orleans, restaurants
Charleston's Whites-Only Civil War Centennialnew
There is much more to the story about the Civil War's centennial than what the Post and Courier fit in a brief article in today's paper.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-12-2011 |
History
Tracing the Genesis and Evolution of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Centernew
Linked to a history that stretches almost all the way to the city's incorporation in 1886, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center offers a lot of ground to recap. And often it's hilly terrain, fluctuating with the comings and goings of many of the era's major regional players.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bryce Crawford |
04-11-2011 |
Art
Slavery Was the Pivotal Issue for Charleston's 'Mercury'new
At the dawn of the Civil War, the editors at the Charleston Mercury were incensed.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-11-2011 |
History
Is Net Neutrality Doomed to Failure?new
The debate over net neutrality hasn't gotten much smarter since 2006, when Ted Stevens, of Alaska, opposed the Net Neutrality Act by infamously declaring that the Internet was "a series of tubes" -- but it has intensified along predictable partisan fault lines.
Boston Phoenix |
Carly Carioli |
04-11-2011 |
Tech
The Rise and Uncertain Future of 'Pirate' Radio in Bostonnew
If there's any hope for unlicensed stations to go legit, it's the Local Community Radio Act, passed by Congress in December after a 10-year campaign by proponents of hyper-local radio. However, details of how the legislation will be administrated are still hazy. And some experts say the measure comes too late, and with too little backbone.
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Faraone |
04-11-2011 |
Media
The Old Slave Mart is One of the Few Museums to Expose America's Shameful Pastnew
Although we as a country are about to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and the end of slavery, the history of those slaves is still a taboo subject for many museums. But in Charleston, this subject has finally become a part of plantation tours and museum exhibitions.
Charleston City Paper |
Michael Smallwood |
04-08-2011 |
History
Las Vegas' Classic Neon Art Form is Dyingnew
Neon in Las Vegas has come to a near standstill. It's a dying art, many of its relics laid to rest in the Neon Museum's Boneyard while high-tech LED screens bombard tourists meandering the circuitry of an all-encompassing computerized blitz.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Kristen Peterson |
04-08-2011 |
Art
Stegelin's Cartoon: Civil War Sesquicentenialnew
Civil War Sesquicentenial
Charleston City Paper |
Steve Stegelin |
04-07-2011 |
Cartoons
'Civil War Voices' Brings True Stories to the Stagenew
Barter Theatre's production of the musical Civil War Voices tells the true stories of five individuals, including a pair of separated lovers, a freed slave employed by Mary Todd Lincoln, and a Northern teacher who decides to fight for his country.
Charleston City Paper |
Michael Smallwood |
04-07-2011 |
Theater
The Story of a Boy and His Infatuation with the Rebel Flagnew
You can revoke my liberal credentials if you like, but the truth of the matter is this: I am a Rebel.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Haire |
04-07-2011 |
History
How to Opt Out of Phonebooks, Credit Card Offers and More ... Forevernew
Shouting at some hapless customer service agent isn't my style, I just want to quit these "services" (or, really, have them quit me). But wriggling out of their grip means jumping tricky, bureaucratic hurdles. Here's a handy guide on how to quit a few of my least favorite things.
The Portland Mercury |
Sarah Mirk |
04-07-2011 |
Culture
The Colorado Springs Fine Art Center Looks to Murals to Define & Celebrate its Historynew
It's happened slowly and quietly, but the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center has pushed an art form on the edge toward a major comeback.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Edie Adelstein |
04-07-2011 |
Art
Getting to Know Modern Dance Pioneer Martha Grahamnew
Three strong women founded the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, so it's fitting that a strong woman would have helped christen it when it opened in 1936. Although the galleries held artwork done largely by men, the performance art stage gave way to whom many consider to be the modern dancer of the 20th century and one of the foremost choreographers in history: Martha Graham.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Edie Adelstein |
04-07-2011 |
Performance
Get Gnarly With the Red Bull Rampagenew
See the footage of Red Bull's annual mountain bike competition and get a thousand easy answers to your kids questions about why you won't buy them a bike.
Boise Weekly |
Alex Blackwell |
04-07-2011 |
Sports
